In Case You Missed It: #MeToo and spot-fixing shadows loom over the game
Our best content from last week
ESPNcricinfo staff
22-Oct-2018
Danish Kaneria admitted his guilt in the spot-fixing case from 2012 on the Al Jazeera documentary • AFP
#MeToo has come to cricket, finally, and cricket boards find themselves under intense scrutiny as they - some would say belatedly - scramble to put guidelines in place. And yet another spectre from the past has reared its head again - spot-fixing - in Al Jazeera's second documentary on corruption in cricket. While the game struggles with its demons off the field, it's a different sort of pitched battle on field. Here's everything you may have missed in the week gone by.
New fixing claims emerge, ICC appeals for information
The latest in Al Jazeera's documentary series has claimed that up to 15 international matches in the 2011-12 period had been subject to spot-fixing, but the ICC is still waiting on the news channel to furnish proof and information to investigate further.
The latest in Al Jazeera's documentary series has claimed that up to 15 international matches in the 2011-12 period had been subject to spot-fixing, but the ICC is still waiting on the news channel to furnish proof and information to investigate further.
Danish Kaneria finally admits guilt in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case
The former Pakistan legspinner said he had owned up because he could not "live a life with lies" anymore, more than six years after he was banned for life by the ECB in a case that sent his former Essex team-mate to jail.
The former Pakistan legspinner said he had owned up because he could not "live a life with lies" anymore, more than six years after he was banned for life by the ECB in a case that sent his former Essex team-mate to jail.
Samiuddin: Adversity? Pakistan call it opportunity
Mohammad Abbas' ten-for, in the big win over Australia in the Abu Dhabi Test, allowed him break into the top three in Test bowling rankings. He also became the joint second-fastest Pakistani to 50 Test wickets. Pakistan's scoreline of 57 for 5 on the first day represented the seventh time in Tests that they have been at that score or worse and yet gone on to win, says Osman Samiuddin.
Mohammad Abbas' ten-for, in the big win over Australia in the Abu Dhabi Test, allowed him break into the top three in Test bowling rankings. He also became the joint second-fastest Pakistani to 50 Test wickets. Pakistan's scoreline of 57 for 5 on the first day represented the seventh time in Tests that they have been at that score or worse and yet gone on to win, says Osman Samiuddin.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli chase down 323 with ridiculous ease
In the first ODI of the series, Shimron Hetmyer scored a brilliant 106, but too many batsmen threw away their wickets, leaving West Indies about 40 runs short of a testing total on a flat pitch.
In the first ODI of the series, Shimron Hetmyer scored a brilliant 106, but too many batsmen threw away their wickets, leaving West Indies about 40 runs short of a testing total on a flat pitch.
Associates pathway to 2023 World Cup undergoes major revamp
Peter Della Penna looks at how the increase in fixtures for Associates approved at the ICC meeting in Singapore may help players get regular time on the field and against good-quality opponents. The ICC says the need for "bespoke" models for individual member countries is what drove the redesign.
Peter Della Penna looks at how the increase in fixtures for Associates approved at the ICC meeting in Singapore may help players get regular time on the field and against good-quality opponents. The ICC says the need for "bespoke" models for individual member countries is what drove the redesign.
England seal series with latest comfortable DLS victory
In another rain-swept match, Sri Lanka overcame their-now traditional mini-collapse to post a respectable 273 for 7, but it was not enough to deny England another comfortable victory in the fourth ODI in Kandy.
In another rain-swept match, Sri Lanka overcame their-now traditional mini-collapse to post a respectable 273 for 7, but it was not enough to deny England another comfortable victory in the fourth ODI in Kandy.
Sri Lanka's cricket legacy is glorious, but what does the future hold?
Sri Lanka face woes both on and off the field - ACU head Alex Marshall told Nagraj Gollapudi that several people in SL are currently under investigation, after former captain Sanath Jayasuriya was charged last week. Mark Nicholas charts how, from the golden age of Ranatunga and Murali, Sri Lanka are now at a point where the road ahead is uncertain.
Sri Lanka face woes both on and off the field - ACU head Alex Marshall told Nagraj Gollapudi that several people in SL are currently under investigation, after former captain Sanath Jayasuriya was charged last week. Mark Nicholas charts how, from the golden age of Ranatunga and Murali, Sri Lanka are now at a point where the road ahead is uncertain.
ICC to crack down on sexual harassment in cricket
It aims to put in place "Safeguarding Policy and Guidelines" before the Women's World T20 begins on November 9, driven by nine cited incidents of alleged sexual harassment or inappropriate behaviour in the cricket world in the last 18 months. Meanwhile, as BCCI CEO Rahul Johri prepares his response against allegations against him, Sharda Ugra looks at how this case is an opportunity for the BCCI to pull up its socks.
It aims to put in place "Safeguarding Policy and Guidelines" before the Women's World T20 begins on November 9, driven by nine cited incidents of alleged sexual harassment or inappropriate behaviour in the cricket world in the last 18 months. Meanwhile, as BCCI CEO Rahul Johri prepares his response against allegations against him, Sharda Ugra looks at how this case is an opportunity for the BCCI to pull up its socks.
When Mark Taylor paid the ultimate tribute to Don Bradman
Twenty years ago, the former Australia captain was batting on 334* in Peshawar against Pakistan. His overnight declaration at that point - a tribute to Don Bradman's then Australian record - is a story for the ages, chronicled by Daniel Brettig and Srinath Sripath.
Twenty years ago, the former Australia captain was batting on 334* in Peshawar against Pakistan. His overnight declaration at that point - a tribute to Don Bradman's then Australian record - is a story for the ages, chronicled by Daniel Brettig and Srinath Sripath.
Hate to Love: Life lessons from Donald and Pollock
It was hard for England fans to watch them repeatedly dismantle Mike Atherton and Co, but for Daniel Brigham it was harder to ignore their passion and skill.
It was hard for England fans to watch them repeatedly dismantle Mike Atherton and Co, but for Daniel Brigham it was harder to ignore their passion and skill.
'One of the worst things you can do is try to copy someone else'
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara opens up to Scott Oliver about the mental side of the game: dealing with the pressure of expectations, big finals, verbals, and captaincy.
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara opens up to Scott Oliver about the mental side of the game: dealing with the pressure of expectations, big finals, verbals, and captaincy.
What we remember: Murali finishing with 800
Announcing you'll play your last Test when you are on 792 career wickets? Muttiah Muralitharan did that and got his fairy-tale ending in Galle.
Announcing you'll play your last Test when you are on 792 career wickets? Muttiah Muralitharan did that and got his fairy-tale ending in Galle.