Archer back in ODI team, Smith on rivalries and Ponting goes to IPL September 18, 2024 Jofra Archer will return to the England ODI fold against Australia while Jamie Smith talks rivalries and Ricky Ponting secures an IPL gig at Punjab Kings Fast bowler Jofra Archer will play his first ODI match for England since March 2023 when he takes on Australia today. The pacer injured his elbow and back in [...]
Rugby needs to look to USA and other wild ideas September 13, 2024 When I read this week in CityAM that Premiership rugby clubs are keen to head to the United States again I was pleased, if not too surprised. It didn’t really take off in 2016 and 2017, when clubs from the Gallagher Premiership last went across the pond, but that’s not to say rugby cannot [...]
US multi-sport group interested in Hundred team despite concerns July 22, 2024 An American multi-sport ownership group has expressed interest in investing in the Hundred – but has concerns over the feasibility of buying a controlling stake in a franchise. The 100-ball competition kicks off its fourth season this afternoon at the Oval in what is set to be the final year of teams being jointly owned [...]
England to face India in T20 Cricket World Cup semi-finals June 24, 2024 England will take on India in the semi-finals of the T20 Cricket World Cup after Rohit Sharma, captain of the tournament favourites, knocked 92 runs off 41 balls in a 24-run win over Australia. The result means England will head to Guyana to take on India on Thursday afternoon. Having lost Virat Kohli for zero, [...]
India beat Pakistan in T20 Cricket World Cup as bowlers shine June 9, 2024 India’s bowlers won them the biggest match in cricket with Pakistan failing to take advantage of a superb first innings at the T20 Cricket World Cup yesterday. Pakistan restricted India to just 119 in New York but a stunning effort with the ball gave the favourites a six-run win over their fierce rivals. Captain Rohit [...]
IPL US franchise MI New York does deal with Accenture June 5, 2024 IT giant Accenture has stepped into the world of Major League Cricket, becoming principle partner of MI New York. The deal will see 2023 MLC champions MI New York feature Accenture on their match and training jerseys. “Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and this is an exciting opportunity to innovate [...]