New Zealand are hoping to bring the bill into effect before the start of the 2015 World Cup
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New Zealand’s parliament has unanimously agreed to make match-fixing a criminal offence after they approved the bill’s first reading on Thursday.
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“I don’t think this is about principles, it is about safeguarding our own self-interests in the long run in world cricket”
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are likely to support the new International Cricket Council (ICC) revamp out of fear that they might be isolated if they decide not to.
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“The Board has made some significant decisions today which provide us with long-term certainty in relation to the future governance, competition and financial models of the ICC”
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has passed the governance and financial changes proposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia during a board meeting in Singapore.
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According to sources, the BCCI are primed to receive nearly a third of the ICC’s revenue.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) secretary Sanjay Patel has announced that India definitely deserve to get more of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revenue, given the commercial impact they have on the sport.
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The Zimbabwean players are still on strike
Cricket South Africa have proposed holding a one-off Test match between the national team and Zimbabwe before the Proteas host Australia for a three-Test series from February 12 onwards.
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“If we get the right guy, the pricing is something that we can always look into”
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) secretary Nishantha Ranatunga has revealed that if the board are able to secure the services of a “high-profile coach” to take over the vacant position in January, then that candidate “will definitely expect 100% more than what we offer” in terms of income.
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The festival is likely to feature a whole range of South African sport stars
Cricket South Africa have revealed that they are planning to host a festival of cricket to replace the New Year’s Test at Newlands in Cape Town in January 2014.
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“I think we’ve got an exciting blend of youth and experience at the minute”
England off-spinner Graeme Swann has announced that while some people consider the national team to be too old to defend the Ashes, he believes there is no “need to worry about the age of the team”.
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“This is a milestone for sport, for cricket, for the Holy See and for the seminarians”
The Vatican have launched their own cricket team and challenged the Church of England to a match.
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India’s tour of South Africa is likely to consist of two Test matches and three ODIs
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Narayanaswami Srinivasan has announced that he and Cricket South Africa president Chris Nenzani have “in principle agreed” for India to tour South Africa for a warm-up match, two Tests and three ODIs in December.
