London, June 26 (Ians) Legendary India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami, England women’s captain Heather Knight and 2019 Men’s Odi World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan have joined the McC World Cricket Committee, said the Marylebone Cricket Club on Monday.
Jhulan, a Padma Shri, and Arjuna Awardee, is often regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the women’s game. She represented India in 12 Tests, 204 ODIs and 68 T20Is from 2002 to 2022, picking 355 wickets across formats, the most by any bowler in women’s international cricket.
She also won the Icc Women’s Player of the Year award in 2007 and rose to number one in the Icc Women’s Odi bowling rankings in January 2016. Jhulan was also the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team from 2008 to 2011.
In ODIs, she picked 255 wickets, a record in women’s international cricket. Jhulan played for India in five Women’s Odi World Cups...
Jhulan, a Padma Shri, and Arjuna Awardee, is often regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the women’s game. She represented India in 12 Tests, 204 ODIs and 68 T20Is from 2002 to 2022, picking 355 wickets across formats, the most by any bowler in women’s international cricket.
She also won the Icc Women’s Player of the Year award in 2007 and rose to number one in the Icc Women’s Odi bowling rankings in January 2016. Jhulan was also the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team from 2008 to 2011.
In ODIs, she picked 255 wickets, a record in women’s international cricket. Jhulan played for India in five Women’s Odi World Cups...
- 6/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
London, May 5 (Ians) Veteran England right-arm pacer Katherine Sciver-Brunt has announced her retirement from international cricket. Katherine made her England debut in 2004 and played 267 times for her country, taking 335 wickets across all formats.
She was also a member of England’s Odi World Cup wins in 2009 and 2017, apart from a T20 World Cup triumph in 2009 and four Ashes series victories. Katherine ends as the leading wicket-taker for England in both T20Is and ODIs, with 114 and 170 scalps respectively.
“Well, here I am, 19 years later, at the end of my international journey. I thought I’d never be able to reach this decision but I have and it’s been the hardest one of my life. I never had any dreams or aspirations to do what I’ve done, I only ever wished to make my family proud of me. And what I’ve achieved has gone way beyond that.”
“I...
She was also a member of England’s Odi World Cup wins in 2009 and 2017, apart from a T20 World Cup triumph in 2009 and four Ashes series victories. Katherine ends as the leading wicket-taker for England in both T20Is and ODIs, with 114 and 170 scalps respectively.
“Well, here I am, 19 years later, at the end of my international journey. I thought I’d never be able to reach this decision but I have and it’s been the hardest one of my life. I never had any dreams or aspirations to do what I’ve done, I only ever wished to make my family proud of me. And what I’ve achieved has gone way beyond that.”
“I...
- 5/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
London, March 17 (Ians) Former cricketer Clare Connor has been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of England and Wales Cricket Board, as well as Managing Director of England Women.
Clare took on the role of Interim CEO in June 2022, having previously been Ecb’s Managing Director of Women’s Cricket in which she oversaw a transformational period for the game.
She begins the new role with immediate effect following Richard Gould’s arrival at the organisation as CEO In February. Clare’s new role will also cover England Disability Cricket and other projects.
“It was an enormous honour to have served as Interim CEO of Ecb, and I’m delighted that in this new role, I can continue to make a difference across the game as we strive to become a more inclusive sport. Cricket’s response to the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket’s report will be a...
Clare took on the role of Interim CEO in June 2022, having previously been Ecb’s Managing Director of Women’s Cricket in which she oversaw a transformational period for the game.
She begins the new role with immediate effect following Richard Gould’s arrival at the organisation as CEO In February. Clare’s new role will also cover England Disability Cricket and other projects.
“It was an enormous honour to have served as Interim CEO of Ecb, and I’m delighted that in this new role, I can continue to make a difference across the game as we strive to become a more inclusive sport. Cricket’s response to the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket’s report will be a...
- 3/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 24 (Ians) The McC World Cricket Committee (Wcc) has shown unanimous support to the law regarding the act of bowlers running out non-strikers over leaving their ground early, calling the law not only correct and necessary but issued a ‘call for calm’ to the global game.
The Wcc, which met at the Icc headquarters in Dubai last week, said through a statement that it is now calling for calm across all levels of the game, from the grassroots level of recreational cricket to the elite level, given that the act of running out a non-striker who opts to steal ground is within the Laws of the game.
“The bowler is not the villain here. Every batter has a choice, to stay in their ground, or risk being given out if they try to steal ground. If they choose the latter, they are the ones who are breaking the Law,...
The Wcc, which met at the Icc headquarters in Dubai last week, said through a statement that it is now calling for calm across all levels of the game, from the grassroots level of recreational cricket to the elite level, given that the act of running out a non-striker who opts to steal ground is within the Laws of the game.
“The bowler is not the villain here. Every batter has a choice, to stay in their ground, or risk being given out if they try to steal ground. If they choose the latter, they are the ones who are breaking the Law,...
- 2/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Oct 23 (Ians) The England and Wales Cricket Board (Ecb) on Sunday named Richard Gould as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The 52-year-old will take up the post at the end of January, moving from his current role as CEO of Bristol City Football Club. Ex-England women’s captain Clare Connor will continue as Interim CEO until Gould’s arrival.
“I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to lead our game forward in England and Wales as part of a talented and committed team that encompasses the Ecb, every cricket club in the land, all the counties, our partners, sponsors, fans and the army of players and volunteers that support the game in every corner of our country,” said Gould in a Ecb statement.
“Cricket is a national asset that can be played by all and helps strengthen and enhance communities across the nation. It can inspire the...
The 52-year-old will take up the post at the end of January, moving from his current role as CEO of Bristol City Football Club. Ex-England women’s captain Clare Connor will continue as Interim CEO until Gould’s arrival.
“I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to lead our game forward in England and Wales as part of a talented and committed team that encompasses the Ecb, every cricket club in the land, all the counties, our partners, sponsors, fans and the army of players and volunteers that support the game in every corner of our country,” said Gould in a Ecb statement.
“Cricket is a national asset that can be played by all and helps strengthen and enhance communities across the nation. It can inspire the...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Sep 24 (Ians) Legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami on Saturday received a guard of honour from the players while walking out to bat for the final time in international cricket during India’s third Odi against England at Lord’s on Saturday.
Stepping on the field for her last international game, Jhulan had the honour of doing the toss for India against England and also gave a speech in the team huddle. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who had debuted under Jhulan’s captaincy in 2009, broke down in tears when Jhulan addressed the side.
She was even provided with a memento before the start of the match at Lord’s. England head coach Lisa Keightley, whose term ends after Saturday’s match, presented Goswami with a shirt signed by the England players along with interim Ecb CEO Clare Connor.
Jhulan walked in to bat at number nine for India after an ordinary...
Stepping on the field for her last international game, Jhulan had the honour of doing the toss for India against England and also gave a speech in the team huddle. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who had debuted under Jhulan’s captaincy in 2009, broke down in tears when Jhulan addressed the side.
She was even provided with a memento before the start of the match at Lord’s. England head coach Lisa Keightley, whose term ends after Saturday’s match, presented Goswami with a shirt signed by the England players along with interim Ecb CEO Clare Connor.
Jhulan walked in to bat at number nine for India after an ordinary...
- 9/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Sep 21 (Ians) The England and Wales Cricket Board (Ecb) on Wednesday confirmed the bumper schedules for the 2023 women’s and men’s Ashes Series, where Australia men’s and women’s teams will face off against England in what will be a visual treat for fans from both countries and around the world.
England men’s and women’s teams will hoping to regain the Ashes following defeats in Australia last winter. The five-Test men’s Ashes Series begins at Edgbaston on Friday, June 16 and continues at Lord’s (June 28-July 2), Headingley (July 6-10), and Old Trafford (July 19-23) before the final Test at the Oval commencing on Thursday, July 27 and ending on July 31.
Before the start of the men’s Ashes, Ben Stokes & Co. will host Ireland at Lord’s from June 1-4 for a one-off Test. It will also be the first time in the Ashes’ 139-year...
England men’s and women’s teams will hoping to regain the Ashes following defeats in Australia last winter. The five-Test men’s Ashes Series begins at Edgbaston on Friday, June 16 and continues at Lord’s (June 28-July 2), Headingley (July 6-10), and Old Trafford (July 19-23) before the final Test at the Oval commencing on Thursday, July 27 and ending on July 31.
Before the start of the men’s Ashes, Ben Stokes & Co. will host Ireland at Lord’s from June 1-4 for a one-off Test. It will also be the first time in the Ashes’ 139-year...
- 9/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Sep 3 (Ians) Former England women’s captain Clare Connor on Saturday said she will not be applying for the job of chief executive at the England and Wales Cricket Board (Ecb) on a permanent basis.
Clare has been in the chief executive role on an interim basis since June this year after Tom Harrison, appointed to the job in 2014, stepped down. Under Clare, the Ecb introduced its ambitious The Hundred competition, which started last year.
“I’ve actually decided not to apply for it. I let the board and my colleagues on the leadership team know this week. It’s been an incredible honour to do it for these three months so far and I’ll obviously be as devoted as I can be in the interim role for as long as I’m needed,” said Clare to BBC Radio 5 Live.
Clare, who was also the Managing Director of...
Clare has been in the chief executive role on an interim basis since June this year after Tom Harrison, appointed to the job in 2014, stepped down. Under Clare, the Ecb introduced its ambitious The Hundred competition, which started last year.
“I’ve actually decided not to apply for it. I let the board and my colleagues on the leadership team know this week. It’s been an incredible honour to do it for these three months so far and I’ll obviously be as devoted as I can be in the interim role for as long as I’m needed,” said Clare to BBC Radio 5 Live.
Clare, who was also the Managing Director of...
- 9/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Aug 22 (Ians) The Pakistan Cricket Board (Pcb) on Monday announced that Rawalpindi, Multan and Karachi will be the venues when England tour Pakistan for three Tests in December.
The three Tests will be played in England’s second half of the trip to the country and will also be their first Test tour of Pakistan since 2005. Before the Test tour, England will play seven T20Is in Karachi and Lahore from September 20 to October 2.
Ben Stokes’ side will open the Test tour of Pakistan with the series opener in Rawalpindi from December 1-5. Both sides will then move to Multan for the second Test from December 9-13 before travelling to Karachi for the third and final Test from December 17-21.
The three Tests will count towards the Icc World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle. England, ranked fourth in Test rankings, are presently sitting in seventh position on the Test championship table,...
The three Tests will be played in England’s second half of the trip to the country and will also be their first Test tour of Pakistan since 2005. Before the Test tour, England will play seven T20Is in Karachi and Lahore from September 20 to October 2.
Ben Stokes’ side will open the Test tour of Pakistan with the series opener in Rawalpindi from December 1-5. Both sides will then move to Multan for the second Test from December 9-13 before travelling to Karachi for the third and final Test from December 17-21.
The three Tests will count towards the Icc World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle. England, ranked fourth in Test rankings, are presently sitting in seventh position on the Test championship table,...
- 8/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, May 17 (Ians) England cricket’s season of woes continues with the England and Wales Cricket Board (Ecb) chief executive Tom Harrison stepping down from the post on Tuesday, Mail Online reported on Tuesday. The report added that former England captain and current managing director of women’s cricket, Clare Connor, will replace Harrison on an […]...
- 6/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Jan 7 (Ians) England women will tour Pakistan in October for two T20Is and three ODIs, it was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (Ecb) on Thursday.
Heather Knight's team will be making their first-ever trip to Pakistan, and will be alongside the England men's white-ball team, with the two T20Is played as double-headers at the National Stadium in Karachi on October 14 and 15.
England women will then stay in Karachi to compete in three ODIs on October 18, 20 and 22.
"Not only will this be a cricket tour that provides valuable competitive opportunity to both teams, it should also serve as another powerful and positive message as we drive forward our equality ambitions for more women and girls to derive empowerment through the sport," said Clare Connor, Ecb Managing Director of Women's Cricket.
"I was in Pakistan last year and I know the impact that a women's...
Heather Knight's team will be making their first-ever trip to Pakistan, and will be alongside the England men's white-ball team, with the two T20Is played as double-headers at the National Stadium in Karachi on October 14 and 15.
England women will then stay in Karachi to compete in three ODIs on October 18, 20 and 22.
"Not only will this be a cricket tour that provides valuable competitive opportunity to both teams, it should also serve as another powerful and positive message as we drive forward our equality ambitions for more women and girls to derive empowerment through the sport," said Clare Connor, Ecb Managing Director of Women's Cricket.
"I was in Pakistan last year and I know the impact that a women's...
- 1/7/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
London, Dec 4 (Ians) Forty-one female cricketers have signed full-time domestic contracts with England and Wales Cricket Board (Ecb's) eight regional hubs.
In June this year, 25 players were signed as regional retainers.
Alongside the 17 centrally-contracted England players, there are now 58 professional women's cricketers in the United Kingdom.
Commenting on the development, Clare Connor, Ecb Managing Director of Women's Cricket, in a statement said: "We're delighted that these 41 young women are able to call themselves full-time professional cricketers and we wish them every success."
"In terms of the health of women's cricket in England and Wales, we cannot overestimate the importance of these 41 players having the opportunity to train and work on their skills full-time, with access to high quality coaching and facilities across the eight regions," she added.
Connor further said that the news is not only wonderful for the players themselves but it also represents a "step change for our...
In June this year, 25 players were signed as regional retainers.
Alongside the 17 centrally-contracted England players, there are now 58 professional women's cricketers in the United Kingdom.
Commenting on the development, Clare Connor, Ecb Managing Director of Women's Cricket, in a statement said: "We're delighted that these 41 young women are able to call themselves full-time professional cricketers and we wish them every success."
"In terms of the health of women's cricket in England and Wales, we cannot overestimate the importance of these 41 players having the opportunity to train and work on their skills full-time, with access to high quality coaching and facilities across the eight regions," she added.
Connor further said that the news is not only wonderful for the players themselves but it also represents a "step change for our...
- 12/4/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Sky Sports are to broadcast women's Test match cricket for the first time.
All seven of England Women's Ashes games, including one test match, will be televised on Sky in summer 2015.
Clare Connor, Ecb's Head of England Women's Cricket, said: "It has already been a remarkable year of firsts for England women's cricket – the first crop of 18 players to receive professional contracts, alongside the first standalone commercial sponsorship deal with Kia.
"We are now delighted to report that Sky Sports will provide live coverage of every ball of the multi-format Women's Ashes next year and in so doing, will cover a women's Test match for the very first time.
"The level of broadcast coverage that the England women's team now gets is exceptional, and I am thrilled that the Ecb, in partnership with Sky Sports and BBC Radio, continues to lead the way in this respect within international women's team sport.
All seven of England Women's Ashes games, including one test match, will be televised on Sky in summer 2015.
Clare Connor, Ecb's Head of England Women's Cricket, said: "It has already been a remarkable year of firsts for England women's cricket – the first crop of 18 players to receive professional contracts, alongside the first standalone commercial sponsorship deal with Kia.
"We are now delighted to report that Sky Sports will provide live coverage of every ball of the multi-format Women's Ashes next year and in so doing, will cover a women's Test match for the very first time.
"The level of broadcast coverage that the England women's team now gets is exceptional, and I am thrilled that the Ecb, in partnership with Sky Sports and BBC Radio, continues to lead the way in this respect within international women's team sport.
- 11/11/2014
- Digital Spy
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