James Taylor hit a run-a-ball century as England posted a formidable 368 for seven against South Africa A in the first match of the limited-overs leg of their tour. Taylor, who was part of the side which beat the Proteas 2-1 in the Test series, hit eight fours and a six in his innings of 116. Jonny Bairstow, Chris Jordan and David Willey then cleared the rope late on as…
James Taylor was delighted to hit form ahead of the upcoming one-day international series with a century against South Africa A. The 26-year-old hit a run-a-ball 116 in an England total of 368 for seven, and Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid and Reece Topley all took three wickets as the hosts were bundled out for 205 in Kimberley. A 163-run win represented a near-flawless warm-up for Eoin Morgan’s side at the…
Toss Pakistan chose to bat v New ZealandLive scorecard and-ball-by-ball details Luke Ronchi received a late call-up for the third ODI after BJ Watling was ruled out © AFP Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first in the third ODI at Eden Park. They had also batted first in the only match they have won on tour so far, at the same venue. Brendon McCullum, who returned after…
Sam Billings shrugged off the disappointment of defeat to reflect on an enjoyable and productive winter in the United Arab Emirates with England and the Lions. Billings, who launched his lengthy spell in the desert with a half-century for England in the T20 series victory against Pakistan back in November, signed off with a new Lions best of 89 out of a total of 216 in another low-scoring match on…
Pakistan A completed a fightback from 2-0 down to win the 50-over series against England Lions despite the best efforts of Sam Billings, Liam Dawson and Jake Ball. Billings showed his class on a tricky pitch to make 89 from 101 balls, a new Lions best for the Kent wicketkeeper-batsman. But other than Dawson, who continued his excellent all-round tour by making 48 in a fifth-wicket stand of 106 with…
Sam Billings top scored with 89 as England Lions set Pakistan A 216 to win the fifth one-dayer and the series in Dubai. The Lions, victorious in the first two matches after taking the T20 series before Christmas, got off to a bad start on a difficult pitch. Captain James Vince was trapped lbw by Mohammad Abbas for three in the second over, and in-form opening partner Dawid Malan was…
The planned construction of floodlights at Grace Road is expected to increase T20 attendances © Getty Images Leicestershire have reported an increased turnover for 2015 and a small profit – compared with a loss of £225,000 last year – but the auditors of the club’s accounts have warned of a level of debt that could threaten their future viability. Last season saw Leicestershire win their first Championship game since 2012…
England XI 368 for 7 (Taylor 116, Bairstow 58) beat South Africa A 205 (de Bruyn 73*, Topley 3-38) by 163 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details James Taylor gets a handshake for his hundred from Jonny Bairstow © Getty Images James Taylor scored a run-a-ball 116 to anchor the England XI against a South Africa A attack devoid of control and ensure the visitors posted a total which left their hosts…
Both of Vikram Rathour’s terms as selector came when Anurag Thakur was a BCCI office bearer © PTI Justice AP Shah, the BCCI ombudsman, has asked independent journalist Niraj Gunde to clarify which rule would specifically apply in his complaint alleging a conflict of interest between BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur and national selector Vikram Rathour. Gunde confirmed that he had received the communication from the ombudsman’s office. “Even assuming that…
England’s Under-19s are determined to maintain and even improve on the high fielding standards that were the talk of the World Cup after their victory over West Indies in Chittagong on Friday. Catches by Jack Burnham, Dan Lawrence, Brad Taylor and especially Somerset’s George Bartlett were highlighted in the live TV coverage of the game, which has England on track for the quarter finals, but still needing a point from…