Following heated exchanges in the India-England Test series, former cricketers debated introducing yellow and red cards. David Lloyd, recalling his time on the umpires' selection committee, advocated for stricter penalties. The panel suggested using cards for incidents like Mohammed Siraj's barge and the Gill-Crawley face-off, proposing a traffic-light system for warnings and escalating punishments.
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Chris Gayle has expressed his disappointment over Sarfaraz Khan's continued exclusion from India's Test squad. Gayle emphasized Sarfaraz's consistent performances and remarkable fitness transformation, highlighting his century against England and triple centuries in first-class cricket. Despite playing six Tests and showing promise, Sarfaraz was not selected for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Alex Hales achieved a significant milestone in T20 cricket, becoming the third batter to surpass 14,000 runs while playing for Trinbago Knight Riders. His impressive 74 against Guyana Amazon Warriors contributed to TKR's six-wicket victory. Hales joins Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard in the elite club of T20 run-scorers, solidifying his position as a dominant force in the format.
Shikhar Dhawan faced questioning by the Enforcement Directorate for eight hours. The questioning relates to an alleged illegal betting app money laundering case. The ED recorded his statement under the PMLA. Suresh Raina was also questioned last month. More sportspersons and celebrities are expected to be questioned. The government has banned real-money online gaming.
Sanjay Bangar lauded Rishabh Pant's fearless batting and natural wicket-keeping talent, recalling Ashish Nehra's early prediction of his success. Pant's aggressive play during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy saw him amass 479 runs, including two centuries.
Pakistan's women's cricket team captain, Fatima Sana, is drawing inspiration from MS Dhoni's leadership principles as she gears up for the ODI World Cup. Set to begin on September 30, the tournament will see Pakistan playing all their matches in Sri Lanka, commencing with a clash against Bangladesh on October 2 in Colombo.
Despite Sanju Samson's impressive domestic form in the Kerala Cricket League, his place in India's Asia Cup 2025 playing XI is uncertain due to Shubman Gill's return. Irfan Pathan suggests Samson could potentially replacing Jitesh Sharma, but highlighted that he needs to play lower down the batting order to do so.
Jamie Overton has announced an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, prioritizing white-ball formats due to the demanding modern cricket calendar. The 31-year-old all-rounder, who played 99 first-class matches and two Tests for England, will focus on franchise and limited-overs cricket, including his commitment to CSK. Rob Key acknowledged Overton's decision, highlighting the challenges of the current cricketing landscape.
Pakistan is gearing up to host South Africa in October for a comprehensive tour, commencing with two crucial Test matches as part of the new World Test Championship cycle. This series marks South Africa's return to Pakistan for red-ball cricket after nearly four years.