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Burns, Khawaja pummel Windies on Boxing Day
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns rewarded the Australian selectors’ faith with a pair of sparkling centuries as the hosts dominated a limp West Indies attack on the opening day of the second test on Saturday. Having recovered from a hamstring strain, Khawaja celebrated his recall with a glittering 144, […]
NZ bowling production line a concern for Sri Lanka
(Reuters) – Just when Sri Lanka thought batting would be easier without new-ball pair Tim Southee and Trent Boult after the test series, a more damaging New Zealand duo stepped up to the plate in the first one-dayer between the sides in Christchurch on Saturday. Matt Henry and Adam Milne reduced the visitors to 27 […]
England fight back after Steyn strikes early
By Mark Gleeson DURBAN (Reuters) – South Africa’s Dale Steyn marked his return to the international arena with a fiery display to dismiss England’s openers but the tourists fought back to 121 for three at tea on a rain-hit first day of the opening test at Kingsmead on Saturday. Pace bowler Steyn quickly rediscovered his […]
Run machine Guptill guides NZ past Sri Lanka
(Reuters) – Martin Guptill became the highest run scorer in one-day international cricket this year as he guided New Zealand to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first game of their five match series on Saturday. Guptill, who scored 237 not out in the World Cup quarter-final against West Indies in March […]
Sri Lanka’s Perera faces four-year doping ban
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera faces a four-year ban after the country’s sports minister said the wicketkeeper-batsman’s ‘B’ sample has also tested positive for a prohibited substance. The International Cricket Council (ICC) provisionally suspended the 25-year-old after he failed an out-of-competition anti-doping test in October. Sri Lanka Cricket sent back Perera from their […]
Home ground advantage could hand Nicholls NZ debut
(Reuters) – Any nerves that batsman Henry Nicholls may have as he waits to see if he will make his international debut against Sri Lanka should be dispelled by the fact he will be in familiar surroundings. The 24-year-old Canterbury left-hander is in line to make his international debut at Hagley Oval in either of […]
Pakistan duo Azhar and Hafeez in Amir snub – reports
LAHORE (Reuters) – One-day captain Azhar Ali and experienced all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez have refused to attend a Pakistan training camp because of Mohammad Amir’s inclusion, according to several media reports. Last week paceman Amir took a big step towards international re-integration following a ban for match-fixing when he was named in Pakistan’s training and fitness […]
Marsh dropped after scoring 182 in first test
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Top-order batsman Shaun Marsh has been dropped from Australia’s side for their second test against West Indies, despite scoring 182 in the comprehensive first test victory in Hobart. The 32-year-old Marsh and opener Joe Burns had reportedly been competing for one place in the side for the match at the Melbourne Cricket […]
England call up Woakes to replace injured Anderson
REUTERS – All rounder Chris Woakes will replace injured paceman James Anderson in England’s bowling attack in the first test against South Africa which begins in Durban on Saturday. Woakes, who underwent knee surgery earlier this year, will play his first test in 16 months after Anderson was sidelined with a calf injury. Alex Hales […]
Test Of Character: Top Match Saving Knocks of 2015
The year 2015 saw some match saving knocks that oozed caliber & character which grasped their sides from defeat. Here's a look at some of these top knocks.
Cricket Controversies of 2015
Global Warming is on a rise and so is the heat in the sporting arena of cricket. It seems that the aggression of senior players has started taking toll on them, leading to controversies both on-field and off-field. The year is about to end and when looked upon it, it was a year full of […]
South Africa v England too close to call, says Pietersen
LONDON (Reuters) – The test series between South Africa and England which starts in Durban on Saturday is “too close to call” according to former England skipper Kevin Pietersen. South Africa’s recent 3-0 series defeat in India has depleted confidence in the national side, and Pietersen believes England can exploit it. “Not that long ago […]
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