Brisbane, Aug 19 (Ians) Australia’s veteran opener Usman Khawaja said he will aim to continue playing Test cricket for a long time if he continues to tick three crucial boxes with the side. Khawaja scored 496 runs in the recently-concluded Ashes 2023, being the highest run-scorer of the series, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
The next Ashes series will be held in Australia in 2025-26. “In 2025…one series at a time I go with. You can get ahead of yourself and look to that time (in 2025) and think, ‘I can probably get there’, but I don’t want to (do that).”
“I like playing one summer at a time and seeing how the body is going, how the mind is going and whether I am enjoying it. It is those three things. I am ticking those three boxes at the moment so I will keep playing,” Khawaja was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
The next Ashes series will be held in Australia in 2025-26. “In 2025…one series at a time I go with. You can get ahead of yourself and look to that time (in 2025) and think, ‘I can probably get there’, but I don’t want to (do that).”
“I like playing one summer at a time and seeing how the body is going, how the mind is going and whether I am enjoying it. It is those three things. I am ticking those three boxes at the moment so I will keep playing,” Khawaja was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
- 8/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 14 (Ians) Former Australia men’s coach Justin Langer was on Friday appointed as the new head coach of Indian Premier League (Ipl) side Lucknow Super Giants.
Langer will replace Andy Flower, whose two-year contract with the franchise came to an end after the Ipl 2023 season.
“Lucknow Super Giants are on the journey of building a great story in the Ipl. We all have a role to play in that journey and I am excited to be a part of the team moving forward,” said Langer in a statement issued by the franchise.
The 52-year old Langer has rich experience of coaching in T20 cricket, but he will be coaching in the Ipl for the first time. He coached Perth Scorchers to three Big Bash League titles, apart from being at the helm when Australia won the Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2021 in the UAE.
Franchise...
Langer will replace Andy Flower, whose two-year contract with the franchise came to an end after the Ipl 2023 season.
“Lucknow Super Giants are on the journey of building a great story in the Ipl. We all have a role to play in that journey and I am excited to be a part of the team moving forward,” said Langer in a statement issued by the franchise.
The 52-year old Langer has rich experience of coaching in T20 cricket, but he will be coaching in the Ipl for the first time. He coached Perth Scorchers to three Big Bash League titles, apart from being at the helm when Australia won the Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2021 in the UAE.
Franchise...
- 7/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, July 14 (Ians) Former Australia men’s coach Justin Langer was on Friday appointed as the new head coach of Indian Premier League (Ipl) side Lucknow Super Giants.
Langer will replace Andy Flower, whose two-year contract with the franchise came to an end after the Ipl 2023 season.
“Lucknow Super Giants are on the journey of building a great story in the Ipl. We all have a role to play in that journey and I am excited to be a part of the team moving forward,” said Langer in a statement issued by the franchise.
The 52-year old Langer has rich experience of coaching in T20 cricket, but he will be coaching in the Ipl for the first time. He coached Perth Scorchers to three Big Bash League titles, apart from being at the helm when Australia won the Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2021 in the UAE.
He...
Langer will replace Andy Flower, whose two-year contract with the franchise came to an end after the Ipl 2023 season.
“Lucknow Super Giants are on the journey of building a great story in the Ipl. We all have a role to play in that journey and I am excited to be a part of the team moving forward,” said Langer in a statement issued by the franchise.
The 52-year old Langer has rich experience of coaching in T20 cricket, but he will be coaching in the Ipl for the first time. He coached Perth Scorchers to three Big Bash League titles, apart from being at the helm when Australia won the Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2021 in the UAE.
He...
- 7/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 6 (Ians) Cricket Australia chief selector George Bailey has hinted that Marcus Harris is in line to be David Warner’s successor and will become Australia’s long-term Test opener.
Harris, who last played a Test in January 2022, spent last summer as the spare batter with the Australian Test squad before being overlooked in favour of Matthew Renshaw for the Scg Test, and was then left out of the squad that toured India.
But the 30-year-old received a vote of confidence on Thursday when he was named ahead of a host of other key batters in Cricket Australia’s contract list for the 2023-24 period.
Bailey has indicated that Harris is their favored choice as they have important Tests against England and New Zealand scheduled in the next 12 months, along with home series against Pakistan and West Indies.
“Looking ahead, back in England, another home summer and then some Tests in New Zealand,...
Harris, who last played a Test in January 2022, spent last summer as the spare batter with the Australian Test squad before being overlooked in favour of Matthew Renshaw for the Scg Test, and was then left out of the squad that toured India.
But the 30-year-old received a vote of confidence on Thursday when he was named ahead of a host of other key batters in Cricket Australia’s contract list for the 2023-24 period.
Bailey has indicated that Harris is their favored choice as they have important Tests against England and New Zealand scheduled in the next 12 months, along with home series against Pakistan and West Indies.
“Looking ahead, back in England, another home summer and then some Tests in New Zealand,...
- 4/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, March 27 (Ians) Australia batter Cameron Bancroft will be joining Somerset for the first four matches of the upcoming County Championship season in England, said the club in a statement on Monday.
Bancroft was due to join Somerset in 2018, but his involvement in the infamous Sandpaper gate scandal in Cape Town meant the contract was terminated for that season, and was replaced by compatriot Matthew Renshaw.
Bancroft was the leading run scorer in this year’s Sheffield Shield in Australia, amassing 945 runs at an average of 59.06 as Western Australia lifted the title. “I have thoroughly enjoyed the time that I’ve spent playing in England, and I’m excited to be heading back there with Somerset.”
“They are an outstanding Club who are looking to challenge in all formats again this year. I hope that I can help contribute to Somerset making a good start to the season in...
Bancroft was due to join Somerset in 2018, but his involvement in the infamous Sandpaper gate scandal in Cape Town meant the contract was terminated for that season, and was replaced by compatriot Matthew Renshaw.
Bancroft was the leading run scorer in this year’s Sheffield Shield in Australia, amassing 945 runs at an average of 59.06 as Western Australia lifted the title. “I have thoroughly enjoyed the time that I’ve spent playing in England, and I’m excited to be heading back there with Somerset.”
“They are an outstanding Club who are looking to challenge in all formats again this year. I hope that I can help contribute to Somerset making a good start to the season in...
- 3/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 26 (Ians) Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has urged the selectors ‘to make a decision’ on David Warner’s future as a Test opener. Warner, 36, flew home this week from India after suffering from a concussion and elbow fracture during the first innings of the second Test in New Delhi.
In the first two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Warner had returned scores of one, 10, and 15 in the first two Test matches, and was unable to give Australia the start they needed. Moreover, the low scores mean his Test average in India has dropped to 21.78 from 10 matches.
Australia’s next Test tour will be to England for the Ashes apart from a potential World Test Championship (Wtc) final, where Warner averages only 26.04. He will be haunted by an unimpressive Ashes in 2019, where he averaged only 9.5.
“Is it time to start thinking about the future? You don...
In the first two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Warner had returned scores of one, 10, and 15 in the first two Test matches, and was unable to give Australia the start they needed. Moreover, the low scores mean his Test average in India has dropped to 21.78 from 10 matches.
Australia’s next Test tour will be to England for the Ashes apart from a potential World Test Championship (Wtc) final, where Warner averages only 26.04. He will be haunted by an unimpressive Ashes in 2019, where he averaged only 9.5.
“Is it time to start thinking about the future? You don...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Dec 13 (Ians) Former Australia captain Ian Chappell said he is not in favour of lifting the lifetime leadership ban imposed on left-handed opener David Warner, saying that he is now too old for the captaincy role of the national side.
“?If Cricket Australia were to lift the ban on Warner, what’s that going to do? I mean, you’re not going to appoint Warner captain of any Australian team, are you? He’s too old.”
“And he’s not going to be given the captaincy because the captain has got to be young enough to be able to lead by example, and those days are gone for David,” Chappell was quoted as saying by Wide World of Sports.
Last week, Warner had withdrawn his application for removing the lifetime leadership ban, saying that the independent review panel wanted to make it “a public lynching.”
Now, Chappell feels...
“?If Cricket Australia were to lift the ban on Warner, what’s that going to do? I mean, you’re not going to appoint Warner captain of any Australian team, are you? He’s too old.”
“And he’s not going to be given the captaincy because the captain has got to be young enough to be able to lead by example, and those days are gone for David,” Chappell was quoted as saying by Wide World of Sports.
Last week, Warner had withdrawn his application for removing the lifetime leadership ban, saying that the independent review panel wanted to make it “a public lynching.”
Now, Chappell feels...
- 12/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Dec 8 (Ians) Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke has accused Cricket Australia of making left-handed opener David Warner a ‘complete scapegoat’ in its handling of reviewing the leadership ban and claimed that the governing body was playing double standards.
Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were the accused in the Sandpaper saga of 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. But only Warner got a lifetime leadership ban, while Smith got a year ban and an additional 12 months ban in leadership positions.
On Wednesday, an angry Warner had withdrawn his application for removing the lifetime leadership ban, saying that the independent review panel wanted to make it “a public lynching.”
“You can tell he’s disappointed and frustrated. I think the other thing that probably hurts a little bit more is the fact Steve Smith is going to captain this Test match. I can understand Davey’s disappointment. In regards to...
Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were the accused in the Sandpaper saga of 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. But only Warner got a lifetime leadership ban, while Smith got a year ban and an additional 12 months ban in leadership positions.
On Wednesday, an angry Warner had withdrawn his application for removing the lifetime leadership ban, saying that the independent review panel wanted to make it “a public lynching.”
“You can tell he’s disappointed and frustrated. I think the other thing that probably hurts a little bit more is the fact Steve Smith is going to captain this Test match. I can understand Davey’s disappointment. In regards to...
- 12/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Nov 7 (Ians) Former Australian allrounder and one of the main critics of Cricket Australia’s (CA) continued indecisiveness to reinstate David Warner’s leadership role, Shane Watson has upped the demand for the top-order batting stalwart to be made the country’s T20 skipper in the wake of the team’s dismal performance in the T20 World Cup at home under Aaron Finch.
Australia’s campaign in the T20 World Cup at home ended prematurely on account of their lacklustre performances and some questionable selection decisions, with New Zealand and England moving into the last-four from Group 1 of the Super 12 stage.
With experts demanding a thorough review of Australia’s debacle, Watson said it’s high time CA lift the leadership role ban on Warner and replace Finch with the batting stalwart.
“I’ve had an opinion on who should have been the short-term T20 World Cup captain for a while,...
Australia’s campaign in the T20 World Cup at home ended prematurely on account of their lacklustre performances and some questionable selection decisions, with New Zealand and England moving into the last-four from Group 1 of the Super 12 stage.
With experts demanding a thorough review of Australia’s debacle, Watson said it’s high time CA lift the leadership role ban on Warner and replace Finch with the batting stalwart.
“I’ve had an opinion on who should have been the short-term T20 World Cup captain for a while,...
- 11/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Oct 29 (Ians) Former Australian allrounder Simon O’Donnell believes batting stalwart Steve Smith is capable of leading the T20 side and feels if Aaron Finch were to lose his captaincy, the former skipper can step in and do a decent job.
Finch entered the Icc T20 World Cup at home struggling with form and his poor run has continued in the showpiece tournament as well, with the 35-year-old scoring 13 off 11 balls and 31 off 42 in the two matches Australia have played. The third game, against England, was abandoned.
O’Donnell, who played six Tests and 87 ODIs, said Australia need someone like Smith to guide them.
“You’ve got a pretty good one sitting there in Steve Smith,” O’Donnell said on Senq’s Pat and Heals. “I think we need him, I call it a ‘whacking order’, we’re all whackers the order at the minute. It’s like the Kiwis,...
Finch entered the Icc T20 World Cup at home struggling with form and his poor run has continued in the showpiece tournament as well, with the 35-year-old scoring 13 off 11 balls and 31 off 42 in the two matches Australia have played. The third game, against England, was abandoned.
O’Donnell, who played six Tests and 87 ODIs, said Australia need someone like Smith to guide them.
“You’ve got a pretty good one sitting there in Steve Smith,” O’Donnell said on Senq’s Pat and Heals. “I think we need him, I call it a ‘whacking order’, we’re all whackers the order at the minute. It’s like the Kiwis,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, Oct 24 (Ians) Former Australia captain Tim Paine has accused South Africa of ball tampering in the Test after the Sandpaper-gate scandal that led to the dismissal as captain and vice-captain of Steve Smith and David Warner in 2018.
In his explosive allegations, Paine said this act by the Proteas was covered up by the South African match broadcasters.
Paine made the explosive claims in his autobiography The Paid Price, with the former Test captain becoming the first player to lift the lid on the 2018 Cape Town Test in a tell-all book, the Australian Associate Press said in a report.
Paine, who was forced to step down in 2021 in the wake of a sexting incident with a former Cricket Tasmania colleague that happened in 2017, denied that the plan for Cameron Bancroft to use sandpaper on the ball during the third Test of the series against South Africa at Cape Town was hatched at a team meeting.
In his explosive allegations, Paine said this act by the Proteas was covered up by the South African match broadcasters.
Paine made the explosive claims in his autobiography The Paid Price, with the former Test captain becoming the first player to lift the lid on the 2018 Cape Town Test in a tell-all book, the Australian Associate Press said in a report.
Paine, who was forced to step down in 2021 in the wake of a sexting incident with a former Cricket Tasmania colleague that happened in 2017, denied that the plan for Cameron Bancroft to use sandpaper on the ball during the third Test of the series against South Africa at Cape Town was hatched at a team meeting.
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Perth, Oct 13 (Ians) Opener K.L Rahul made 74 off 55 balls, but his efforts went in vain as India lost their second practice match to Western Australia XI by 36 runs at Waca Stadium on Thursday.
After Western Australia XI made 168/6 in their 20 overs, India could get only 132/8 in 20 overs, with Rah’l’s 74 comprising nine fours and two sixes. The next best score in India’s innings, in which Rohit Sharma (though he was the captain), Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav did not bat, was 17 by Hardik Pandya and 10 by Dinesh Karthik.
Electing to bowl first, Josh Phillippe was taken out early by Arshdeep Singh on a pitch that had some bounce. D’Arcy Short (52 off 38 balls) and Nick Hobson (64 off 41 balls) shared a partnership of exactly 100 runs, where the duo took the spinners to the cleaners.
The century stand was broken when Short was run-out and Hobson soon followed after holing out in the deep.
After Western Australia XI made 168/6 in their 20 overs, India could get only 132/8 in 20 overs, with Rah’l’s 74 comprising nine fours and two sixes. The next best score in India’s innings, in which Rohit Sharma (though he was the captain), Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav did not bat, was 17 by Hardik Pandya and 10 by Dinesh Karthik.
Electing to bowl first, Josh Phillippe was taken out early by Arshdeep Singh on a pitch that had some bounce. D’Arcy Short (52 off 38 balls) and Nick Hobson (64 off 41 balls) shared a partnership of exactly 100 runs, where the duo took the spinners to the cleaners.
The century stand was broken when Short was run-out and Hobson soon followed after holing out in the deep.
- 10/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Oct 13 (Ians) The directors at Cricket Australia have dropped hints about rewriting the Code of Ethics of the organisation, a process which could begin from the board meeting in Hobart on Friday, and could see the lifetime leadership ban on opener David Warner being lifted.
Warner has been under a leadership ban since the 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering scandal apart from punishments being given to Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
The 35-year-old, who is close to 100 T20Is as well as completed a century of Test match appearances apart from captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad to the 2016 Ipl title win, has been mentioned as a candidate for Australia’s vacant Odi captaincy post since the retirement of Aaron Finch. But as per the current rules, he cannot take up the vacant job.
“The view within Cricket Australia is that David is doing particularly well on the field and making a great contribution off the field.
Warner has been under a leadership ban since the 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering scandal apart from punishments being given to Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
The 35-year-old, who is close to 100 T20Is as well as completed a century of Test match appearances apart from captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad to the 2016 Ipl title win, has been mentioned as a candidate for Australia’s vacant Odi captaincy post since the retirement of Aaron Finch. But as per the current rules, he cannot take up the vacant job.
“The view within Cricket Australia is that David is doing particularly well on the field and making a great contribution off the field.
- 10/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Oct 11 (Ians) Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has endorsed batting stalwart David Warner to become the next Odi captain despite the 35-year-old opening batter serving a lifetime ban from leadership role because of his involvement in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.
Aaron Finch’s retirement as Australia Odi skipper has given Warner hope of taking charge of the side, but reportedly there are several hurdles in the way, the most difficult being Cricket Australia (CA) having to rewrite its code of conduct.
Three Australia cricketers — the then-skipper Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft — were banned from playing international and domestic cricket for varying periods not exceeding a year in the wake of the episode, also called the ‘sandpaper-gate scandal’.
The episode that happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018, not only prompted CA to ban the trio, but also barred Smith from taking up leadership role for two years,...
Aaron Finch’s retirement as Australia Odi skipper has given Warner hope of taking charge of the side, but reportedly there are several hurdles in the way, the most difficult being Cricket Australia (CA) having to rewrite its code of conduct.
Three Australia cricketers — the then-skipper Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft — were banned from playing international and domestic cricket for varying periods not exceeding a year in the wake of the episode, also called the ‘sandpaper-gate scandal’.
The episode that happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018, not only prompted CA to ban the trio, but also barred Smith from taking up leadership role for two years,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Perth, Oct 10 (Ians) Suryakumar Yadav and Arshdeep Singh were the star performers for India in defeating Western Australia XI by 13 runs in the first practice match at the Waca Stadium on Monday.
After making 158/6 in their 20 overs, with Suryakumar top-scoring with 52 off 35 balls, hitting three fours and as many sixes, Western Australia XI were reduced to 11/4 in 2.5 overs, with Arshdeep and Bhuvneshwar Kumar picking two wickets each.
21-year-old San Fanning tried to take Western Australia XI to an improbable win with 53-ball 59, hitting five fours and a six. But with him becoming Arshdeep’s third scalp of the match in the 17th over, India managed to come out with a win.
In India’s first practice match, talismanic batter Virat Kohli, Kl Rahul and Ravichandran Ashwin didn’t take part, with Rishabh Pant opening the batting alongside captain Rohit Sharma.
Electing to bat first, Sharma struggled against Jason Behrendorff and...
After making 158/6 in their 20 overs, with Suryakumar top-scoring with 52 off 35 balls, hitting three fours and as many sixes, Western Australia XI were reduced to 11/4 in 2.5 overs, with Arshdeep and Bhuvneshwar Kumar picking two wickets each.
21-year-old San Fanning tried to take Western Australia XI to an improbable win with 53-ball 59, hitting five fours and a six. But with him becoming Arshdeep’s third scalp of the match in the 17th over, India managed to come out with a win.
In India’s first practice match, talismanic batter Virat Kohli, Kl Rahul and Ravichandran Ashwin didn’t take part, with Rishabh Pant opening the batting alongside captain Rohit Sharma.
Electing to bat first, Sharma struggled against Jason Behrendorff and...
- 10/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Oct 1 (Ians) Aaron Finch retiring as Australia Odi skipper may have given David Warner hope of taking charge of the side, but a report has suggested that the 35-year-old cannot be considered for the role until Cricket Australia (CA) rewrites its code of conduct.
Warner will likely meet CA top bosses soon to get a clear picture about the lifetime leadership ban imposed on him in the wake of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the Test series in South Africa.
Three Australia cricketers — the then-skipper Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft — were banned from playing international and domestic cricket for varying periods not exceeding a year in the wake of the episode, also called the ‘sandpaper-gate scandal’.
The episode that happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018, not only prompted CA to ban the trio, but also barred Smith from taking up leadership role for two years, while...
Warner will likely meet CA top bosses soon to get a clear picture about the lifetime leadership ban imposed on him in the wake of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the Test series in South Africa.
Three Australia cricketers — the then-skipper Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft — were banned from playing international and domestic cricket for varying periods not exceeding a year in the wake of the episode, also called the ‘sandpaper-gate scandal’.
The episode that happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018, not only prompted CA to ban the trio, but also barred Smith from taking up leadership role for two years, while...
- 10/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Sep 14 (Ians) Even as legendary Australian cricketers, including Allan Border and Greg Chappell have recently demanded the leadership role ban on batting stalwart David Warner be lifted to allow him to captain the national side in ODIs or in the Big Bash League (Bbl), former wicket-keeping great Ian Healy feels it’s not such a great idea.
Three Australian cricketers — the then-skipper Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft — were banned from playing international and domestic cricket for varying periods not exceeding a year in the aftermath of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the Test series in South Africa, which came to be known as the ‘sandpaper-gate scandal’.
The episode that happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018, not only prompted CA to ban the trio, but also barred Smith from taking up leadership role for two years, while Warner was banned from any such role for the rest of his professional life.
Three Australian cricketers — the then-skipper Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft — were banned from playing international and domestic cricket for varying periods not exceeding a year in the aftermath of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the Test series in South Africa, which came to be known as the ‘sandpaper-gate scandal’.
The episode that happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018, not only prompted CA to ban the trio, but also barred Smith from taking up leadership role for two years, while Warner was banned from any such role for the rest of his professional life.
- 9/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, Sep 13 (Ians) Charismatic Australia opener David Warner will likely meet Cricket Australia (CA) chief Nick Hockley soon to get a clear picture about the lifetime leadership ban imposed on him in the wake of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the Test series in South Africa.
Three Australia cricketers — the then-skipper Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft — were banned from playing international and domestic cricket for varying periods not exceeding a year in the aftermath of the episode, which came to be known as the ‘sandpaper-gate scandal’.
The episode that happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018, not only prompted CA to ban the trio, but also barred Smith from taking up leadership role for two years, while Warner was banned from any such role for the rest of his professional life.
But since Warner has returned to the side after serving the ban, he has guided the team to victory in several campaigns,...
Three Australia cricketers — the then-skipper Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft — were banned from playing international and domestic cricket for varying periods not exceeding a year in the aftermath of the episode, which came to be known as the ‘sandpaper-gate scandal’.
The episode that happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018, not only prompted CA to ban the trio, but also barred Smith from taking up leadership role for two years, while Warner was banned from any such role for the rest of his professional life.
But since Warner has returned to the side after serving the ban, he has guided the team to victory in several campaigns,...
- 9/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Sep 10 (Ians) Australia white-ball skipper Aaron Finch, who will retire from One-day International (Odi) cricket following the third and final match against New Zealand at Cairns on September 11, believes there is no reason why batting stalwart Steve Smith cannot replace him in captaincy duties in the 50-ver side.
Smith was the Australia skipper till the Test series against South Africa in 2018 where he was stripped of his role following the ball-tampering scandal involving him, vice-captain David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.
Smith and Warner were banned for a year following the scandal, also called ‘Sandpaper-gate’. Smith has since returned to the leadership role, being appointed deputy to Test captain Pat Cummins ahead of the Ashes series at home late last year.
The retirement of Finch, whose indifferent form in ODIs is one of the reasons behind the 35-year-old bidding adieu from the 50-over format, has brought into focus the...
Smith was the Australia skipper till the Test series against South Africa in 2018 where he was stripped of his role following the ball-tampering scandal involving him, vice-captain David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.
Smith and Warner were banned for a year following the scandal, also called ‘Sandpaper-gate’. Smith has since returned to the leadership role, being appointed deputy to Test captain Pat Cummins ahead of the Ashes series at home late last year.
The retirement of Finch, whose indifferent form in ODIs is one of the reasons behind the 35-year-old bidding adieu from the 50-over format, has brought into focus the...
- 9/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Sep 6 (Ians) In a first, Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday appointed Simon Longstaff as an independent ethics commissioner, who will advise the national sport’s governing body on matters that might arise, “including but not limited to administration, governance, transparency and on or off-field behaviour”.
Longstaff will have direct access to the CA chairman and board to advice on ethical matters, according to a statement issued by Cricket Australia.
Longstaff is not new to the role as he led the independent organisational review into Australian cricket in 2018 as executive director of The Ethics Centre.
Australian cricket was in the midst of a massive ethical crisis in 2018 when three of its players, including the-then Test skipper Steve Smith, his then deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, were allegedly involved in ball-tampering during the Test series in South Africa.
The trio was banned for varying periods not exceeding a year in the wake of the scandal,...
Longstaff will have direct access to the CA chairman and board to advice on ethical matters, according to a statement issued by Cricket Australia.
Longstaff is not new to the role as he led the independent organisational review into Australian cricket in 2018 as executive director of The Ethics Centre.
Australian cricket was in the midst of a massive ethical crisis in 2018 when three of its players, including the-then Test skipper Steve Smith, his then deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, were allegedly involved in ball-tampering during the Test series in South Africa.
The trio was banned for varying periods not exceeding a year in the wake of the scandal,...
- 9/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, Aug 21 (Ians) After signing a two-year deal with Sydney Thunder to return to the Big Bash League, star opener David Warner has called on Cricket Australia (CA) for overturning his lifetime ban on holding any captaincy position.
Warner was the most heavily punished of the three players involved in the 2018 ball-tampering incident against South Africa in Cape Town — alongside Steven Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
The left-handed batter was prevented from holding any leadership position in Australian cricket for the rest of his career. However, there is growing sentiment that the decision needs to be overturned to allow Warner to captain in the Bbl at least, an ESPNcricinfo report said.
Thunder will also need a new captain for the 2022-23 season after Usman Khawaja moved to Brisbane Heat.
“That hasn’t really been brought to the table. As I’ve said plenty of times off the record, it’s upon...
Warner was the most heavily punished of the three players involved in the 2018 ball-tampering incident against South Africa in Cape Town — alongside Steven Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
The left-handed batter was prevented from holding any leadership position in Australian cricket for the rest of his career. However, there is growing sentiment that the decision needs to be overturned to allow Warner to captain in the Bbl at least, an ESPNcricinfo report said.
Thunder will also need a new captain for the 2022-23 season after Usman Khawaja moved to Brisbane Heat.
“That hasn’t really been brought to the table. As I’ve said plenty of times off the record, it’s upon...
- 8/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, June 3 (Ians) The ball-tampering report that led to bans on batsmen David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft should be made public, said David Saker, who was Australia's assistant coach in scandal-hit 2018 Cape Town Test.
"I can't see any point why it wouldn't be released, but that's up to Cricket Australia and the way they want to handle that," Saker told media just after being appointed as coach of Melbourne Renegades men's team.
"These questions keep coming up, if it's released then maybe the questions might stop but I don't think they will."
Last month, Bancroft had hinted that Australia's bowlers, who were given the clean chit, could also have been involved in the scandal.
Bancroft's claim led to a strong statement from bowlers -- Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon -- who played that match. They said they had no knowledge of tampering.
Saker too...
"I can't see any point why it wouldn't be released, but that's up to Cricket Australia and the way they want to handle that," Saker told media just after being appointed as coach of Melbourne Renegades men's team.
"These questions keep coming up, if it's released then maybe the questions might stop but I don't think they will."
Last month, Bancroft had hinted that Australia's bowlers, who were given the clean chit, could also have been involved in the scandal.
Bancroft's claim led to a strong statement from bowlers -- Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon -- who played that match. They said they had no knowledge of tampering.
Saker too...
- 6/3/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, May 20 (Ians) Former England captain Michael Vaughan said that Cricket Australia should have done more in their initial investigation of the 2018 ball tampering scandal.
Australia's bowlers recently said in a joint statement that they were unaware of changes being brought to the ball during the infamous third Test against South Africa, after Cameron Bancroft indicated last week that they may have been aware of it as well.
"Not many former professionals I have spoken to believe something like that would be confined to just three people. There might be some in a dressing room who may not like it and disagree with a course of action, but say nothing because they do not want to go against the captain. I can see how that happens," Vaughan wrote in the Sydney Morning Herald.
"Ultimately, this shows what happens if you do a piecemeal investigation and leave questions unanswered. It will...
Australia's bowlers recently said in a joint statement that they were unaware of changes being brought to the ball during the infamous third Test against South Africa, after Cameron Bancroft indicated last week that they may have been aware of it as well.
"Not many former professionals I have spoken to believe something like that would be confined to just three people. There might be some in a dressing room who may not like it and disagree with a course of action, but say nothing because they do not want to go against the captain. I can see how that happens," Vaughan wrote in the Sydney Morning Herald.
"Ultimately, this shows what happens if you do a piecemeal investigation and leave questions unanswered. It will...
- 5/20/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, May 17 (Ians) Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has blamed Cricket Australia (CA) for not investigating the 2018 ball-tampering scandal thoroughly due to which questions are still being raised over it.
"I think Cricket Australia are responsible for why this will be continually asked. When they did their investigation at the time they had Patty Howard the high-performance general manager, Iain Roy was the integrity officer," said Gilchrist on Sen's Gilly and Goss show.
"They went there and did this very quick review of that isolated incident and perhaps no one in the team knew," added Gilchrist.
On Monday, another former Aussie cricketer, Michael Clarke said he was not surprised by Cameron Bancroft, one of the players involved in the scandal, alleging that bowlers could also have been known about it besides him, Steve Smith and David Warner.
Gilchrist blamed CA for not getting to the root of the scandal.
"I think Cricket Australia are responsible for why this will be continually asked. When they did their investigation at the time they had Patty Howard the high-performance general manager, Iain Roy was the integrity officer," said Gilchrist on Sen's Gilly and Goss show.
"They went there and did this very quick review of that isolated incident and perhaps no one in the team knew," added Gilchrist.
On Monday, another former Aussie cricketer, Michael Clarke said he was not surprised by Cameron Bancroft, one of the players involved in the scandal, alleging that bowlers could also have been known about it besides him, Steve Smith and David Warner.
Gilchrist blamed CA for not getting to the root of the scandal.
- 5/20/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, May 17 (Ians) Australia opener David Warner's manager has blamed Cricket Australia (CA) for treating his client as well as Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft 'despicably' and not interviewing other players while investigating a 2018 ball-tampering scandal on the tour of South Africa.
CA banned the trio for involvement in ball-tampering during the Cape Town Test against South Africa. The matter is now being revisited after Bancroft, a greenhorn, told The Guardian that the bowlers may also have known about it.
"The report that was done, they didn't interview all the players. The whole thing was so badly handled, it was a joke," manager James Erskine was quoted as saying by The Age.
"But eventually the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, will come out and I know the whole truth. It doesn't serve any purpose because the Australian public over a period of time got to dislike the...
CA banned the trio for involvement in ball-tampering during the Cape Town Test against South Africa. The matter is now being revisited after Bancroft, a greenhorn, told The Guardian that the bowlers may also have known about it.
"The report that was done, they didn't interview all the players. The whole thing was so badly handled, it was a joke," manager James Erskine was quoted as saying by The Age.
"But eventually the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, will come out and I know the whole truth. It doesn't serve any purpose because the Australian public over a period of time got to dislike the...
- 5/20/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, May 17 (Ians) Pace bowler Pat Cummins should lead Australia despite talks that he and other Aussie bowlers could have been involved in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, said former skipper Ian Chappell.
Chappell said 'ultimate responsibility' of the team rests with Steve Smith, who was leading the side in South Africa in the Test series during which the ball-tampering incident happened.
"If people start jumping up and down about Pat Cummins captaining Australia if he knew, well the answer is pretty clear, because it falls back on Smith," Chappell told Wide World of Sports.
"He's (Steve Smith) the bloke who should have stopped it. The captain's got the overall say and power to stop it, and he didn't. I don't think it should count against Cummins, even if they decide the bowlers did know. Smith is the bloke who should have made sure the whole thing never started," added Chappell.
The ball-tampering scandal,...
Chappell said 'ultimate responsibility' of the team rests with Steve Smith, who was leading the side in South Africa in the Test series during which the ball-tampering incident happened.
"If people start jumping up and down about Pat Cummins captaining Australia if he knew, well the answer is pretty clear, because it falls back on Smith," Chappell told Wide World of Sports.
"He's (Steve Smith) the bloke who should have stopped it. The captain's got the overall say and power to stop it, and he didn't. I don't think it should count against Cummins, even if they decide the bowlers did know. Smith is the bloke who should have made sure the whole thing never started," added Chappell.
The ball-tampering scandal,...
- 5/20/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Johannesburg, May 19 (Ians) Former South Africa fast bowler Fanie de Villiers said that it is "absolutely impossible" that Australia's bowlers did not know about the ball tampering tactics employed in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town in 2018.
De Villiers was part of the commentary team for the match and alerted the television crew which eventually led to Cameron Bancroft being caught by the cameras using a foreign object on the ball.
"It's absolutely impossible for bowlers not to know what's going on the ball, because you are the person that scrutinises it, you are the person that's looking at it, you are the person that's cleaning it, you are the person that knows exactly that one side looks this way because of looking after (the ball) and the other side doesn't look a specific way because of the grass on the wicket. So it's absolutely nonsense," de Villiers,...
De Villiers was part of the commentary team for the match and alerted the television crew which eventually led to Cameron Bancroft being caught by the cameras using a foreign object on the ball.
"It's absolutely impossible for bowlers not to know what's going on the ball, because you are the person that scrutinises it, you are the person that's looking at it, you are the person that's cleaning it, you are the person that knows exactly that one side looks this way because of looking after (the ball) and the other side doesn't look a specific way because of the grass on the wicket. So it's absolutely nonsense," de Villiers,...
- 5/19/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, May 19 (Ians) Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Officer, Nick Hockley said on Wednesday that the Cameron Bancroft episode was a 'closed chapter' and 'we've moved forward', indicating that the Test batsman might be up for selection in future if he performs.
Bancroft -- who was banned along with Steve Smith and David Warner following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the third Test at Newlands, Cape Town in 2018 -- had indicated recently that the Australian bowlers too were aware of the unfair tactics.
Video footage had showed Bancroft rubbing sandpaper to roughen one side of the ball to make it swing during the Test against South Africa.
In an interview recently, Bancroft when asked about the involvement of the Aussie bowling attack that comprised Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, had remarked: "I think it's pretty probably self-explanatory".
On Wednesday, when asked if the door was open for Bancroft to...
Bancroft -- who was banned along with Steve Smith and David Warner following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the third Test at Newlands, Cape Town in 2018 -- had indicated recently that the Australian bowlers too were aware of the unfair tactics.
Video footage had showed Bancroft rubbing sandpaper to roughen one side of the ball to make it swing during the Test against South Africa.
In an interview recently, Bancroft when asked about the involvement of the Aussie bowling attack that comprised Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, had remarked: "I think it's pretty probably self-explanatory".
On Wednesday, when asked if the door was open for Bancroft to...
- 5/19/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, May 18 (Ians) England fast bowler Stuart Broad said that it will be interesting to read a book written by Australia's David Warner whenever the latter retires considering the conversation that has cropped up in recent days about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
Australia's then captain Steve Smith, Cameron Bancroft and Warner, who was vice-captain at the time, got lengthy bans for their involvement in tampering with the ball during the third Test in Cape Town against South Africa.
"I have seen a couple of comments from David Warner's agent, too, and I think it will be an interesting time when he stops playing for Australia and writes a book," said Broad, according to ESPNCricinfo.
Broad said that the incident may not be the focus during the Ashes later in the year but the England fans may have a few chants about it.
"There's no doubt the Aussies would have been hoping...
Australia's then captain Steve Smith, Cameron Bancroft and Warner, who was vice-captain at the time, got lengthy bans for their involvement in tampering with the ball during the third Test in Cape Town against South Africa.
"I have seen a couple of comments from David Warner's agent, too, and I think it will be an interesting time when he stops playing for Australia and writes a book," said Broad, according to ESPNCricinfo.
Broad said that the incident may not be the focus during the Ashes later in the year but the England fans may have a few chants about it.
"There's no doubt the Aussies would have been hoping...
- 5/19/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, May 18 (Ians) Australia bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood said they were not aware of ball being tampered during the infamous third Test against South Africa in Cape Town in 2018.
Cummins, Starc, Lyon and Hazlewood were the bowlers in that Test and the four released a joint statement on Tuesday amid rising speculation over their awareness of the tactic which eventually led to bans on Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith and David Warner.
"We did not know a foreign substance was taken onto the field to alter the condition of the ball until we saw images on the big screen at Newlands," said the players in the statement.
"And to those who, despite the evidence, insist that 'we must have known' about the use of the foreign substance simply because we are bowlers, we say this: The umpires during that Test match, Nigel Long and Richard Illingworth,...
Cummins, Starc, Lyon and Hazlewood were the bowlers in that Test and the four released a joint statement on Tuesday amid rising speculation over their awareness of the tactic which eventually led to bans on Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith and David Warner.
"We did not know a foreign substance was taken onto the field to alter the condition of the ball until we saw images on the big screen at Newlands," said the players in the statement.
"And to those who, despite the evidence, insist that 'we must have known' about the use of the foreign substance simply because we are bowlers, we say this: The umpires during that Test match, Nigel Long and Richard Illingworth,...
- 5/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, May 17 (Ians) Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has said that he was not surprised by Cameron Bancroft indicating that more than three people knew about the ball tampering tactics of the team during a Test against South Africa in 2018.
The scandal blew up when Bancroft was caught on television cameras using sandpaper on the ball during the third Test in Cape Town. It led to him, captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner being banned. Smith and Warner have since returned to the national team.
"I can tell you now if you went and grabbed a pen, just a pen and put a little '1' somewhere on my cricket bat; on top of the handle, on the edge of the bat, on the toe of the bat, on the face, under the grip, anywhere, just a little number one, I would have noticed. If you are playing sport...
The scandal blew up when Bancroft was caught on television cameras using sandpaper on the ball during the third Test in Cape Town. It led to him, captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner being banned. Smith and Warner have since returned to the national team.
"I can tell you now if you went and grabbed a pen, just a pen and put a little '1' somewhere on my cricket bat; on top of the handle, on the edge of the bat, on the toe of the bat, on the face, under the grip, anywhere, just a little number one, I would have noticed. If you are playing sport...
- 5/17/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, May 16 (Ians) Repercussions of the 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal incident in a Cape Town Test against host South Africa is going to keep recurring forever, David Saker, who was Australia's bowling coach at the time, has said while admitting that it was a "monumental mistake".
The incident returned to the headlines a few days ago after Cameron Bancroft, who was at the centre of the scandal, indicating that the bowlers of the team knew about the ball being tampered with.
"Obviously a lot of things went wrong at that time. The finger-pointing is going to go on and on and on," Saker told The Age and Sydney Morning Herald on Sunday.
"There was (sic) a lot of people to blame. It could have been me to blame, it could have been someone else. It could have been stopped and it wasn't, which is unfortunate. Cameron's a very nice guy. He's...
The incident returned to the headlines a few days ago after Cameron Bancroft, who was at the centre of the scandal, indicating that the bowlers of the team knew about the ball being tampered with.
"Obviously a lot of things went wrong at that time. The finger-pointing is going to go on and on and on," Saker told The Age and Sydney Morning Herald on Sunday.
"There was (sic) a lot of people to blame. It could have been me to blame, it could have been someone else. It could have been stopped and it wasn't, which is unfortunate. Cameron's a very nice guy. He's...
- 5/16/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, May 16 (Ians) Cricket Australia (CA) said it is open to new information on the 2018 ball tampering scandal after Cameron Bancroft, who was at the centre of the incident, indicated that the bowlers were aware of the changes being made to the ball.
"CA has maintained all along that if anyone is in possession of new information in regard to the Cape Town Test of 2018, they should come forward and present it," a CA spokesman is quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
"The investigation conducted at the time was detailed and comprehensive. Since then, no one has presented new information to CA that casts doubt on the investigation's findings," the spokesman further said.
Bancroft, who was suspended from cricket for his involvement in ball-tampering scandal along with Steve Smith and David Warner during a Test match against South Africa in March 2018, has indicated that Australian bowlers too were aware of the unfair tactics.
"CA has maintained all along that if anyone is in possession of new information in regard to the Cape Town Test of 2018, they should come forward and present it," a CA spokesman is quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
"The investigation conducted at the time was detailed and comprehensive. Since then, no one has presented new information to CA that casts doubt on the investigation's findings," the spokesman further said.
Bancroft, who was suspended from cricket for his involvement in ball-tampering scandal along with Steve Smith and David Warner during a Test match against South Africa in March 2018, has indicated that Australian bowlers too were aware of the unfair tactics.
- 5/16/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, March 29 (Ians) Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith, who was dethroned as captain following the 'Sandpaper-Gate' scandal in Cape Town Test in March 2018 and was suspended, has said he would be keen to lead the national team again, if given an opportunity.
"I've certainly had a lot of time to think about it and I guess now I've got to a point where if the opportunity did come up again I would be keen. If it was what Cricket Australia (CA) wanted and it was what was best for the team at the time, it's certainly something I would be interested in now, that's for sure," Smith told News Corp.
"I am always going to have to live with Cape Town regardless of whether I lead again or not. It's always there. I've been through all that now. Time keeps moving forward, and I've learnt so much the last few...
"I've certainly had a lot of time to think about it and I guess now I've got to a point where if the opportunity did come up again I would be keen. If it was what Cricket Australia (CA) wanted and it was what was best for the team at the time, it's certainly something I would be interested in now, that's for sure," Smith told News Corp.
"I am always going to have to live with Cape Town regardless of whether I lead again or not. It's always there. I've been through all that now. Time keeps moving forward, and I've learnt so much the last few...
- 3/29/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Brisbane, Jan 14 (Ians) Left-handed batsman Marcus Harris will open the innings for Australia alongside David Warner after rookie opener Will Pucovski was ruled out of the fourth and final Test against India beginning Friday due to the shoulder injury he suffered during the third Test in Sydney.
Pucovski, who made his debut last week, injured his right shoulder while fielding on the final day of the drawn Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
"Will Pucovski won't play tomorrow. He tried to train today but didn't quite come up. So he will have a bit of work to do I would imagine with our medicos to see where he goes from here," said skipper Time Paine on Thursday while confirming that this will be the only change for Australia in the playing XI for the Gabba Test.
"But obviously he will be missing this Test and Marcus Harris will replace him...
Pucovski, who made his debut last week, injured his right shoulder while fielding on the final day of the drawn Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
"Will Pucovski won't play tomorrow. He tried to train today but didn't quite come up. So he will have a bit of work to do I would imagine with our medicos to see where he goes from here," said skipper Time Paine on Thursday while confirming that this will be the only change for Australia in the playing XI for the Gabba Test.
"But obviously he will be missing this Test and Marcus Harris will replace him...
- 1/14/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Brisbane, Jan 14 (Ians) Rookie opener Will Pucovski, who injured his shoulder in the third Test, has been ruled out of the series decider against India beginning Friday at The Gabba. Left-handed batsman Marcus Harris has been called in as his replacement.
Pucovski, who made his debut last week, injured his right shoulder while fielding on the final day of the drawn Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. On Thursday morning, he failed a fitness test.
After training, Australia captain Tim Paine confirmed that Harris will partner David Warner at the top of the order.
"He (Pucovski) tried to train this morning and didn't quite come up," Paine said as per cricket.com.au.
"He'll have a bit of work to do with our medicos to see where he goes from here, but he's obviously missing this Test match and Marcus Harris will replace him," he added.
Harris has not played...
Pucovski, who made his debut last week, injured his right shoulder while fielding on the final day of the drawn Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. On Thursday morning, he failed a fitness test.
After training, Australia captain Tim Paine confirmed that Harris will partner David Warner at the top of the order.
"He (Pucovski) tried to train this morning and didn't quite come up," Paine said as per cricket.com.au.
"He'll have a bit of work to do with our medicos to see where he goes from here, but he's obviously missing this Test match and Marcus Harris will replace him," he added.
Harris has not played...
- 1/14/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Sydney, Jan 11 (Ians) Prolific Australia batsman Steve Smith faced criticism on social media after he was seen scuffing up the area around the batting crease while Rishabh Pant and Cheteshwar Pujara were batting in India's second innings on the fifth day of the third Test on Monday. The match was drawn, and the four-Test series is levelled 1-1.
During the morning session on Monday, the stump camera recorded members of the Australian team coming to the crease and 31-year-old Smith was seen using his feet to scuff the guard marks left by wicketkeeper-batsman Pant. After that, Pant took the guard afresh, and went on to score an 118-ball 97.
Taking a note of this act, former India opener Virender Sehwag made a video post on his Instagram account and wrote: "Tried all tricks including Steve Smith trying to remove Pant's batting guard marks from the crease. Par kuch kaam na aaya.
During the morning session on Monday, the stump camera recorded members of the Australian team coming to the crease and 31-year-old Smith was seen using his feet to scuff the guard marks left by wicketkeeper-batsman Pant. After that, Pant took the guard afresh, and went on to score an 118-ball 97.
Taking a note of this act, former India opener Virender Sehwag made a video post on his Instagram account and wrote: "Tried all tricks including Steve Smith trying to remove Pant's batting guard marks from the crease. Par kuch kaam na aaya.
- 1/11/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Perth, Oct 23 (Ians) The Perth Scorchers have strengthened their top-order for the upcoming Big Bash League season, with the signing of explosive England opening batsman Jason Roy. Roy will play alongside countryman Liam Livingstone in orange this year.
"The Scorchers squad looks very strong, I'm excited to be joining the club," Roy said in a statement.
"I've heard the environment of the club is awesome and that it's a place where everyone wants to help get the best out of each other. I can't wait to get amongst the boys and help contribute to as many wins as possible," he added.
With over 200 T20 matches to his name, Roy comes with a wealth of experience and the enviable reputation of a power hitter capable of match-winning brilliance. The explosive opener has devastated new-ball attacks on the international stage with a strike rate of 147.51 across his T20I career.
Perth Scorchers...
"The Scorchers squad looks very strong, I'm excited to be joining the club," Roy said in a statement.
"I've heard the environment of the club is awesome and that it's a place where everyone wants to help get the best out of each other. I can't wait to get amongst the boys and help contribute to as many wins as possible," he added.
With over 200 T20 matches to his name, Roy comes with a wealth of experience and the enviable reputation of a power hitter capable of match-winning brilliance. The explosive opener has devastated new-ball attacks on the international stage with a strike rate of 147.51 across his T20I career.
Perth Scorchers...
- 10/23/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Quibi, one of the most highly anticipated streaming services will launch with 50 shows on April 6, the company has annouced.
Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, Chance the Rapper, Liam Hemsworth, Sophie Turner, Lena Waithe, Nicole Richie, Reese Witherspoon, and more coming to Quibi App on April 6.
These new shows include, Survive, Most Dangerous Game, Thanks A Million, Chrissy’s Court, Murder House Flip, Last Night’s Late Night, The Replay by ESPN, and more.
As an added bonus, Quibi announced it would offer 90 day free trials for a limited time.
To unlock the offer, viewers need to visit Quibi.com and sign-up before April 6.
Launching on April 6, Quibi is the first entertainment platform designed specifically for your phone and will feature fresh, original content from Hollywood’s biggest stars and creators.
Quibi will release 175 original shows and 8,500 quick bites of content in the first year alone.
Quibi will offer three categories of...
Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, Chance the Rapper, Liam Hemsworth, Sophie Turner, Lena Waithe, Nicole Richie, Reese Witherspoon, and more coming to Quibi App on April 6.
These new shows include, Survive, Most Dangerous Game, Thanks A Million, Chrissy’s Court, Murder House Flip, Last Night’s Late Night, The Replay by ESPN, and more.
As an added bonus, Quibi announced it would offer 90 day free trials for a limited time.
To unlock the offer, viewers need to visit Quibi.com and sign-up before April 6.
Launching on April 6, Quibi is the first entertainment platform designed specifically for your phone and will feature fresh, original content from Hollywood’s biggest stars and creators.
Quibi will release 175 original shows and 8,500 quick bites of content in the first year alone.
Quibi will offer three categories of...
- 3/6/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Quibi (which is short for “quick bites”!) will launch on Monday, April 6, with a total of 50 programs — including four “Movies in Chapters,” a slew of “Daily Essentials” and Chrissy Teigen wielding a gavel.
Quibi has also announced that it will offer 90-day free trials for a limited time; otherwise, the monthly price point will be $4.99 with ads and $7.99 without. All told, Quibi is promising to release 175 original shows and “8,500 quick bites of content” in its first year alone.
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Quibi has also announced that it will offer 90-day free trials for a limited time; otherwise, the monthly price point will be $4.99 with ads and $7.99 without. All told, Quibi is promising to release 175 original shows and “8,500 quick bites of content” in its first year alone.
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- 3/6/2020
- TVLine.com
Ambitious mobile streamer Quibi is one month away from debut, coming out of the gate with 51 shows and movies — the first major test of whether people will pay for premium short-form content they can watch on smartphones.
For the April 6 launch in the U.S., Quibi’s programming slate features originals with Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, Chance the Rapper, Liam Hemsworth, Sophie Turner, Lena Waithe, Nicole Richie, Reese Witherspoon and more. The startup, led by chairman/founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman, has been paying top dollar to Hollywood A-listers with execs boasting of shelling out as much as $6 million per hour for production budgets. Quibi has raised $1.75 billion to fund its significant content spending.
Quibi is offering a 90-day free trial to those who sign up on its website before April 6. The service’s regular monthly pricing is set at $4.99 (with ads) and $7.99 (no ads). Overall, it plans...
For the April 6 launch in the U.S., Quibi’s programming slate features originals with Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, Chance the Rapper, Liam Hemsworth, Sophie Turner, Lena Waithe, Nicole Richie, Reese Witherspoon and more. The startup, led by chairman/founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman, has been paying top dollar to Hollywood A-listers with execs boasting of shelling out as much as $6 million per hour for production budgets. Quibi has raised $1.75 billion to fund its significant content spending.
Quibi is offering a 90-day free trial to those who sign up on its website before April 6. The service’s regular monthly pricing is set at $4.99 (with ads) and $7.99 (no ads). Overall, it plans...
- 3/6/2020
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Quibi has unveiled its programming slate of 51 shows for its April 6 launch. They include originals with Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, Chance the Rapper, Liam Hemsworth, Sophie Turner, Lena Waithe, Nicole Richie and Reese Witherspoon and shows including Survive, Most Dangeorus Game, Thanks A Million, Chrissy’s Court, Murder House Flip, Last Night’s Late Night, The Replay by ESPN and more.
The short-form video platform is offering a 90-day free trial to those who sign up on its website before April 6. Regular monthly pricing is set at $4.99 (with ads) and $7.99 (no ads). The service plans to release 175 original shows and 8,500 episodes in its first year.
Content is divided into three categories: Movies in Chapters, which feature-length films broken into installments, each 7-10 minutes long; unscripted and documentary series; and Daily Essentials, 5-6 minute quick bites of news, entertainment and lifestyle programming.
Below is the full list of content coming to...
The short-form video platform is offering a 90-day free trial to those who sign up on its website before April 6. Regular monthly pricing is set at $4.99 (with ads) and $7.99 (no ads). The service plans to release 175 original shows and 8,500 episodes in its first year.
Content is divided into three categories: Movies in Chapters, which feature-length films broken into installments, each 7-10 minutes long; unscripted and documentary series; and Daily Essentials, 5-6 minute quick bites of news, entertainment and lifestyle programming.
Below is the full list of content coming to...
- 3/6/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Quibi will be the next streaming service to enter the game next month, when it finally launches to the public on April 6. With 51 series, including four original scripted projects, Quibi will have one of the largest libraries of original content out of all the recent streaming services to debut in the next few months.
The company says it will premiere 175 original shows and 8,500 short-form episodes — dubbed “quick bites” — within its first year, with the content divided into three categories:
1. Movies in Chapters: Big stories told in chapters that are 7 to 10 minutes in length.
2. Unscripted and Docs: This episodic category is food, fashion, travel, animals, cars, builds, music, sports, comedy, talk, variety, documentaries and more. All with episodes in 10 minutes or less.
3. Daily Essentials: Curated daily into 5-6 minute quick bites of news, entertainment and inspiration.
Also Read: Quibi Raises Another $750 Million a Month Before Launch
Among the...
The company says it will premiere 175 original shows and 8,500 short-form episodes — dubbed “quick bites” — within its first year, with the content divided into three categories:
1. Movies in Chapters: Big stories told in chapters that are 7 to 10 minutes in length.
2. Unscripted and Docs: This episodic category is food, fashion, travel, animals, cars, builds, music, sports, comedy, talk, variety, documentaries and more. All with episodes in 10 minutes or less.
3. Daily Essentials: Curated daily into 5-6 minute quick bites of news, entertainment and inspiration.
Also Read: Quibi Raises Another $750 Million a Month Before Launch
Among the...
- 3/6/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
1933: One Man's Family expanded to a national audience.
1979: Delia loaned Johnny money on Ryan's Hope. 1988: Atwt's
Hal and Barbara celebrated on the night before their wedding.
1994: Gh's Felicia learned Maxie would get B.J.'s heart."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1933: Radio soap opera One Man's Family expanded from being broadcast on the west coast only to the full nationwide NBC network.
1979: Delia loaned Johnny money on Ryan's Hope. 1988: Atwt's
Hal and Barbara celebrated on the night before their wedding.
1994: Gh's Felicia learned Maxie would get B.J.'s heart."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1933: Radio soap opera One Man's Family expanded from being broadcast on the west coast only to the full nationwide NBC network.
- 5/17/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Tagline: “What if You Saw Your Dead Husband?” Washed Away is an upcoming mystery thriller. From 3Brane Entertainment and Buffalo Gal Pictures, Washed Away stars Emmanuelle Vaugier (Saw II) as a distraught woman, who has just lost her husband, in a tragic kayaking accident. But then, Gabrielle sees her husband in a San Francisco marketplace! The film, from director Jeff Beesley, was produced by: W. Corr Pearce, Nastasha Baron, John Sereda and Phyllis Lang. The film also stars: Cameron Bancroft ("24"), Kristen Harris and Adam Hurtig. The Washed Away official trailer is available here. The film's official synopsis talks of a faked death. Early official stills also show a kidnapping. Gabrielle must face her husband and the truth as she struggles to understand previous events. Washed Away is slated for a wide release. Daro Film Distribution and Reel World Management will show the film in: France, Spain, Canada and the United States.
- 3/3/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
3Brane Entertainment and Buffalo Gal Pictures have teamed up to bring Washed Away to thriller fans. Starring Emmanuelle Vaugier (Two and a Half Men) and Cameron Bancroft (90210), the film is about a woman who tries to put her life back together after losing her husband in a kayaking accident. Mysteriously, she sees him in a San Francisco marketplace and begins a search for him and the answers he owes his family.
Directed by Jeff Beesley (Dolan’s Cadillac), Washed Away is an exciting ride through a woman’s personal journey for the truth.
Assisted by cinematographer Ken Krawczyk, the film definitely has a unique and rich look.
Washed Away is slated to show exclusively on television. Daro Film Distribution and Reel World Manag [Continued ...]...
Directed by Jeff Beesley (Dolan’s Cadillac), Washed Away is an exciting ride through a woman’s personal journey for the truth.
Assisted by cinematographer Ken Krawczyk, the film definitely has a unique and rich look.
Washed Away is slated to show exclusively on television. Daro Film Distribution and Reel World Manag [Continued ...]...
- 3/3/2017
- QuietEarth.us
Valerie Harper announced back in March that she has terminal brain cancer. But she isn't letting that stop her from enjoying whatever time she has left.
She recently reunited with her "Mary Tyler Moore Show" co-stars Mary Tyler Moore, Cloris Leachman and Betty White on "Hot in Cleveland" and now she has begun working on a TV movie called "The Town That Came A-Courtin.'"
The movie, made for the Up TV channel, stars Harper as the owner of a bed & breakfast in Bliss, Mississippi, who helps Lauren Holly's character find love with the town mayor, played by Cameron Bancroft.
Barbara Fisher, the senior vice president of original programming at Up, says in a statement, "Up is thrilled to have the always inspirational Valerie Harper as part of our talented the 'Town That Came A-Courtin' ' cast. [The movie's] uplifting, sometimes bumpy romance showcases how a community's spirit and good will...
She recently reunited with her "Mary Tyler Moore Show" co-stars Mary Tyler Moore, Cloris Leachman and Betty White on "Hot in Cleveland" and now she has begun working on a TV movie called "The Town That Came A-Courtin.'"
The movie, made for the Up TV channel, stars Harper as the owner of a bed & breakfast in Bliss, Mississippi, who helps Lauren Holly's character find love with the town mayor, played by Cameron Bancroft.
Barbara Fisher, the senior vice president of original programming at Up, says in a statement, "Up is thrilled to have the always inspirational Valerie Harper as part of our talented the 'Town That Came A-Courtin' ' cast. [The movie's] uplifting, sometimes bumpy romance showcases how a community's spirit and good will...
- 8/1/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Los Angeles — Despite suffering from incurable brain cancer, actress Valerie Harper is back at work.
The Up cable channel said Thursday that Harper is filming a TV movie in Canada. Shooting began this week and is expected to end Aug. 11. Up said the movie, titled "The Town That Came A-Courtin'," is expected to air in January.
The movie, described as an uplifting romance, is based on a novel by Ronda Rich and also stars Lauren Holly, Cameron Bancroft and Lucie Guest. Harper portrays the owner of a bed-and-breakfast who is trying to help kindle a romance between the widowed mayor of a Southern town and a successful author.
"When I learned that the remarkable Valerie Harper was interested in working, I was so excited, because that meant she was doing well," said Barbara Fisher, programming chief at Up. "We are thrilled to have this iconic talent in our film and...
The Up cable channel said Thursday that Harper is filming a TV movie in Canada. Shooting began this week and is expected to end Aug. 11. Up said the movie, titled "The Town That Came A-Courtin'," is expected to air in January.
The movie, described as an uplifting romance, is based on a novel by Ronda Rich and also stars Lauren Holly, Cameron Bancroft and Lucie Guest. Harper portrays the owner of a bed-and-breakfast who is trying to help kindle a romance between the widowed mayor of a Southern town and a successful author.
"When I learned that the remarkable Valerie Harper was interested in working, I was so excited, because that meant she was doing well," said Barbara Fisher, programming chief at Up. "We are thrilled to have this iconic talent in our film and...
- 8/1/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Former "Rhoda" star Valerie Harper has joined the cast of "The Town That Came A-Courtin'," which began production in Vancouver on Wednesday. Also read; Valerie Harper Cancer Documentary Greenlit by NBC News Lauren Holly, Cameron Bancroft and Lucie Guest have also been cast in the film, which is based on author and columnist Ronda Rich's bestselling novel of the same name. In the film, Holly stars as as successful author and fiercely independent Southern woman Abby Houston, who finds herself being held captive in a remote cabin by an obsessed fan. Also read: Valerie...
- 8/1/2013
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
After a brief hiatus while ABC aired the 2013 NBA playoffs, "Motive" returns with Thursday, July 11 with uninterrupted episodes for the next eight weeks, which star Kristin Lehman tells Zap2it will be a great build-up to the finale.
"I'm really grateful that as of July 11, every week will be a new episode right up until [the finale] September," says Lehman. "It does indeed end with a bang."
But before that, Lehman tells us that tonight's episode, titled "Public Enemy," is one of her favorites of the entire season.
"Our guest-stars are Molly Parker and Camille Sullivan and Cam Bancroft. It's just so good. I just love it," says Lehman. "It's the very first case where our victim is not accidentally killed, so to speak. It's a case where the murder, from our killer's perspective, is premeditated. And yet you still feel pathos and you still feel compassion. It's very well written."
"I...
"I'm really grateful that as of July 11, every week will be a new episode right up until [the finale] September," says Lehman. "It does indeed end with a bang."
But before that, Lehman tells us that tonight's episode, titled "Public Enemy," is one of her favorites of the entire season.
"Our guest-stars are Molly Parker and Camille Sullivan and Cam Bancroft. It's just so good. I just love it," says Lehman. "It's the very first case where our victim is not accidentally killed, so to speak. It's a case where the murder, from our killer's perspective, is premeditated. And yet you still feel pathos and you still feel compassion. It's very well written."
"I...
- 7/11/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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