US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a cricket stadium in Ahmedabad in February 2020 (Mandel NGAN) Cricket is more than a game in India: Critics accuse ruling party politicians and the sport’s closely connected mega-rich governing body of exploiting its huge popularity for electoral advantage. India will begin voting on… Read More »
Hundred final – Potential Hundred investors postponed due to ECB joint venture plan The English cricket team has been warned that its current plan to sell a stake in Hundred is stalling top investors, including Indian Premier League franchises, and risks failing to maximize a one-off financial opportunity. The England and Wales Cricket Board is… Read More »
Lalit Modi’s cricket vision realized – WENN Rights Ltd/Alamy In recent weeks, Lalit Modi has hatched one of his most audacious plans yet from his five-storey mansion in Belgrave Square: a £1bn bid to buy The Hundred. Modi, the architect of the Indian Premier League, was banned by the Indian board 11 years ago. Modi,… Read More »
Ageas Bowl selected to host Ashes Test match in 2027 – Getty Images/Dan Mullan The majority shareholder of Hampshire County Cricket Club is in advanced talks to sell its shares to the co-owners of Indian Premier League team Delhi Capitals. Telegraph Sport understands Rod Bransgrove is close to agreeing a sale to GMR Group, which… Read More »
Kieron Pollard to help England assess pitches for T20 World Cup in West Indies – Gareth Copley/Getty Images England are set to appoint Kieron Pollard as consultant coach for the Twenty20 World Cup. Pollard, who is 36 and still an active player, has had an outstanding T20 career, winning five Indian Premier League titles and… Read More »