Jason Holder proposes football model to save Test cricket: 'Australia, India are way up but rest are way, way down'
11 months ago

Jason Holder proposes football model to save Test cricket: 'Australia, India are way up but rest are way, way down'

Hindustan Times  

West Indies star all-rounder and former captain Jason Holder had made headlines with his decision to opt out of taking the field for the international team against Australia in favour of his stint at the International League T20. As a former captain and a key figure in West Indies cricket, Holder's choices, both in terms of international commitments and ILT20 participation, have stirred discussions among fans. From discussions with Cricket West Indies, it was pretty clear that I needed to be in Australia for the T20s, particularly it being a T20 World Cup year. When you look at the amount of West Indies players we have in leagues, I think it's easy to sit and paint that picture because we have so many players who play there. I think, maybe, cricket may go in the football model where you have an international window, and you've got the franchise window.

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Women’s cricket shake-up as franchise leagues get protected windows
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Women’s cricket shake-up as franchise leagues get protected windows

The Telegraph  

For years, men’s cricket has been spiralling out of control. There are so many leagues vying for top players that it is possible for a men’s cricketer to play a few matches in one competition, then travel to a different continent for another. The Women’s Big Bash might have held its inaugural competition in 2015-16, but it was not until …

Tim Southee wants cricket boards and franchises to 'work together' and avoid growing clashes
4 months ago

Tim Southee wants cricket boards and franchises to 'work together' and avoid growing clashes

India TV News  

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Ben Stokes expresses concern over growing clash between franchise and international cricket
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ben Stokes expresses concern over growing clash between franchise and international cricket

India TV News  

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The Taste for Test Cricket in the T20 Era
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Taste for Test Cricket in the T20 Era

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has unequivocally highlighted its emphasis on prioritising the longer format of the game, which has been furthered by designing an “incentive” mechanism for the players. Under this scheme, players meeting specific criteria have the potential to earn up to ₹60 lakh per Test match including match fee, signalling a concerted effort to …

Sporting Nation enters tenth edition, gains momentum on growth highway
10 months ago

Sporting Nation enters tenth edition, gains momentum on growth highway

The Hindu  

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Striking the right balance in modern-day cricket: Is it possible anymore?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Striking the right balance in modern-day cricket: Is it possible anymore?

Hindustan Times  

Driving through Dubai Sports City, one can't help but notice numerous hoardings for the International League T20, UAE's first franchise cricket tournament. And with the little finances that we have… pretty much all the money we get goes straight back up into covering expenses and debt.” FULL INTERVIEW Holder’s teammate at Dubai Capitals, Sam Billings, took a drastic step not …

Test cricket will die if we continue in this manner: Jason Holder worried for longest format's future
11 months ago

Test cricket will die if we continue in this manner: Jason Holder worried for longest format's future

India Today  

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder opened up on his decision to opt out of the Test series against Australia, saying he wanted to play the International League T20 and shared his thoughts about the future of the longest format of the game. Joining in on the much-talked-about debate about the health of Test cricket, Jason Holder expressed concern about the …

This World Cup has been the greatest advert for why ODI cricket should stay: Viv Richards
1 year, 1 month ago

This World Cup has been the greatest advert for why ODI cricket should stay: Viv Richards

The Hindu  

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World cricket committee calls for ‘urgent intervention’ to protect game
1 year, 9 months ago

World cricket committee calls for ‘urgent intervention’ to protect game

The Hindu  

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Protect international cricket amid surge of T20 franchise tournaments: MCC
1 year, 9 months ago

Protect international cricket amid surge of T20 franchise tournaments: MCC

Firstpost  

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For India, T20-focussed approach not easy to achieve
2 years ago

For India, T20-focussed approach not easy to achieve

Hindustan Times  

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ENG vs AUS, 1st ODI: Michael Clarke takes sly dig at IPL, criticizes 'THIS' English player
2 years, 1 month ago

ENG vs AUS, 1st ODI: Michael Clarke takes sly dig at IPL, criticizes 'THIS' English player

India TV News  

ENG vs AUS, 1st ODI: The debate between the importance of franchise cricket & international cricket is something that has been doing the rounds for quite sometime now. With back-to-back T20 World Cups, the 50-over format had taken a backseat, but with the ODI World Cup which is scheduled to be played next year, the ODI format is expected to …

Rohit Sharma on importance of ODIs ahead of Asia Cup 2022: Cricket is important, whatever be the format
2 years, 4 months ago

Rohit Sharma on importance of ODIs ahead of Asia Cup 2022: Cricket is important, whatever be the format

The Hindu  

In cricket’s fast-evolving landscape, with the emergence of several franchise leagues, several players across the globe are choosing T20Is over ODI cricket. Considered one of the most successful batters in ODIs, Rohit holds a unique record of scoring three double centuries in the format and says that ‘playing for the country matters the most’ for him. I wish there is …

Kapil Dev wants ICC to ensure survival of ODI, Test formats
2 years, 4 months ago

Kapil Dev wants ICC to ensure survival of ODI, Test formats

The Hindu  

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Indian Premier League reveals stunning plan that could destroy Test cricket and the Big Bash League
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian Premier League reveals stunning plan that could destroy Test cricket and the Big Bash League

Daily Mail  

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Who needs ODI cricket?
2 years, 5 months ago

Who needs ODI cricket?

The Hindu  

Three hundred sixty-five matches. Dipping attendance numbers A research piece written by Abhinav Sacheti, Ian Gregory-Smith and David Patona in 2015 tracked ODI attendance between 1980 and 2015 in Australia and England, two nations where percentage stadium attendances in any case far surpass those in other nations, particularly for Test and ODI cricket. The recent action of Cricket South Africa …

Cricket should go the football way: Ravi Shastri suggests playing only World Cup for international T20s
2 years, 6 months ago

Cricket should go the football way: Ravi Shastri suggests playing only World Cup for international T20s

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that the International Cricket Council should reduce the number of bilateral series from the cricketing calendar. "Yes, absolutely, there's too much of bilateral stuff going on in T20 cricket," Shastri told ESPNcricinfo. "I don't remember a single game in the last six-seven years as coach of India, barring the World Cup. "Where …

India vs England: Liam Livingstone says he wishes to improve on his leg-spin bowling and develop into a proper all-rounder
3 years, 9 months ago

India vs England: Liam Livingstone says he wishes to improve on his leg-spin bowling and develop into a proper all-rounder

Firstpost  

The 27-year-old, who played his two T20 Internationals back in June 2017, earned himself a recall to the T20 squad in a World Cup year on the back of a successful Big Bash campaign in which he made 426 runs in 14 games for runners-up Perth Scorchers. Ahmedabad: An opener who can also bowl both off and leg-spin, Liam Livingstone …

Flower: ICC should find balance between T20 leagues and international cricket - Cricket news
4 years, 3 months ago

Flower: ICC should find balance between T20 leagues and international cricket - Cricket news

The Hindu  

The ICC faces a serious challenge in striking a financially viable balance between the thriving T20 leagues and international cricket over the next decade, says renowned coach Andy Flower. READ | Speaking from Dubai, Flower, who is making his IPL debut as Kings XI Punjab assistant coach this season, said the recent series in England showed interest in Test cricket …

ICC faces serious challenge in finding balance between T20 leagues and international cricket: Andy Flower
4 years, 3 months ago

ICC faces serious challenge in finding balance between T20 leagues and international cricket: Andy Flower

India TV News  

The ICC faces a serious challenge in striking a financially viable balance between the thriving T20 leagues and international cricket over the next decade, says renowned coach Andy Flower. Speaking from Dubai, Flower, who is making his IPL debut as Kings XI Punjab this season, said the recent series in England showed interest in Test cricket remains but the format …

Australian cricket needs to make sacrifices to keep game going: Langer - cricket news
4 years, 4 months ago

Australian cricket needs to make sacrifices to keep game going: Langer - cricket news

The Hindu  

Head coach Justin Langer feels Australian cricket will need to make some sacrifices, like missing out on star players in international matches, and a few compromises in the domestic competition to keep the game going amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve got to make sacrifices to make sure people get to see the Australian cricket team play again,” Langer told reporters …

Australian cricket will need to make sacrifices to keep game going: Justin Langer
4 years, 4 months ago

Australian cricket will need to make sacrifices to keep game going: Justin Langer

India TV News  

Head coach Justin Langer feels Australian cricket will need to make some sacrifices, like missing out on star players in international matches, and a few compromises in the domestic competition to keep the game going amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We've got to make sacrifices to make sure people get to see the Australian cricket team play again," Langer told reporters …

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