Tristan Lavalette
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Should West Indies fans be optimistic after the wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan? I think the answer is yes... with some important caveats. Signs Of Progress, Reasons For Caution garfieldrobinson1.substack.com/p/signs-of-p...
Signs Of Progress, Reasons For Caution
Why Recent Results Should Encourage Caribbean Fans -- But Not make Them Complacent
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Ollie Peake is a chance of playing Test cricket amid Australia's upcoming hectic period, while a World Cup spot next year is on the cards. Talked to him about that, his international initiation and his bittersweet emotions over the Renegades situation www.cricketfj.com/p/interview-...
Interview: Big year ahead for Ollie Peake with World Cup and Test cricket in his sights
The teenager recently made his international debut.
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New York's hosting at 2024 T20 WC is a cautionary tale. An inquiry into the $30m temporary ground has never been tabled to the ICC board. In contrast, the cricket ground in LA is hoped to build a legacy & also set to host the Olympic global qualifier www.cricketfj.com/p/learning-t...
Learning the lessons of New York, Los Angeles ground set to build cricket legacy in US
Lessons are hoped to be learned from the 2024 T20 World Cup.
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Some tidbits in the aftermath of the 2027 World Cup change of format. It was in the making for some time, but was shoehorned into the ICC board meeting in Edinburgh. Namibia likely to host the 'Super Series' + global qualifier www.cricketfj.com/p/associate-...
Associate anger & new details emerge after 2027 World Cup change of format
Tidbits from an extraordinary development.
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There are discussions to cut back the 2027 ODI World Cup to 12 teams. The ICC announced in 2021 that the 2027 event would have 14 teams. There were discussions at the time of a 16-team World Cup after the 2019 and 2023 editions only had 10. www.cricketfj.com/p/reducing-t...
Reducing the 2027 World Cup to 12 teams under discussion
The next 50-over World Cup is supposed to have 14 teams.
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As is often the case, the ICC's AGM was an anti-climax. There will be a meeting in September to sort out the FTP, while a decision on whether the WTC expands to 12 is set for November. Plus an update on Afghan women's team & Imran Khwaja fallout www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: Meeting on new FTP planned for September, WTC uncertainty and update on Afghan women's team
The ICC's AGM was an anti-climax.
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The ICC board will need to find a new deputy chair after Imran Khwaja was ousted at the Associate Member Director election Mahinda Vallipuram also lost his seat. Incumbent Mubashshir Usmani, Gurumurthy Palani (France) & Rudie van Vuuren (Namibia) won www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: Big shake-up of ICC board as deputy chair Khwaja and Vallipuram ousted in Associate Member Directors election
There was a shock result that has major ramifications for the ICC board.
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Ahead of the ICC AGM *Support building for defined international windows - no imminent decision likely so too 12-team WTC *No developments expected re Afghanistan women *Shake-up set for ICC board *Mauritius to become new ICC member www.cricketfj.com/p/support-st...
Support strengthens for defined international windows ahead of ICC Annual General Meeting
The ICC's AGM in Edinburgh is almost underway.
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The women's T20 World Cup will grow to 16 by the 2030 edition. Chatted to the ICC's Will Glenwright on the significant growth of women's cricket in new markets, including China and Rwanda. A future World Cup is hoped to be held in an Associate nation www.cricketfj.com/p/with-a-16-...
With a 16-team T20 World Cup on the horizon and significant growth in major markets - women's cricket is blossoming
Women's cricket is on the rise in new markets.
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Major League Cricket is set to expand into Canada. Toronto and Chicago likely to be the new franchises as MLC increases to eight teams from next year. Philadelphia and Atlanta were also on the shortlist www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: Toronto and Chicago set to be new franchises in expanded MLC from 2027
Major League Cricket is set to expand into Canada.
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The West Indies rebel tours and the scourge of apartheid open.substack.com/pub/cricketf...
The West Indies rebel tours and the scourge of apartheid
Many felt the rebel tours by West Indies cricketers to South Africa during apartheid was a terribly wrong turn, but the passage of time has offered contemplation.
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Jay Shah has been globetrotting since becoming ICC boss. One of his stops recently was in Germany, where Shah was left impressed by developments on-and-off field. There are long-term hopes that Germany - a target market - can host marquee ICC events open.substack.com/pub/cricketf...
Globetrotting Jay Shah scopes out Germany - a coveted major market for cricket
Jay Shah was recently left impressed by a visit to Germany, where cricket is developing on-and-off the field.
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A journey through the Associates in KL: Malaysia's strong domestic cricket, Thailand's New Gen & BJP grassroots links Exploring Associate cricket during the Asian Games women's qualifier in Malaysia with @trislavalette.bsky.social #sport #cricket #icc #travel www.cricketfj.com/p/a-journey-...
A journey through the Associates in KL: Malaysia's strong domestic cricket, Thailand's New Gen & BJP grassroots links
Exploring Associate cricket during the Asian Games women's qualifier in Malaysia.
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Hi everyone 👋 Earlier this year I moved my #news blogging to a new platform which I feel better suits my needs moving forward. My contributions to #auspol & public discorse will continue & appreciative your support in this new direction 🙏 melancholicseeker.blogspot.com/2026/02/turn...
Turning over a new leaf
Sometimes things need a fresh start, which was especially true when my old platform started feeling more of a burden than a place of express...
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Just 5 candidates are set to contest the upcoming Associate Member Directors election for 3 positions on the powerful ICC board. A field of 12 had been initially tipped. Issues such as resurrecting the high-performance programme to be part of campaigning www.cricketfj.com/p/five-to-co...
Five to contest the Associate Member Directors election as spots up for grabs on all-powerful ICC board
A pool of candidates smaller than initially expected will contest the upcoming Associate Member Directors election amid jockeying for three coveted positions on the ICC board.
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Cricket's Olympic status has become a game-changer for China, who is receiving govt funding after a period in the wilderness. Their women's team is rising & qualified for the Asian Games. But Chinese cricket remains shadowy and difficult to report on www.cricketfj.com/p/chinese-cr...
Chinese cricket is shadowy and mysterious but Olympic status has given it new momentum
Cricket now being an Olympic sport has become a game-changer for China, whose women's team qualified for the Asian Games
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Cricket will be part of the 2027 Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia. It will be played at the flashy new 5000 capacity ground in Borneo complete with floodlights. Another potential venue for T20 franchise leagues like the BBL to play some games www.cricketfj.com/p/cricket-to...
Cricket to be part of 2027 Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia
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Malaysia is looking beyond being the hub of cricket in SE Asia. With an impressive home ground, capable of holding 10,000, Malaysia are hoping to host BBL games - and major events - in the future A senior official in Australian cricket recently visited www.cricketfj.com/p/having-pit...
Having pitched to the BBL, Malaysia is dreaming big and looking beyond being cricket's Southeast Asian hub
Squint and you can see the vision.
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There is doubt over whether the next World Test Championship cycle will expand to 12 teams after ICC board meetings. There are reservations from some. Another proposal is also believed to be in the works. A decision will need to be made by July. www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: Uncertainty over expanded 12-team World Test Championship proposal
There is doubt over whether the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle will expand to 12 teams after robust discussions at the International Cricket Council board meetings in Ahmedabad.
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Good investigative reporting from @themelancholicskr.bsky.social on the planned cricket ground in Bali. Given its mass appeal and strategic location, Bali is a coveted destination for cricket administrators www.cricketfj.com/p/investigat...
Investigation: Coastal village site confirmed for much-anticipated Bali International Oval
By: RF Hobson
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Bali is seen as an alluring destination for cricket given its mass tourism & proximity to 🇦🇺& 🇮🇳 It's been mooted as a potential site if the BBL were to expand abroad. My investigation for the Cricket Financial Journal. #news #sport #cricket #BBL #T20 www.cricketfj.com/p/investigat...
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A decision on an expanded 12-team WTC is not expected until July. But there is confidence that it will be approved, ensuring a changed format for 2027-29. Also, a new ICC board female independent director finally to be named. Indra Nooyi left in '24 www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: Decision on expanded World Test Championship set for July, ICC board female independent director to be named
An expanded 12-team World Test Championship (WTC) proposal will be thrashed out at upcoming rescheduled International Cricket Council (ICC) board meetings but an imminent decision is unlikely.
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Why shouldn't the degree of difficulty be considered when assessing performances in cricket? Is it possible?: www.cricketfj.com/p/the-degree...
The degree of difficulty in cricket
By: Garfield Robinson
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Cameron White has ambitions to be Australia's head coach. He'll further his experience at the San Francisco Unicorns, where he'll coach the likes of Ashwin, Cooper Connolly & Finn Allen The Renegades coach is also a strong advocate for BBL privatisation www.cricketfj.com/p/new-san-fr...
New San Francisco Unicorns coach Cameron White on his Australia ambitions, MLC and BBL privatisation
With Australia about to go on a hectic run of non-stop cricket over the next 18 months, it feels like the last dance for a team that has won almost all major titles and, perhaps most importantly for t...
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Always enjoy chatting to @rodlyall.bsky.social whose excellent book on the ICC is up for an award We chat about the ICC, a dystopian cricket future and our experiences covering Estonian cricket www.cricketfj.com/p/q-and-a-ro...
Q&A: Rod Lyall on his superb ICC book, Associates and cricket's uncertain future
Other than the scandal-plagued FIFA, sports governance has an unwanted reputation for being rather boring.
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A proposed T20 World Cup global qualifier is a key talking point ahead of the ICC Associate Member Directors election. Three positions up for grabs on the all-powerful ICC board. A field of 10-12 set to run, including some prominent administrators www.cricketfj.com/p/proposed-t...
Proposed T20 World Cup global qualifier among issues of ICC Associate Member Directors election
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ICC powerbrokers are currently examining its three formats amid uncertainty over the future of international cricket. But dedicated windows to protect international cricket is not on the table. That still appears a long way off www.cricketfj.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: Dedicated windows for international cricket not imminent
The radical shifts to the existing cricket ecosystem have been further underscored by the increasingly bitter saga in Australia, where divisions are forming over plans to privatise the Big Bash League...
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San Francisco Unicorns are bracing for Australian young guns Ollie Peake, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie & Xavier Bartlett to miss the start of the MLC season. MLC overlaps with Australia's white-ball tour of Bangladesh www.cricketfj.com/p/australian...
Australian young guns could miss start of Major League Cricket season as international tours beckon
San Francisco Unicorns are bracing to be without emerging Australian young stars Ollie Peake, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly and Xavier Bartlett for the start of the Major League Cricket season.
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