Lie detector tests and the non-selection of ‘tainted’ players could be brought in by cricket as it seeks to rid the game of corruption, the Marylebone Cricket Club has said.
Lie detector tests and the non-selection of ‘tainted’ players could be brought in by cricket as it seeks to rid the game of corruption, the Marylebone Cricket Club has said.
England need to match the desperation of a wounded Australia if they are to beat the hosts at their traditional stronghold of Perth, captain Andrew Strauss said.
Australia cannot afford to contemplate anything other than victory in the third test at Perth with a grassy wicket likely to produce a result, captain Ricky Ponting said.
AUCKLAND - New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive Justin Vaughan will lead a review of the national team’s structures and performances after they were thrashed 5-0 by India in a one-day series earlier this month.
One of the lawyers assisting former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has said “corruption is rife in world cricket,” adding he has evidence that “will make your hair stand on end”.
ABU DHABI - William Hare Abu Dhabi Gymkhana brushed aside NPCC to set up a final showdown with Abu Dhabi Airport Technicians (ADAT) in the Time Electro Contracting division-two tournament on Friday at the Zayed stadium.
SHARJAH - Vikrant Shetty and Shabbar Naazi hammered fluent half-centuries to guide Eurocon Alubond to a fine 32-run victory over Gyan Steel in a high-scoring match of the 17th AJ Invitation League Tournament, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, at Al Dhaid Cricket Village.
UMM AL QUWAIN - An all-round performance by Zeeshan T saw National Trading Developing Est (NTDE) beat Brothers Eleven by 60 runs in the second Golden Tower T-20 tournament, organised under the aegis of Ajman Cricket Council and supervised by Emirates Cricket Board, at Umm Al Quwain ground.
Pakistan’s suspended test captain Salman Butt said his love of cricket put him beyond thoughts of corruption and he believed he would play for his country again.
South African fast bowler Morne Morkel said on Tuesday he was looking forward to bowling against India’s star-studded batting line-up on his home ground.