CA set to draw up behaviour ‘charter’

Cricket Australia will draw up a “charter” governing player behaviour in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, chairman David Peever said on Friday. Peever said the process of producing the “charter” would go alongside the previously announced independent review.“Cricket Australia will initiate a separate player-driven process to consider a “charter” that sets out standards of behaviour and expectations of Australian men’s teams,” he told reporters in Brisbane.

MANDHANA GUIDES INDIAN WOMEN TO WIN

Opener Smriti Mandhana scored 86 as Indian women pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over England women in the opening One-Day International of the three-match series, here on Friday. Mandhana starred in partnerships with Harmanpreet Kaur (21) and Deepti Sharma (24) as India overhauled the 208-run target set by England with five balls to spare.

Efficient management and ability to keep raising the bar in commercial terms are the benchmark of successful modern federations. The Indian cricket Board (BCCI) presides over a market that is recession-proof. IPL’s 11th edition kicks off on Saturday with a hugely improved media rights deal with Star India in place. And the proverbial ink is barely dry after the mega media rights deal was signed on Thursday.

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