News “As far as being a fast-bowling coach for a team, this is as good as it gets, working with some great talent” Bringing in more intensity and aggression, and helping everyone showcasing how good they can be – that’s Pakistan bowling coach Shaun Tait‘s mantra for a job that, he says, is “as good
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News Hosts facing elimination if they cannot arrest slump in form, as group-stage hots up Katherine Brunt believes that the pressure will be ramped up on the tournament hosts New Zealand in Sunday’s crucial group-stage encounter at Eden Park, as they take on England in what is effectively a knock-out contest in an extraordinarily tight
News All five Asian Test teams will feature in the T20I tournament with a sixth team joining them via a qualifier The 2022 edition of the Asia Cup, which on this occasion will be a T20I competition, is set to be held in Sri Lanka between August 27 and September 11. The dates and the
News “She is in good spirits and thankful for all the well wishes,” CWI says in a statement Shamilia Connell, the West Indies quick who collapsed during the game against Bangladesh on Friday and had to be taken to hospital, has been discharged by medical authorities after her “tests returned clear results”, a Cricket West
Report Darcie Brown comes in for Annabel Sutherland in high-stakes clash Toss Australia Women chose to bowl vs India Women Unless rain plays spoilsport, the rematch of the 2017 ODI World Cup semi-final promises fireworks at the 2022 edition at Eden Park, where six-time champions Australia have opted to bowl against India. Both teams have
News He failed to fire in the Afghanistan series, but bounced back to help Bangladesh record their first win in South Africa Look at any famous Bangladesh win from the past, and you’d invariably notice how a freak performance got them home. Think 2005 and it’s hard to look beyond Mohammad Ashraful’s special at Cardiff.
News A medical panel has ruled that some of the previous injuries were likely not “true concussions” Will Pucovski has been cleared to return to Sheffield Shield action following his latest concussion-related absence and is available for Victoria’s next game against Western Australia ahead of the final at the end of the month. Pucovski was
News Beuran Hendricks and Heinrich Klaasen have been dropped from the 16-man list Malan and Petersen have been rewarded for making excellent starts to their South Africa careers in white- and red-ball cricket respectively. Malan has been outstanding at the top of the order in ODIs since his debut in February 2019, scoring 759 runs
Report Brathwaite offers resistance with unbeaten 44 as Leach, Stokes make inroads Lunch West Indies 114 for 3 (Brathwaite 44*, Blackwood 7*) trail England 507 for 9 dec by 393 runs England added two more wickets on the third morning to keep the pressure on West Indies during the second Test in Barbados. After resuming
Women’s World Cup Live: India face Australia at the Eden Park in Auckland.© AFP INDW vs AUSW, Women’s World Cup, Live Updates: India face Australia in a do or die contest in the ongoing Women’s World Cup at the Eden Park in Auckland. After narrowly facing defeat in their previous game against England, India must
News “She is a strong girl and we’re backing her to get well soon,” says Hayley Matthews Shamilia Connell, the West Indies quick, collapsed on the field during the 47th over of Bangladesh’s chase. It needed the medical staff to ferry her out of the ground, even as play came to a halt for a
News The England quick picked up the injury during the first Test in the West Indies last week Mark Wood, the England fast bowler, will not take part in IPL 2022 for Lucknow Super Giants, after picking up a right elbow injury during the first Test against West Indies in North Sound last week. ESPNcricinfo
News Mott wants Australia to be aggressive, but will fall back on “Plan Bs and Cs that we’ve got” if India get on top What does it tell you about a team when they post their highest total in an ODI World Cup in one game and their lowest in the tournament in 17 years
Report de Kock, who is recovering from an illness, will sit out of the game with Kyle Verreynne replacing him in the XI Toss South Africa chose to bowl vs Bangladesh South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has decided to field after winning the toss against Bangladesh in the first ODI in Centurion. Wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de
News Political rallies later this month scheduled in Islamabad – the twin city of Rawalpindi – has led to the change of venues Pakistan’s white-ball series against Australia has been moved from Rawalpindi to Lahore as widely anticipated. The move was forced because of a political situation surrounding prime minister Imran Khan, who is set
News “On the eve of a one-day series, and with a Test squad due to be announced, we’re still not sure what is happening,” Bavuma said earlier in the day Middle-order batter Khaya Zondo earned his maiden Test call-up, and medium-pacer Lizaad Williams also found a place in the 15-member South Africa squad for the
News Hasan Ali replaces Mohammad Hasnain whose action was found to be illegal Pakistan have called up uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris and allrounder Asif Afridi to their white-ball squads for the upcoming home series against Australia. The selectors have largely retained the squad that faced West Indies at home last December. Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain,
Report West Indies look to break out of the mid-table logjam Toss Bangladesh Women opt to bowl vs West Indies Women Bangladesh opted to bowl in their Women’s World Cup game against West Indies at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. It is the the first time both teams are playing each other in ODIs.
If we didn’t know it before South Africa’s Test squad to play Bangladesh was announced, we know it now. In the battle between the IPL and national duty, there is only one winner. At least when it comes to a country like South Africa. All five players – Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, Aiden
News The wicketkeeper-batter lauds Pakistan for earning a stunning draw against the top-ranked Test team Mohammad Rizwan believes Nauman Ali‘s unbeaten, 18-ball 0* was as crucial in the final reckoning as his own rather more substantial 104*. The pair batted out just over seven overs on the final afternoon of the Karachi Test to secure
Report Stokes brings up ton, Root passes 150 as hosts claim three wickets in afternoon session Tea England 482 for 6 (Woakes 30*, Foakes 27*) vs West Indies Ben Stokes brought up his century to forge England to a commanding 482 for 6 at tea on the second day of the second Test against West
News After 172 overs in the field in Karachi, recovery will be vital ahead of the deciding Test Pat Cummins is confident Australia’s bowlers can recharge in time for the final Test against Pakistan in Lahore after the disappointment of not being able to force victory from a hugely dominant position in Karachi. The deciding
The new cricket law amendments stated by the MCC have been accepted by majority of cricketers in the world, with only few expressing mixed reactions. Speaking to Hindustan Times, IPL 2021’s Purple Cap winner Harshal Patel lauded the new amendments. Apart from praising the decision to put ‘Mankad’ as a legitimate run out dismissal, Patel also shared his slight reservations on the
News Lack of biobubbles at DPL “was one of the reasons I signed the contract,” Pakistan veteran jokes Mohammad Hafeez is playing in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League in Bangladesh for his “own enjoyment and passion” and to “inspire youngsters”, but he will have a big job to do at his team, Mohammedan Sporting, too,
Preview Can Tamim Iqbal’s men win their first ever ODI in SA, or will Temba Bavuma’s team hold on to a proud 20-year record? Big picture South Africa haven’t allowed Bangladesh even a whiff of a chance in 20 years of cricket at home. But as Tamim Iqbal said before leaving Dhaka, and Russell Domingo
News Recent success against India unlikely to matter in Saturday’s contest in Auckland, says star Australia allrounder Neither Australia’s loss in the 2017 ODI World Cup semi-final, nor their victory in the bilateral series last year will matter as they gear up to take on India at the World Cup on Saturday, and “anything can
News Captain hails Swepson despite the debutant legspinner going wicketless and conceding 156 in the fourth innings Not for the first time in recent memory, Australia were left to rue missed chances on the fifth day of a Test that they had controlled throughout but were unable to take victory from. It was difficult to
News Pakistan veteran Mohammad Hafeez and Zimbabwe allrounder Sikandar Raza are also in the mix Vihari, who was a part of India’s Test XI, which completed a 2-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in Mohali and Bengaluru, will head home to Hyderabad for a short break before traveling to Dhaka. He is expected to join his
Report Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka shared six wickets between them New Zealand 228 all out (Devine 93, Ismail 3-27) vs South Africa Sophie Devine fell seven runs short of a second century at this World Cup as New Zealand set South Africa a target of 229 on a good Seddon Park pitch. Runs were expected
News The fast bowler was among friends and family to speak at the service at Adelaide Oval Dennis Lillee has recalled the cautious beginnings of his famous partnership with Rod Marsh, admitting at the late wicketkeeper’s funeral service on Thursday he “still can’t believe his good mate isn’t around anymore”. Their combination ensured ‘c Marsh