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South Africa unchanged for final two England tests
The South African squad for the final two tests against England remained unchanged.
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Gunfire celebration in Kabul after dramatic Afghanistan win
KABUL (Reuters) – Heavy gunfire rang out in celebration in Kabul after Afghanistan’s cricket team secured a last-gasp victory over Zimbabwe on Wednesday to win a one-day series in Sharjah. With only three balls remaining, Gulbadin Naib hit a six to clinch a narrow win and prompt delirious scenes in the Afghan capital, where heavily-armed […]
De Villiers appointment revives questions about workload
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – AB de Villiers described his appointment as captain of South Africa’s test team as the fulfilment of a life-long dream but it will raise further questions about the burden on the team’s outstanding player. De Villiers was handed the captaincy following Hashim Amla’s decision to stand down after […]
Amla quits as South Africa test captain
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Hashim Amla said on Wednesday he was stepping aside as South Africa’s cricket test captain with immediate effect, a day after a double century rescued his country from possible defeat in the second test against England. The 32-year-old made the surprise announcement just minutes after the test at […]
England frustrate South Africa
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Off-spinner Dane Piedt raised hopes of an unlikely South African victory as he grabbed three wickets on Wednesday to leave England on 155 for six at tea on the final day of the high-scoring second test. Just when it seemed that the match was heading for a draw, […]
Bowling fast remains priority for Umesh Yadav
By Sudipto Ganguly MUMBAI (Reuters) – Umesh Yadav belongs to the rare breed of Indian bowlers who can bowl consistently quick and the 28-year-old is not ready to sacrifice pace to gain more control on his line and length. The right-arm fast bowler has failed to cement his place in the Indian bowling line-up since […]
Australia’s Starc writes off World Twenty20 chances
By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) – Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has all but written off his chances of making a faster-than-expected recovery from ankle surgery and playing a part in Australia’s bid for a first World Twenty20 title. The 25-year-old left-arm quick had surgery on ankle spurs after sustaining a stress fracture in his foot […]
Simmons still wants best available playing for West Indies
By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) – Coach Phil Simmons has not given up on any West Indies players and still wants the best talent available to represent the region in all formats of the game. It has not gone unnoticed that while an inexperienced test side has succumbed to two heavy defeats on their current […]
Rain washes out day four in Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Heavy rain washed out play in the third test between Australia and West Indies for the second successive day on Wednesday, further reducing the already slim chance of a result in the dead rubber match. The rainfall, which had prevented any action on day three and all but 11 overs on day […]
England survive as second test heads for stalemate
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – England’s openers came through the last half an hour unscathed after South Africa declared on 627 for seven and the second test was heading for a draw on Tuesday. South Africa captain Hashim Amla made a double century and Temba Bavuma struck his maiden test hundred on the […]
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