Saturday, May 02
Bangladesh Cricket Board has again written to the ICC seeking arbitration through its independent dispute resolution committee after the world body refused to shift their T20 World Cup matches from India. Citing security concerns, the BCB has maintained it will not travel unless matches are moved to Sri Lanka. The standoff, however, was triggered by Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from the IPL over security issues.
Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwaran accepted full blame for a shocking run-out during a Ranji Trophy match. Batting on 81, Easwaran walked out of his crease assuming a drinks break, only for the bowler to deflect a return shot onto the stumps. He called it his own mistake, ending a promising innings.
Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 in India is uncertain after the ICC rejected their request to relocate matches. The Bangladesh Cricket Board is now in urgent talks with the government and players, who were not consulted initially. The ICC has given Bangladesh 24 hours to confirm their travel to India.
Steve Waugh, co-owner of Amsterdam Flames in European T20 Premier League (ETPL), bats for the survival of Test cricket but admitted that playing in the T20 leagues provides current cricketers stability and regular income. The 60-year-old also maintained that Test cricket will survive because top cricketers of the world still want to play the game's ultimate format.
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips showcased impressive strokeplay against India's Varun Chakravarthy, scoring 19 runs off nine deliveries. Phillips attributed his success to maintaining balance, correct head position, and extracting information at the point of release. He acknowledged that combating spinners like Varun requires individual approaches based on pitch conditions.
Pretoria Capitals booked their place in the SA20 Season 4 final after beating Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 7-wickets at Kingsmead in Durban. Bryce Parsons (3/10 and 60) and Dewald Brevis (75 off 38 balls) played key roles in Capitals' surge to the title match. This will be their first appearance in the SA20 final.
Pakistan's T20 series promo against Australia subtly reignites the handshake controversy with India. A video suggests a tourist forgot to shake hands, implying they learned this from India. This comes after Indian players previously avoided handshakes with Pakistani counterparts following terror attacks. The series is a build-up to the T20 World Cup.
Born 105 years ago, Andy Ganteaume etched his name in cricket history with a solitary Test century for the West Indies. His debut 112 against England in 1948, in front of his home crowd, remains his only international innings. This remarkable feat propelled him to a Test batting average of 112, surpassing even Sir Don Bradman's legendary record.
