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Women's ICC events receive prize money boost
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Monday, 14 October 2019 09:21
An extra US$2.6 million will be up for grabs at women's tournaments after the ICC announced a major boost in the prize money pool.Winners of the Women's T20 World Cup in Australia next year will receive US$1 million and the runners-up US$500,000, five times the amounts on offer at the 2018 edition. The overall prize money will increase by 320%…
Batty extends Surrey deal to embark on 24th season
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Monday, 14 October 2019 09:44
Gareth Batty will embark on a 24th season of first-class cricket next year, after agreeing a one-year extension to his contract at Surrey that will keep him at the club at least until the eve of his 43rd birthday.Batty, who turned 42 on Sunday, claimed 48 wickets in all formats in 2019, including 26 at 26.07 in eight County Championship…
Doubts remain over Bangladesh women's tour to Pakistan
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Monday, 14 October 2019 11:11
Concerns are growing that the Bangladesh women's team, due to tour Pakistan for 11 days starting October 23, may not visit after all. The tour, which comprises two T20Is and three ODIs, all in Lahore, was believed to be a near certainty to go ahead as far as both boards were concerned, but is still awaiting clearance from the Bangladesh…
ICC approves new tournament despite BCCI's concerns
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Monday, 14 October 2019 12:04
Cricket's global governing body is headed towards a confrontation with the game's biggest powerhouse after the ICC decided to include an extra tournament in the next rights cycle overlooking objections from the BCCI.On Monday the ICC Board gave consent to include an extra global tournament in the next events rights cycle, which starts after the 2023 World Cup. As it…
Three years after controversial exit, Phil Simmons returns to coach West Indies
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Monday, 14 October 2019 12:06
Controversially sacked after winning the 2016 T20 World Cup with West Indies, Phil Simmons will make a return as head coach of the team. His appointment was confirmed for a four-year spell by the Cricket West Indies board of directors on Monday. CWI also announced three new selection panels, for the men's, women's and girls', and the boys' teams.The former…
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