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England top order keen to end on a high – Compton
PRETORIA (Reuters) – England’s top order are determined to end the test series against South Africa on a high after failing to give their team solid starts so far, number three Nick Compton said on Wednesday. The touring side hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series heading into the fourth and final match starting […]
THE RISE AND RISE OF MARTIN GUPTILL
As a cricketer, there are often times when you know you have performed decent enough but you could have had a few more. And then there comes a year when everything sets nicely for you, the ball kisses the middle of the bat more often than having a crony relationship with the edge of the stick. Seldom […]
De Kock back behind the wicket for South Africa
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock will return for South Africa in the last test against England after recovering from a knee strain suffered while walking his dogs, Cricket South Africa said on Wednesday. Dane Vilas, who substituted in last week’s third test defeat in Johannesburg, was released to play for his provincial team […]
Plunkett suffers injury setback ahead of South Africa series
PRETORIA (Reuters) – Fast bowler Liam Plunkett has suffered a thigh muscle injury and must pass a fitness test before joining the England squad for the limited overs series against South Africa next month. Plunkett, called up on Monday to replace the injured Steven Finn, was due to play for England Lions in two 50-over […]
Preview: Dominant England aim to complete 3-0 triumph
PRETORIA (Reuters) – England, with a series win already secured, can complete South Africa’s ignominious fall from the top of the rankings when the final test of the four-match series starts at Centurion Park in Pretoria on Friday. Dominant England went 2-0 up after Stuart Broad’s venomous spell set the platform for an emphatic win […]
Australia win run-fest after India meltdown
Paceman Kane Richardson claimed his maiden five-wicket haul to script India's spectacular collapse and bowl Australia to a 25-run victory.
Proteas keeper De Kock to be assessed before fourth test
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock will have a final assessment on his troublesome knee on Wednesday ahead of the fourth test against England in Pretoria, Cricket South Africa said. De Kock was injured while walking his dog on the eve of the third match at the Wanderers and replaced in the side […]
Australia off-spinner Hauritz announces retirement
REUTERS – Australia off-spinner Nathan Hauritz announced his retirement from competitive cricket on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on a 15-year career during which he represented the national side in all three formats. Hauritz, one of the many spinners Australia turned to after the retirement of bowling great Shane Warne, did not have a state […]
Sri Lanka coach gets fixing ban, skipper Mathews to meet police
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will appear before police on Tuesday to record a statement in connection with a match-fixing scandal.
Maxwell’s mature knock a glimpse of things to come: Warner
REUTERS – Glenn Maxwell’s impressive performance against India in the third one-dayer was just a glimpse of the enormous talent the hard-hitting Australia all-rounder possesses, opening batsman David Warner said on Tuesday. Maxwell earned the nickname ‘Big Show’ for his exciting but often irresponsible shot-making and was often criticised for throwing away his wicket while […]
Wonder Cement #Saath7 concludes in grand success
The Wonder Cement #Saath7 - a spectacle which will define the start of a new era in Indian Cricket, concluded its first edition in Udaipur on Sunday.
Uncapped Bumrah to replace Shami in India T20 squad
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will replace injured Mohammed Shami in India’s squad for the three Twenty20 internationals against Australia, the country’s cricket board said on Monday. The 25-year-old has not played international cricket since finishing as India’s second-highest wicket taker at last year’s World Cup with 17 victims. Shami underwent surgery in […]
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