The ICC confirmed that an independent test has found the ‘doosra’ delivery of South Africa bowler Johan Botha to be illegal and the player has been warned against bowling that particular delivery in international cricket. A comprehensive analysis revealed that his action for the ‘doosra’ exceeded the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under regulations. But the same assessment found that Botha’s off-break and arm-ball deliveries were bowled within the tolerance level and so the 27-year-old can continue to bowl those types of deliveries at international level.
Concept of day/night test matches ICC-cricket committee agreed the concept of day/night Test cricket should be explored with the possibility of a trial match in 2010 providing key factors were established beforehand. These factors included successful tests of an appropriate colour ball, research on what the spectators and broadcasters would want and successful trials at first-class level. The red ball currently used for Tests would not be of use at night and there remains an issue concerning the lasting qualities of the white ball.
Stricter punishment for slow over rates
The committee also agreed to recommend stricter penalties for players and captains guilty of failing to maintain an acceptable over-rate. Host boards, umpires and match referees should also take responsibility for ensuring that everything within their control was done to ensure over-rates remained as high as possible. Doubling of fines for a failure to maintain the required over-rates. It also recommended that if a captain led a team that received three over-rate fines in the same format of the game in any 12-month period then he should automatically face a suspension.
UDRS has positives
It has been agreed that the URDS Umpire Decision Review system has positives and the number of bad decisions have come down in the series where it was tried.. Suggestions for improval have been looked into and the umpires have been asked to train to use it effectively and develop consistency ..
( which was lacking, IND vs SL )
Six teams begin journey towards qualification for ICC CWC 2015
Six ICC Members will take its first step on the road to qualification for the ICC Cricket World cup 2015 when it takes part in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 7 tournament gets underway in the Channel Island of Guernsey( home team ). The other competing teams taking part in this competition are Bahrain, Gibraltar, Japan, Nigeria and Suriname.
ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said “ICC Board has removed Pakistan as host location, not the PCB as joint host for the event”..
Flintoff may miss ICC World Twenty20
The all-rounder injured his right knee while playing for his franchise, Chennai Super Kings, in the Indian Premier League. He subsequently underwent keyhole surgery on April 28. However, the all-rounder is yet to start running and regain complete fitness.. Well, another reason for the English to balme the IPL for their ever miserable performances in ICC events..
Australia hopeful of Watson recovery
Watson returned home from the recent trip to the UAE with a groin strain and was forced to miss the opportunity to play in the IPL, but Cricket Australia officials believe that he is recovering well.
Chanderpaul loses his place at the top of batting rankings (finally!!!)
West Indies’ Shivnarine Chanderpaul has lost his number-one position in the latest Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen after his side’s 10-wicket defeat to England at Lord’s. The Guyanese left-hander made just four runs in the match and, as a result, has fallen back to second position, level with Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka.
Clarke and Afridi fly up the Reliance Mobile ICC
After great performances in the recently concluded AUS vs PAK series in Dubai, Clarke and Afridi have jumped places in the ICC ODI rankings.. MSD still heads the list..
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