New Rules and Fines in Cricket

May 15, 2026, 13:37
AsiaSports

Introduction

Cricket boards are changing how they pay players. Some teams and coaches also have new punishments.

Main Body

The Pakistan Cricket Board wants to change player contracts. Players will get more money if they play well. The board will check this on July 1. The ICC punished the Pakistan team. The team bowled too slowly in a game. Now, the players lose 40% of their money and some points. The BCCI punished Kieron Pollard. He is a coach for the Mumbai Indians. He used bad words to the umpire. He must pay 15% of his match money.

Conclusion

Cricket boards now have stricter rules. Players must work hard to get money.

Learning

Money Words πŸ’Έ

In the text, we see different ways to talk about money. For a beginner, it is important to know these three patterns:

  1. Get money (Receive/Earn) β†’\rightarrow "Players will get more money."
  2. Lose money (Pay a fine/Subtract) β†’\rightarrow "Players lose 40% of their money."
  3. Pay money (Give money as a penalty) β†’\rightarrow "He must pay 15%."

Simple Action Logic

Look at how the text connects a Reason to a Result:

  • Reason: Play well β†’\rightarrow Result: Get more money.
  • Reason: Bowl slowly β†’\rightarrow Result: Lose money.
  • Reason: Use bad words β†’\rightarrow Result: Pay money.

Useful A2 Phrases

PhraseMeaningExample
Work hardPut in a lot of effortPlayers must work hard.
Change howDo something differentlyChanging how they pay.

Vocabulary Learning

cricket (n.)
A sport played with a bat and ball, usually on a large field.
Example:The cricket match attracted many fans.
board (n.)
An organization that makes rules and decisions for a sport.
Example:The cricket board announced new rules.
player (n.)
Someone who participates in a sport or game.
Example:Each player has a unique skill set.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods or services.
Example:Players receive money as a reward for winning.
team (n.)
A group of players who work together.
Example:The team practiced every day.
coach (n.)
A person who trains and guides players.
Example:The coach gave the team a new strategy.
punishment (n.)
A penalty given for a mistake or rule violation.
Example:The player faced punishment for bad behavior.
game (n.)
An event where people play a sport or competition.
Example:The game was exciting and close.
points (n.)
Marks awarded for good performance in a game.
Example:The team earned many points in the match.
hard (adj.)
Requiring effort or work; difficult.
Example:You must work hard to achieve success.
slowly (adv.)
At a low speed or pace.
Example:The bowler delivered the ball slowly.
rules (n.)
Guidelines or regulations that must be followed.
Example:The new rules changed how the game is played.