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Sri Lanka Raises Safety Concerns Ahead Of England Tests Due To Anti-immigrant Riots In UK: Report
Cricket Sri Lanka: Cricket Sri Lanka has raised concerns over the safety of its Test team ahead of the three-match series against England, starting on August 21 in Manchester, due to anti-immigrant riots that have erupted in various cities of the United Kingdom.
According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, the Sri Lankan players already in England - seven players and two support staff - have asked the country's cricket board to arrange for better security over the next few days, as they travel to and from a ground near London, due to the widespread riots targeting immigrants in the UK.
The riots in the UK have taken place after a mass stabbing incident in Southport, where three children were killed. Due to disinformation about the attackers, many immigrants, as well as their businesses and places of worship, have come under attack from far-right groups.
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Former England Cricketer Graham Thorpe Passes Away At 55
Surrey Chairman Oli Slipper: Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Thorpe played 100 Tests for England between 1993 and 2005, amassing 6,744 runs, including 16 centuries, at an average of 44.66.
Crawley & Pennington Ruled Out Of England’s Tests Against Sri Lanka; Cox Gets Maiden Call-up
County Championship Division One: Zak Crawley and Dillon Pennington have been ruled out of England’s squad for their three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting from August 21 at Manchester.
Delhi Capitals Co-owners Set To Buy Majority Stake In English County Side Hampshire
Wales Cricket Board: Delhi Capitals' co-oners have agreed to buy a majority stake in English county side Hampshire worth 120 million pounds (which stands at Rd 1278 crores), says a report.
ECB Confirms Formation Of Tier 2 And Tier 3 In New Women’s Domestic Cricket Structure
Wales Cricket Board: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the formation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 in its revamped women’s domestic cricket structure, set to take full effect from 2025. Derbyshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Middlesex, Sussex, Worcestershire and Yorkshire will form Tier 2. The 10 counties will play 50-over and 20-over competitions, with further information on the overall structure and schedule to come out soon.
'Jonny Will Hate Me Saying This, But As Player You Should Be Aware': Root On Bairstow-Carey Stumping Controversy
Marylebone Cricket Club: England batter and former skipper Joe Root shared his surprising take on the incident that saw Jonny Bairstow dismissed uniquely in the Ashes series 2023 against Australia. Root highlighted the need for players to be more aware while acknowledging the legality of the dismissal.
David Lawrence, First British-born Black Player To Play For England, Diagnosed With Motor Neuron Disease
Wales Cricket Board: Former England fast bowler David Lawrence has been diagnosed with Motor neuron disease, following a series of tests held earlier this month. Lawrence played five Tests, picking 17 wickets, and one ODI for England, where he picked 4-67.
Yuvraj Wishes Luck To Indian Deaf Cricket Team For England T20Is
Bilateral T20 International Deaf Series: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has shared a morale-boosting message to the Indian deaf cricket team ahead of their T20I series opener against England in The County Ground, Derby on Tuesday.
Indian Deaf Cricket Team To Tour England For T20I Series
Indian Deaf Cricket Association: The Indian Deaf cricket team will face England in a seven-match bilateral T20I series, starting from June 18 at The County Ground, Derby, and then moves to Kidderminster, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire before finishing up in Leicestershire on June 27.
MCC Members To Vote On The Club’s Involvement In The Hundred
The Marylebone Cricket Club: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced that it will hold a special general meeting (SGM) in September, allowing its members to vote on the club's increased involvement in The Hundred. This decision comes as MCC plans to accept the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) proposed gift of 51% of the shares in the London Spirit team, thereby retaining its position as the majority shareholder.
Jacques Kallis To Lead South Africa Champions In World Championship Of Legends
South Africa Champions announced their 15-man squad for World Championship of Legends (WCL) set to take place from July 3 to 13 at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium and Northamptonshire Stadium in England.
Shaheen Afridi Opts Out Of The Hundred, Will Play In Canada's Global T20 League: Report
Global T20 League: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is in talks with Canada's Global T20 League after opting out of The Hundred to spend time with his family. Both leagues are set to run simultaneously in 2024 and Afridi's withdrawal is a huge blow to The Hundred.
England Pacer Brydon Carse Found Guilty Of Betting, Banned For 16 Months, 13 Of It Suspended
Durham County Cricket Club: Cricket Regulator, an independent body established to look into anti-discrimination, anti-corruption, anti-doping, misconduct, and safeguarding, has found England's pacer Brydon Carse guilty of corruption as he bet on cricket matches. Surprisingly, the body formed in 2023, suspended Carse from all cricket for 16 months with 13 months of that ban suspended for two years, claiming that there were mitigating factors that compelled it to do so.
Team India Champions Announce Squad For World Championship Of Legends
The Team India Champions: The world is set to witness an unparalleled spectacle of cricketing excellence as iconic stars like Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina will once again represent India on the field. The Team India Champions will be playing in the inaugural World Championship of Legends set to take place in the United Kingdom in July. The tournament has bolstered the backing of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Priority Is To Play For England: Jos Buttler On His Decision Of Recalling Players Early From IPL
T20 World Cup: England T20I captain Jos Buttler feels that his decision to bring back English players early from the Indian Premier League (IPL) will help them prepare better for next month's T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean. Buttler along with eight England players returned home after leaving their respective franchises last week. IPL's league stage concluded on Sunday and knockout matches started on Tuesday. Buttler, Will Jacks, Reece Topley, and Phil Salt were scheduled to play in the playoffs if they had stayed in India.
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