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News18
3 days ago
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ECB Drops Hundred-Branded Kookaburra Balls Following Player Complaints About...
Last Updated: The ECB will no longer use white Kookaburra balls with Hundred-branding after player criticism for low scores. They will switch to the T20 Blast balls for the 2025 campaign. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided not to use the white Kookaburra balls with Hundred-branding after they were criticised by several players for low scores in last year's tournament, according to ESPNcricinfo. Despite the shorter format theoretically favouring more aggressive hitting, the men's Hundred had a scoring rate of just 1.37 runs per ball last season, much lower than other short formats like the IPL, Major League Cricket, and the SA20. Players blamed the batch of balls used, with specialised new-ball bowlers like Tim Southee and Daniel Worrall excelling. 'The seam seems to be massive. Every game, it seems the ball is nipping. Most teams are 30 for 5 in most games," Moeen Ali was quoted as saying by Cricketer. The ECB conducted a comprehensive study over the winter, which revealed little evidence that the balls performed differently from other white-ball cricket used throughout England and Wales, despite Kookaburra's claim that they were manufactured to the same specifications beyond the logo. The ECB has decided to abandon the Hundred-branded balls and switch back to the same set used in the T20 Blast for the 2025 campaign. They hope this change, prompted by repeated negative feedback, will satisfy players and result in quicker scoring rates due to the perception of less support for bowlers. However, the change made no apparent difference in Tuesday night's curtain-raiser, with London Spirit's men bowled out for 80 by Oval Invincibles on a slow, low surface. 'It was a tough wicket to bat on," Rashid Khan said after taking 3 for 11 on his debut for the two-time defending champions. What Is The Hundred? The Hundred is a 100-ball cricket competition as eight city-based women's and men's teams compete over five weeks every summer. Each innings consists of 100 balls, making every ball crucial. The team with the most runs wins. The fielding side changes ends after every 10 balls. Bowlers can deliver either five or 10 consecutive balls, as decided by the captain. Each bowler can deliver a maximum of 20 balls per game. Each bowling side has a strategic timeout of up to 90 seconds, during which the coach can walk onto the field to discuss tactics with the players. Each team is given a 25-ball powerplay at the beginning of their innings. During the powerplay, only two fielders are allowed outside the fielding circle. First Published: 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.
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
ECB to abandon Hundred-branded balls
London [UK], August 6 (ANI): The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will not use the white Kookaburra balls that came with a Hundred-branding as it was criticised by several players for low scores in the tournament last year, according to ESPNcricinfo. Despite the shorter format theoretically favouring more aggressive hitting, the men's Hundred's scoring rate fell to 1.37 runs per ball last season, which is much lower than other shorter formats like the IPL, Major League Cricket, and the attributed the batch of balls used, and specialised new-ball bowlers like Tim Southee and Daniel Worrall excelled.'The seam seems to be massive. In every game, it seems the ball is nipping. Most teams are 30 for 5 in most games," Moeen Ali said as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. The ECB commissioned a comprehensive study over the winter that revealed little proof that the balls performed differently from those used in other white-ball cricket throughout England and Wales, despite Kookaburra's assertion that they were manufactured to the same specifications beyond the ECB has chosen to abandon the Hundred-branded balls, switching back to the same set that was used in the T20 Blast for the 2025 campaign. They hope that the change, which follows repeated unfavourable comments, will please players and that the impression of less support for bowlers will result in quicker scoring the change made no apparent difference in Tuesday night's curtain-raiser, with London Spirit's men bowled out for 80 by Oval Invincibles on a slow, low surface.'It was a tough wicket to bat on," Rashid Khan said, after taking 3 for 11 on debut for the two-time defending champions. (ANI)
India.com
4 days ago
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- India.com
WATCH: Strange scenes at first match of The Hundred at Lord's, match stopped due to...
Rashid Khan claimed constricting figures of 3 for 11. (PIC - X) New Delhi: It is not a new thing for a match to be stopped due to an animal entering the field. You must have seen dogs, cats and even snakes coming on the field, but this is the first time that a match has had to be stopped due to a fox. This incident happened in England's T20 league The Hundred. Which teams played the 1st match of the Hundred? In fact, The Hundred Cricket League started on 6 August at London's historic Lord's Cricket Ground. The opening match was played between Oval Invincibles and London Spirit. Where is the video? There's a fox on the field! 🦊 — Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) August 5, 2025 During the match, a ferocious fox entered the field quickly and started running. There was chaos on the ground. Everyone, including the players, commentators and spectators were shocked by the fox's entry. What was happening in the field? The fox ran fast on the green grass and went out of the field. The spectators sitting in the stadium were welcoming it with loud applause. But the heartbeat of the players standing on the field was increasing. The incident happened in the second innings of the match. What happened in the match? When Oval Invincibles came to bat in response to the target of 81 runs set by the host London Spirit. As soon as London Spirit's fast bowler Daniel Worrall was about to bowl, the fox suddenly appeared. Talking about the match, Oval Invincibles achieved London Spirit's modest target of 81 runs in just 69 balls and won by six wickets. Rashid Khan and Sam Curran starred with the ball, taking three wickets each to decimate the Spirit's batting lineup that included stars like David Warner, Kane Williamson and Ashton Turner.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
A foxy affair: Unexpected pitch invader halts The Hundred opener at Lord's
Cricket has seen quite a few pitch invaders in its history, but The Hundred Opener had an uninvited guest who thrilled the crowd, players and the commentators with its presence. During the opening match of the tournament between the London Spirit and the Oval Invincibles, a fox made its way to the iconic Lord's ground and decided to put a sprint incident occurred as the Invincibles looking to chase down the target for a win and with Spirit pacer Daniel Worrall about to deliver. The interruption from the fox certainly amused the commentators Eoin Morgan and Stuart Broad, who were left wondering how to get the wild animal off the ground without causing any issues. You can see the full video below:There's a fox on the field! Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) August 5, 2025Thankfully, the fox was able to find its way off the field and got a loud cheer from the crowd at Lord's. Also Read: Sourav Ganguly lauds Gautam Gambhir as Gill, Pant step up in absence of Big 2How did the Hundred 2025 Opener unfold?The opening match of the Hundred 2025 saw the defending champions Oval Invincibles secure a comfortable win over the London Spirit. It was Kane Williamson who won the toss on the day and the Spirit captain opted to bat the decision proved to be a mistake as the Keaton Jennings and David Warner fell cheaply, before Williamson himself returned to the pavilion. Rashid Khan and Sam Curran wrecked the Spirit batting order with three wickets each as they were bowled out for 80 runs in 94 the run chase, the Invincibles got off to a steady start before the Spirit were able to chip away a few wickets. However, this proved to be mere consolation in the end as captain Billings and Donovan Ferreira finished off the chase with 31 balls to Invincibles will play Manchester Originals on Saturday at The Oval on Saturday, August 9 next while Spirit will head to Cardiff to take on Welsh Fire on the same date.- Ends
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fox on the field! Lord's crowd erupts as wild visitor interrupts The Hundred 2025 season opener
Fox on the field (Video grab) In one of the rarest interruptions seen in cricket, a fox stole the spotlight during the season opener of The Hundred 2025, halting play momentarily and delighting a packed Lord's Cricket Ground in London. The bizarre moment occurred during the high-octane clash between London Spirit and defending champions Oval Invincibles, when the game was suddenly interrupted — not by rain or an injury — but by a small, swift fox darting across the field. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The fox appeared just as London Spirit pacer Daniel Worrall was about to deliver a ball. With the Invincibles needing 72 runs more to win, the animal sprinted across the playing surface, seemingly unaware of the chaos it caused. The sight of the furry intruder triggered loud cheers and laughter from the Lord's crowd, and even the usually composed commentators Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan couldn't contain their amusement as the cameras followed the fox's every move. Poll What was your reaction to the fox interrupting the cricket match? I found it hilarious! It was distracting. I loved it! It was unique. Sky Sports Cricket captured the moment, sharing the clip online — where it quickly went viral. The fox eventually scampered across the boundary rope, bringing an end to the surprise interlude. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally | Zen Life Mag Undo Play resumed minutes later, but not before the moment etched itself as one of the quirkiest starts to a cricket season. WATCH the wild visitor here: On the cricketing front, the Oval Invincibles cruised to a six-wicket win, chasing down London Spirit's modest total of 80 in just 69 balls. Rashid Khan and Sam Curran were the standout performers with the ball, both claiming three wickets each to dismantle a Spirit lineup that featured stars like David Warner, Kane Williamson, and Ashton Turner. Rashid, who took 3 for 11 and was named Player of the Match, said after the game: 'It was nice to get off to a winning start… I haven't bowled in the last couple of months but the amount of cricket I have played in the last ten years, that really helps.' IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill on Oval thriller, Siraj's spell, and missing Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah While the Invincibles made a dominant start to their title defense, it was the fox at Lord's that truly captured hearts. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
