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Express Tribune
an hour ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
ICC revamps rules for T20Is
The ICC says changes in T20I rules are aimed at making the shortest format of the game more exciting, fairer and more consistent. PHOTO: ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new playing conditions for men's T20 Internationals, with the key change focusing on how powerplay overs are calculated in reduced-overs matches. These updates will come into effect on July 10, 2025. Until now, in shortened games, the number of powerplay overs was rounded off to the nearest full over, often causing an imbalance in fielding restrictions. The ICC has now decided to round powerplays to the nearest ball, to ensure that they reflect approximately 30% of the innings, as intended in a standard 20-over match. For example, in a 5-over innings, the powerplay will now last 1.3 overs (1 over and 3 balls). In a 10-over match, it will be 3 overs, and for a 17-over match, it will be 5.1 overs. Previously, these would be rounded to full overs, such as 2 or 3, leading to inconsistency. The ICC cited the T20 Blast in England, where similar rules have been used successfully for years. Players and officials have adapted well to powerplays ending mid-over. In practical terms, umpires will signal the end of the powerplay during the over, and fielding teams will be allowed to adjust accordingly. For example, in an 8-over match, the signal will come two balls into the third over, allowing extra fielders to move outside the circle. Another important update is related to concussion substitutes. Teams will now be required to name five specific concussion replacement options - one batter, one wicketkeeper, one all-rounder, one spin bowler, and one pace bowler — before the start of each T20I match. This rule aims to ensure fairness and transparency, especially in overseas conditions where squad sizes are limited. In cases where associate nations face difficulties naming five specific replacements, some flexibility will be allowed. For example, if a batter is nominated as a backup wicketkeeper, the referee may require him to keep wickets if substituted in that role, or may allow another player to do so - but only at the referee's discretion. The ICC has also reinforced the rule regarding ball condition. If a team is found to have deliberately applied saliva or any external substance to alter the ball's condition, the ball will be immediately replaced, and action may follow under the Code of Conduct. These changes apply only to men's T20Is for now. The ICC said a revised set of conditions for women's T20Is will be released in October 2025. These updates aim to make the shortest format of the game fairer and more consistent, especially in rain-affected matches and with squad regulations. WI pacer fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales has been fined 15 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test against Australia in Barbados. The incident took place on the first day of the Test at Kensington Oval, during the 55th over of Australia's first innings. After dismissing Australian captain Pat Cummins, Seales pointed towards the dressing room in a gesture that was later deemed inappropriate. The match officials found Seales guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon their dismissal." Following the day's play, Seales downplayed the moment, saying it wasn't meant to be taken seriously. "It did not really mean anything and it was more a bit of frustration," he said. "Pat hit a couple of good shots off me and I just showed him where the dressing room was. There wasn't really anything in it," he added. This is Seales' second offense in the past 24 months, bringing his total to two demerit points in that period. Accumulating four or more demerit points within 24 months can result in suspension from international matches.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
India Women vs England Women, 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND W vs ENG W live on TV and online
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India is all set to take on Nat Sciver's England in a five-match T20I series, beginning Saturday, June 28. The five matches will serve as perfect preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to be played in the UK next year. For India, Shafali Verma is making a return while the likes of Kranti Goud, Sree Charani and Sayali Satghare are the new additions. Here are all the live streaming details for the 1st T20I between India and England Women.(PTI) Sneh Rana is also returning to the T20I side for the first time since February 2023. The visitors are without Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar, who are missing out on the contest due to injuries. Speaking of England, Nat Sciver Brunt has taken over the reins from Heather Knight, after the latter stepped down as the captain following the debacle in the Ashes. Squads: India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare. England Women: Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont (wk), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones (wk), Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Issy Wong. Here are all the live streaming details for the 1st T20I between India and England Women When will the India Women vs England Women 1st T20I match be played? The India Women vs England Women 1st T20I match will be played on Saturday, June 27. The match will begin at 7 PM IST with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST. Where will the India Women vs England Women 1st T20I match be played? The India Women vs England Women 1st T20I match will be played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Which channels will broadcast the India Women vs England Women 1st T20I match? The India Women vs England Women 1st T20I match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports network. Where will live streaming be available for the India Women vs England Women 1st T20I match? The India Women vs England Women 1st T20I match will be streamed live on the SonyLiv and Fancode app and website.
Pink Villa
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Cricketer Jasprit Bumrah once wanted to run away with his now wife Sanjana Ganesan but got a hilarious reply
Cricketer Jasprit Bumrah is known for rattling stumps with precision. But off the field, he almost made a move so audacious it caught even his wife off guard. In a recent episode trailer of Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra's YouTube chat show, Sanjana Ganesan revealed that Bumrah once suggested eloping—an idea she instantly shot down with a cheeky jab about his famously short run-up. Her amusing account of Bumrah's romantic proposal has quickly sparked interest among fans, especially since the couple had famously kept their relationship private before their 2021 wedding. The proposal that didn't get off the ground In the Who's The Boss? Episode 2 trailer, Sanjana shared a hilarious exchange she had with Bumrah before their marriage. She says he had floated the idea of running away to get married instead of organizing a formal wedding, saying 'Let's run, let's elope' in Hindi. Her witty response came immediately after: 'Tum run-up pe bhi nahi bhagte ho. Tum mere sath kya bhagoge?' (You don't even run during your run-up. So how will you run with me?). The 52 second trailer has since gone viral, letting fans in on a rather light-hearted chapter from the couple's otherwise low-profile romance. Before tying the knot, Bumrah and Ganesan had kept their relationship quiet. The two got married in a private ceremony in Goa in 2021, attended only by close friends and family. Most Indian teammates missed the wedding due to bio-bubble restrictions during a T20I series in Ahmedabad. Life after marriage and a growing family Since their wedding, both have juggled prolific careers: Bumrah as India's pace spearhead, and Ganesan as a sports broadcaster. They were blessed with their son, Angad, in September 2023. Currently, the couple is in England for professional duties. While Bumrah recently claimed a five-wicket haul in Leeds, Ganesan continues her broadcast work during the Test series. Despite his demanding schedule, Bumrah still manages to surprise—though perhaps not with runaway plans anymore.
Hans India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Surrey sign Australian spinner Adam Zampa for T20 Blast
Surrey: Australia spinner Adam Zampa has signed for Surrey to play four T20 Blast games. He will arrive ahead of Surrey's double-header fixture against Essex at The Oval on July 6. The 33-year-old is the highest wicket-taker for Australia in T20 cricket with 117 wickets. He was the first Australian to pass 100 T20I scalps and was part of the teams that won the T20 World Cup in 2021 and the 50-over World Cup in 2023. The leg-spinner has over 350 T20 wickets in a career that has taken him around the world to all the biggest franchise leagues, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Big Bash, and The Hundred – where he helped the Oval Invincibles to back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024. Sam Curran's Surrey have been in excellent form in the competition, winning a last-ball thriller against Kent with Chris Jordan striking the final delivery for four to secure victory. This was followed by comprehensive victories at home against Sussex and Middlesex, the latter in front of a sell-out crowd. Zampa's first game will be the double-header against Essex on July 6, followed by a trip to Bristol to take on Gloucestershire. He'll be in action again at The Oval as Surrey take on Glamorgan on July 11 under the lights before rounding off his initial spell in the Three Feathers in another double-header against group leaders Somerset on July 13. If Surrey reach the knockout stages of the competition, Zampa will be available for the quarter-finals and Finals Day. Alec Stewart, High-Performance Cricket Advisor at Surrey CCC, said, 'Adam Zampa is one of the finest T20 spinners in world cricket, and I'm excited to welcome him to Surrey for the Vitality Blast. He brings a wealth of experience and technical skills on the pitch and great character off it.' Adam Zampa said, 'I can't wait to get going for Surrey and to play in front of the Kia Oval crowd once again. It's one of the great grounds in the world to play the game, and I know how much playing for Surrey means to the lads, so I'm looking forward to seeing what it's all about.'
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
ENG-W vs IND-W 1st T20I preview: India aim to end poor T20I record in ENG
As India gear up for the first T20I against England at Trent Bridge on Saturday, the Women in Blue are not just eyeing a positive start but also looking to reverse a long-standing poor record in T20Is on English soil. With the ICC Women's World Cup scheduled to be held in England next year, this five-match series offers the perfect dress rehearsal for Harmanpreet Kaur and her team. Having bowed out early in the last edition, the Indian camp views this series as an ideal opportunity to familiarise themselves with English conditions—both in terms of the challenging pitches and the ever-changing weather. According to the team management, these games will help them identify key players who can thrive in such scenarios, as well as fine-tune their strategy. Eyes on new faces and returning stars India's squad features a blend of youth and experience. Explosive opener Shafali Verma returns to the top of the order and is expected to open alongside Smriti Mandhana, replacing Uma Chetry, who didn't quite grab her chances earlier. Alongside established names, the inclusion of Kranti Goud, Sayali Satghare and Sree Charani indicates a forward-looking approach from the selectors. Sneh Rana, back after over a year, is being closely watched following a strong WPL 2025 season. Amanjot Kaur, who brings pace and depth with the bat, also adds to the all-round strength. With Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar sidelined due to injury, the younger players have a chance to prove their mettle in a challenging environment. Tough challenge against star-studded England India lost both their warm-up matches against the ECB Development Squad—signalling the uphill task they face against a full-strength England team led by Nat Sciver-Brunt. England have depth and variety in their ranks, including experienced players like Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, along with rising stars like Alice Capsey, Issy Wong and Sophia Dunkley. The Indian think tank will be counting on their top-order batters—Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Shafali, Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh—to hit the ground running. Harmanpreet, buoyed by her leadership role in Mumbai Indians' second WPL title win earlier this year, is expected to lead from the front. However, India will also need more contributions from the lower order, which has underperformed in recent outings. Battle against history While England start as favourites at home, India see this tour as more than just a series. It's a scouting ground, a test of temperament, and a mission to rewrite their T20I story in England. As per the coaching staff, every match here holds World Cup value. A win in the opener would not only give India momentum but also a psychological edge in a year of rebuilding and preparation.
