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Combined Campuses and Colleges handed Leeward Islands one of their worst losses in List A cricket.

ESPNcricinfo staff02-Feb-2014
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsKyle Mayers took 4 for 15 to be named Man of the Match•WICB MediaThe dark clouds and rain that loomed ominously over Queen’s Park Oval and caused a delayed start to the match were a portent of things to come for the Leeward Islands, who crashed to a historic 160-run defeat at the hands of Combined Campuses and Colleges. Chasing CCC’s 240, Leeward Islands could only muster 80 in reply, their lowest total in the West Indies 50-over regional tournament. CCC claimed a bonus point for bowling Leeward Islands out for less than 192.The previous low in List A cricket for Leeward Islands was 94 against Trinidad & Tobago in 2011 and the new mark could have been much worse had they not conjured a 44-run last wicket stand after they were reduced to 36 for 9 by an incisive spell of fast bowling from Kyle Mayers. The 21-year-old took Man-of-the-Match honours with 4 for 15 in 8.4 overs, bowling unchanged from the start of the second innings. The only thing standing in the way of a five-wicket haul for him was cramp, which forced him to leave the field before he could finish his full quota of overs.The only player in the top nine who made double digits for Leeward Islands was opener Montcin Hodge with 10. Lionel Baker top scored with 31 not out, the highest score for a Leeward Islands No. 10 batsman in List A cricket.CCC laid the foundation for victory by grafting out 240 in 49.5 overs, a score which CCC coach Curtly Ambrose felt was “25 or 30 runs short” at the innings break but proved to be more than enough. Chadwick Walton and Anthony Alleyne engineered a 57-run stand for the first wicket before Walton was run-out when Alleyne turned down a run after Walton nudged to square leg.Alleyne added 50 more for the third wicket with Raymond Reifer and eventually top-scored with 54. His innings ended after a top-edged pull to midwicket off Mali Richards was taken courtesy of a tumbling catch by Rahkeem Cornwall. CCC reached 220 for 5 with 20 balls remaining in the innings but a flurry of wickets fell at the end. Anthony Martin had three men caught on the boundary to give him figures of 3 for 33 while Gavin Tonge, who took two of Martin’s three catches, claimed two wickets in the final over to finish with 3 for 43.On the whole though, Leeward Islands’ ground fielding was poor, leaking several boundaries through the legs of fielders as well as contributing five runs on overthrows. Yet by the end of the day, the poor fielding paled in comparison to their limp batting performance.

A collapse from Queensland has given South Australia a strong chance of victory in Brisbane, where the Redbacks finished the second day with an enormous lead of 290 runs and ten wickets in hand after not enforcing the follow-on

ESPNcricinfo staff13-Feb-2014
ScorecardChadd Sayers took 3 for 40 for South Australia (file photo)•Getty ImagesA collapse from Queensland has given South Australia a strong chance of victory in Brisbane, where the Redbacks finished the second day with an enormous lead of 290 runs and ten wickets in hand after not enforcing the follow-on. At stumps, South Australia were 0 for 22 with Sam Raphael on 11 and Michael Klinger on 5, after Chadd Sayers and Joe Mennie each claimed three wickets to help the side skittle Queensland for 135.The Bulls were in big trouble at 3 for 14 and then 4 for 30, and it took some lower-order runs from Chris Hartley (33) and Ben Cutting (28) to get them up to triple figures. However, none of the home batsmen were able to match the efforts of Tom Cooper and Johan Botha, who were still at the crease at the start of the second day and went on to extend their partnership to 164 runs.Cooper finished with 175 when he was caught off the bowling of Luke Feldman and Botha missed the chance for his second first-class hundred when he fell to Cameron Gannon for 95. James Hopes ended up with 4 for 71 but South Australia’s 403 was likely to mean a loss for his side.

The BCCI’s first formal response to the Supreme Court about the Mudgal Commission’s inquiry on IPL corruption has highlighted the ambiguity in the two reports submitted by the panel last month

Nagraj Gollapudi07-Mar-20140:00

Ugra: ‘Chennai Super Kings more equal than others’

The BCCI’s first formal response to the Supreme Court about the Mudgal Commission’s inquiry on IPL corruption has highlighted the ambiguity in the two reports submitted by the panel last month. In its response submitted to the Court on Thursday, the BCCI said it was not for the court to impose any punishment on the parties in question, but allow the board to initiate proceedings according to the IPL’s operational rules.The Mudgal report, submitted to the Supreme Court on February 10, said that the charges of betting and passing information during matches in his role as a Chennai Super Kings official during IPL 2013 had been proved against Gurunath Meiyappan. The panel established Gurunath had violated various IPL operational rules and left it to the Supreme Court to decide a punishment.The Mudgal report presented to the Supreme Court was released to the public in two parts. The section titled ‘Volume One,’ signed by Justice Mukul Mudgal & L Nageswara Rao, is a broad summary of the findings. The other supplementary report by Nilay Dutta, the vice-president of the Assam Cricket Association and a member of the IPL governing council, contains investigative details of the meeting.The report signed by Mudgal and Rao asks the court to “decide the further course of action” because the probe committee did not have the power to impose punishment. Dutta says, “This should not be misinterpreted to mean that the report suggests that the Hon’ble Court would decide on the punishment or penalty to be imposed.” The BCCI’s affadavit supported Dutta’s comment that it was for the BCCI to set in motion a disciplinary procedure against Gurunath and Chennai Super Kings under the IPL operational rules.According to the BCCI, the two reports also differ on the point concerning the Super Kings violating clause 11.3 of the Franchise Agreement, which deals with grounds on which the franchise agreement can be terminated. The BCCI said that while the Mudgal report finds Super Kings in breach of Clause 11.3, Dutta’s report does not. The BCCI’s affadavit, available with ESPNcricinfo, states, “The report of Shri Nilay Dutta, in Vol. II (Dutta report) has not found the third respondent (Super Kings) in violation of Clause 11.3 of the Franchiseee Agreement. The reasoning given is that it was nobody’s case that Shri Gurunath Meiyappan was the owner of the franchise. Further, he would not qualify as “Owner” as defined in the Franchisee Agreement.”A closer look at Dutta’s report comes with an additional comment. The report said that while, “Mr Gurunath Meiyappan cannot be deemed to be “the owner” within the meaning of Clause 11.3 of the franchisee agreement … the fact that Gurunath Meiyappan is not the owner of the franchisee will not make any substantial difference under the Operational Rules as to the liability of the IPL team Chennai Super Kings.” This additional comment is, however, not mentioned in the BCCI affadavit.

Neither Bangladesh nor West Indies are at the top of their game coming into Tuesday’s encounter

The Preview by Siddarth Ravindran24-Mar-2014Match factsTuesday, March 25, 2014
Start time 1930 local (1330 GMT)Big PictureWest Indies will hope Dwayne Smith can provide the thrust at the start of the innings•WICB MediaTwo teams who aren’t at the top of their game come together in Tuesday’s clash. Bangladesh, the hosts, have had a forgettable 2014 so far, with lacklustre showings in the home series against Sri Lanka and the Asia Cup which were capped by a defeat to Hong Kong in the first phase of the World T20. West Indies, the defending champions, have lost seven of their previous ten T20s, including their opening game in the World T20, where they went down meekly to India.After the lukewarm start in the loss against India, talk about West Indies’ ability to take singles again got plenty of airtime ahead of the Bangladesh game. Whether it is through singles and twos or through big hits, West Indies need a victory over Bangladesh, as their remaining games in a tough group are against Australia, who are rated among the tournament favourites, and a formidable Pakistan outfit. Defeat to Bangladesh won’t eliminate West Indies, but it is likely to mean that their chances of making the semi-finals are not in their hands, leaving them needing to win their remaining matches besides hoping other results go their way.Bangladesh, despite their defeat to Hong Kong, have achieved their first goal: of reaching the Super 10s and thus avoiding the ignominy of having to watch a party in their backyard from the sidelines. They are positioning themselves as spoilers in a group of heavyweights, and can be tricky opponents, especially at home if the track suits their array of spinners.Form guide (last five matches, most recent first)

Bangladesh: LWWLL
West Indies: LLWWW
In the spotlightAs someone who strikes at around 130 in T20s, Dwayne Smith will want to make amends for his torturous 29-ball 11 against India that robbed West Indies of any momentum at the start of the innings. With Chris Gayle expected to stick to his method of biding his time early on, Smith is entrusted with the task of providing the opening fireworks. Bangladesh’s new-ball bowlers have a challenge on their hands.Chris Gayle had recently jokingly remarked that he had made Sohag Gazi famous by hitting him for six off the first ball of a Test. That was when West Indies last toured Bangladesh in 2012, but even on that tour Gayle didn’t exactly dominate – Gazi dismissed him three times in Tests and ODIs. The rivalry is set to resume on Tuesday, when Gazi is expected to be picked as a replacement for Farhad RezaTeams newsWest Indies coach Ottis Gibson has said they have to still take a decision on their quick bowling line-up: whether to bring in either the experienced Ravi Rampaul or the pacy Sheldon Cottrell in place of Krishmar Santokie. He wanted to take a close look at the conditions in Mirpur before taking a call.West Indies (probable): 1 Chris Gayle, 2 Dwayne Smith, 3 Marlon Samuels, 4 Lendl Simmons, 5 Dwayne Bravo, 6 Darren Sammy (capt), 7 Andre Russell, 8 Denesh Ramdin (wk), 9 Sunil Narine, 10 Ravi Rampaul/Krishmar Santokie, 11 Samuel Badree
Bangladesh are expected to make several changes to the side that went down to Hong Kong. With Rubel Hossain injured, Ziaur Rahman is likely to get a game while offspinner Sohag Gazi is set to replace the expensive Farhad Reza. They could also bring in Shamsur Rahman for Sabbir Rahman.Bangladesh (probable): 1 Tamim Iqbal, 2 Anamul Haque, 3 Shamsur Rahman, 4 Shakib Al Hasan, 5 Mushfiqur Rahim (capt & wk), 6 Nasir Hossain, 7 Mahmudullah, 8 Ziaur Rahman, 9 Sohag Gazi, 10 Abdur Razzak, 11 Al-Amin Hossain
Stats and trivia West Indies are the only top-eight team that Bangladesh have beaten in Twenty20s. Andre Russell’s economy-rate of 9.60 is the second worst among all those who have bowled more than 30 overs in T20Is. Only New Zealand’s Doug Bracewell (9.61) has a worse economy rate. With 42 wickets, Shakib Al Hasan is the joint highest wicket-taker, along with Abdur Razzak, in T20Is for Bangladesh. He is also 12 runs short of surpassing Tamim Iqbal as the highest run-getter in T20Is for BangladeshQuotes”It is hard to predict against West Indies. If they play well, we are finished. If it is not their day, then we have a chance to do well.”

“People will make assumptions based on what happened last night. India bowled well. We didn’t get singles but we don’t normally get singles. That’s the way it goes sometimes.”

Super Kings need their bowlers to stage a comeback after getting hammered in their opening game. Daredevils will wait on Kevin Pietersen’s fitness

The Preview by Kanishkaa Balachandran20-Apr-2014Match facts Monday, April 21, 2014
Start time 1830 local (1430 GMT, 2000 IST)5:19

Hattangadi: Super Kings should play Badree

Big PictureWhen Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni was asked after the Kings XI Punjab game if he thought 205 was a winning score, he replied matter-of-factly: “Well even if you score 205 you also have to take into account that the other team can beat it.” On most days, teams would back themselves to defend 205 but Super Kings were vanquished with such force that the game did not go into the final over. Super Kings should not be too hard on themselves though, for they were beaten by an incredible and audacious innings from Glenn Maxwell and a clinical fifty from David Miller. The bowlers could do little to stop Maxwell’s reverse sweeps, switch-hits and lap shots; Super Kings would have needed five more fielders to plug those boundaries. Not every team has a batsman who can play such blinders.Having said that, there are weaknesses in the Super Kings’ bowling. Save for Ashish Nehra, who bowled three overs, the rest conceded more than ten an over. That should call for the inclusion of the West Indies legspinner Samuel Badree, who has a miserly T20 economy rate of 5.08. Super Kings may not let go of Dwayne Smith or Brendon McCullum to accommodate him, which means that one of Faf du Plessis and Dwayne Bravo will have to make way.Delhi Daredevils are still waiting on Kevin Pietersen’s fitness. Pietersen was missed in the opening game when the top order fell early. In both matches, they have depended on JP Duminy to shore up the batting. Their seam bowlers made early inroads against Kolkata Knight Riders, and with the next game being played under lights, they could have more assistance from the conditions. Their win over Knight Riders should be a morale booster after a listless opening game.Watch out forRavindra Jadeja leaked 43 off four overs against Kings XI and in his last five competitive games (from the World T20), he has picked up only one wicket. He has also played just one innings since the start of the World T20. With Super Kings possessing a strong top order, he may not get too many opportunities to bat, which means that he has only his bowling to fall back on. The lack of wickets might worry him.Jimmy Neesham was expensive in both games for Daredevils, bowling two overs in each and going for 0 for 26 and 0 for 22. Neesham had a good Champions League in 2013, but hasn’t made an impact yet in the IPL. Should Pietersen be fit, one of the overseas players will have to make way so there is pressure on him to keep his place.Stats and trivia The last time Daredevils beat Super Kings in the IPL was in 2012. They have lost four matches to Super Kings since then. M Vijay, now with the Daredevils, is the only Indian batsman to have scored more than one century in the IPL – he has two.

Jonathan Trott is to take an extended break from cricket having suffered a recurrence of the problems that forced him to leave the Ashes tour after the first Test in Brisbane

George Dobell17-Apr-2014Jonathan Trott is to take an extended break from cricket having suffered a recurrence of the problems that forced him to leave the Ashes tour after the first Test in Brisbane.Trott left Australia in November with what was described at the time as a “stress related illness” by the ECB. While he hoped that a period of rest ahead of the English domestic season would prove the cure for what he believed to be “burnout,” he experienced a recurrence of the symptoms of anxiety and mental exhaustion that plagued him in Australia while representing Warwickshire in recent days. The news was confirmed by a joint ECB-Warwickshire statement on Friday morning.*No time-frame has been placed upon his return. Indeed, it is quite possible there will be no return, even at county level.Certainly this decision is highly likely to signal the end of Trott’s international career. Not only may Trott be reluctant to put himself back into an environment that causes him such difficulties, but it seems unlikely that the ECB would want to burden him with such pressure or risk the possibility of a recurrence on the eve of a big game.It may also raise questions about the ECB’s handling of the affair. While Trott was full of praise for the compassion shown by Andy Flower, his team-mates and Hugh Morris at the time of his breakdown in Australia, the ECB’s support has been less obvious since Trott returned to England.It is understood that there has been little communication with the ECB and, in particular, the England team management and instead of the support that was promised, Trott has at times cut an isolated and forgotten figure.Trott has also been stung by criticism in some sections of the media. While dealing with media scrutiny comes with the territory for professional sportsmen, for a man recovering from a stress related illness to have his motives doubted and explanations questioned has not helped the process.Whether the strong criticism of former England captain, Michael Vaughan, proved particularly damaging to Trott’s fragile recovery and was a contributory factor in this decision is hard to say, but the level of scrutiny – inevitable and natural though it is – has proved unbearable. Photographers have been found lurking in his garden and outside his daughter’s school since his return from Australia.The combination of a perceived lack of support and some harsh criticism resulted in Trott feeling on trial every time he has taken the field. He has now concluded he no longer wants to put himself, or his family, through the pain. The relaxed and happy Trott, freed of the concerns of cricket, bears little resemblance to the careworn Trott seen in Australia or around Edgbaston in recent days.’I am unable to function at 100%’

Jonathan Trott “It was with the best intentions and hope that I returned to cricket with Warwickshire this month. Much to my disappointment, since my first game, I have felt the same anxieties that occurred during my time in Australia.

“It is not fair on my team-mates or myself to continue when I am unable to function at 100%. In order to play at the highest level you have to be at 100% and be able to concentrate fully at all times. Sadly I am unable to do this.

“With this in mind I have decided it is best for all involved that I continue my recovery on the sidelines for the time being. I would like to thank Warwickshire and the ECB for their continued support through this time.”

ECB chief medical officer, Dr. Nick Peirce “Jonathan has had a recurrence of the stress related illness that ruled him out of all cricket this winter from late November onwards. Despite Jonathan wanting to play for Warwickshire from the start of the season having spent time with him yesterday it is clear that he will benefit from a further period away from the game. He will continue with the comprehensive support programme the ECB has put in place to assist his rehabilitation.”

He informed his Warwickshire team-mates of his decision at the end of the Championship game against Sussex on Wednesday. It is understood he thanked them for their support but explained that he did not feel he could serve them if he was unable to concentrate or focus as he had been in the past.While Trott batted particularly well in the first innings of the match – he top-scored with 37 as Warwickshire were bowled out for 87 – he was less impressive as the game wore on. He was struck twice by short balls from Chris Jordan in the second innings and then fell to a pull stroke off the same bowler. It was an innings that did nothing to refute those who suggest his problems have been born largely out of a struggle to play the short ball.However, the key moment came when he dropped a catch. Standing at slip to the offspin of Jeetan Patel, Trott put down Ed Joyce on 91. Joyce went on to score an unbeaten 151 and win the game for his team. Trott appears to have blamed himself and his inability to concentrate as he once could. Three other players dropped catches in the same innings, but Trott has always been harder on himself than most. At one time, that self-demanding character drove him to levels of achievement of which most cricketers can only dream. For now, it appears to have become burdensome and destructive.Aged 32, there is still time for a comeback. But if this is the final chapter, Trott will leave the game with a record of which to take pride. He scored a century in the first of his 49 Tests, against an attack that included Mitchell Johnson, was a part of three Ashes-winning sides and the Test and ODI teams that reached No.1 in the world rankings.He is the only England player (to have played more than 20 innings) with an ODI average in the 50s – indeed his ODI average is 20% higher than any regular England player in history – and at domestic level he helped Warwickshire win two County Championship titles. He also has the highest T20 average of any England qualified player and, in 2011, he won the ICC Player of the Year award; arguably the highest accolade in cricket.Stress and anxiety do not discriminate, however, and Trott appears to have decided that the man bent out of shape by cricket is not the man he wants to be. With a young family to consider, he seems to have come to the conclusion that on-field success in no longer worth the sacrifices required.*10.30am, April 18: This story was updated with quotes from the ECB/Warwickshire statement

Michael Holding, the former West Indies fast bowler, has said that he is in talks with Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) for the role of bowling consultant

Nagraj Gollapudi08-Jun-2014Michael Holding, the former West Indies fast bowler, has said that he is in talks with Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) for the role of bowling consultant. Holding received the offer in April this year from former India batsman and coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who is the secretary of the BCA cricket committee.”I was asked by Anshuman if I could come and do some coaching in Baroda over an extended period,” Holding told ESPNcricnfo. “I couldn’t do the stretch that they wanted because of my already committed obligations. I have told them when I would be available and for what period of time so I am now waiting to hear back from them if it’s acceptable.”As soon as Gaekwad became the secretary at the BCA, he wanted to get a reputed former international. He recommended the name of Holding, who he knew from his own playing days, to the BCA’s cricket improvement committee. BCA’s plan was to get Holding over for a maximum of ten weeks spread across the year, Gaekwad said.Gaekwad contacted Holding early April when the Jamaican was in Miami. Holding, who is contracted with various television broadcasters around the world, wanted to check his schedule about when he could spare some time.”He wrote back saying he would be free for about six weeks only in April and May and one or two weeks later in the year around October – November which clashes with the domestic season,” Gaekwad said. “His availability is little too less but it would be still worth having him.”It would be a big bonus to have him here working with our youngsters. With his guidance it would go a long way for our bowlers,” he said.Gaekwad said he was very positive about signing up Holding and the deal was likely to be formalised “at the earliest” by the BCA.Home to bowlers such as Munaf Patel and Irfan Pathan, Baroda have struggled in the pace department in the recent years. In the 2013-14 season, the team finished fourth in Group B and failed to qualify for the Ranji Trophy knockouts in the 2013-14 season.

Yorkshire’s hopes of reaching the NatWest T20 Blast quarter-finals were dented on Wednesday as they collapsed to 95 all out in pursuit of 124 against Durham at Headingley.

Press Association02-Jul-2014
ScorecardAdil Rashid’s 3 for 14 ended up coming on the losing side in a low-scoring match•Getty ImagesYorkshire’s hopes of reaching the NatWest T20 Blast quarter-finals were dented on Wednesday as they collapsed to 95 all out in pursuit of 124 against Durham at Headingley.The home team’s slow bowlers, Adil Rashid and Azeem Rafiq, had left Durham floundering on 123 for 9 off their 20 overs after the visitors had opted to bat first.But Yorkshire were in turn mesmerised by the spin of Scott Borthwick and Gareth Breese, stuttering from 47 for 2 to 95 all out as Durham sealed a 28-run victory.Yorkshire remained in fourth place in the North Group table despite the shock defeat, while Durham stayed in the hunt with their fourth win of the season.Rashid and Rafiq enjoyed an equal share of six wickets at a cost of only 34 runs, but then Borthwick turned the screw with 2 for 11 off his four overs and Breese captured a wicket in his 1.2 overs.Durham’s best figures, however, were returned by paceman John Hastings, who ended with 3 for 20 as Yorkshire just pipped their lowest ever T20 score of 90 for 9 – also against Durham at Chester-le-Street in 2009.The 5,071 crowd saw Durham misfire so badly that, had Rashid not dropped a low return chance from last man Chris Rushworth, they would have been all out for 94 – one fewer than Yorkshire went on to make. But Breese and Rushworth then made the most of the escape with an unbroken stand of 29 – the highest of the innings.Ryan Sidebottom made the initial breakthrough for Yorkshire with the last ball of his first over, which Mark Stoneman hit straight to Rafiq at point – the first of several batsmen to perish by giving the simplest of catches.Phil Mustard settled in with a couple of early boundaries but wickets continued to topple, Paul Collingwood well taken by Adam Lyth above his head at mid on off Rich Pyrah and Michael Richardson falling to a fast slip catch by Aaron Finch from an edged drive.That made it 33 for 3, but Durham’s problems were only just beginning as Rafiq and Rashid took full control, offspinner Rafiq’s figures of 3 for 20 being his best for three years.It was Rashid, however, who struck one of the biggest blows by getting rid of Mustard for 40 off 43 deliveries with four fours to make it 76 for 7, the opener leaving his crease to be stumped by Jonny Bairstow. With his next ball, Rashid had Usman Arshad lbw to complete a double-wicket maiden.Yorkshire’s demise began with the first ball of the second over of the innings from Hastings, which Andrew Gale hit towards the midwicket boundary where he was nicely held by Richardson.Finch and Alex Lees settled things down until Lees played on to Hastings, and the dismissal of Finch – lbw to Borthwick’s second ball – signalled the start of the rot. Borthwick’s next delivery was driven back hard by Lyth for the bowler to pull off a brilliant catch diving to his left.Borthwick remained in the thick of the action by throwing down the stumps to run out Oliver Robinson and the slide continued as Bairstow was caught by Breese at midwicket off Collingwood.With panic setting in, Tim Bresnan was beaten by Stoneman’s throw from cover and Borthwick was soon in the limelight again, catching Rashid at long on to bring Breese his wicket.Pyrah and Rafiq started a mini-revival which ended with Pyrah being lbw to Hastings at 91, and there were 16 balls still remaining when Sidebottom was run out while he and Rafiq were considering a third run.

Lasith Malinga will represent Mumbai Indians at the Champions League T20 over the Southern Express side he led to the Super Fours title in Sri Lanka

Andrew Fidel Fernando29-Jul-2014Lasith Malinga will represent Mumbai Indians at the Champions League T20 over the Southern Express side he led to the Super Fours title in Sri Lanka. Although he will not turn out for them, Malinga has over the past few days negotiated higher pay for the Express side, for their participation in the tournament, after talks with SLC.Malinga had officially asked the board for permission to play for Mumbai Indians on July 15, with that decision having been approved by SLC’s executive committee on July 22. The decision to play for his IPL team means Malinga will not forego the payment equal to 10% if his IPL salary, made by IPL teams to the players who represent them in CLT20.*”As per the Team Participation Agreement of CLT20 2014, the decision on which team a player should represent is the sole prerogative of the player himself,” an SLC release said. “Accordingly, whilst expressing Sri Lanka Cricket’s preference for Lasith to represent the Southern Express Team, the Executive Committee left this decision at his sole discretion.”Despite the request to turn out for his IPL franchise, Malinga had asked SLC officials to distribute as much as 50% of the board’s income from the CLT20 among the un-contracted cricketers in the Southern Express side. This initial figure was rejected, however. The board eventually settled on paying the players “around 15%” of its after-tax income from the tournament, according to CEO Ashley de Silva. SLC receives a $500,000 payment from CLT20 for sending a team to the tournament.The Southern Express players’ cut of the SLC’s income from the CLT20 is expected to be spread evenly among the team, with no consideration to seniority.Though the board has officially said it would prefer Malinga to represent his local side, SLC had not put pressure on Malinga to play for Southern Express, unlike in 2013, when Kumar Sangakkara had been asked to play for the Kandurata Maroons team over Sunrisers Hyderabad.The board will also receive $150,000 from Mumbai Indians, as the sum a foreign franchise must pay the home team of a player who represents the foreign side at the CLT20. As the Southern Express side is effectively owned by SLC, this sum will go to the board.The CLT20 will be played in India from September 13 to October 4.*The payment made by IPL teams to CLT20 players is 10% over and above the contract fees, not 20% of the salary, as previously stated

It has emerged that a spectator was ejected from the second ODI between England and India in Cardiff for allegedly relaying information to bookmakers in the subcontinent – a practice known as “court-siding”

ESPNcricinfo staff29-Aug-2014In a move that will reawaken fears about the relationship between gambling and cricket, it has emerged that a spectator was ejected from the second ODI between England and India in Cardiff for allegedly relaying information to bookmakers in the subcontinent – a practice known as “court-siding”.Because of the delay on broadcast feeds for televised games, betting markets can be manipulated by those with access to information from inside the ground. Chris Watts, head of the ECB’s anti-corruption unit, confirmed to the Cricket Paper, the UK’s weekly cricket newspaper, that a man had been thrown out by stewards at the Swalec Stadium on Wednesday for “breaching the ticket terms and conditions”.Although not a direct attempt to influence events on the field, “court-siding” gives bookmakers a live window on the action and enables them to set their odds accordingly. The man in Cardiff is understood to have been using two laptops and a mobile phone during India’s innings, before being removed from the ground. An additional ECB anti-corruption presence is likely for the final three ODIs of the series.In recent seasons, the ECB has clamped down on such activity, amid a recognition that games televised on the subcontinent are potentially a prime target for illegal bookmakers. In 2013, nine people were thrown out of games around the country, in addition to 12 the year before.”There have been several incidents of people being asked to leave for so-called court-siding,” Angus Porter, chief executive of the Professional Cricketers’ Association, said. “The evidence we have points to high-profile matches that are televised in Asia when there’s an opportunity for people to beat the TV delay if the match is being broadcast on the Indian subcontinent.”So they’re not necessarily corrupting the match itself but engaging in corrupt activity in the sense they are getting bookies fixing the odds before the events are seen on TV in India.”The incident is likely to prompt vigilance from English authorities. Earlier this season, the ECB handed out life bans to former Sussex players Lou Vincent and Naved Arif for engaging in corrupt activity, related to fixing county games. In 2012, Mervyn Westfield, the first English cricketer to be convicted in a court of law for spot-fixing offences, admitted to taking money in order to underperform in a domestic limited-overs game that was televised on the subcontinent.