West Indies batter Thomas suspended for match-fixing
West Indies batter Devon Thomas has been provisionally banned for match-fixing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.
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West Indies Batter Devon Thomas Suspended For Alleged Fixing In Lanka Premier League 2021
The International Cricket Council on Tuesday suspended West Indies batter Devon Thomas for allegedly "contriving" to fix games in 2021 Lanka Premier League besides indulging in corrupt practices in two other franchise tournaments in the same year. Thomas, who last played for the West Indies in August 2022, has been charged with seven counts under the ICC's anti-corruption code. He has also been named in the upcoming ODI series against the UAE in Dubai.
10 Teams To Take Part In ODI World Cup Qualifier In Zimbabwe From June 18
Ten teams will take part in the 2023 ODI World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe from June 18 to July 9, the ICC announced on Tuesday. Each match will be high stakes, with teams contesting for two places at the World Cup in India in October-November. The 10 teams taking part in the qualifier are split into two groups of five teams. Hosts Zimbabwe, the West Indies, the Netherlands, Nepal and the United States make up Group A, while Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Oman and the United Arab Emirates form Group B.
Next Year, Rinku Singh Is Going To Get His Paycheque Little Higher: Chris Gayle
Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle believes that Kolkata Knight Riders' sensational player Rinku Singh, who had a spectacular IPL 2023 season, will get a huge hike in his salary next year. Lucknow took the crease to bat first and scored 176 runs, with Nicolas Pooran's 58 runs (30b, 4x4, 5x6) being the highlight of the innings. Kolkata's innings showed the hunger to win their final game at home but they fell short by one run, scoring 175 runs with Rinku Singh almost pulling off a final over comeback win. He scored 67 runs in 33 deliveries (6x4, 4x6).
'Shimron Hetmyer Was Available, Did Not Get Selected': West Indies' Lead Selector Desmond Haynes
West Indies men's lead selector Desmond Haynes informed that Shimron Hetmyer had made himself available for the ODI World Cup 2023 qualifiers in Zimbabwe but did not get selected as per ESPNcricinfo. He further said that the selectors wanted to keep the same team which did well in the white ball series in South Africa earlier this year. Hetmyer has impressed everyone with his recent performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League tournament. He has played 13 matches so far in IPL where he has scored 254 runs with a strike rate of 150.30.
UAE to host historic series against West Indies as part of World Cup qualifier preparation
The UAE will play three one-day internationals against West Indies in Sharjah next month.
South Africa qualify for Cricket World Cup after Ireland-Bangladesh washout
South Africa secured direct qualification on Tuesday for the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India later this year after the first one-day international between Ireland and Bangladesh ended in a no-result washout.
Fantastic Faf And Lord Rinku: Story Of The IPL So Far
The Indian Premier League has reached its midway stage with Faf du Plessis firing on all cylinders, Rinku Singh achieving a miracle and MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings top of the table. AFP Sport pinpoints five highlights so far of the current edition of the lucrative Twenty20 tournament, which reaches its climax on May 28.