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Lodha panel bats for legalising betting in India
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A three-member panel appointed by the Supreme Court on Monday recommended legalising cricket betting in the country, while suggesting structural changes to the powerful BCCI to ensure more transparency in its operation. In a country where legal gambling is confined to horse-racing, illegal betting syndicates continue to thrive and a 2013 […]
England bludgeon South Africa bowlers on day of records
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Brutal batting from Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow broke a host of records as England declared on 629 for six before South Africa replied with 141 for two at the close of play on the second day of the second test at Newlands on Sunday. Stokes bludgeoned the […]
Australia’s spinners peg West Indies back in Sydney rain
By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s spinners Nathan Lyon and Stephen O’Keefe took key wickets between rain showers to peg West Indies back to 207 for six at the end of a weather-disrupted opening day of the dead rubber third test on Sunday. More than two hours and 45 minutes of play were lost […]
Inzamam-ul-Haq fumbled in interview, Rameez Raja amused
Pakistan were playing West Indies at home and it was an important series for both the teams, especially for Pakistan who were playing in front of home crowd. When these two cricket giants face each other it’s a treat to watch, for any cricket enthusiast. Nail biting finishes, sledging, fearless all round play and loud spectators […]
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ES’s Test XI 2015
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Records Galore in Eng-SA 2nd Test at Cape Town
A list of records broken on the 2nd Day of Eng-SA 2nd test at Cape Town.
England newcomer Hales loving life in test arena
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN, Reuters) – Alex Hales is loving life in cricket’s test arena, the England opener said after chalking up his maiden half-century in the five-day format on Saturday. Hales, playing in his second test, made 60 at Newlands as England hit 317 for five on the opening day of the second […]
Twitter Reactions on Ben Stokes Brilliant Innings
The best tweets on Ben Stokes' record breaking innings.
Late Stokes burst gives England the edge
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Ben Stokes struck a sparkling unbeaten 74 to help England finish the opening day of the second test against South Africa on a healthy 317 for five at Newlands on Saturday. Stokes top-scored for the touring side with Alex Hales and Joe Root also contributing half-centuries and Jonny […]
Smith yet to confirm consulting role with South Africa team
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith said on Saturday an announcement on his rejoining the team in a consulting role to help boost confidence and impart ideas was premature and he was still considering the offer. Smith worked with some of the under-pressure team’s batsmen on the eve […]
England win toss, to bat in second test v South Africa
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and opted to bat in the second test against South Africa at Newlands on Saturday as top wickettaker James Anderson returned to the touring side. Cook, who had lost four previous tosses, had no hesitation in opting to put the home team in the […]
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