In Case You Missed It: IPL endgames and World Cup worries
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ESPNcricinfo staff
29-Apr-2019
Will he, won't he: Alex Hales has been making some questionable life choices ahead of the World Cup • Getty Images
It's playoff time at the IPL as the final four teams prepare to square off against each other. You've followed all the big stories, but have you caught all the behind-the-scenes action from players as well as our reporters? Meanwhile, all the World Cup squads have been announced with just about a month to go, but players are still battling injuries in the run-up. Here's the lowdown on everything that's happened.
Andre Russell in West Indies World Cup squad, Kieron Pollard misses out
The last of the World Cup squads to be announced sees Shannon Gabriel and Evin Lewis back in contention; no room for Kieron Pollard, Marlon Samuels or Sunil Narine.
The last of the World Cup squads to be announced sees Shannon Gabriel and Evin Lewis back in contention; no room for Kieron Pollard, Marlon Samuels or Sunil Narine.
Why Ashwin was right and Dhoni wrong
In our most-read story last week, former umpire Simon Taufel offers perspective on the controversies over the Joss Buttler run-out and the Chennai Super Kings captain walking onto the field to talk to the umpires earlier this IPL.
In our most-read story last week, former umpire Simon Taufel offers perspective on the controversies over the Joss Buttler run-out and the Chennai Super Kings captain walking onto the field to talk to the umpires earlier this IPL.
'I'll never forget the scene' - Shanaka revisits Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday horror
Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka was among the many who narrowly survived the serial blasts that rocked the island on Easter Sunday morning, leaving nearly 300 dead and more than 500 injured. Young batsman Hasitha Boyagoda also had a narrow escape - he was at the Colombo hotel with his family where one of the blasts took place.
Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka was among the many who narrowly survived the serial blasts that rocked the island on Easter Sunday morning, leaving nearly 300 dead and more than 500 injured. Young batsman Hasitha Boyagoda also had a narrow escape - he was at the Colombo hotel with his family where one of the blasts took place.
Xavier Marshall century helps USA clinch ODI status for the first time
Oman made the grade too after a four-wicket win over hosts Namibia, who then went on to claim the Division 2 title.
Oman made the grade too after a four-wicket win over hosts Namibia, who then went on to claim the Division 2 title.
Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana to lead in Women's T20 exhibition matches
Three teams will contest the event this year, with Jaipur to host all four matches, but no Australian players will take part, after playing the inaugural event last year, because of a conflict between the BCCI and Cricket Australia over the men's itinerary. Daniel Brettig examines the problems looming over the fundamental maintenance of a summer window for Australia, in terms of growing the game globally.
Three teams will contest the event this year, with Jaipur to host all four matches, but no Australian players will take part, after playing the inaugural event last year, because of a conflict between the BCCI and Cricket Australia over the men's itinerary. Daniel Brettig examines the problems looming over the fundamental maintenance of a summer window for Australia, in terms of growing the game globally.
Claire Polosak to make history as first female umpire in a men's ODI
She will officiate the final of WCL Division 2 between Namibia and Oman.
She will officiate the final of WCL Division 2 between Namibia and Oman.
England's World Cup batting concerns: Hales' stock falls, Vince on the rise
Just over a month from the start of the tournament, England's settled line-up suddenly looks in disrepair. Alex Hales has been banned for recreational drug use, and Andrew Miller is frustrated with the "base-level stupidity" that has held back the batsman for much of his career.
Just over a month from the start of the tournament, England's settled line-up suddenly looks in disrepair. Alex Hales has been banned for recreational drug use, and Andrew Miller is frustrated with the "base-level stupidity" that has held back the batsman for much of his career.
Poll: All the World Cup squads: Which one looks the strongest?
Aaron Finch's Australia, Eoin Morgan's England or Virat Kohli's India: Which of the ten World Cup squads looks strongest on paper? And we asked you who the unluckiest players were who missed the World Cup bus this year - you picked a missing XI keeping in mind reserve wicketkeepers, hard-hitting batsmen, and a strong bowling attack.
Aaron Finch's Australia, Eoin Morgan's England or Virat Kohli's India: Which of the ten World Cup squads looks strongest on paper? And we asked you who the unluckiest players were who missed the World Cup bus this year - you picked a missing XI keeping in mind reserve wicketkeepers, hard-hitting batsmen, and a strong bowling attack.
'How do you bowl the perfect yorker? Just keep practising, over and over'
Jofra Archer talks to Shashank Kishore about moving to England from the Caribbean, Chris Jordan's influence on his career, and making it to the IPL
Jofra Archer talks to Shashank Kishore about moving to England from the Caribbean, Chris Jordan's influence on his career, and making it to the IPL
Jonny Bairstow relishes the 'high-pressure environment' of his fabulous Indian summer
The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener talks to Varun Shetty about his debut IPL season, his record-breaking partnership with David Warner, and getting ready for the World Cup
The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener talks to Varun Shetty about his debut IPL season, his record-breaking partnership with David Warner, and getting ready for the World Cup
The ugly Australian: the evolution of a cricket species
How did Australian cricket come to be synonymous with hostility, gamesmanship and verbal abuse? A year on from Sandpapergate, Jarrod Kimber explores a thorny subject
How did Australian cricket come to be synonymous with hostility, gamesmanship and verbal abuse? A year on from Sandpapergate, Jarrod Kimber explores a thorny subject
Is women's cricket a nicer sport than the men's game?
In contrast, Snehal Pradhan explores the culture of the women's game. Is it just less competitive or does nastiness fly under the radar because of the game's lower profile? Let the players tell you.
In contrast, Snehal Pradhan explores the culture of the women's game. Is it just less competitive or does nastiness fly under the radar because of the game's lower profile? Let the players tell you.
'Bowling in limited-overs cricket these days needs to come with a health warning'
Former England bowler Bob Willis talks to Crispin Andrews about his Ashes stints, bowlers today, and why World Series Cricket was good for the game.
Former England bowler Bob Willis talks to Crispin Andrews about his Ashes stints, bowlers today, and why World Series Cricket was good for the game.