Stephen Cook and Hashim Amla added 202 to blunt England’s attack © Gallo Images As South Africa’s domestic structures come under scrutiny for their standard of cricket, Stephen Cook has proved that spending sufficient time in the set-up can still be prime players up for success at the top level. Cook became the sixth South Africa batsman to score a century on Test debut with his 115 on the opening…
Surrey all-rounder Natalie Sciver has been ruled out of England women’s three-match One-Day International (ODI) series in South Africa next month due to an ankle injury. Sciver will remain in England when the squad departs on Monday (25th January) to undergo a rehabilitation programme. Her progress will be monitored and a decision will be made at a later date as to whether she is available to re-join the squad for…
‘It is hard to go after the bowling without getting set, regardless of how the wicket is’ – Mashrafe Mortaza © AFP Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza said losing four wickets in the first three overs put paid to their chase of 181 in the fourth T20I against Zimbabwe in Khulna. Bangladesh were 17 for 4 sixteen balls into their innings and Mashrafe reasoned that a flat track had made his…
South Africa 329 for 5 (Bavuma 32*, de Kock 25*) v EnglandLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:46 Amla and Cook thrive as England bowlers toil South Africa shook off a week of introspection by taking two centuries off a flaccid England attack on a satisfying opening to the final Test in Centurion. Hashim Amla found his innings so untaxing that he might have made it in his sleep; Stephen…
Elton Chigumbura reiterated his commitment towards contributing to Zimbabwe’s cause as a senior player © AFP Elton Chigumbura stepped down as Zimbabwe captain shortly after leading his team to a 18-run win that helped them level the four match T20I series against Bangladesh in Khulna. Describing his elevation for the top job as an “honour”, Chigumbura, who ends his second stint as captain, reiterated his commitment towards continuing as a…
Wellington – Corey Anderson whacked a career-best 82 not out and followed up with two wickets as New Zealand demolished Pakistan by 95 runs in their deciding Twenty20 in Wellington on Friday. Adam Milne (L) of New Zealand appeals for a catch on Anwar Ali of Pakistan during the third T20 cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on January 22, 2016 © AFP Marty…
Melbourne Stars 3 for 140 (Pietersen 62, Stoinis 44) beat Perth Scorchers 7 for 139 (Voges 52, Klinger 44, Worrall 3-25) by seven wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Kevin Pietersen hit five fours and two sixes during his 36-ball 62 © Cricket Australia/Getty Images On Thursday, one of the BBL’s hoodoos rolled on, as Adelaide Strikers became the fourth consecutive table-toppers to fail to make the final. A day later, one…
England Lions 314 for 5 (Malan 114, Whiteley 50*) beat Pakistan A 245 (Zaman 61, Nawaz 51) by 69 runsScorecard Dawid Malan’s impressive England Lions form continued with a century © Chris Whiteoak Dawid Malan continued his productive few months for England Lions as his 114 set-up a 69-run victory against Pakistan A to put them 2-0 up in the series. Malan’s hundred led a complete batting performance, anchored by…
‘On that wicket to bowl them out for 139 was sensational, absolutely brilliant’ – Kevin Pietersen © Getty Images Kevin Pietersen looked relaxed when he walked out to bat at the MCG, and he looked relaxed when he left the ground – 36 balls and 62 runs later – with the Big Bash League semi-final all but won. It seems the life of the freelancer, away from the prying eyes…
Tea South Africa 224 for 1 (Cook 91*, Amla 102*) v EnglandLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:58 Stephen Cook helps SA to strong start Hashim Amla preyed upon a flaccid England bowling performance with one of his less taxing Test hundreds on the opening day at Centurion and, by tea, Stephen Cook was threatening to join him, as he moved within nine runs of joining the ranks of those…