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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Watch: Crystal Palace fans deliver suitcase of fake cash to UEFA HQ, protest Europa League exclusion
Crystal Palace fans protest against UEFA (L) and the suitcase of fake money delivered at UEFA's headquarters (R) (Images via Getty Images & X/@connect2ikay) Crystal Palace supporters have staged a bold protest outside UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, over the club's controversial exclusion from the Europa League. Despite earning a spot in the competition by winning the FA Cup last season, Palace were ruled out by UEFA for allegedly breaching regulations related to multi-club ownership. The decision is being contested by the club at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with a verdict expected on August 11. If the ruling stands, Nottingham Forest are expected to take Palace's Europa League spot, with the Eagles moving down to the Europa Conference League. Refusing to stay silent, Palace fans, and the Holmesdale Fanatics in particular, carried out a symbolic protest by delivering a suitcase filled with fake money to UEFA's lakeside offices. The gesture was meant to highlight what they see as UEFA's preference for financial interests over fairness. Bombay Sport Exchange Episode 1: Interview with Sanjog Gupta, CEO (Sports) at JioStar Alongside the suitcase, a letter addressed to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin was hand-delivered. It demanded the governing body reverse its decision and reinstate Palace in the Europa League. A post from the Holmesdale Fanatics on X reflected the supporters' sentiment and urgency in the appeal to reinstate the club. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Women In The World Part of it read, "Following this, we then travelled to the CAS headquarters in Lausanne to remind their organisation that this ruling can and should be overturned. The protests against those responsible will continue. REINSTATE PALACE NOW." Poll Do you agree with Crystal Palace's exclusion from the Europa League? Yes, they deserve to be excluded. No, they should be reinstated. The issue stems from American businessman John Textor holding ownership stakes in both Crystal Palace and French club Lyon, which is a situation that UEFA rules prohibit if both clubs qualify for the same competition. The fans' protest reflects growing frustration over what they see as an unfair punishment, and their message is clear: they believe Crystal Palace deserve their place in the Europa League. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
INSIDE CRICKET: Greedy, self-serving proposals for two-division Test cricket would DESTROY the game as we know, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
It's happening, folks. Two-division Test cricket, the beginning of the end of the oldest format as we know it, could be heading your way from 2027 after the ICC commissioned a working party, led by their new chief executive Sanjog Gupta, to examine the possibility of a new structure. The move, which could involve two leagues of six, with promotion and relegation, has long seemed inevitable – mainly because the so-called Big Three like playing each other so much, and never mind about saturation point.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
ICC Forms Committee To Explore Two-Tier Test System; Champions League T20 To Re-Launch From...
An eight-member working group, headed by ICC's new chief executive officer Sanjog Gupta, has been formed by the game's global governing body to explore the possibility of restructuring Test cricket into a two-tier system. The committee was set up during ICC's annual general meeting in Singapore under the all-Indian leadership of the chair, Jay Shah and Gupta, who was appointed as CEO earlier this month. Other members of the panel include England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Gould and the Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Todd Greenberg, according to a report in 'The Guardian'. "Any changes would be introduced for the next cycle of the World Test Championship, due to run from 2027 to 2029, and involve an expansion from the current nine-team format to two divisions of six," the report read. The working party has been asked to submit its recommendations to the board by the end of the year. The presence of Gould and Greenberg indicate that there is strong possibility of the new two-tier system being introduced as CA and ECB have been major advocates of it. Currently, nine teams compete in the World Test Championship, but if the proposed two-tier system is implemented, the structure would shift to two divisions of six teams each, featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism. CA and ECB discussed the two-tier concept last year. CA has been a key proponent, pushing for a model where Australia, England, and India face each other twice every three years, an increase from the current format of two series every four years. Champions League T20 reboot on the cards More than 10 years after its last edition, the Champions League T20 (CLT20), a club-based international T20 competition, could make a comeback next year, with the ICC actively exploring its revival. Discussions around re-launching the competition have been ongoing, with cricket boards from India, Australia, and England leading the conversations. The proposal to revive it has reportedly received backing from key member nations at the AGM, according to 'Sydney Morning Herald'. The last edition of the CLT20 was held in India in 2014 with Chennai Super Kings winning the title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final at Bengaluru. That edition involved three teams from India, two each from Australia and South Africa, and one side each from Pakistan, West Indies, and New Zealand. As many as six editions of the CLT20 were played between 2009-10 to 2014-15, with four of these being organised in India and two in South Africa. The tournament was won twice each by Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, while Australia's New South Wales and Sydney Sixes won it one time each.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
T20 Champions League set for comeback as Test cricket feels the heat: Report
The latest ICC meeting in Singapore has reportedly laid the foundation for unprecedented changes regarding Test cricket, while Champions League T20 is also set to return, driving cricket deep into T20 grip. read more The first edition of Champions League T20 was played from 2009 to 2014. Image: Chennai IPL The International Cricket Council (ICC) AGM in Singapore that ended on 20 July could prove to be one of the most important in the history of the sport, as the world governing body is reportedly mulling over limiting the number of Test-playing nations and the Champions League T20 (CLT20) may soon make a comeback. The reduction in the number of Test-playing nations and the possible return of a T20 competition that would feature teams from different franchise leagues underlines the direction cricket is taking, where the shortest format of the game is soon going to be the sole leader and the international calendar may also witness massive changes to adjust for a large number of franchise tournaments. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Champions League T20 set for comeback As per a report in The Sydney Morning Herald, several influential boards called for the Champions League T20 to be revived. The CLT20, which is based on the concept of the UEFA Champions League, was played from 2009 to 2014 before being closed down due to a lack of financial returns. However, the massive rise in franchise leagues across the world and the immense popularity of the T20 format have made the richest cricket boards feel that now is the right time to relaunch the league. ICC, however, will have a tough task in laying out clear rules for the tournament as the most popular players often take part in multiple leagues and play for different teams across the year. It will be interesting to see how the ICC decides which team a player will represent in the CLT20. The major decision regarding the financing of the CLT20 is still pending, but there are enough signs that the boards want the tournament to make a return. Test cricket faces the heat Meanwhile, Test cricket's future could take a hit with the return of CLT20. The SMH report added that the ICC is thinking about cutting down the number of Test-playing nations from 2027. A new working group has been given the task of making a possible roadmap by the end of 2025. The ICC working group could include new ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta and will be headed by president Jay Shah, has been tasked with recommending a roadmap by the end of the year.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
ICC forms working committee to explore two-tier Test system; Champions League T20 to re-launch next year
An eight-member working group, headed by ICC's new chief executive officer Sanjog Gupta, has been formed by the game's global governing body to explore the possibility of restructuring Test cricket into a two-tier system. The committee was set up during ICC's annual general meeting in Singapore under the all-Indian leadership of the chair, Jay Shah and Gupta, who was appointed as CEO earlier this month. Other members of the panel include England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Gould and the Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Todd Greenberg, according to a report in 'The Guardian'. "Any changes would be introduced for the next cycle of the World Test Championship, due to run from 2027 to 2029, and involve an expansion from the current nine-team format to two divisions of six," the report read. The working party has been asked to submit its recommendations to the board by the end of the year. The presence of Gould and Greenberg indicate that there is strong possibility of the new two-tier system being introduced as CA and ECB have been major advocates of it. Currently, nine teams compete in the World Test Championship, but if the proposed two-tier system is implemented, the structure would shift to two divisions of six teams each, featuring a promotion and relegation mechanism. CA and ECB discussed the two-tier concept last year. CA has been a key proponent, pushing for a model where Australia, England, and India face each other twice every three years, an increase from the current format of two series every four years. Champions League T20 reboot on the cards More than 10 years after its last edition, the Champions League T20 (CLT20), a club-based international T20 competition, could make a comeback next year, with the ICC actively exploring its revival. Discussions around re-launching the competition have been ongoing, with cricket boards from India, Australia, and England leading the conversations. The proposal to revive it has reportedly received backing from key member nations at the AGM, according to 'Sydney Morning Herald'. The last edition of the CLT20 was held in India in 2014 with Chennai Super Kings winning the title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final at Bengaluru. That edition involved three teams from India, two each from Australia and South Africa, and one side each from Pakistan, West Indies, and New Zealand. As many as six editions of the CLT20 were played between 2009-10 to 2014-15, with four of these being organised in India and two in South Africa. The tournament was won twice each by Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, while Australia's New South Wales and Sydney Sixes won it one time each.
