Richardson’s ‘competitive’ dream realised in Semi-Final lineup
“The aim is to make the major events as competitive as possible. Every match should be very competitive.” These were the words of ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson in the…
Ballance’s loss of form symptomatic of England’s struggles
Amidst the misery, bitterness and tiring calls for the return of Saint KP that have typified the response to another dismal England World Cup showing, my mind wandered to the…
Associate Nations face being bowled out of World Cup by ICC beamer
The ICC’s plans to downsize the Cricket World Cup in 2019 to ten teams from the current quota of 14 have been met with widespread outrage and general condemnation from…
Cricket World Cup Preview: England’s Prospects
Form: Very much a mixed bag. Some superb, unexpected wins against Sri Lanka and India in recent months have occurred alongside some archetypal drubbings. Nevertheless, there is cautious optimism from…
