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All of a sudden cricket has been impacted by an outbreak of controversies. Amongst them have been a fierce dispute between former colleagues in the Australian men’s team, the loss of free-to-air viewing rights in Australia and the appointment of a disgraced Pakistani cricketer as an advisor on national selection.
Indian cricket fans was witness to one ugly spat between Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth. The former India teammates got engaged in a heated argument during a Legends League Cricket (LLC) match on Wednesday. Gautam was playing for India Capitals while Sreesanth was playing for Gujarat Giants. While it is not clear, what started the fight, Sreesanth could be seen giving Gautam Gambhir a long stare after getting hit for boundaries. Then the former India opener also stared back.
The ICC T20 World Cup has got a makeover, with a new logo unveiled for the marquee event of T20I cricket on Thursday. "The pinnacle of international T20 cricket just got a vibrant makeover with the unveiling of the new visual identity for the ICC T20 World Cup. This global cricket spectacle, renowned for its fast-paced action and electrifying moments, will now be represented by a dynamic brand identity that captures the essence of the game's relentless energy," said ICC statement issued on Thursday.
The ugly spat between Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir is getting murkier. The former Indian cricket team stars, both members of 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning teams, were involved in a fight during a game in Legends League Cricket (LLC), a tournament for retired players. The match was being held in Surat on Wednesday. Things were getting heated up between the two players right from the start of the game. Sreesanth gave Gautam Gambhir a long stare when he was hit for boundaries, and the latter stared back too. Then, the two again came face to face quite angrily.
Star Australian batter Steve Smith will not be retiring from Test cricket this season, as he is still "talking about things he wants to achieve" despite a lean run in the longest format by his own mighty standards. As per Sydney Morning Herald, Smith's manager Warren Craig has offered clarification that the star batter will not follow David Warner into retirement. Warner will retire from Test cricket following the third Test against Pakistan at his home ground of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next year.
After India Women's disappointing 38-run loss against England in the first T20I match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, 'Women in Blue' skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said they were not up to the mark in the game. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Kaur said that these games will help the players learn from their mistakes. She praised the English side and said that they have a good batting lineup. The skipper added that they will come back stronger in the rest of the two matches of the series.
Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth - for Indian cricket fans these two players are best known for their contribution in triumps at 2007 T20 Cricket World Cup and 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup. However, on Wednesday, the former Indian cricket team stars were involved in an ugly spat during a match at the Legends League Cricket (LLC), a tournament for retired cricketers. During the game in Surat, Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth had a heated altercation.
England skipper Jos Buttler made a return to form following a string of low scores and also reached the 5,000 run mark in ODIs, becoming the only fifth English player to do so. Buttler reached this milestone during England's second ODI against West Indies at North Sound. In the match, Buttler scored an unbeaten 58* in 45 balls. His knock had four boundaries and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 128. Now in 180 ODIs and 153 innings, the England skipper has scored 5,022 runs at an average of 39.85 and a strike rate of over 117.