Tristan Lavalette
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Tristan Lavalette
@trislavalette.bsky.social
Forbes cricket journalist| ESPNcricinfo in summer| AP/AFP| Author: Basketball 2.0 | Covered: Olympics/Grand Slam Tennis/Cricket & Basketball World Cups
England players arriving at the ground, looking relaxed.

There are dark clouds around Perth. Thunderstorms forecast during the day, might help stretch out this Test #Ashes
November 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Two hours before the toss. Long lines outside the gates already evident.

Should be around 50k at Perth Stadium. Perfect weather today ahead of potential rain on days 2-5
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The radical plan to split Test cricket into 2 tiers appears to have failed.

The WTC is set to expand to include all 12 teams in one division for 2027-29.

The ODI Super League is set to be revived while Associates push for a global qualifier for T20 WC

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Two-tier WTC model scuppered; ODI Super League revival on the cards
The World Test Championship is likely to expand to 12 teams from 2027
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November 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Straight after the Shield match, Cameron Green had a 30-min bowl in the middle of the WACA before rain cut it short.

He is expected to bowl in the next Shield match but it remains unclear if there will be overs restrictions

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Green helps Western Australia to safety, then gets into bowling work
Sheffield Shield 2025/26, West Aust vs South Aust Match Report: The allrounder overcame a blow to the forearm and spent a lengthy stint in the middle then Cooper Connolly ensured against late alarms
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November 1, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Sad to hear about the demise of indoor cricket.

Spent some time around the game a decade ago for this Cricket Monthly feature, tracing its Dennis Lillee-inspired origins to its rise in the 1980s and eventual fall

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When cricket went indoors
The sport was a rage in 1980s Australia. And then it wasn't
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October 29, 2025 at 5:28 AM
While the ODI series will be mostly a celebration of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill is set to emerge into prominence in Australia.

Gill's cut a relaxed figure so far on tour as he becomes the poster child of Indian cricket

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Shubman Gill: A big honour for me to lead such legends
India's new ODI captain gears up for his first game in charge of a team that includes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
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October 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A few notes on India's opening training session of their Australian tour.

It was dominated by the returns of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who had contrasting fortunes in their 40-minute net sessions

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Kohli finds rhythm, Rohit shakes off the rust in India's first training session
Fans in attendance were greeted by a notably jovial Kohli and Rohit, both happy to sign autographs and take selfies
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October 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Virat Kohli is back in the nets, looking quite sharp in Perth ahead of the ODI against Australia.

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also part of the training session

About 20 fans watching on
October 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Good to see Jhye Richardson having a bowl in the nets during Australia’s training session ahead of the India ODI.

He’s slowly making his way back from shoulder surgery, hopefully a return to the field isn’t far away
October 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Faisal Hasnain, a former ICC CFO & ex-Pakistan chief, and Indra Nooyi, the legendary ex PepsiCo boss, could be sounded out to head an interim USA Cricket board.

The USA Cricket saga is set to dominate next month's ICC meetings

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High-Profile Figures Might Be Tasked With Stabilizing American Cricket
Faisal Hasnain, a former long-time cricket administrator, and Indra Nooyi, the legendary ex PepsiCo boss, could be sounded out to head an interim USA Cricket board.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
T20 franchises in Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and Rome? This could be a reality as per the longer-term plans for the European T20 Premier League.

The long-proposed league, backed by Netherlands, Ireland & Scotland, is finally set to launch in August 2026

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A T20 League Set For 2026 Is Hoped To Fuel Cricket’s Rise In Europe
Iconic cities such as Paris, Berlin and Barcelona could emerge on the cricket landscape as the European T20 Premier League takes shape.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
ACE is taking USA Cricket, its strategic partner to operate Major League Cricket, to court.

The future of MLC is under threat and ramifications could extend to cricket's Olympic return.

Embattled USA Cricket is "welcoming" the legal proceedings.

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ACE Launches Legal Proceedings Against USA Cricket As Dispute Intensifies
American Cricket Enterprises has filed legal proceedings against USA Cricket, its strategic partner to operate the well-heeled Major League Cricket T20 competition.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:56 AM
A T20I between Australia-India at the Oakland Coliseum? International cricket could be played at the iconic 60,000-seat ground, which is set to host more MLC games in 2026.

Australia and WI believed to be keen on playing at the Coliseum down the track

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Major League Cricket Set To Continue At Iconic Oakland Coliseum Amid India-Australia Dreams
Major League Cricket is set to again host games at the iconic Oakland Coliseum, fuelling hopes of big matches between powerhouse countries at the venue.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Seattle Orcas are another MLC franchise to signal interest in potentially investing in the BBL.

Their high-profile ownership consortium includes the Delhi Capitals.

In the meantime, they are looking at a potential strategic partnership with a BBL team

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Major League Cricket Owners Eying Potential Big Bash League Privatization
The potential privatization of Australia’s Big Bash League continues to be closely monitored by owners of America's Major League Cricket.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:27 AM
The latest USA Cricket saga could have implications on the Olympic cricket stadium to be built in LA.

Knight Riders are set to fund the permanent facility & hope to play MLC games there next yr

But the deal has yet to be signed off as the saga heightens

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Olympic Stadium In Spotlight Amid American Cricket Chaos As 2028 Los Angeles Looms
The latest saga engulfing American cricket could have major implications on cricket’s Olympic return at the 2028 Los Angeles Games as the scrutiny heightens.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Washington Freedom are poised to build a cricket ground in Frederick, 45 miles north of DC.

If it gets local govt approval then Freedom hope to play there next MLC season

International cricket could be played there with WI keen on more games in the US

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Washington Freedom Hope To Have Home Cricket Ground By 2026
Washington Freedom are poised to have a home ground in Frederick, possibly by the 2026 Major League Cricket season in a boost for the sport in Maryland.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Washington Freedom owner Sanjay Govil, a DC-based tech entrepreneur, says he is "absolutely" interested in potentially investing in a BBL franchise.

Govil recently secured a 50% stake in Welsh Fire in the Hundred.

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Potential Big Bash League Privatization Sparks Major Interest In The U.S.
Entrepreneur Sanjay Govil is interested in potentially investing in Australia's Big Bash League, the T20 cricket competition contemplating privatization and expansion.
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August 14, 2025 at 3:37 AM
After a gripping India-England series, a working group will look into Test cricket's future.

*Two divisions seems inevitable, but promotion-relegation?
*A revived Test Match Fund to support smaller nations has stalled
*An increase of 4-day Tests likely

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Gripping India-England Series Underlines Urgency To Keep Test Cricket Alive
The India and England five-match series captivated fans worldwide amid plans to address issues plaguing the traditional five-day Test cricket format.
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August 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Some Associate news floating around

*Push for regional Olympic qualifiers for Brisbane 2032
*Calls for review into scorecard funding model in wake of transparency concerns
*No new Full Members ahead but US seen as a chance if they finally sort things out

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Cricket’s Associates Focus On Olympic Qualifying, Governance And Funding Model
There are numerous issues that smaller cricket nations are focused on including the Olympic qualifying format, governance and funding.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Despite a loss on-and-off field, West Indies remain keen on hosting Australia in Tests.

CWI believe cricket's Olympic status can ignite the sport in the Caribbean, while developing the Americas region is key.

Creating an Americas Cup is among the goals

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Cricket’s Olympic Sheen Might Spark Once Mighty West Indies
The West Indies have long been in decline since being a cricket powerhouse, but hopes are high that the Caribbean can be rejuvenated amid the sport's Olympic sheen.
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July 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
A few tidbits from the ICC's recent meetings:

*Could be a look into capping the number of T20 leagues players can compete in
*32-team T20 World Cup a goal
*Push for more 4-day Tests
*No new Full Members on the horizon
*T10 won't be an official format

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Plans Mooted To Fix Test And T20 Cricket, While T10 Goes Cold
A number of big ticket issues were discussed at the International Cricket Council's annual conference, with a working group to look into the sport's trio of formats.
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July 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
A regional event is expected next year to determine West Indies' representative at a global Olympic qualifier

8 teams set to battle in the qualifier for the final men’s Olympic spot

Top ranked team per region + USA automatically qualify to LA (men's)

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West Indies Regional Competition Likely In 2026 Ahead Of Olympic Cricket Qualifier
A regional competition in the Caribbean will determine West Indies' representative at an eight-team global qualifier for the final men’s cricket spot at Los Angeles 2028.
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July 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Issues discussed by the ICC board ahead of their final meeting tomorrow

*Olympic qualifying (men's) likely to be based on regional rankings + one qualifier

*32-team T20 World Cups mooted

*USA Cricket to be given more time to fix governance issues

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ICC’s AGM: Olympic Qualifying, 32-Team T20 World Cup And USA Cricket Lifeline
Big ticket issues have been discussed at the International Cricket Council's all-powerful board meeting in Singapore during the governing body's AGM.
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July 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
There are changes on the influential Chief Executives' Committee after Gurumurthy Palani (France), Anuraag Bhatnagar (Hong Kong) and Gurdeep Klair (Canada) were elected.

Incumbent Sumod Damodar and Vanuatu chief Tim Cutler among those to miss out

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Changes On Cricket’s Chief Executives’ Committee After Election Kick-Starts ICC Annual Conference
Gurumurthy Palani, Anuraag Bhatnagar and Gurdeep Klair were elected on the influential Chief Executives’ Committee to kick-start the International Cricket Council’s AGM.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The ICC's Annual Conference starts tomorrow in Singapore. Some issues to be discussed:

*Expanded T20 World Cup
*Test's future
*Olympic qualifying format
*2024 T20 WC Inquiry update
*USA Cricket faces suspension
*Two countries to receive ICC membership

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ICC’s AGM: Test’s Future, Expanded T20 World Cup And USA Cricket Scrutiny
There are a number of big issues set to be discussed at the International Cricket Council's Annual General Meeting running from July 17-20 in Singapore.
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July 16, 2025 at 3:47 AM