SA, WI scapegoats in ‘death’ of Tests?

According to the global cricket community’s outrage, headed by former Australia captain Steve Waugh, it seems that the individuals in charge of the game in South Africa have just delivered the ultimate blow in the grisly murder of Test cricket. “Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?” Waugh wondered in the … Read more

Rafiq says he received racist abuse after Yorkshire approves loan offer

Following the club’s confirmation of a loan offer from a group led by ex-chairman Colin Graves, former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq stated he received racist threats on social media. Yorkshire were fined 400,000 pounds ($510,560) and docked 48 points in the County Championship last year after an inquiry into racism charges made by Rafiq, who … Read more

Santner misses first Pak T20I due to Covid-19

Mitchell Santner, a Kiwi spinner, has been ruled out of New Zealand’s first T20 against Pakistan on Friday after testing positive for Covid-19. New Zealand Cricket said in a statement that he would be watched in the following days and will travel alone to his home in Hamilton, where the second international is scheduled for … Read more

Gilchrist claims quotes regarding Pak performance are ‘absolutely fake’

Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has cleared the air after an internet article attributed a statement to him on Pakistan’s performance in Australia. A fan quoted Gilchrist as saying, “Pakistan [is] the worst Asian team in Australian conditions, what have they won here in the last 35 years?” The tweet came after Pakistan’s recent 3-0 … Read more

Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup

Takefusa Kubo was predicted for greatness after entering Barcelona’s academy at the age of 10, and the Japanese offensive midfielder now seems to be on track to fulfill his promise by storming the Asian Cup. The 22-year-old, who was originally signed by Real Madrid, has settled in at Real Sociedad this season, scoring six goals … Read more

FIFA fines BFF

FIFA, football’s regulatory body, penalized the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) for disciplinary violations. BFF issued a press statement confirming the happenings. The sanctions were imposed in response to crowd disturbances during World Cup qualifying matches in October and November of last year. The BFF media statement listed crowd indiscipline, the use of smoke flares, and … Read more

Barca down Osasuna to set up Clasico Super Cup final

Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 on Thursday, setting up a replay of the Spanish Super Cup final Clasico between Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal. The Catalans defeated Real Madrid in last year’s final and will meet them again. Los Blancos defeated Atletico Madrid in an eight-goal thriller in the first semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. … Read more