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NZ grind down stubborn Sri Lanka for 122-run win
REUTERS – Trent Boult took two quick wickets after lunch to help New Zealand complete a 122-run victory over Sri Lanka on the fifth day of the first test at University Oval in Dunedin on Monday. The visitors were bowled out for 282 having been set 405 runs to win and while they were always […]
Frenetic start set game up, bowlers’ toil sealed it – McCullum
(Reuters) – A frenetic first innings set up New Zealand’s 122-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first test on Monday, but captain Brendon McCullum was pleased with the way his bowlers stuck to their task without tangible reward. New Zealand ended Sri Lanka’s stubborn resistance after lunch on the fifth day at University Oval […]
Finn to join England squad in South Africa
Fast bowler Steve Finn as been called into the England squad for their 4 match series against South Africa, having proven his fitness.
Indo-Pak Cricket Series: A new chapter of Cricket diplomacy? –
Probably only a few rivalries exist in the whole sporting world, which can outshine the Indo-Pak rivalry in terms of actual impact on issues much less trivial than a cup or a trophy. It is one of the few rivalries which extend into multiple sports and is not restricted to merely one. However, as cricket […]
Youngsters who can make the cut in 2016
The Indian team is going through a transition phase due to the retirement of legends.ES brings you a list of players who might make the cut in 2016.
Pattinson’s punt on bowling action switch pays off
James Pattinson's in between bowling innings attack change helped bolster Australia's chances again West Indies.
New Zealand sniff victory in Dunedin test
New Zealand are confident of a victory against Sri Lanka in the Dunedin test, with a brilliant performance.
Holder, Windies cop fines for slow over rate
West Indies captain, Jason Holder's week only got worse, after their loss to Australia, when he was fined for a slow over rate.
England to decide No.3 spot after warm-up matches
POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa (Reuters) – England’s warm-up matches for England before the first test against South Africa will go a long way to determining who bats in the No. 3 spot, coach Trevor Bayliss said on Saturday. “Probably in my mind, I’ve got a little thought who it might be but we’ve got two very […]
Gabriel heads home as West Indies ponder Hobart humiliation
REUTERS – West Indies captain Jason Holder said the tourists would need a big step up in performance for their second clash with Australia in Melbourne later this month after suffering their fifth heaviest ever test defeat on Saturday. They will have to do it without Shannon Gabriel, however, as the pace bowler will be […]
Williamson reaches 1,000 runs for calendar year
REUTERS – Kane Williamson became the second New Zealand batsman to score 1,000 test runs in a calendar year on Saturday when he collected the eight he needed on the third day of the first test against Sri Lanka at University Oval in Dunedin. Williamson, who has scored three centuries and a double century in […]
Williamson milestone helps NZ build 308-run lead
(Reuters) – Kane Williamson became the second New Zealand batsman to score 1000 test runs in a calendar year as the hosts built an imposing 308-run lead over Sri Lanka at the close of the third day’s play of the first test in Dunedin. Williamson, who achieved the milestone when he surpassed eight runs, was […]
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