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(c)Cricinfo en-gb Andrew Ellis announces retirement to end 18-year career Ellis is only the second player in New Zealand domestic history to have played over 100 games in each format http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/297300/297324.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219559.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219559.html Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:19:08 CWI offer to host England Test series in Caribbean Jonny Grave, CWI's CEO, pledges support for cricket community amid COVID-19 outbreak http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/284600/284699.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219546.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219546.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:06:36 Indian umpires Janani Narayanan, Vrinda Rathi named in ICC panel Their induction takes the count of women match officials across different ICC panels up to 12 http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301843.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219544.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219544.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:11:30 Recreational cricket suspended "with sadness and regret" by ECB Social distancing measures ramped up as COVID-19 forces a more total shutdown than the Wars http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301842.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219541.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219541.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:10:05 Matthew Wade pulls out of Somerset stint due to knee injury Wicketkeeper/batsman had been due to play seven County Championship fixtures http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/297100/297169.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219539.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219539.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:05:53 Crunch time for English cricket as domestic game feels the COVID-19 squeeze ECB reconvene on Thursday to map out priorities if county season gets pushed to the margins http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/292700/292788.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219538.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219538.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:08:50 South Africa cricketers asked to self-isolate, social distance themselves upon return from India "We deemed the risks (in India) to be very low," says Dr Shuaib Manjra http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301839.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219524.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219524.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:16:44 Peter Nevill proud of Sheffield Shield title despite 'strange circumstances' The New South Wales captain lauded the depth of the squad which secured six wins from nine matches http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/296300/296389.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219508.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219508.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 03:10:20 Coronavirus newsfile: BCCI shuts office, PSL deferred on semi-final day A round-up of how the cricket community is reacting to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) threat http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/261700/261740.4.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218937.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218937.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:10:44 Alex Hales confirms COVID-19 symptoms, yet to be tested Hales hopes to 'get absolute confirmation of my current health status' after developing fever, dry cough upon return home from PSL http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301837.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219506.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219506.html Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:54:18 'It isn't ever acceptable' - Jofra Archer condemns racist abuse on social media Issue "should be addressed properly" says England fast bowler after posting abusive direct messages he had received http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/299100/299167.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219494.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219494.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:25:57 PSL playoffs postponed after overseas player develops coronavirus symptoms The semi-finals and the final will be rescheduled, the PCB says http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301814.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219491.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219491.html Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:51:49 'I enjoy Virat Kohli's aggression; we need a captain like him' - Madan Lal Current CAC chief says he can't understand why people want Kohli to mellow down http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/299100/299126.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219483.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219483.html Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:37:23 Cricket Australia guards cash and venues ahead of coronavirus winter Kevin Roberts said major venues locked in for the T20 World Cup would not be released for other sports if season were extended http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301728.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219473.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219473.html Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:52:22 New South Wales named Sheffield Shield winners as final cancelled The final that was due to be played in Wollongong at the end of the month has been cancelled http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301830.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219470.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219470.html Tue, 17 Mar 2020 03:13:57 In-form Multan eye knockout blow at pandemic-affected Peshawar The absence of the likes of Tom Banton, Liam Livingstone, Lewis Gregory, Carlos Brathwaite and Liam Dawson left a gaping hole on Zalmi's batting side http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301400/301495.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219467.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219467.html Tue, 17 Mar 2020 06:11:48 Karachi Kings' balance gives them edge over Lahore Qalandars in PSL semi-final Lahore are playing their first-ever playoff, while Karachi have never made it to the final despite qualifying for last four every season http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301719.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219465.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219465.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:50:24 All-round Nahidul Islam helps Prime Bank Cricket Club trump Gazi Group Cricketers Meanwhile, Shinepukur Cricket Club stun Mohammedan Sporting Club on the back of half-centuries from Tanzid Hasan, Robiul Islam and Towhid Hridoy http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/284300/284397.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219461.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219461.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:51:02 Fantasy Picks: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman should come good in the semi-final Fantasy suggestions for the PSL semi-final between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301805.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219455.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219455.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:37:33 Fantasy Picks: It could be Kamran Akmal v Khushdil Shah Fantasy suggestions for the PSL game between Multan Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301800.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219452.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219452.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:34:43 Sikandar Raza joins Peshawar Zalmi ahead of PSL semi-finals The arrival of the Zimbabwe allrounder strengthens a squad heavily hit by coronavirus-related departures http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301802.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219451.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219451.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:49:03 Coronavirus: Final leg of Bangladesh's tour of Pakistan postponed The PCB has also indefinitely postponed the domestic Pakistan Cup one-day tournament http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/300200/300203.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219441.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219441.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:04:57 Australia's season: Flying in Tests and T20Is, but ODIs uncertain They swept all before them at home but found one-day cricket on the road much tougher http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/298700/298717.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219434.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219434.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 05:57:39 Plunket Shield cancelled due to coronavirus measures, Wellington named champions NZC made the decision to cut down on the use of flights and hotels http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301817.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219431.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219431.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:30:12 Any cricket is better than no cricket? England's ten most abject overseas defeats Remember the good old days, when England were truly woeful, but at least the show was able to go on http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/269700/269724.4.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1213331.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1213331.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:38:32 Quetta Gladiators ousted despite Shane Watson, Khurram Manzoor fifties In the absence of a number of key players, including regular captain Imad Wasim, Karachi went down by five wickets http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301816.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219409.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219409.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:56:22 Stuart Broad backs 'tough but necessary' decision to return home from Sri Lanka over COVID-19 fears Seamer suggests Sri Lanka series could be 'tagged onto' England's tour of India in early 2021 http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301799.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219406.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219406.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:06:15 Chris Lynn's 55-ball 113 takes Lahore Qalandars to maiden semi-final A blazing fifty by Zaman was followed by Lynn's match-clinching ton, the first-ever by a Qalandars batsman in the tournament http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301800/301808.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219390.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219390.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:10:19 'I just had very, very mild cold' - Lockie Ferguson after coronavirus concerns The New Zealand quick is back home and is hoping to be playing cricket again as soon as possible http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301785.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219387.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219387.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 07:06:10 Sheffield Shield cancelled as Australia attempts to combat coronavirus Nine out of ten rounds had been completed, with New South Wales the comfortable leaders http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/297700/297711.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219355.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219355.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 07:43:45 New captain Tamim Iqbal looks to improve 'team culture' and bring the best out of every player 'I am talking more about off-field stuff than on-field performance,' he said looking ahead to the one-off ODI in Pakistan next month http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301400/301403.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219374.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219374.html Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:31:49 Sharjeel Khan, bowlers propel Karachi Kings into last four Islamabad United couldn't overcome the loss of their overseas players and became the first team eliminated from the knockouts http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301709.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219371.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219371.html Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:08:53 Joe Root admits England's 'relief' after postponement of Sri Lanka tour Board braced for postponement and cancellations of marquee events as implications for summer gather http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301769.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219356.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219356.html Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:15:34 BCCI president Sourav Ganguly indicates IPL 2020 likely to be 'truncated' Ness Wadia, co-owner of Kings XI, is even preparing for the possibility that the tournament doesn't take place at all http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/288500/288510.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219352.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219352.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 06:01:02 Fantasy Picks: Go with the experience of Babar and Watson at the top Babar, the world's number one T20 international batsman, has found form lately while Watson will be keen to finish off on a high http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301777.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219350.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219350.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:58:15 Fantasy Picks: Top-order batsmen and spinners key in Lahore Our suggestions to build your fantasy team for the game between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301500/301597.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219347.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219347.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:00:16 Australia v New Zealand cancelled with travel restrictions in place The T20I series in New Zealand later this month has also been called off due to the coronavirus threat http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301744.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219328.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219328.html Sat, 14 Mar 2020 08:23:26 Fantasy Picks: Shadab Khan among the hot picks Fantasy suggestions for the PSL game between Karachi Kings and Islamabad United http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301500/301546.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219315.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219315.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:59:33 ECB make contingency plans in preparation for domestic disruption Board braced for postponement and cancellations of marquee events as implications for summer gather http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301779.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219322.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219322.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:28:08 List of all the cricket series affected by coronavirus: full coverage From saying no to handshakes, to playing matches in empty stadiums, and eventually calling off almost every tour http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301774.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219320.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219320.html Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:38:21 Sophie Devine will use tough T20 World Cup lessons to lead Birmingham Phoenix in the Hundred New Zealand captain keen to lead by example in new format she says is 'right up my alley' http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301776.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219318.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219318.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:49:24 Ali Shafiq holds his nerve as Multan Sultans top the table in PSL thriller Peshawar made to sweat on play-off place after falling three runs short of target http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301778.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219314.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219314.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:50:25 Overseas players' visas and double-headers - things IPL franchises would want clarity on A look at the key points that are likely to be discussed when the tournament's governing council meets on Saturday http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/289100/289177.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219310.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219310.html Sat, 14 Mar 2020 05:12:36 Finch, Sodhi reflect on 'unique' experience of ODI in an empty stadium "Every time you tried to speak it echoed around the ground. Showed you how empty it was" - Sodhi http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301750.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219309.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219309.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:49:42 Test series postponement draws England tour match to early conclusion Teams left field 11 overs after tea on second day shortly after ECB confirmed tour was off http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301769.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219305.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219305.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:36:13 Coronavirus: India v South Africa ODI series rescheduled The decision follows BCCI's move earlier on Friday to defer the IPL till April 15 http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301772.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219302.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219302.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:34:35 Newsfile: County pre-season tours affected by COVID-19 pandemic Several clubs have cancelled their overseas trips though Northants remain in Singapore http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301770.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219300.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219300.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:43:25 England tour of Sri Lanka postponed amid COVID-19 spread Decision reached during England's final warm-up ahead of series which had been set to start on March 19 http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301766.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219281.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219281.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:03:33 Coronavirus threat: IPL 2020 deferred until April 15 The tournament was originally scheduled to start on March 29 and run till the third week of May http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/289100/289180.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219267.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219267.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:25:16 Coronavirus: Four days shaved off PSL schedule following rejig; 14 overseas players depart Lahore Qalandars are the only team unchanged with their players staying on http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301747.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219265.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219265.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:19:50 Abdominal strain rules Ben Stokes out of tour game in Colombo However, there is no news yet about whether his availability for the Test series is affected http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/299200/299225.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219259.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219259.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:07:41 MCG World Cup crowd 'right thing to do' - Kevin Roberts A member of the public at the T20 final attended by more than 86,000 has subsequently tested positive for COVID-19 http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301728.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219231.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219231.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 03:34:33 Fast bowlers deliver big win for Australia in series opener Fifties from David Warner, Aaron Finch, and Marnus Labuschagne had helped Australia put on a par score http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301754.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219227.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219227.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:41:21 Kane Richardson tests negative for COVID-19 The pace bowler reported that he had a mild sore throat on Thursday http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/289600/289617.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219226.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219226.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:10:18 Australia-New Zealand ODIs to be played behind closed doors Spectators won't be admitted to the matches in Sydney and Hobart while the T20I tour of New Zealand is now in doubt http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301726.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219225.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219225.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 02:29:11 Sophie Devine, Nat Sciver, Lewis Gregory confirmed as Hundred captains Devine and Sciver both finished as their side's leading run-scorer in the Women's T20 World Cup http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301718.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219212.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219212.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:04:22 West Indies Tests in spotlight as UK moves to COVID-19 'delay' phase Boris Johnson confirmed the UK government is "considering" banning sporting fixtures on Thursday http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301725.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219221.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219221.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:28:46 Australia Women's tour of South Africa postponed because of coronavirus They were scheduled to play three ODIs and as many T20Is http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301400/301476.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219220.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219220.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:47:09 Last two ODIs of India-South Africa series to be played behind closed doors Ticket sales stopped at Lucknow and Kolkata after the Indian government's directive http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301686.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219210.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219210.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:03:27 Nyeem Young, Jayden Seales earn CPL contracts after U-19 World Cup showings Six players signed from 'emerging' pool as franchises hunt for young talent before draft http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301708.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219200.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219200.html Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:51:52 Babar Azam, Sharjeel Khan trounce Lahore Qalandars to keep Karachi Kings alive in playoffs race Earlier, a disciplined bowling performance from Karachi strangled Lahore's batsmen http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301700/301720.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219194.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219194.html Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:05:47 Zak Crawley breezes to hundred as England dominate with bat in tour match Root and Pope add unbeaten 175 for fourth wicket but COVID-19 casts some doubt over series http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301687.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219181.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219181.html Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:42:00 Fantasy Picks: Shoaib Malik is the best choice Fantasy suggestions for the PSL game between Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301400/301495.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219178.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219178.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:01:09 Government to IPL: We advise against it but your call 'All these are decisions for the organisers, they have assess for their own sake and for the health of the people' http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/289100/289180.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219158.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219158.html Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:16:27 First ODI abandoned without a ball bowled The first match of the T20I series between India and South Africa had also been rained off, at the same venue http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301693.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219123.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219123.html Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:22:32 One bad game doesn't make us bad against short ball - Ajinkya Rahane The batsman put India's struggles in New Zealand down to the opposition's skilful use of home conditions http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301200/301283.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219121.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219121.html Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:55:03 Joe Root 'open-minded' about conditions England expect in Sri Lanka England pulled off a 3-0 whitewash on their 2018 tour, but their captain is mindful of keeping his expectations realistic http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301620.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219120.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219120.html Thu, 12 Mar 2020 06:43:12 Australia hope late-season home return brings ODI upturn Both teams will need to ponder the balance of their attacks on a late-season pitch that may aid turn http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301677.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219113.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219113.html Thu, 12 Mar 2020 06:17:37 IPL Governing Council likely to meet on March 14 to discuss coronavirus pandemic With the WHO declaring COVID-19 as a pandemic, the fate of the tournament hangs in the balance http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301675.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219106.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219106.html Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:10:48 Jack Leach given chance to prove fitness after illness-plagued winter Root wants to breed consistency as Test side looks to build on gains made in South Africa http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301623.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219100.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219100.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:13:54 Cheteshwar Pujara in doubt for rest of Ranji final due to back spasms Earlier in the game, Pujara battled throat infection and fever, and didn't bat at his usual No. 4 slot for Saurashtra http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/284900/284965.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219042.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219042.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:43:00 Fantasy Picks: Top-order big-hitters the way to go in Karachi Fantasy suggestions for the PSL game between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/299300/299343.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219036.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219036.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 05:36:55 World XI v Asia XI matches postponed amid coronavirus fears The BCB has "deferred" the two games meant to take place on March 21 and 22 until further notice http://www.espncricinfo.com http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219034.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219034.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:05:56 Liton Das, bowlers help Bangladesh clinch series Al-Amin Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman share four wickets to restrict Zimbabwe despite Brendan Taylor's unbeaten 59 http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301500/301524.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219031.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219031.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:37:14 Australia to tour Bangladesh for two Tests starting June 11 The month of June, however, is usually one of the wettest in Bangladesh. A June Test against India in 2015 was met with rain on most days http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/267900/267930.4.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219013.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219013.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:08:19 Will Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo be fit and ready for T20 World Cup? IPL will play 'huge' role, says Brian Lara 'I think everybody is going to look at the West Indies as the team to beat in the T20 World Cup' http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/294200/294266.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219012.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219012.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:15:22 England ban selfies with fans, limit public engagements amid Coronavirus fears Team ask all supporters to 'maintain good levels of hygiene' to avoid infection and spread of illness http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301664.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219002.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219002.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:17:36 Jamie Siddons leaves South Australia as another wooden spoon looms Greg Blewett will take charge of the team for the final Sheffield Shield match of the season http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301663.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219000.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1219000.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 08:35:50 Can New Zealand take advantage of Australia's stuttering form? The hosts have lost five ODIs in a row but are looking to end the summer unbeaten at home http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/300000/300015.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218995.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218995.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 08:03:51 Bruised India look to mend reputation against upbeat South Africa The visitors will have higher ambitions this time especially with their young batting line-up impressing in the recent series against Australia http://www.espncricinfo.com http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218994.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218994.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:43:17 Fantasy Picks: In-form Shreyas Iyer and Heinrich Klaasen impossible to ignore The fantasy suggestions for the first ODI between India and South Africa http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/300400/300419.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218983.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218983.html Fri, 13 Mar 2020 06:39:00 Fines doubled but 21-day ban scrapped as ECB update recreational drug policies New policies maintain focus on player welfare following Alex Hales World Cup deselection saga http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301654.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218972.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218972.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:15:54 Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner and Nicola Carey among new Hundred signings Eight of Australia's T20 World Cup-winning XI are now confirmed for the new competition http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301653.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218965.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218965.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:03:42 Hundred playing conditions: No Super Over in group games, DRS, strategy breaks A maximum of five fielders will be permitted on the leg side under draft regulations http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301652.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218961.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218961.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:35:48 ECB increases out-of-competition anti-doping tests with focus on short-form cricket New data reveals rapid growth in number of drug tests administered on cricketers http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301643.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218945.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218945.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:14:52 England to open Women's World Cup defence against Australia Hosts New Zealand will launch the tournament on February 6 in Auckland http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301657.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218980.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218980.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:38:21 Zaman and Lynn secure Lahore Qalandars' hat-trick of wins Haider Ali and Shoaib Malik half-centuries in vain for Peshawar http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/295400/295419.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218977.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218977.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:44:07 Chris Woakes sacrificed IPL contract to extend England career 'I just feel like I'd been on a bit of a treadmill and I needed to get off for a bit of a breather' - Woakes http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301655.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218970.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218970.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:27:38 Lahore bowl with Peshawar eyeing the play-offs http://www.espncricinfo.com http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218958.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218958.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:53:43 Kevin O'Brien heroics give Ireland Super Over win Ireland beat Afghanistan in a T20I after a sequence of 12 losses, having last won against them in November 2013 http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301650.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218957.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218957.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:13:02 Fantasy Picks: James Vince and Imran Tahir are the men in form Fantasy suggestions for the PSL game between Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/298600/298650.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218947.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218947.html Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:01:49 'Australia set a benchmark for us to aspire to' - NZ coach Gary Stead "I think we can (take confidence from recent form). India were the No.1 ranked team and we beat them two-nil," he said http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/296200/296224.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218944.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218944.html Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:54:08 The triple crown lies uneasy as Quinton de Kock juggles his many roles The challenge of opening, keeping and captaining is one that few players have managed successfullly http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/300200/300243.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218941.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218941.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:26:47 Opportunity for Bangladesh to test bench strength as they target series whitewash Bangladesh could play young pace bowler Hasan Mahmud or left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301500/301510.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218936.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218936.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:22:53 Umpire officiates from both ends after injury to colleague in Ranji Trophy final C Shamsuddin was struck by the ball, so KN Ananthapadmanabhan did double duty for a while in Rajkot http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301629.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218935.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218935.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:09:25 AB de Villiers - yes or no? South Africa 'should do anything' to win T20 World Cup, says Jonty Rhodes The former batsman is, however, concerned about the worrying precedent that would set http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/214700/214761.4.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218931.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218931.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:05:54 Justin Langer confronted Tim Paine in raw Headingley debrief 'The Test' will show footage from team meetings and training sessions, with commentary from players http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301600/301640.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218930.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218930.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:51:05 Kusal Perera likely to receive compensation for 2015-16 doping suspension Perera is seeking compensation for expenses, loss of income and damages http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301200/301295.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218924.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218924.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:41:11 Middle-order make-up among Australia's key questions After the 3-0 defeat to South Africa, the late-season series against New Zealand will be another test for Australia's dipping ODI form http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/301200/301271.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218902.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218902.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:23:30 IPL halves play-off reward, hikes staging fee for franchises - owners object Shah Rukh, Ambani, Jindal sign email asking league to reconsider proposed changes http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/289100/289153.5.jpg http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218896.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1218896.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 04:15:27