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Players question UK government furlough rules after being told not to train
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Friday, 29 May 2020 11:42
Furloughed county cricketers have been left frustrated by the specifics of the UK government's job retention scheme, having been advised by their counties that they should not use net facilities at local clubs despite the fact recreational players are now allowed to.All but two of the 18 first-class counties - Lancashire and Surrey are the exceptions - have made use…
T20 World Cup fate under 'very high risk'- Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts
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Friday, 29 May 2020 04:50
The ICC may continue to insist that this year's men's T20 World Cup in Australia has not yet been postponed, but Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts said on Friday there's "a very high risk about the prospect" of the tournament taking place as planned in October-November. Roberts' comments came a day after the emergence of a communication from CA…
Peter Siddle switches to Tasmania after 15 years with Victoria
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Friday, 29 May 2020 02:03
Fast bowler Peter Siddle has switched to Tasmania with a two-year contract after 15 years of playing for his home team Victoria. Siddle said a future career in coaching and a chance to mentor the young crop of Tasmania's fast bowlers were the reasons behind his move.The 35-year old, who had retired from international cricket last year after playing 67…
Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group
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Friday, 29 May 2020 03:17
Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett and Joe Clarke are among the high-profile omissions from England's enlarged 55-man training group.Eighteen bowlers returned to individual training last week with a focus on red-ball cricket, and a further 37 names have been added to that list.Players have not yet been named with specific formats in mind, but the longlist will be the source of…
CA redundancies looming even as forecasts improve
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Thursday, 28 May 2020 21:55
A major round of redundancies at Cricket Australia appears only days away as its chief executive Kevin Roberts maintained his insistence on cutbacks even as he outlined details of a home summer schedule that will feature more international fixtures than originally planned amid vastly improving financial forecasts.Roberts said on Friday that CA was looking at a revenue shortfall of about…
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Thursday, 28 May 2020 14:04
Surrey release Michael Di Venuto from his contract early
Thursday, 28 May 2020 11:47
Mark Wood says Eoin Morgan's trust is key as Alex Hales waits on recall news
Thursday, 28 May 2020 08:07
ECB confirms no domestic cricket until at least August 1
Thursday, 28 May 2020 09:34
ICC defers decision on 2020 T20 World Cup to June 10
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 23:32
New Zealand Cricket set to suffer job losses amid Covid-19 fallout
Thursday, 28 May 2020 02:25
Australians who could have IPL-state cricket clash
Thursday, 28 May 2020 00:26
India Test snub a 'kick in the guts' for us - WACA chairman
Thursday, 28 May 2020 04:19
Australia scheduled to return to action with Zimbabwe ODIs in August
Thursday, 28 May 2020 05:38
Saqlain Mushtaq, Grant Bradburn appointed to Pakistan's High Performance Centre
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 14:45
Most county clubs built to last through Covid-19 crisis, Surrey chief says
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 10:33
Paul Stirling: Ireland itching to play England ODIs despite risks
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 10:10
Eoin Morgan quashes Alex Hales' England recall hopes
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 11:01
County Championship could include Lord's final with hopes for August start
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 06:23
T20 World Cup would be 'too big a risk' in 2020
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 04:08
Adelaide to host India for pink-ball Test in December
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 05:49
Sri Lanka's Shehan Madushanka suspended for alleged possession of illegal drugs
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 22:22
ICC threatens to shift 2021 T20 World Cup from India over tax issues
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 00:28
Annabel Sutherland hopes for pace boost after fitness work
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 00:51
Rahul Dravid says bio-secure bubbles not a foolproof route to resuming cricket
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 01:29