The long-awaited report from the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket makes clear that racism is rife across the game, along with elitist and misogynistic attitudes.
Cricket – a game that is currently delighting fans with both the male and female Ashes – is also a sport riddled with antique levels of racism, snobbery and sexism.
1.5 billion will watch the most popular sporting confrontation in the world today. India and Pakistan face each other at Old Trafford in the Cricket world cup. Krishnan spoke to two legendary cricketers – and national heroes – Sunil Gavaskar and Inzamam-ul-Haq.
The England cricketer, Ben Stokes, walked free from court today. He was found not guilty of affray outside a nightclub in Bristol last September after a seven-day trial. He said he’d been acting in self-defence, or in the defence of others.
The awesome power of a small piece of sand paper to rub a whole country up the wrong way. Yes, it’s the latest twist in the cricket cheating scandal where personal shame meets national outrage. Now head coach Darren Lehmann is to step down after the final Test match against South Africa. His decision came…
Henry Blofeld explains the secrets of great cricket commentary and talks about his most memorable Test.
He’s been the voice of Test match cricket for generations – colleagues describe him as “the sound track to summer”. But after 45 years in the commentary box, musing on everything from pigeons to the sandwiches, Blowers is retiring. Henry Blofeld’s final Test match special, when England host the West Indies, will be broadcast in…
The 13-strong men’s Ashes squad taking on the Aussies tomorrow contains seven state-educated players, just over 50 per cent, yet the proportion of children in state education – 93 per cent.
Bavalan Pathmanathan collapsed after being hit in the chest while batting in Surrey, and died shortly afterwards.
Can England’s cricket team afford to leave out anyone with proven talent? One former England captain says the case for Pietersen is obvious.
Australia captain Michael Clarke breaks down in tears as cricket fans gather from across Australia to mourn the death of batsman Phillip Hughes.
Cricket fans and sports stars including Sachin Tendulkar, Geoffrey Boycott and Stuart Broad join a touching global tribute to the Australian cricketer who died on Thursday.
Tributes pour in for Phillip Hughes, the Australia batsman struck on the head by a bouncer two days ago, after his death is announced.
Australian cricketer Phil Hughes remains in an induced coma after being struck on the head by a short-pitched delivery during a game.
Australian cricketer Phil Hughes has been put into an induced coma after he was injured by a ball during a match. We look at the risks batsmen face and whether the game can ever really be made safe.