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"33-Year-Old Seamer Looking To Maximise Earning Potential...": Australia Pace Icon On Trent Boult

Trent Boult's decision to pull out of a national contract with New Zealand Cricket to spend more time with family has intensified the debate on players preferring to play franchise cricket over international cricket. Iconic Australian pacer Jason Gillespie, however, backed Boult's decision, however, while also saying that the "cricketing landscape" has been changing. "Whether we like/agree or not, the cricketing landscape has been changing for a while now," Gillespie tweeted in response to the news on Boult being released from his contract.

Santner stars as New Zealand beat West Indies in T20 series opener

The West Indies' season of white ball woes continued on Wednesday when New Zealand completed a 13-run win in the first T20 International of a three-match series at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

Mitchell Santner Stars As New Zealand Beat West Indies In T20I Series Opener

West Indies' season of white ball woe continued on Wednesday when New Zealand completed a 13-run win in the first T20 International of a three-match series at Sabina Park in Jamaica. Fresh from a successful European sojourn, the Black Caps posted a formidable 185 for five batting first in a rain-interrupted innings before their premier bowlers combined to limit the Caribbean side to 172 for seven in reply.

Ross Taylor recalls racial 'insensitivity' in New Zealand cricket

Ross Taylor has revealed he was offended by race-based remarks from team-mates and staff in New Zealand dressing rooms during his career and said the country's cricket board could do more to bring Polynesian talent into the sport. Taylor, who has Samoan heritage on his mother's side, described in his book "Ross Taylor Black and White" how he and other team mates endured insensitive "banter" from white players. "In many ways, dressing room banter is the barometer," wrote Taylor, who played his last international match in April. "A team mate used to tell me, 'You're half a good guy, Ross, but which half is good? You don’t know what I’m referring to.' "I was pretty sure I did. Other players also had to put up with comments that dwelt on their ethnicity. In all probability, a Pakeha (white New Zealander) listening to those sorts of comments would think, 'Oh, that’s okay, it’s just a bit of banter'. "But he’s hearing it as white person, and it’s not directed at people like him. So, there’s no pushback; no one corrects them."

"Would Call Dinesh Karthik A Fine Finisher But...": Ex-India Captain On "Actual Finishers" In Team India

Dinesh Karthik's resurgence as a dependable T20 player has been nothing short of being inspirational. With consistent performances for his IPL franchise and the Indian cricket team, the veteran player is now a front-runner to be selected for the T20 World Cup. Karthik features prominently in India's 15-member Asia Cup squad. His performance as a backup wicketkeeper and a finisher will be closely watched in the days ahead. However, former Indian cricket team captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth, while lauding Karthik's recent performances, has said the "actual finishers" in the side are someone else.

Dawid Malan shines at Headingley as Trent Rockets sink Northern Superchargers

Early success with the ball preceded Dawid Malan’s imperious match-clinching 88 not out as Trent Rockets continued their winning start to the men’s Hundred at the expense of the Northern Superchargers at Headingley.

Watch: South Africa Batter Leaves Ball, Error In Judgement Proves Costly

South Africa are currently playing a warm-up fixture against England Lions ahead of their three-match Test series against England which begins on August 17. In the four-day game, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat. Khaya Zondo, batting at No.7, impressed for South Africa, as he scored a valuable 86-run knock. However, it was a huge error in judgement that cost him his wicket. Early on Day 2 of the match, pacer Sam Cook angled the ball in and it pitched just outside off. Zondo looked to leave the ball, but it kept coming in with the angle and hit the off-stump.

"Hey Please Don't Interfere...": Sunil Gavaskar's Stern Response To IPL Critics

The Indian Premier League (IPL) may get a dedicated two and half month exclusive window from the next Futures Tours and Programme (FTP) calender of the ICC starting 2024, according to several reports. If that happens, it will be another validation of the growing impact of the T20 franchise league, which is the richest cricket tournament in the world. Also in recent times, several IPL team owners have invested in sides at the United Arab Emirates T20 league and the South African T20 League.

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"33-Year-Old Seamer Looking To Maximise Earning Potential...": Australia Pace Icon On Trent Boult

Santner stars as New Zealand beat West Indies in T20 series opener

Mitchell Santner Stars As New Zealand Beat West Indies In T20I Series Opener

Ross Taylor recalls racial 'insensitivity' in New Zealand cricket

"Would Call Dinesh Karthik A Fine Finisher But...": Ex-India Captain On "Actual Finishers" In Team India

Dawid Malan shines at Headingley as Trent Rockets sink Northern Superchargers

Watch: South Africa Batter Leaves Ball, Error In Judgement Proves Costly

"Hey Please Don't Interfere...": Sunil Gavaskar's Stern Response To IPL Critics