An independent adjudicator’s findings after an investigation commissioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) into allegations concerning Haroon Lorgat has fully exonerated the Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive.
Players from the Mountaineers and some of the Mashonaland Eagles side did not take the field on Sunday for their Pro50 match in Mutare, further plunging Zimbabwe cricket into embarrassment over its finances. A week ago a boycott was threatened if unpaid salaries were not paid before 15 December.
The Zimbabwe cricket season finally hits the starting blocks on Friday without a sponsor for any of the three competitions. There will be few overseas stars and a reliance on youngsters to bolster the ranks. For the long-term good of the nation’s cricket it is to be hoped this is a case of short-term pain.
The former International Cricket Council (ICC) umpire Dickie Bird would like to see the match referee permit Sachin Tendulkar to be present at the coin toss in his last two Test matches.
Darryn Randall, a 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, was wearing a helmet when struck a fatal blow in a South African club game on Sunday.
Cricket Australia (CA) have advised South Australia and Adelaide Strikers off-spinner, Johan Botha, that he has passed the biomechanical analysis of his bowling action and is free to continue playing in CA Competitions.
It is being reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board are set to ask the ICC to consider allowing fast bowler Mohammad Amir to return to domestic cricket earlier than September 2015.
Former Test umpire John Holder believes that the Decision Review System (DRS) used in cricket is primarily there to create drama and excitement for television companies rather than help officials reach the right decisions.
Bertrand de Speville, the London-based Anti-corruption fighter, didn’t wish to be credited for first disclosing to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the arrival of T20 and the Indian Premier League (IPL) have increased the risk of fixing.
Haroon Lorgat, the current chief executive of Cricket South Africa and former CEO of the International Cricket Council, has suggested a global anti-corruption body be established for all sports.
