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New Zealand’s ‘world class’ bowlers still improving – McCullum
(Reuters) – While impressed by Kane Williamson’s match-winning century, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum praised his bowlers on Monday for their tenacity and ability to change plans to suit the conditions, which helped them seal a series win over Sri Lanka. Williamson’s 108 not out guided the hosts to a five-wicket victory before lunch on […]
Williamson ton steers NZ to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka
(Reuters) – Kane Williamson scored his fifth century in eight tests in 2015 to guide New Zealand to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka before lunch on the fourth day of the second test at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Monday. The victory gave Brendon McCullum’s side a 2-0 series sweep over the tourists after […]
Finn strengthens England test credentials with four-wicket haul
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa (Reuters) – Steven Finn bowled himself into contention for a return to England’s lineup after taking four wickets on Sunday on the opening day of the last warmup game before they begin the test series against South Africa on Boxing Day. Finn was only drafted into the squad last week, but underlined […]
West Indies coach laments stingy tour match in Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – West Indies coach Phil Simmons has lamented a lack of match practice for his embattled team ahead of the second test against Australia. The Caribbeans, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series after being trounced in the series opener in Hobart, were given only a two-day tour match in the leadup to the […]
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Steve Smith a steady hand at start of Australia rebuild
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A year on from taking the reins from an injured Michael Clarke, Australia captain Steve Smith has passed most of the tests presented in leading a team in the throes of transition. While Smith’s formal coronation followed Australia’s stinging Ashes defeat in England, his first taste of the captaincy […]
New Zealand close in on win as Sri Lanka fight on
REUTERS – A hobbling Kane Williamson guided New Zealand to 142 for five at the close of play on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka in Hamilton, with the hosts needing another 47 runs to seal a 2-0 series sweep. New Zealand won the first test in Dunedin by 122 runs, […]
Know Brainder Sran
The Indian selectors led by Sandeep Patil threw a major surprise today when they announced that Punjab left-arm seamer Brainder Sran would be part of the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming Australia tour beginning on 12 January next year. 23-year-old pacer Brainder has so far featured in only 11 first-class games for Punjab . […]
Dhoni to lead India in World T20 at home
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India named Mahendra Singh Dhoni as their limited-overs captain for next year’s World Twenty20 at home while also throwing a lifeline for batsman Yuvraj Singh’s international career by including him in the shortest format for the Australia tour. India lost the one-day international and twenty20 series against South Africa at home […]
Last chance for England players to win test places
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – England’s players get a last chance to book their places for the first test on Boxing Day when they begin a final warm-up match against South Africa A in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday. Alex Hales, Gary Ballance, Nick Compton, Steven Finn and Mark Footitt will be under especially close scrutiny if they […]
Lyon hoping to show white ball form ahead of World T20
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia spinner Nathan Lyon fought hard to cement his place in the test team and now hopes to convince selectors of his white ball prowess in time for the World Twenty20 in India. Lyon celebrated his 50th test against West Indies in Hobart last week but played the last of his eight […]
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