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England will be okay without Anderson, says Broad
DURBAN (Reuters) – There is sufficient depth in England’s bowling department to make up for the absence of their record wicket taker James Anderson in the Boxing Day test against South Africa, Stuart Broad said on Thursday. Anderson has been ruled out of the first test in Durban because of a calf strain but fellow […]
Anderson absence big blow for England – Amla
Hashim Amla believes Anderson's absence from the England squad is a huge advantage for the South Africans.
South African bowlers glad to be back on friendly wickets
DURBAN (Reuters) – A change from spin-friendly wickets in India to ones favouring seamers means South Africa’s pace attack are keenly looking forward to the test series against England, which starts on Saturday. The pacemen toiled in India last month when South Africa were thrashed 3-0 by their hosts but they will find tailor-made wickets […]
Interview – England tour a big income boost for South Africa : Lorgat
DURBAN (Reuters) – The Barmy Army are bringing much more than just their thirst and their songs to the test cricket arena in South Africa over the next month –- an expected 10,000 visitors also provide a marked income boost for the sport, says South African cricket supremo Haroon Lorgat. Ticket sales for the opening […]
Australia skipper Steve Smith named ICC Cricketer of the Year
REUTERS – Australia captain Steve Smith was named ICC Cricketer of the Year for 2015 on Wednesday after scoring a world leading 1,734 runs at an average of 82.57 with seven centuries over the voting period. The 26-year-old right-hander kept the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in Australia for the third straight year after pace bowler […]
In-form Warner faces new batting partnership in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia batsman David Warner has profited from his opening partnership with Joe Burns but the fledgling relationship could be nipped in the bud by selectors for the Boxing Day test against West Indies. Since teaming up with Queenslander Burns in the opening test of the New Zealand series, Warner has smashed three […]
Coach Simmons ‘frustrated’ by Windies’ T20 tourists
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Frustrated coach Phil Simmons has called on the West Indies Cricket Board to do more to get top players back into the test team rather than playing in lucrative Twenty20 tournaments. Chris Gayle and a plethora of West Indies cricketers have lit up Australia’s domestic Big Bash League tournament, even as the […]
South Africa coach Domingo tells players to go back to basics
DURBAN (Reuters) – South Africa will need to go back to basics if they want to rediscover their form against England in the four-test series, which starts on Boxing Day, coach Russell Domingo said. “I’ve always thought that when sides are under pressure and possibly not playing well you need to do the basics well,” […]
Australia skipper Steve Smith named ICC Cricketer of the Year
REUTERS – Australia captain Steve Smith was named ICC Cricketer of the Year for 2015 on Wednesday after scoring a world leading 1,734 runs at an average of 82.57 with seven centuries over the voting period. The 26-year-old right-hander kept the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in Australia for the third straight year after pace bowler […]
Simmons hopes criticism fires up wayward West Indies
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) – West Indies coach Phil Simmons hopes the criticism that has rained down on his team during their tour of Australia can spark the players into a better showing at the Boxing Day test in Melbourne. The team were castigated for their three-day defeat in the first test in Hobart, […]
England sweat on Anderson’s fitness for Boxing Day test
DURBAN (Reuters) – England are to wait until Thursday before making a decision on whether James Anderson can lead the attack in the first test against South Africa after the fast bowler had a scan on his calf on Tuesday. Anderson, the country’s leading wicket-taker, complained of stiffness in his calf and his scans will […]
Marsh waiting for moment to shine at crease
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Mitchell Marsh’s spot in a rebuilding Australia side is assured for at least the Boxing Day test against West Indies but the all-rounder is feeling some heat to score runs to shore up his place. The 24-year-old has been a virtual fixture since replacing Shane Watson after the first […]
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