$10 million on offer in World Cup
London: The winners of the upcoming ICC men's World Cup will earn a cash award of $ 4 million, the highest prize money on offer in the history of the tournament. The winners of the 10-team tournament will also get a trophy that they will lift at the historic Lord's on July 16, a statement from the ICC read. The total prize pot of $ 10 million will see the runners-up take home $ 2 million and the losing semifinalists $ 800,000 each at the end of the 46-day tournament being played across 11 venues in UK from May 30. There are prizes for each league match won, in what promises to be a competitive tournament with the world's best teams playing each other in a round-robin format.
ICC releases official icc WCup song
London: The ICC on Friday released the official song of the Men's World Cup — ‘Stand By' with LORYN and Rudimental across all streaming platforms. ‘Stand By' — a collaboration between new artist LORYN and one of the UK's most successful and influential acts, Rudimental - will be played in ground and city events across the tournament when the showpiece event begins on May 30. The ICC Men's World Cup is one of the world's biggest global sporting events, attracting around one million sporting fans soaking up the action in the UK and a further billion fans watching world-wide across the 48-match event. 'Stand By' will provide a common voice for fans when they show their passion for their respective teams during the month and a half long tournament which culminates on July 14.
Ind Eves to tour Aus for A series
Melbourne: India women's A team will embark on its maiden tour to Australia in December this year for a limited-overs series, Cricket Australia confirmed on Friday. The series is a part of an agreement between CA and BCCI to host annual A series between the two nations. The first such series was held in October last year, when Australia A toured India for an ODI and T20 series. During the tour, India A will play three ODIs and as many T20 matches in Brisbane and Gold Coast respectively starting December 12. The three ODIs between India 'A' and Australia 'A' will be played in Brisbane on December 12, 14 and 16 while the T20 matches will be hosted by Gold Coast December 19, 21 and 23.
Pathan part of CPL 2019 player draft
New Delhi: Irfan Pathan is one of 536 players from around the world who have signed up for the Carribean Premier League (CPL) player draft. While this is the first time an Indian has applied in the draft, Pathan's participation would be subject to whether he gets a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which maintains a strict policy of not allowing Indian players to play in foreign T20 leagues. Pathan's name appears on the CPL's website among several others who have made themselves available for the draft, which is to be held on May 22 in London. His is the only name from India. Pathan, who has got over 100 Test wickets to his name, has not featured in the Indian team since a T20I against South Africa in 2012. He has also not been a part of the Indian Premier League over the past two seasons.
Marta leads Brazil in World Cup
Rio De Janerio: Veteran Brazilian stars Marta, Formiga and Cristiane are among the 23-strong Brazilian squad selected for the women's World Cup in France next month, coach Vadao said on Thursday. Chasing their first World Cup trophy, Brazil will face Jamaica in their opening Group C match in Grenoble on June 9, before taking on Australia on June 13 in Montpellier and Italy in Valenciennes on June 18. "We are optimistic for a great campaign and look for that coveted world title," coach Oswaldo Alvarez, better known as Vadao, said. Crowned the world player of the year a record six times, Orlando Pride forward Marta, 33, will captain Brazil in their attempt to finally win the coveted trophy. At 41, Formiga, who recently extended her contract with Paris Saint-Germain to 2020, will be the oldest player in the tournament that kicks off on June 7.
