Rebel T20 league on the cards
Plans for a rival T20 league has been revealed by the Indian Essel Group, but no timeframe for the rebel competition has been set.
IPL: The latest statistics
Here are the latest statistics ahead of Saturday’s matches between the KKR and Kings XI Punjab and the Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Duminy’s Daredevils fall short
In an entertaining day of IPL action, the Sunrisers Hyderabad held on for a seven-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals, while the Kolkata Knight Riders were also successful in the defence of their total, beating the Delhi Daredevils by 13 runs.
News round-up
South Africa all-rounder Wayne Parnell has signed for Welsh county Glamorgan to play for them in the NatWest T20 Blast.
Gayle, AB humiliate KXIP
Chris Gayle smashed his 14th T20 century off just 46 balls as the Royal Challengers Bangalore crushed the Kings XI Punjab by 138 runs in the IPL on Wednesday.
Rudolph’s challenge snubbed
It was case of damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Glamorgan captain Jacques Rudolph came under fire for his early declaration in a rain-ruined match to try to force a result in their English County Championship match on Wednesday.
Strauss appointment ‘imminent’
Media reports suggest Andrew Strauss will be appointed England’s director of cricket within days, and his first task will be to decide on the future of coach Peter Moores.
Prince rides the storm
Ashwell Prince warmed to the task on a cold, wet, blustery day at Northampton, powering on to 153 as Lancashire took a first-innings lead of 51 in the English County Championship on Tuesday.
Daredevils squander strong position
JP Duminy’s Delhi Daredevils looked set for the win against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, but a late recovery from Mumbai saw them snatch victory.
‘Coach, captain should pick team’
South Africa’s convener of selectors should be a full-time job and the coach and captain of the Proteas should have a major say in team selections, says Graeme Pollock.
Trott ends England career
Jonathan Trott, the Rondebosch Boys High pupil who went on to represent England in 52 Tests, has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Faf removes AB as Chennai beat RCB
Faf du Plessis’ Chennai Super Kings climbed back to pole position in the IPL standings – and maintained their unbeaten record at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai – after they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 24 runs on Monday.
Prince ton boosts Lancs
Ashwell Prince scored an important century for Lancashire to help counter Northamptonshire’s 384 in the English County Championship on Monday.
Anderson overtakes Steyn
Scant consolation, perhaps, but James Anderson took seven wickets for 77 runs in the dismal third-Test loss against the West Indies to overtake arch-rival Dale Steyn on the list of all-time wicket-takers.
Cobras, Titans lament ‘end’ of CLT20
Cape Cobras CEO Nabeal Dien says they will seek a financial payout from Cricket South Africa should the Champions League T20 competition be scrapped, writes Kobus Pretorius.
