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The best cricket references to Cristiano Ronaldo’s missed header

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The best cricket references to Cristiano Ronaldo’s missed header

The best cricket references to Cristiano Ronaldo’s missed header | Cristiano Ronaldo misses header at FIFA World Cup: The best cricket jokes

Cricket and Cristiano Ronaldo don’t cross paths. This time, the wonderful world of Twitter made the connection after Ronaldo didn’t in Portugal’s 2-0 victory over Uruguay in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Since Portugal’s first goal was awarded to Bruno Fernandes, debate has been rife over whether the Portugal great made the slightest of contact with the ball en route to the goal. Piers Morgan certainly believed so (of course).

Best cricket jokes and references to the Cristiano Ronaldo header saga

The cricket references were outstanding. Snicko, hot spot and the like was brought into the conversation. Here are some of the best reactions, including from England cricketers Chris Woakes and Saqib Mahmood.

Ronaldo’s Portugal will play South Korea on Friday December 2, before they play in the Quarter Finals. In the cricketing world, attention moves to Test cricket as the race towards the World Test Championship Finale heats up.

ALSO READ: World Test Championship WTC 2023 Finale scenarios: Which two teams will make it?

World Test Championship WTC 2021-2023 scenarios

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World Test Championship WTC 2021-2023 scenarios

Cricket News: World Test Championship WTC 2021-2023 scenarios | World Test Championship scenarios for AUS, IND, SL, SA

The current cycle (2021-23) of the World Test Championship (WTC) is entering a busy period with the limited-overs frenzy of the last six months settling down gradually. Several teams have their red-ball assignments lined up in the next four months with the final of this edition set to be played at The Oval in London in June 2023.

As of now, Australia, India, Sri Lanka and South Africa occupy the first four spots in the WTC standings. Only the top two teams will progress to the final and hence the battle for the same is likely to intensify soon. In this article, CricBlog takes a detailed look at the qualification scenarios for the top four sides placed in the WTC rankings.

WTC 2021-2023 scenarios

1. Australia

Cricket News: World Test Championship WTC 2021-2023 scenarios | World Test Championship scenarios for AUS, IND, SL, SA
World Test Championship WTC 2021-2023 scenarios: Australia are in a good position to qualify.
  • Points: 123
  • Percentage: 66.67
  • Remaining Tests: 2 vs India (away)

Australia has done well by accumulating 136 points with a 66.67 per cent winning rate in WTC 2021-23. But, now they are in some strife as they are 2-0 down in India.

The only way Australia will miss out on the WTC Final is if they lose 4-0 and Sri Lanka win both Tests in New Zealand. In such an instance, Australia’s win percentage will drop to 59.65, with the Lions going above them with 61.11.

India

Cricket News: World Test Championship WTC 2021-2023 scenarios | World Test Championship scenarios for AUS, IND, SL, SA
World Test Championship WTC 2021-2023 scenarios: Will India make their second-straight WTC Finale?
  • Points: 99
  • Percentage: 64.03
  • Remaining Tests: 2 vs Australia (home)

The tight win in the second Test over Bangladesh was crucial. Should India win all two remaining Tests against Australia, they will finish with a win percentage of 68.05.

The maximum Sri Lanka can get is 58.33. The corresponding figure for South Africa is 55.56. So, India can put these results out of the equation and seal their qualification with at least 3-1 win over Australia.

Sri Lanka

Cricket News: World Test Championship WTC 2021-2023 scenarios | World Test Championship scenarios for AUS, IND, SL, SA
World Test Championship WTC 2021-2023 scenarios: Dimuth Karunaratne will be vital in New Zealand.
  • Points: 64
  • Percentage: 53.33
  • Remaining Tests: New Zealand (away)

Sri Lanka are positioned in third spot currently but they have a tough task ahead of them with a two-match Test series in New Zealand.

To qualify, Sri Lanka must win 2-0 to finish on a win percentage of 58.33. Also, they will need Australia to lose 4-0 in India.

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today | Christchurch Pitch Report

Given New Zealand and hosts India are in next year’s World Cup, the result of this ODI Super League clash may seem inconsequential. However, it is a good opportunity for both teams to build important momentum ahead of next year’s showpiece event after rain washed out the second ODI.

The Black Caps are fresh off an excellent win in the opening match, where Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led the way with a magnificent partnership. The two stalwarts will be hoping for a strong platform from openers Finn Allen and Devon Conway, both of whom are searching for their best form currently.

Also searching for answers is India’s bowling attack. After a promising start in Auckland, the tourists had no answers, with another example of their inability to defend a total away from home this year. Before they tour Bangladesh in what is a mammoth schedule, can Shikhar Dhawan’s team end this tour on a high?

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Possible Playing XIs

With New Zealand unable to lose the series, the Black Caps may opt to rest Tim Southee.

New Zealand: 1. Finn Allen, 2. Devon Conway, 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Tom Latham (wk), 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Michael Bracewell, 9. Matt Henry, 10. Tim Southee/Adam Milne, 11. Lockie Ferguson

India fans were disappointed that Sanju Samson was dropped for the second ODI. He could come back into the XI if India choose to rest Suryakumar Yadav, who has had a big year. The other option may be to leave Deepak Hooda out of the XI, but the Indians may want the sixth bowler.

India: 1. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Shreyas Iyer, 4. Suryakumar Yadav/Sanju Samson, 5. Rishabh Pant (wk), 6. Deepak Hooda, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Deepak Chahar, 9. Umran Malik, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal/Kuldeep Yadav

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Key Players & Stats

New Zealand:

  • Tom Latham struck a brilliant 145 in the first ODI. The left-hander has a great record in ODIs at Hagley Oval, with 366 runs in nine innings at an average of 52.28 and strike rate of 92.65. This includes two centuries.
  • Latham is often brilliant between overs 11-40 against India. In this period, he has struck 581 runs at an average of 64.6 and strike rate of 93.6.
  • Kane Williamson has hit three half-centuries in six ODIs at Christchurch. He too is coming off a brilliant knock in the opening match, where he hit a 98-ball 94*.
  • Williamson in ODIs vs India: 26 inns, 1,078 runs, avg. 43.12, SR 75.43. In New Zealand, the average bumps up to 58.09 with seven fifties in 12 innings.
  • Michael Bracewell took eight wickets in five matches in the T20I Tri-Series against Pakistan and Bangladesh in Christchurch last month. He averaged 10.50 and conceded just 4.94 per over.
  • Matt Henry has taken 12 wickets in six ODIs at Hagley Oval. He averages just 17.83 with an economy of 4.14.
  • Lockie Ferguson has also enjoyed success on this ground. The fast bowler has taken nine wickets in four ODIs at an average of 15.33 and economy of 5.11.

India:

  • Shubman Gill looked good in the rain-ruined second ODI (45* off 42 balls). This year, Shubman has struck 625 runs in 11 matches at an average of 78.12 and strike rate of 104.16.
  • Shikhar Dhawan averages just 33.46 in 14 ODIs vs New Zealand. But, he hit a fine 72 in the first ODI, part of 642 runs this year at an average of 40.12 and strike rate of 75.79.
  • Shreyas Iyer has been one of India’s fine performers in ODIs in 2022. The right-hander has struck six 50+ scores in 11 innings, with a total of 566 runs at an average of 62.88 and strike rate of 98.19.
  • In four innings against New Zealand, Shreyas has struck 297 runs at an average of 74.25 and strike rate of 98.01.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal is India’s leading wicket-taker in ODIs this year with 21 at an average of 27.09.
  • Arshdeep Singh will be key upfront against New Zealand’s openers, who are both looking for runs. Finn Allen in particular struggles against the ball coming back in.

Other Stats and Facts

  • New Zealand have won 10 of their 11 ODIs at Hagley Oval.
  • Washington Sundar scored 37* off 16 balls and took 0/42 in the first ODI.
  • New Zealand have not lost a home ODI series since January 2019. They can’t lose this one.
  • Left-arm orthodox spinners have the best average (26) and economy (4.9) of any bowling type in ODIs at Hagley Oval since the start of 2012.

Hagley Oval Christchurch Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team has won the past three ODIs at Hagley Oval. The average first innings score in these matches is 240. Expect a hard surface with assistance for the bowlers.

Unfortunately, afternoon showers are forecast in Christchurch. So, the captain who wins the toss may choose to bowl.

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today 30 November 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

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NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Tom Latham
  • Batsmen: Kane Williamson, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill
  • All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner
  • Bowlers: Matt Henry, Arshdeep Singh

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Weather permitting, the chasing team is likelier to win.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Today | Perth Pitch Report

It’s Test season. After a plethora of white-ball cricket, it’s time to show some love to the game’s most traditional format.

However, the key question is whether the shift in format can lead to a shift in fortune for West Indies. After their dismal showing in the T20 World Cup, the general feel is they will struggle in the Tests as well. Their batting, despite the emergence of the very talented Tagenarine Chanderpaul, looks light against Australia’s established attack.

So, how well the Windies apply pressure with the ball is arguably their best chance to get a foothold in the contest. The Perth track offers plenty of pace and bounce, so eyes will be on the pace attack in terms of how well they can use the help on offer.

For Australia, not only is a Test win up for grabs, but crucial World Test Championship points. The hosts are right in with a chance of making next year’s finale. But, with a tough tour of India next year, they can ill-afford any slip ups here against a team that has not won a Test downunder since 1997. Steve Smith is feeling good, while runs up top for David Warner and Usman Khawaja will set the side up in what is forecast to be warm, dry conditions right throughout the match.

AUS vs WI 1st Test Possible Playing XIs

Australia’s XI looks settled. Cameron Green will offer the fourth seam bowling option, which allows Nathan Lyon to play, should Australia choose.

With hot, dry weather forecast for the Test, Lyon may have a role to play with some bounce on offer, too.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2. Usman Khawaja, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Cameron Green, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Kraigg Brathwaite will lead West Indies. The skipper has a vital role to play with the bat, given his ability to occupy the crease. Tagenarine Chanderpaul, son of Shivnarine, could make his debut after some great recent form.

West Indies: 1. Kraigg Brathwaite (c), 2. Tagenarine Chanderpaul, 3. Nkrumah Bonner, 4. Devon Thomas, 5. Jermaine Blackwood, 6. Joshua Da Silva (wk), 7. Roston Chase, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Kemar Roach, 11. Jayden Seales

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Australia:

  • Steve Smith averages a whopping 165.67 in five Tests vs West Indies, including two fifties and two hundreds. In Australia, he has hit 214 runs in three innings at an average of 214.
  • David Warner averages 38.08 in eight Tests vs West Indies. In four Tests in Australia, the average bumps up to 75.3. Overall at home, Warner averages 60.30 in 50 Tests.
  • Usman Khawaja is Australia’s leading run-scorer in Tests this year. He has struck 888 runs in 13 innings at an average of 98.66, with three fifties and four hundreds.
  • Expect Pat Cummins to be right in the thick of the action against a fragile batting lineup. Australia have played five of their seven Tests this year in Asia, and yet Cummins has taken 25 scalps at an average of 25.00.
  • In 24 home Tests, Cummins has taken 113 wickets at an average of 20.76.
  • Mitchell Starc has taken 12 wickets in three Tests vs West Indies at an average of 17.92. Josh Hazlewood has taken 20 scalps in five matches at an average of 16.10.

West Indies:

  • Tagenarine Chanderpaul has made scores of 140*, 23*, 184, 25, 49, 109*, 119 and 56 in his last eight first-class innings.
  • Kraigg Brathwaite averages just 23.50 in eight Tests vs Australia. But, he faces 53.29 deliveries per innings. Can he build on this? The Windies need a long innings from their captain.
  • Earlier this year, Brathwaite faced the most balls in a Test by a West Indian.
  • Joshua Da Silva will be key with his application. The keeper-batsman made scores of 25 (80) and 52* (124) in the tour match.
  • Kemar Roach’s experience is vital for West Indies. The pacer will be looking to improve on his record against Australia, which reads: 10 Tests, 28 wickets, avg. 39.92, econ. 3.83.
  • Alzarri Joseph took 4/65 and 1/32 in the tour match. The fast bowler is one of the Windies’ key weapons in this series.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Australia are unbeaten in their last 17 Tests against West Indies.
  • The Windies’ last win against Australia was the famous chase of 418 in 2003.
  • Nathan Lyon (5/67 and 3/39) was man of the match against India on this ground in 2018.

Optus Stadium Perth Pitch Report and Weather

The Optus Stadium tracks were fast and bouncy in the recent T20 World Cup. The surface was looking green a few days out from the match, but most of the grass will be trimmed. Nonetheless, it looks a quick surface.

The weather forecast is for warm and sunny conditions right throughout the match. Wednesday’s forecast is for sunny and 31 degrees, so batting first looks the way to go despite the likely assistance for the bowlers.

AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction 30 November 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Today | Perth Pitch Report
AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction Today | Perth Pitch Report
AUS vs WI 1st Test Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Joshua Da Silva
  • Batsmen: David Warner, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja
  • All-Rounders: Jason Holder
  • Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins

AUS vs WI 1st Test 2022 Match Prediction: Who will win?

Australia to win.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

ECB offered £400 million for a 75% stake in The Hundred

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ECB offered £400 million for a 75% stake in The Hundred

Cricket News: ECB offered £400 million for a 75% stake in The Hundred | Bridgestone Group plc offers ECB £400 million for a 75 per cent stake in the Hundred

British private investment company Bridgestone Group plc has approached the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) with a £400 million offer to acquire a 75 per cent stake in the Hundred. The proposal is likely to attract the attention of counties that are running low on cash already, ESPNcricinfo reports.

However, the ECB is likely to turn down the offer as it had created the concept of the Hundred to give rise to a fresh revenue stream. Hence, giving away its control over the league after just two complete seasons does not appear to be a plausible move just yet.

Bridgestone is particularly interested in the women’s Hundred, with the ECB attracting spectators to the tune of 271,000 in women’s matches in the previous season of the competition. The aforementioned offer by the investment group has the potential to put in around £300 million worth new money in the English cricket system.

We’re treading carefully with regards to the Hundred – ECB Chair

Earlier this week, Richard Thompson, the ECB chair told The Guardian, “There’s a feeding frenzy at the moment. Rights holders have never seen a rise like the one they have [recently] and the Hundred will undoubtedly get more and more interest as a unique format that finds an audience the others don’t.”

“We’re open but treading carefully in that space. We’re not going early. It’s just two years old, we can’t get greedy, we have to see it play out. The worst thing would be to do something too early, then see the value go through the roof and you’ve lost out and someone else benefits. It’s important to let it grow and develop first,” Thompson remarked, potentially hinting that the ECB sees the overall value of the league skyrocketing in the future.

The Hundred has been fitted into the ECB calendar at least until 2028 but the league will be subject to a High Performance Review by Andrew Strauss. Their recommendations include reducing the number of days dedicated to red-ball cricket and also creating a month-long window for the Hundred in August. These suggestions will very probably be rejected by counties that already arguably dismayed by the space occupied by the league in the cricketing calendar.

Ian Bishop & Jonty Rhodes to join SEN Test Cricket broadcast team

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Ian Bishop & Jonty Rhodes to join SEN Test Cricket broadcast team

Cricket News: Ian Bishop & Jonty Rhodes to join SEN Test Cricket broadcast team | SEN confirm broadcast team for Australia home Test season

Legendary commentator Ian Bishop will join the star-studded Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) broadcast team for the upcoming Australia-West Indies series. Jonty Rhodes, widely regarded as one of the greatest fielders of all time, will join the SEN team for the Australia-South Africa series beginning on December 17 in Brisbane.

Bishop and Rhodes will be part of an experienced and exciting call team for the summer Tests. Gerard Whateley, whose call of Virat Kohli’s superb innings against Pakistan made waves around the world, will lead the coverage alongside the award-winning Adam Collins.

Rachael Haynes also part of SEN Test Cricket broadcast team

Recently retired Australia legend Rachael Haynes will also be part of the team in her SEN broadcasting debut. She will join a further five Baggy Green holders in Simon Katich, Damien Fleming, Chris Rogers, Brad Hogg and Ian Healy.

Healy is particularly looking forward to watching the West Indies’ fast bowlers go to work after the nation’s dismal T20 World Cup campaign.

“The West Indies are smarting with the loss of their coach and captain following the T20 World Cup. They have some real fast bowlers and big hitters, so I’ll be watching them closely to see how they respond,” said the former Australia wicket-keeper.

“Australia has once again bounced back so strongly in the One Day Internationals against England and I’m expecting that form to carry on into a dominant performance in this series.”

Rounding out the SEN Test Cricket team will be Chief Cricket writer Peter Lalor and Cricbuzz’s Bharat Sundaresan.

Adam Collins emphasised how Test cricket is still the pinnacle, and how SEN team is passionate about bringing the game to the listeners.

“SEN has demonstrated its serious commitment to Test cricket throughout 2022, broadcasting series in venues not only from Australia but also in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England,” Collins said. “There continues to be something very special about the traditional form of the game, which is why it is front and centre across the network.”

“It is as true today as it ever has been that summer officially starts on the opening day of the First Test Match, and we can’t wait to tell the stories of another summer on Australia’s home of cricket on the radio.”

To listen to the SEN Test Cricket team, download the SEN app here.

Reactions: India fans fuming Sanju Samson was dropped for 2nd ODI vs NZ

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Reactions: India fans fuming Sanju Samson was dropped for 2nd ODI vs NZ

Cricket News: Reactions: India fans fuming Sanju Samson was dropped for 2nd ODI vs NZ | Samson dropped from playing XI: reactions

India fans on social media have expressed their disappointment at the news that Sanju Samson was dropped from the playing XI for the second ODI against New Zealand at Hamilton.

Samson, who made 36 off 38 balls in the first ODI, has had a fine year in the format. In nine innings, he has struck 284 runs at an average of 71.00 and strike rate of 104.76. In his ten career matches, he has batted at number three once, number five on five occasions and number six on four occasions. Fans have called for the talented right-hander to be given the benefit of a longer run of matches, rather than being in and out of the team.

Unfortunately for Samson, he was not picked for India’s upcoming three-match ODI tour of Bangladesh. Wicket-keepers Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant were preferred ahead of him, with the selectors deeming no further room given Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli are all set to return in that series.

As a result, Samson’s final chance of another appearance for India in 2022 will be in the third ODI against New Zealand at Christchurch on Wednesday.

ALSO READ: India tour of Bangladesh 2022 squads and tour dates & details

Reactions: Sanju Samson dropped from India playing XI for Hamilton ODI

“Sanju Samson got the momentum going for India in the previous ODI, but gets dropped. He needs to have a consistent run that some others get,” one tweet read.

Another fan said, “someone explain to me how Ishaan Kishaan comes directly into the Indian squad for the Bangladesh ODIs while Samson gets dropped even before a chance was given in the second ODI.”

Below are some of the reactions from the news.

BBL 2022/23: Squads & possible playing XIs of all teams

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BBL 2022/23: Squads & possible playing XIs of all teams

Cricket News: BBL 12: Squads & possible playing XIs of all teams | All the squads for the BBL 2022/23 season

The new Big Bash League (BBL) season is upon us. The eight franchises have finalised most of their squads, with a few withdrawals due to various reasons such as injury and workload management.

Nevertheless, it is expected to be a closely fought competition. Perth Scorchers are the current champions and look strong once again, but there looks to be a number of other challengers.

BBL 12 squads and possible XIs

With that being said, here is a look at the squads for BBL 12. Also, we predict what the possible XIs may be for each team’s first match.

Adelaide Strikers

Squad: Wes Agar, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey, Harry Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Ryan Gibson, Travis Head, Adam Hose, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Rashid Khan, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Matt Short, Jake Weatherald, Henry Thorton, Peter Siddle

Travis Head and Alex Carey are on Australia Test duty. Chris Lynn will be aiming to make an immediate impact for his new team.

Possible XI for the first match vs Sydney Sixers: 1. Chris Lynn, 2. Matt Short, 3. Jake Weatherald, 4. Harry Nielsen (wk), 5. Ryan Gibson, 6. Colin de Grandhomme, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Wes Agar, 9. Cameron Boyce, 10. Henry Thorton, 11. Peter Siddle

Brisbane Heat

Squad: Xavier Bartlett, James Bazley, Sam Billings, Max Bryant, Sam Heazlett, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Ross Whiteley, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson, Will Prestwidge

Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne will be on Test duty.

Possible XI for the first match vs Melbourne Renegades: 1. Colin Munro, 2. Max Bryant, 3. Matthew Renshaw, 4. Sam Heazlett, 5. Sam Billings, 6. Jimmy Peirson (wk), 7. Jack Wildermuth, 8. Michael Neser, 9. Xavier Bartlett, 10. Mark Steketee, 11. Mitchell Swepson

Hobart Hurricanes

Squad: Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Caleb Jewell, Shadab Khan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Joel Paris, Wil Parker, D’Arcy Short, Matthew Wade, Billy Stanlake, Paddy Dooley, Chris Tremain, Mac Wright, Zak Crawley (overseas replacement for Shadab Khan), James Neesham

Faheem Ashraf will be on national duty for Pakistan in the Tests against England. In their first game, the Hurricanes may play four seamers at the MCG, along with spin options Shadab Khan and D’Arcy Short.

Possible XI for the first match vs Melbourne Stars: 1. Matthew Wade (c & wk), 2. Ben McDermott, 3. Caleb Jewell, 4. D’Arcy Short, 5. Tim David, 6. Asif Ali/James Neesham, 7. Shadab Khan, 8. Joel Paris, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. Billy Stanlake

Melbourne Renegades

Squad: Zak Evans, Aaron Finch, Akeal Hosein, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Mackenzie Harvey, Nic Maddinson (c), Shaun Marsh, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Will Sutherland, Jon Wells, Jack Prestwidge, Ruwantha Kellapotha, Marcus Harris, Andre Russell (first four matches), Martin Guptill (ten group matches and finals), Peter Handscomb

Liam Livingstone withdrew from BBL 12. Martin Guptill will join the franchise after Andre Russell’s four game stint. Nic Maddinson is the captain. Marcus Harris is in the Australia Test squad.

Possible XI for the first match vs Brisbane Heat: 1. Aaron Finch, 2. Shaun Marsh, 3. Sam Harper (wk), 4. Nic Maddinson (c), 5. Jon Wells, 6. Andre Russell, 7. Will Sutherland, 8. Kane Richardson, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Tom Rogers, 11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Melbourne Stars

Squad: Trent Boult, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Luke Wood, Adam Zampa, Cam McClure

Glenn Maxwell is a chance to miss the entire BBL due to a broken leg.

Possible XI for the first match vs Sydney Thunder: 1. Marcus Stoinis, 2. Joe Clarke (wk), 3. Joe Burns, 4. Nick Larkin, 5. Hilton Cartwright, 6. Beau Webster, 7. Nathan Coulter-Nile, 8. Luke Wood, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Clint Hinchliffe

Perth Scorchers

Squad: Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Peter Hatzoglou, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Tymal Mills, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Phil Salt, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Faf du Plessis (first seven matches), Mitchell Marsh (ruled out due to ankle surgery).

Englishman Laurie Evans has had his contract terminated after failing a drug test. Perth Scorchers have replaced him with Faf du Plessis for seven games. Jhye Richardson may miss the early part of the tournament due to a heel problem.

Unfortunately, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is out of the competition after ankle surgery.

Possible XI for the first match vs Sydney Sixers: 1. Phil Salt, 2. Faf du Plessis, 3. Cameron Bancroft, 4. Josh Inglis (wk), 5. Ashton Turner (c), 6. Aaron Hardie, 7. Ashton Agar, 8. Jhye Richardson, 9. Andrew Tye, 10. Peter Hatzoglou/Tymal Mills, 11. Jason Behrendhorff

Sydney Sixers

Squad: Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Dan Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Izharulhaq Naveed, Chris Jordan, Steve O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, James Vince

Sydney Sixers are stacked once again. The likes of Kurtis Patterson may have to wait for their chance.

Possible XI for the first match vs Adelaide Strikers: 1. Josh Philippe (wk), 2. James Vince, 3. Daniel Hughes, 4. Moises Henriques (c), 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Dan Christian, 7. Hayden Kerr, 8. Sean Abbott, 9. Chris Jordan, 10. Ben Dwarshuis, 11. Steve O’Keefe

Sydney Thunder

Squad: Oliver Davies, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Alex Hales, Baxter Holt, Nathan McAndrew, Alex Ross, Rilee Rossouw, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ben Cutting, Usman Qadir, Gurinder Sandhu

David Willey recently withdrew from BBL 12. He has been replaced by Afghan seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi. The left-armer will be available for the first nine matches.

Pakistan legspinner Usman Qadir has joined the franchise. Local legspinner Tanveer Sangha will miss the early part of the season due to a stress fracture injury. David Warner will be on Test duty for the early part of the tournament.

Possible XI for the first match vs Melbourne Stars: 1. Alex Hales, 2. Ben Cutting, 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Jason Sangha (c), 5. Alex Ross, 6. Daniel Sams, 7. Matthew Gilkes (wk), 8. Nathan McAndrew, 9. Chris Green, 10. Gurinder Sandhu, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi/Usman Qadir

The BBL 12 season begins on December 13 with Sydney Thunder taking on Melbourne Stars at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

SLC calls ICC ACU head to investigate match-fixing allegations

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SLC calls ICC ACU head to investigate match-fixing allegations

Cricket News: SLC calls ICC ACU head to investigate match-fixing allegations | Sri Lanka cricket match-ficing allegations

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has invited International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) head Alex Marshall to probe into match-fixing allegations made by Sri Lankan Member of Parliament (MP) Nalin Bandara in the floor of the house earlier this month.

The accusations were related to the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Test match at the Galle International Stadium in July this year. The Babar Azam-led side had chased down a mammoth target of 343 runs powered by a century by opener Abdullah Shafique (160*).

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Bandara had made a sensational claim of everyone from the pitch curators to people higher up the hierarchy receiving payoffs to throw that match away. The MP did not offer any evidence to back his statements though.

SLC invites ICC to investigate match fixing claims

“In the last Pakistan series, our team scored 400-odd [Sri Lanka had set a target of 342, a ground record if achieved], and still lost in the last innings. From the person who rolls the pitch, everyone has been given money. The board has become a gambling den,” Bandara was quoted in a report by ESPNcricinfo.

Bandara had also put light on his ongoing tussle with SLC president Shammi Silva in the Parliament. His speech was mainly concerned around the board’s alleged mismanagement of its players. More importantly, his statements are protected under the parliamentary privileges and hence cannot be sued for either libel or defamation.

The SLC came out with an official release wherein they did not name Bandara but acknowledged that his comments had brought great disrepute to Sri Lankan cricket and its stakeholders.

Pakistan had pulled off a major coup in that test by batting 127.2 overs to get to their target of 342 runs. Shafique’s knock of 160 runs was ably supported by Azam’s 55 along with Mohammed Rizwan’s innings of 40 runs. Sri Lanka, however, managed to bounce back in the following Test by emerging victorious by 246 runs to level the series 1-1.

Top 5 richest cricket boards in the world 2022

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Top 5 richest cricket boards in the world 2022

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unsurprisingly topped the latest net worth figures. According to data posted by Mobile Premier League (MPL), the BCCI has a net worth of over US$2 billion, easily the largest in the world.

List of richest cricket boards

Who follows the BCCI? Here is a look at the top five richest cricket boards in the world.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI): US$2.2 billion (approx.)

The remarkable growth of the Indian Premier League (IPL) sees the BCCI’s net worth rise at a rapid rate. The IPL 2023-2027 media rights were sold for a whopping US$6.2 billion earlier in 2022, which makes up a significant portion of the BCCI’s worth.

Also, according to Sportsamaze, the broadcasting rights for India matches is worth INR 1227 crore (approx. US$150.4 million). Jersey sponsor Byju’s is valued at INR 292 crore or approx. US$35.8 million. PayTM’s title sponsorship (INR 81.5 crore or approx. $10 million) and ICC broadcast revenue (INR 250 crore or approx. US$30.6 million) make up a significant part of the BCCI’s huge earnings.

Cricket Australia (CA): US$347.96 million (approx.)

CA, backed by a major broadcast rights deal worth around $1.2 billion in 2018, sit in second spot. With a longer BBL, fast-growing WBBL and all three international formats, Australia has a huge season with lots of cricket played between October and February. While this is a factor for the low crowds, the broadcasters have plenty of content.

Also, CA has the backing of various sponsors including Alinta Energy and Dettol.

England Cricket Board (ECB): US$261.3 million (approx.)

England makes up the “big three” of world cricket. They sit in third, with tournaments such as The Hundred and Vitality Blast introduced to reach new audiences and boost the ECB’s net worth.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB): US$99.2 million (approx.)

Pakistan being able to host cricket once again is not only a big boost to fan morale, but also the PCB’s finances. The subcontinent nation hosts all three international formats, with high-profile visits from Australia and England in 2022. Also, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) continues to grow, and will continue to trend upwards.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB): US$98.9 million (approx.)

Cricket-crazy Bangladesh is in fifth place. The Tigers have enjoyed good progress in ODI cricket over the past 15 years, qualifying for the knockout phases of various international tournaments including the 2015 World Cup, along with three Asia Cup Finals.

Also, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) continues to contribute as a key revenue source for the BCB.

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