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Former Australia captain Adam Gilchrist on Wednesday voiced concerns over the Indian Premier League's (IPL) expanding global footprint, saying the cash-rich league's efforts to monopolise T20 franchise cricket are becoming "a little bit dangerous."
Wicketkeeping legend Adam Gilchrist has questioned the growing dominance of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises in world cricket and said the current trend of "monopolisation" by them is dangerous. Gilchrist's comments have come in the backdrop of reports stating that Australian batter David Warner might opt out of the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) this season and sign up for a more lucrative United Arab Emirates T20 league. Interestingly, three IPL franchises -- Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals -- have all invested in teams in the UAE T20 league.
IPL) franchises in world cricket and said the current trend of "monopolisation" by them is dangerous. Gilchrist's comments have come in the backdrop of reports stating that Australian batter David Warner might opt out of the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) this season and sign up for a more lucrative United Arab Emirates T20 league.
Marnus Labuschagne has shared a video on social media wherein he could be seen playing campsite cricket. In the video, the player could be seen batting on a rough pitch. While he plays a cut shot from the back foot and a drive later, Labuschagne also shows off his pull shot and defending skills during the practice. "Some campsite cricket on one of the rougher pitches I've ever played on. It also produced a certified 'lowey," the Australian batter captioned his post.
West Indies batter Shai Hope on Sunday became the tenth batter to score a century in his 100th ODI. The stylish West Indies opener achieved this accomplishment during the second ODI against India at Queens' Park Oval at Port of Spain. He is also the fourth West Indies batter to do so. A six on the fourth delivery of 45th over bowled by spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took the batter to this memorable century.
India skipper Shikhar Dhawan praised his team's performance after registering a two-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI. Half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Axar Patel helped Team India win the second ODI of the three-match series against West Indies by two wickets at Queens Park Oval stadium in Port of Spain on Sunday. "It was a great team performance. Boys didn't lose the self-belief, that is amazing. Iyer, Sanju, Axar everyone was amazing, Even Avesh came out in his debut game and scored those 11 important runs. Thanks to IPL, they perform on a huge stage. I felt that we bowled nicely," said Dhawan in a post-match presentation.
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen has climbed in the latest ICC ODI rankings following his century in South Africa's opening ODI win against England at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
Australian batting great Greg Chappell on Tuesday called for the lifetime captaincy ban on David Warner to be lifted, saying the star batter has the capability to successfully lead a side. Warner, former captain Steve Smith and batter Cameron Bancroft were banned from playing domestic or international cricket as punishment for their roles in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. While Warner and Smith were banned for one year, Bancroft was suspended for nine months. Additionally, Smith was stripped of the captaincy and banned from leading Australia for two years, while Warner was handed a lifelong leadership ban.