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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Cricket: CLT20 to return nearly after a decade - all you need to know
MS Dhoni with the Champions League Twenty20 trophy (Image via X) The Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20), which brought together the top domestic T20 teams from around the world, is set to make a comeback, and this time, it could be bigger and better. According to Cricbuzz, members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), who met during the ICC Annual Conference in Singapore, have formally agreed to revive the tournament. If everything goes to plan, the league could be back as early as next year. Officials from various cricket boards are expected to meet soon to finalise the structure of the league. One of the key challenges will be managing teams with common owners across different countries. As per the report, a Governing Council or a Board will likely be formed to oversee the tournament, similar to the previous format. 'Cricketers Aren't Cattle... ': Harish Thawani on the IPL and Business of Indian Cricket Another hurdle is deciding on the format, size and scope of the competition. When the CLT20 was discontinued in 2015, franchise leagues existed only in a few major cricketing nations. A decade later, the global T20 landscape has changed drastically. Today, there are close to a dozen prominent leagues across the globe. Poll Do you think the revival of the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) is a good idea? Yes, absolutely! No, it's not needed. Finding a suitable window in an already packed international calendar will also be a major task. The BCCI and the Indian Premier League (IPL) are expected to take the lead once again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa may also play a key role. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which did not participate in the previous CLT20, is likely to be involved this time. Now, nearly a decade later, the revival will start from scratch. The tournament was first launched in 2009 but was called off after the 2014 edition. In 2015, broadcaster Star Sports proposed shutting down the league and offered a compensation package. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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First Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
'Has Karun Nair grabbed the opportunity?': Deep Dasgupta, Murali Kartik question batter's spot amid possible axe
Karun Nair made an incredible comeback to the Indian cricket team, but his failure to score big in the six innings so far in England has put him under considerable pressure. Deep Dasgupta and Murali Karthik share their views on his chances of retaining a place in the playing XI. read more It has been speculated that Karun Nair could lose his spot in India's playing XI in 4th Test vs England. Image: Reuters Karun Nair's failure to make the most of the good starts on his return to the Indian cricket team could hurt the right-handed batter, as there are speculations that the management could go back to Sai Sudharsan. Karun Nair has scored 131 runs so far in six innings at an average of almost 22 on his return to the team after an eight-year absence. The 33-year-old Vidarbha batter has managed to get starts but failed to convert them and his last dismissal, against Brydon Carsen, where he was out lbw after misjudging the ball and trying to leave it, has divided opinions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With India already 2-1 down in the five-match series, there are speculations that Sudharsan may return to the playing XI after making his Test debut in the first match at Headingley. Karun Nair faces questions from ex-cricketers Former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta is also of the same opinion, as he feels India must invest in Sudharsan as the 23-year-old has a long career in front of him. 'In the Playing XI, you don't want more than one change. If there is only one, it would be replacing Karun Nair with Sai Sudharsan. Because Karun Nair hasn't made any runs,' Dasgupta said. 'He's got starts, but hasn't converted them into big scores. I also believe he doesn't look that comfortable at the crease either.' 'Sai Sudharsan is a young player. If you want to invest in this England series, you'd rather invest in a younger player. Karun Nair has got starts in both Test matches, but he hasn't looked that convincing. So if you're looking to build ahead, you might as well invest in someone like Sai Sudharsan. Because after this, I don't know when you'll come back to a series in England.' Meanwhile, former India spinner Murali Kartik also agreed that Nair has failed to live up to the expectations so far, but did not give a clear opinion on whether he should be dropped or not. 'Karun Nair banged and broke the door, did everything, and made a comeback. That is why he has been in the 11 as well. But from No.5 or 6, he was shifted up to No.3 as he has experience. Given the number of runs he scored, he got a chance because of that. But has he grabbed the opportunity so far? I don't think so, and there will be a lot of pressure on him,' he said on Cricbuzz. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Will India look at continuity? They should. Because if you are playing any player with some logic, you want the player to prove that right. But it is also important to see if the player has converted the runs based on the experience. Has he done it? maybe not. So it will be interesting to see what Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill think about him for the next game.'
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Murali Kartik's verdict on Karun Nair: But has he grabbed the opportunity so far? I don't think so
Karun Nair, after having a prolific period in domestic cricket, has returned to the Indian side against England. although he did look good in patches so far in three games, he is yet to make a substantial score for the side. He started at six in the first Test in Headingly and moved up to three later in Edgbaston. 'Karun Nair banged and broke the door, did everything, and made a comeback. That is why he has been in the 11 as well. But from No.5 or 6, he was shifted up to No.3 as he has experience. Given the number of runs he scored, he got a chance because of that. But has he grabbed the opportunity so far? I don't think so, and there will be a lot of pressure on him,' Murali Kartik said on Cricbuzz, speaking on Karun Nair. 'Will India look at continuity? They should. Because if you are playing any player with some logic, you want the player to prove that right. But it is also important to see if the player has converted the runs based on the experience. Has he done it? maybe not. So it will be interesting to see what Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill think about him for the next game,' Kartik added. Former India player Ravi Shastri pointed out that in the recent match at Lord's, Nair had suffered a huge lapse in concentration while batting. 'Having said that, again at 40/1 [in the second innings], I thought that was a huge lapse in concentration from Karun Nair to leave a straight ball, a nothing ball, to leave it and open the door for England. I thought that the timing of that dismissal turned things around,' said Shastri on the ICC Review. Former player Deep Dasgupta, meanwhile, said that it might be time to give a chance to Sudharsan in place of Nair in the 4th Test. 'You don't want many changes in the Playing XI. If you have to make one, it'll be Sai Sudharsan for Karun Nair. It's not like Nair hasn't made runs. He has got starts but hasn't converted them into big scores. He also didn't look very comfortable while batting either. The thing that goes in Sai's favour is that he is a young player. He'll gain experience playing in England which will be beneficial in the long run. If you have to invest in someone, it'll be on a young player. While Karun has gotten starts, he hasn't looked convincing. So if you have to invest, you would rather invest in a younger lad like Sai Sudharsan. We don't know when you'll be back in England so if you have 2 matches remaining, invest in Sudharsan,' Dasgupta said.
News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
'How Didn't Crawley Lose His Wicket?': Michael Vaughan Lauds Jasprit Bumrah
Michael Vaughan has lauded Jasprit Bumrah's spell on Day 4 of the Lord's Test as the best, surprising Zak Crawley didn't lose his wicket. Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has said that ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's spell on the morning of Day 4 of the Lord's Test was the best, and it is surprising how Zak Crawley didn't lose his wicket to the star Indian bowler despite Bumrah breathing fire. The ace Indian pacer had tested Crawley in the sole over of the second innings on the third day. Bumrah delivered more of the same on Day 4 of the Test too, forcing Crawley and Ben Duckett to play at the ball, while the variable bounce did the rest of the damage to their confidence and strokeplay. 'When you have got a Jasprit Bumrah, his spell on Day 4 morning was up there with the best. How is Zak Crawley's hand still intact? How he didn't lose his wicket, or Ollie Pope for that period, was beyond me," Vaughan said while speaking on Cricbuzz. 'On that kind of wicket, once you have seen off Bumrah, to get bowled out from 145/4, whatever happens in the Test, they should be analysing that. I think we should have got at least 250-270 on that kind of surface," Vaughan added. Bumrah had to wait for his first scalp of the second innings after his brilliant five-for in the first innings. He struck twice to wipe out the tail towards the end, dismissing Brydon Carse for just one run with a yorker and bowling out Chris Woakes too. Mohammed Siraj made the difference in the morning before Bumrah returned to polish the tail. At stumps, India stuttered to 58/4, having lost Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, skipper Shubman Gill and night watchman Akash Deep. India gave England a taste of their own medicine, delaying the proceedings with KL Rahul (33 off 47) and Akash in the middle. England skipper Ben Stokes castled the India pacer on what turned out to be the final delivery of the day, setting up a thrilling finish on the fifth day. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 12:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
16-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
England Great Takes Brutal Jibe At Shubman Gill And Co, Calls Them 'Inexperienced Group'
Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan poked fun at Shubman Gill and Co for their tendency to lose wickets just before a session break. It was something that emerged as a pattern during the first three Test matches against England and during the match at Lord's, it once again happened on couple of occasions. The wicket of Nitish Kumar Reddy fell on the final ball of the first session on Day 5 and it proved to be pivotal as England went on to narrowly clinch the match. Vaughan taunted the Indian cricket team by saying that they can only have the lunch 'only if they are dismissed'. "They obviously like the food here. The thing about the lunches is that they can have them if they're obviously dismissed. That's just (loss of) concentration. You've played enough cricket to understand that. The more you think about batting differently towards the end of a session, the more you're probably going to get out. You've just got to naturally play. Just naturally play. That's just a mentality thing that this team has to get better at. I guess the inexperience of the group; They're an inexperienced group." "Gill will be slightly concerned about that collapse, the first innings collapse down the back end, the little collapse last night and then another three quick wickets this morning. You don't win many Test matches when you lose so many wickets in clusters. That's something that India can't afford in the last two games," Vaughan said during a conversation with Dinesh Karthik on Cricbuzz. Earlier, Shubman Gill lauded senior allrounder Ravindra Jadeja and the team's lower order for keeping the contest alive and pushing the Lord's Test into the final session, with India coming close to a remarkable victory before falling short by 22 runs. Resuming from 58/4, England's fast bowlers were right on the money as India were eight down when lunch break came. But Ravindra Jadeja refused to buckle in, hitting a gritty and magnificent 61 not out off 181 balls, stitching patient and resolute stands of 30, 35 and 23 with Nitish Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, respectively, to drag India close. Despite Jadeja and the lower-order giving it their all, India were so close yet so far to registering a miraculous victory by being bowled out for 170 in 74.5 overs. Gill reserved special praise for the standout all-rounder, who notched up his fourth consecutive half-century of the series and played a crucial role on the final day, scoring 61 of the team's 99 runs while facing 30 of the 55 overs during his gritty stay at the crease.
