Cricket
West Indies T20 series in Australia called off
It follows the postponement of the T20 World Cup, scheduled for October-November in Australia, and this month's one-day international series against Zimbabwe.
-
Players' body urges ICC to address contract breaches, non-payment
The Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations said after the release of its ‘Men’s Global Employment Report 2020’ that the International Cricket Council had a duty to protect those working within its regulatory framework.
-
England strikes back to level the series against West Indies
The second Test between England and West Indies will be a talking point for a long time to come. It saw the English secure an emphatic win to level the series despite the Old Trafford weather not playing its part.
-
Alviro Petersen: Black players were instructed to abuse opposition black players
Former Protea batsman Alviro Petersen, who has been vocal about racism in South African cricket, claims that black players in the team were instructed to 'abuse' opposition black players.
-
Cricket returns to South Africa after week of race controversy
An unusual match involving three teams was played in an empty SuperSport Park in Centurion, making it difficult to judge whether the new form of the game, branded 3T Cricket, had the potential for major spectator appeal.
-
Britain unveils plans to let fans return to sports events
The government will allow spectators at carefully selected trial events from late July to early August to ‘stress test’ new guidelines on a return to some kind of sporting normality.
-
Former cricketers, coaches back Lungi Ngidi, demand end to subtle & overt racism
More than 30 former Proteas cricketers and five senior coaches have applauded Lungi Ngidi for calling on the current Proteas team to take a stand against racism.
-
'People like Pat Symcox are completely oblivious to issues of structural racism'
"Was I surprised by Graeme Smith’s lukewarm response? Probably not," says freelance journalist Niren Tolsi.
-
Mixed reactions to Proteas' Ngidi's comments on Black Lives Matter
Bowler Lungi Ngidi (24) said he believed his team-mates should make a stand ahead of the next time the squad meets.
-
Hilton Moreeng re-appointed Momentum Proteas head coach
Under Hilton Moreeng’s leadership, the women's team has evolved into a competitive unit on the global stage. He led the Proteas to the semi-finals of both the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (2014 and 2020) and the ICC Women’s World Cup (2017).
-
BLM movement forces English cricket to face 'uncomfortable truths'
The England and Wales Cricket Board wants to apply the "Rooney Rule" to help address the lack of black and minority ethnic (BAME) coaches.
-
English counties allowed two overseas players per side from 2021
Teams are currently allowed to field only one overseas player, though foreign-born cricketers with British passports and those on Kolpak deals are classed as 'home' registrations.
-
Cricket South Africa announces 7 coronavirus cases
The acting chief executive of South African cricket's governing body, Jacques Faul, said more than 100 tests had been conducted within the organisation, and they had included players and support staff.
-
Boeta Cassiem sees clearer now after eye op
“I can see my shoes. I feel great.” Some of the first words from Boeta Cassiem after his much-needed cataract operation on Saturday.
-
Thank you! Boeta Cassiem to get much-needed eye operation
Boeta Cassiem, Cape Town’s favourite ice-cream seller, is going to have his much-needed cataract operation. The family has also decided to pay it forward.
-
What now for cricket in 2020? 4 key questions
But there is now an expectation matches will have to be played behind closed doors, in the short-term at least, as a way of stopping the spread of COVID-19.
-
Root 'very optimistic' England will play home Tests despite virus
Root said as long as the British government relaxed lockdown rules sufficiently to let the matches go ahead some international matches could yet be salvaged from an otherwise possibly barren campaign.
-
Coaching the coaches: A fresh new innings for Gary Kirsten
Former Proteas opener and coach Gary Kirsten has found an innovative way to teach aspiring cricket coaches – by launching a unique online coaching and accreditation platform.
-
Three sports habits that could change after coronavirus
But the days of applying saliva to one side of the ball to encourage swing could be over in the aftermath of COVID-19.
