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Why South Africa won Rs 9.28 crore while England pocketed 8.99 cr after T20 WC semis; and how much did victorious Team India win?

Why South Africa won Rs 9.28 crore while England pocketed 8.99 cr after T20 WC semis; and how much did victorious Team India win?

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South Africa’s all-win record till the semifinals saw them finish with $1,005,577 in prize money (₹ 9,28,12,796 or 9.28 cr) while fellow losing semifinalists England, who faced early defeat against West Indies ended with $974,423 (₹, 8,99,37,342 or ₹ 8.99 cr). An ICC breakup of the prize kitty of US $ 11.25 million revealed that India were richer by $2,639,423 (₹ 24,36,13,596 or 24.36 cr). New Zealand by virtue of making finals made $1,422,692 (₹ 13,13,11,697 or 13.13 cr). ‘The totals reflect the base participation payment that each team receives ($225,000) (2 cr 7 lakh), final team placements, win bonuses and progression through each stage of the tournament,’ the ICC release said. Interestingly, Afghanistan, USA and Australia which wrapped up their campaign without stepping into India going out before Super 8s, all took home $309,808 ( ₹2,85,94,674 or 2.85 cricket). Most top Australians will make over an IPL summer individually than this team sum. West Indies finished with $538,269 (₹4,96,81,179 or 4.96 crore), while Pakistan which trudged from one poor show to next before winning …

R Ashwin on Josh Tongue: ‘He is able to produce those wicket-taking balls’ | Cricket News

R Ashwin on Josh Tongue: ‘He is able to produce those wicket-taking balls’ | Cricket News

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Former Indian off-spinner R Ashwin has heaped praise on Josh Tongue after the fast bowler’s performance in the Melbourne Test, which earned him the Player Of The Match award. He recalled his county stint and said how he knew Tongue from 2017 and saw him struggle with injuries at the time. He also mentioned on his channel about Brydon Carse, who picked up four wickets in the second innings. “I remember when I played county cricket in 2017 in Worcestershire, Josh Tongue had stress fracture issues. He is able to produce those wicket-taking balls. Brydon Carse is a bit of an enforcer. If they are able to hold their lines for longer periods of time, they can create a good team. Also, the batting must have a bit of a thought. England can’t get themselves ahead and leave the game behind,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. “For instance, how Harry Brook bottled the game against India. In Perth, there was a small passage of play. They go for that brute force without any thought …

2025 Reimagined: What if…Bazballers didn’t go chasing the ball in Perth | Cricket News

2025 Reimagined: What if…Bazballers didn’t go chasing the ball in Perth | Cricket News

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It was early afternoon on November 22 in Perth and the Barmy Army was in good voice. After bowling out Australia for 132 at the start of Day 2, England were 65 for one in their second innings, effectively 105 ahead with Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope at the crease on a pitch that had seen 19 wickets fall on the first day. Another hour of their partnership would have effectively taken the game conclusively towards Ben Stokes’s side. But the game turned in a matter of three overs as Duckett, Pope, Harry Brook and Joe Root were dismissed in quick succession. Duckett fell to a regulation outside edge caught in the cordon, but the other three scripted their own downfall. Driving on the up through the offside is a fraught exercise on bouncy Australian pitches, especially at the Perth Stadium. But all Scott Boland had to do was bowl a hard length outside off-stump for Pope to go chasing. Brook didn’t learn his lesson and did likewise on only the third ball he faced. …

Ashes: ‘Unfair contest’, ‘Bad for business’: Former players and experts criticise the MCG pitch | Cricket News

Ashes: ‘Unfair contest’, ‘Bad for business’: Former players and experts criticise the MCG pitch | Cricket News

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The Boxing Day Test finished in two days as 20 wickets fell on the first day and 16 on the second with England claiming the victory by four wickets. The overwhelmingly bowler-friendly pitch has drawn criticism from former players and experts. The decision to leave 10mm grass on the MCG deck generated massive sideways movement, making batting here a lottery. This is second instance of a test match ending in two days in this series with the opening test in Perth also finishing in two days. Former English slippers Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook pointed out the ‘unfair contest’ between bat and ball. “We’re always looking for a fair balance between bat and ball. I thought that was ‌unfair for the batters,” Vaughan told BBC.“The pitch has done plenty. There’s been plenty of movement out there. It’s not been easy for both sides but I don’t like seeing a pitch do so much.” Alastair Cook said it was “not a great test match wicket” as England were dismissed in just 29.5 overs. “Unless this flattens …

5468 days: England end losing streak in Australia as Ben Stokes’ side win Boxing Day Test by 4-wickets | Cricket News

5468 days: England end losing streak in Australia as Ben Stokes’ side win Boxing Day Test by 4-wickets | Cricket News

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The boxing day test ended in a haste with England claiming their first-ever victory in Australia after nearly 14 years. The visitors chased down the target of 175 runs on the second day to register a victory on the Australian shores after 5468 days marking end to one of the longest losing streak in Australia. Despite the win, England is trailing 1-3 in the series after losing the first three tests. The boxing day test ended rather disappointingly for the fans as the wicket was an unfair one for the batters. The pitch was aiding the pacers and some poor batting from both sides didn’t help either as 20 wickets fell on the first day. After being put to bat first, Australia folded for 152 runs as Josh Tongue registered a fifer. England’s response was horrible as they were bowled out for 110. Michael Neser led the onslaught with four wickets and Scott Boland ran through their lower order. Australian batters were very poor in the second innings as they failed to put any fight …

‘We’re playing on at present are certainly more seam-friendly than spin-friendly’

‘We’re playing on at present are certainly more seam-friendly than spin-friendly’

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Australian stand-in skipper Steven Smith indicated that Australia may play without a specialist spinner for the Boxing Day Test on Friday. Nathan Lyon was also not part of the first two Tests of the series in Perth and Brisbane. He returned to the side in Adelaide, where he managed to scalp five wickets and played a crucial role in Australia’s win in the third Test, but injured himself and is out for the rest of the series. Although Lyon is absent, Australia does have decent spinners in their ranks. Smith said the surface at the MCG might be more conducive to seam bowling. “A lot of wickets we’re playing on at present are certainly more seam-friendly than spin-friendly,” Smith said on Thursday, speaking to the reporters. “Last week was an anomaly; we saw some rough, and we saw Nathan come into play big-time.” “It’s a tricky one. You’ve just got to play what surface you’re presented with, and this one out here looks like it’s going to offer a fair bit of assistance for the …

When Australia cricket captain Alyssa Healy studied Marine Biology and worked the counter at KFC | Cricket News

When Australia cricket captain Alyssa Healy studied Marine Biology and worked the counter at KFC | Cricket News

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Alyssa Healy, the Australian ODI skipper and wicket-keeper completes 15 years of the World Cup journey, and will go up against India in the semis. However a throwback picture from 2010 has resurfaced, showing Alyssa working the counter at a KFC Concord outlet from back in the day. Speaking on the No Balls Cricket Podcast with England internationals, Kate Cross and Alex Hartley, speaking about the viral picture showing her kitted out in the red uniform, Alyssa recalled her stint working at KFC. “Yeah, it’s me, I was at Uni studying Marine Biology, and I was working at KFC, and I absolutely loved it,” she said in the podcast, describing the image where she once served fries and marshalled the drive‑through orders. She was asked if she still got employee discounts? Healy rollicked, “No, KFC are our main sponsor, so I get gift vouchers and stuff there now, but elite athletes, I don’t eat it!” It was a clear disclaimer for athletes to stay away from fast food, however yummy it might be, and showed …

After former coach Gillespie’s accusations regarding unpaid dues, PCB refutes claims

After former coach Gillespie’s accusations regarding unpaid dues, PCB refutes claims

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Days after former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie claimed that he is still waiting for some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCA) for his role as Pakistan’s red-ball coach, the PCA has refuted the claims. The former Australian pacer, along with South African Gary Kirsten, were appointed as red-ball and white-ball coaches respectively by PCB last year and Gillespie resigned from his position days before the South Africa Tour in December. It has come days months after Kirsten too had resigned from his role. “The Pakistan Cricket Board refutes claims made by a former head coach on the non-payment of his dues. The PCB spokesman states that the former head coach abruptly left his position without giving a four-month notice period, which was a clear breach of the contractual terms. The coaching contract explicitly mentioned a notice period applicable to both parties, and the coach was fully aware of it,” the statement by PCB released on Monday read. Gillespie had earlier shared about some of his dues being not paid by the PCB. The …

‘It’s 2025 and we can play in different conditions’: Cricket Australia CEO calls for end to bad light stoppages | Cricket News

‘It’s 2025 and we can play in different conditions’: Cricket Australia CEO calls for end to bad light stoppages | Cricket News

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With cricket as a sport still seeing rain stoppages in modern times, Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Todd Greenberg has said the game must find a solution to bad light stopping play and the fans need to be put at the forefront. Greenberg, who had taken the charge as CEO of Cricket Australia from Nick Hockley earlier this year, was involved in the first round of ICC meetings in Harare earlier this month and shared his views over the issue of bad light. “My view has always been we are in the entertainment business and so if we’re in the entertainment business that means we’re trying to make sure as many fans can enjoy their cricket as possible. The frustration that goes when we walk off with bad light is we may be one of the last industries left that would do that. We need to find ways to innovate and figure out solutions so that doesn’t happen in the future,” Greenberg told the Daily Telegraph. In recent times, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was seen …

Australia chief selector Bailey on Marsh’s possible Test return

Australia chief selector Bailey on Marsh’s possible Test return

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Australia’s chief selector George Bailey said that experienced all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is still in team’s scheme of things for the highly-anticipated upcoming Ashes series against archrivals England. The all-rounder from Perth, Marsh was dropped after the fourth Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year after a string of bad performances with the bat. It was followed by the Sri Lanka tour snub where Marsh was overlooked for the two-match Test series while battling a lower back injury. “I don’t necessarily think his red-ball career is over. I don’t think he was scoring the runs he wanted or we would have wanted when we left him out of the Test side, but there’s still an incredibly exciting skill set there with the bat, the way he can rip a game open,” said Bailey. Story continues below this ad “If you look ahead to a team like England and the way they play their cricket, the way they seem to be framing up their team, I think he’s got a skill set there that …