Month: March 2016

Under Russell Domingo, South Africa have reached the semi-finals of two ICC tournaments © AFP For all the unwanted accolades Russell Domingo earned this summer – he oversaw South Africa’s longest winless streak in Test cricket since readmission in which they were also bowled out for their two lowest scores – he remains their most successful major tournament coach and therein lies the chance for him to declare this season…

Usman Khawaja made 33 in Australia’s win in Cape Town © Getty Images Usman Khawaja might be one of Australia’s most in-form players in any format, but he does not necessarily expect to be part of the starting XI for the World Twenty20 in India. Khawaja opened the batting and scored 33 from 25 balls in Australia’s win over South Africa in the third T20 in Cape Town on Wednesday,…

Captain Eoin Morgan believes “a little bit of naivety” could work in England’s favour at the World Twenty20 in India. The 29-year-old has made 56 appearances in the sprint format and is familiar with Indian conditions thanks to his IPL experience, but only two other members of his 15-man squad – Alex Hales and Jos Buttler – have more than 15 T20 international caps and several have yet to play in India. Morgan’s…

[embedded content] There was a buzz of excitement as England prepared to depart for the World Twenty20, with all-rounder David Willey admitting he was still pinching himself ahead of the trip. Eoin Morgan‘s 15-man squad departed for India on Tuesday with the goal of becoming the first country to win the World T20 for the second time. “It’s what you dream about as a kid – going to a World Cup…

[embedded content] England captain Charlotte Edwards expects competition to be fierce at the Women’s ICC World Twenty20 and hopes to play her part in a high-scoring tournament. Edwards’ England won the inaugural tournament on home soil in 2009 but Australia have since dominated, winning the last three events. New Zealand are the only other team to have appeared in a Women’s World T20 final, but Edwards believes that could change in…

Monty Panesar has a chance to resume his career © Getty Images Monty Panesar will take another step towards resuming his professional career on Wednesday when he embarks on Northamptonshire’s pre-season tour to Barbados. Although Panesar, who underwent shoulder surgery in December, is not yet fit to return to bowling, he will continue his rehab and take the opportunity to get to know the squad. As an experienced player, the…