England fined for slow over-rate
Cardiff: As if the loss was not enough, England’s cricketers were fined 10 per cent of their match fees while their skipper Alastair Cook was docked 20 per cent of his earnings for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second one-dayer against India here. “Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fines after Alastair Cook’s side was ruled to be one over short of its target at the end of the match when time allowances were taken into consideration,” the ICC said in a statement.
Richardson pleased with WC preps
Dubai: ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has expressed satisfaction with preparations for next year’s ODI World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after receiving detailed updates in Melbourne and Wellington this week. The briefings and presentations took place in the two host cities from August 25 to 27 followed by venue inspections in which the ICC and the local Organising Committee (lOC) assessed the 14 tournament stadia and discussed a wide variety of logistical and operational matters with the local authorities. In the three-day meetings, Richardson received updates on various aspects of event management, including match and non-match day venue operations, safety and security, ticketing and marketing, hospitality, status of construction work at various grounds, preparations being made by the host cities, media and broadcast operations, event legacy programmes, and PR and community engagement.
ISl logo launch ushers new era
Mumbai: The cash-rich Indian Super league, the first of its kind in Indian football, today unveiled its championship logo in a glittering ceremony attended by whose-who of India’s sports and glamour industry. India’s greatest ever cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood’s current hearthrob Ranbir Kapoor were present as one certainly expect a new dawn in Indian football at a time when the national team is languishing at below 160 in FIFA rankings. While lyricist Prasoon Joshi has penned the theme song, “100 crore bharatiyon ko do post ke beech laana hain”, the likes of John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Abhishek Bachchan’s presence also added glamour to the event. Bachchan junior and Abraham, incidentally are also co-owners of Chennai and North East franchises respectively while Dhawan has stakes in the Goa franchise. As a show of strength behind the Hero Indian Super league,Mrs. Nita Ambani, Founding Chairperson, Football Sports Development led the eight league Partners to a pledge - committing to the league’s vision in bring a footballing revolution across the country. ‘let’s football’ - the league’s official line is an apt fit to its ambition in connecting with today’s youth and creating interest in millions to play the sport professionally. The emblem with hexagons combined to form a football symbolises collaboration of passion, energy and enthusiasm among its stakeholders. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs Ambani said,”It’s a momentous day for us as we set ourselves in building a grand coalition among all stakeholders to develop football in the country and take it to its deserving space in the Indian sports. “ISl hope to act as a foundation in creating an eco-system to nurture talent and make our own national football heroes, through its ambitious grassroots development program,” she added.
‘No role in BCCI elections as of now’
New Delhi: Although relieved at his passport being restored following the Delhi High Court verdict, lalit Modi said that he “will not have any role to play” in the upcoming BCCI AGM as the Supreme Court-appointed Mukul Mudgal committee has not submitted its report yet. The former IPl chairman also indicated that if current president in exile N Srinivasan gets a clean chit from the Mudgal committee, it will effectively bring down curtains on his career as a cricket administrator. “As far as my knowledge goes, the BCCI AGM will be postponed till the Mudgal Committee report is out. I believe the system needs to be cleaned up and no heaven will fall if the AGM is delayed by three months. As of now, without doubt, I don’t see myself playing any role in the BCCI elections,” Modi told NDTV from london. “let me tell you, if the Mudgal report does not go against Srini, it will be extremely difficult for me to make a comeback. In that case, I will rest my case and hang up my boots. I will give up cricket administration,” Modi said.
Mudgal panel’s interim report today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court appointed probe commission headed by Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal will be submitting an interim report on betting and spot-fixing scandal related to IPl-6, on Friday. “The legal counsel will submit the report in Supreme Court tomorrow,” Mudgal said on Thursday. He however, refused to furnish any further information in this regard. However, when asked whether the committee will be seeking an extension as being speculated, Mudgal replied,”I can’t comment on that. You will find out tomorrow,” he said.
Shakib can’t play for KKR in ClT20
New Delhi: Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib al-Hasan wouldn’t be able to play in the upcoming Champions league T20 for the IPl champions Kolkata Knight Riders even though the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reduced his ban. While Shakib is free to play competitive cricket from September 15, BCB’s ban on NOCs (No Objection Certificate) for overseas leagues is valid till end of 2015. “Clearly for Champions league Twenty20 he is not available to us,” Venky Mysore, the Knight Riders’ chief executive told ESPN Cricinfo. “Although we have the options it is unfortunate considering he is an important player for us. We just have to respect the BCB’s decision,” Mysore told the website. Shakib played a key role during KKR’s successful campaign in the last edition of IPl, scoring 227 runs at a strike rate of 149.34 and taking 11 wickets with an economy rate of 6.68.
England fined for slow over-rate
Cardiff: As if the loss was not enough, England’s cricketers were fined 10 per cent of their match fees while their skipper Alastair Cook was docked 20 per cent of his earnings for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second one-dayer against India here. “Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fines after Alastair Cook’s side was ruled to be one over short of its target at the end of the match when time allowances were taken into consideration,” the ICC said in a statement.
Richardson pleased with WC preps
Dubai: ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has expressed satisfaction with preparations for next year’s ODI World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after receiving detailed updates in Melbourne and Wellington this week. The briefings and presentations took place in the two host cities from August 25 to 27 followed by venue inspections in which the ICC and the local Organising Committee (lOC) assessed the 14 tournament stadia and discussed a wide variety of logistical and operational matters with the local authorities. In the three-day meetings, Richardson received updates on various aspects of event management, including match and non-match day venue operations, safety and security, ticketing and marketing, hospitality, status of construction work at various grounds, preparations being made by the host cities, media and broadcast operations, event legacy programmes, and PR and community engagement.
ISl logo launch ushers new era
Mumbai: The cash-rich Indian Super league, the first of its kind in Indian football, today unveiled its championship logo in a glittering ceremony attended by whose-who of India’s sports and glamour industry. India’s greatest ever cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood’s current hearthrob Ranbir Kapoor were present as one certainly expect a new dawn in Indian football at a time when the national team is languishing at below 160 in FIFA rankings. While lyricist Prasoon Joshi has penned the theme song, “100 crore bharatiyon ko do post ke beech laana hain”, the likes of John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Abhishek Bachchan’s presence also added glamour to the event. Bachchan junior and Abraham, incidentally are also co-owners of Chennai and North East franchises respectively while Dhawan has stakes in the Goa franchise. As a show of strength behind the Hero Indian Super league,Mrs. Nita Ambani, Founding Chairperson, Football Sports Development led the eight league Partners to a pledge - committing to the league’s vision in bring a footballing revolution across the country. ‘let’s football’ - the league’s official line is an apt fit to its ambition in connecting with today’s youth and creating interest in millions to play the sport professionally. The emblem with hexagons combined to form a football symbolises collaboration of passion, energy and enthusiasm among its stakeholders. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs Ambani said,”It’s a momentous day for us as we set ourselves in building a grand coalition among all stakeholders to develop football in the country and take it to its deserving space in the Indian sports. “ISl hope to act as a foundation in creating an eco-system to nurture talent and make our own national football heroes, through its ambitious grassroots development program,” she added.
‘No role in BCCI elections as of now’
New Delhi: Although relieved at his passport being restored following the Delhi High Court verdict, lalit Modi said that he “will not have any role to play” in the upcoming BCCI AGM as the Supreme Court-appointed Mukul Mudgal committee has not submitted its report yet. The former IPl chairman also indicated that if current president in exile N Srinivasan gets a clean chit from the Mudgal committee, it will effectively bring down curtains on his career as a cricket administrator. “As far as my knowledge goes, the BCCI AGM will be postponed till the Mudgal Committee report is out. I believe the system needs to be cleaned up and no heaven will fall if the AGM is delayed by three months. As of now, without doubt, I don’t see myself playing any role in the BCCI elections,” Modi told NDTV from london. “let me tell you, if the Mudgal report does not go against Srini, it will be extremely difficult for me to make a comeback. In that case, I will rest my case and hang up my boots. I will give up cricket administration,” Modi said.
Mudgal panel’s interim report today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court appointed probe commission headed by Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal will be submitting an interim report on betting and spot-fixing scandal related to IPl-6, on Friday. “The legal counsel will submit the report in Supreme Court tomorrow,” Mudgal said on Thursday. He however, refused to furnish any further information in this regard. However, when asked whether the committee will be seeking an extension as being speculated, Mudgal replied,”I can’t comment on that. You will find out tomorrow,” he said.
Shakib can’t play for KKR in ClT20
New Delhi: Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib al-Hasan wouldn’t be able to play in the upcoming Champions league T20 for the IPl champions Kolkata Knight Riders even though the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reduced his ban. While Shakib is free to play competitive cricket from September 15, BCB’s ban on NOCs (No Objection Certificate) for overseas leagues is valid till end of 2015. “Clearly for Champions league Twenty20 he is not available to us,” Venky Mysore, the Knight Riders’ chief executive told ESPN Cricinfo. “Although we have the options it is unfortunate considering he is an important player for us. We just have to respect the BCB’s decision,” Mysore told the website. Shakib played a key role during KKR’s successful campaign in the last edition of IPl, scoring 227 runs at a strike rate of 149.34 and taking 11 wickets with an economy rate of 6.68.
Eto’o calls time on Cameroon
london: Cameroon’s four-time African player of the year Samuel Eto’o confirmed that he was calling time on his international career just days after he was stripped of the captaincy of the national side. “I inform you that I am ending my international career... Thank you to all Africa, and to all my fans for your unconditional support,” the 33-year-old forward announced on his Twitter account on Wednesday. Eto’o, who had not been named in Cameroon’s 25-man squad for the qualifiers for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations which begin in September, played his last game for The Indomitable lions during their mediocre World Cup campaign in Brazil. Eto’o, who on Tuesday signed a two year contract with English Premier league side Everton, played just one match -- a 1-0 defeat to Mexico -- in his fourth World Cup campaign (1998, 2002, 2010, 2014). Capped 116 times, he won two Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2000 and 2008, a competition in which he is the all-time leading scorer with 18 goals. He is also Cameroon’s record scorer with 56 goals. His biggest triumph with the national side was winning Olympic gold in Sydney in 2000. PNS/Agencieslondon: Cameroon’s four-time African player of the year Samuel Eto’o confirmed that he was calling time on his international career just days after he was stripped of the captaincy of the national side. “I inform you that I am ending my international career... Thank you to all Africa, and to all my fans for your unconditional support,” the 33-year-old forward announced on his Twitter account on Wednesday. Eto’o, who had not been named in Cameroon’s 25-man squad for the qualifiers for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations which begin in September, played his last game for The Indomitable lions during their mediocre World Cup campaign in Brazil. Eto’o, who on Tuesday signed a two year contract with English Premier league side Everton, played just one match -- a 1-0 defeat to Mexico -- in his fourth World Cup campaign (1998, 2002, 2010, 2014). Capped 116 times, he won two Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2000 and 2008, a competition in which he is the all-time leading scorer with 18 goals. He is also Cameroon’s record scorer with 56 goals. His biggest triumph with the national side was winning Olympic gold in Sydney in 2000.