Jonathan Trott’s fifth career double-century and a fine all-round display from Keith Barker saw Warwickshire turn a position of weakness into a chance of victory going into the final day against Middlesex at Lord’s. Trott’s 219 not out and 81 from number eight Barker helped dig Warwickshire out of a sizeable hole to make 468 and claim a first-innings lead of 16 over their hosts. Barker then ripped out Nick…
Essex seamers Jamie Porter and Graham Napier sparked a Sussex batting collapse to set up an intriguing final day at the 1st Central County Ground, Hove in Specsavers County Championship Division Two. The pair shared nine wickets during a marathon spell in the evening session as Sussex slipped from 165 for two to 282 for nine at the close, a lead of 322. Porter bowled 18 overs unchanged up the slope…
Toss Kolkata Knight Riders chose to bowl v Kings XI PunjabLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Gautam Gambhir has struck two fifties in three games this season © BCCI Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir chose to bowl against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. Gambhir said the pitch, which had a tinge of green, looked good and would hardly change during the match, and he was banking on his side’s ability…
Gloucestershire coach Richard Dawson has wasted no time strengthening his resources © PA Photos Gloucestershire have signed South African-born allrounder Graeme Van Buuren on a two-year deal. The 25-year-old, who played for the Pretoria-based Titans, joins the club after making 170 in a 2nd XI game v Glamorgan last season. A right handed middle order batsman and left arm spinner, he qualifies as a non-overseas player through his wife Hannah,…
Match facts Wednesday, April 20, 2016Start time 2000 local (1430 GMT) Chris Gayle is on paternity leave and is likely to miss the next two games © BCCI Big picture Chris Gayle won’t be returning to the Wankhede Stadium – where he slammed an unbeaten 100 off 48 balls against England during the World T20 – for Royal Challengers Bangalore’s clash against Mumbai Indians. He has flown back to Jamaica…
Nightwatchman Liam Norwell hit his maiden first-class century as Gloucestershire claimed maximum batting points on the third day of their Specsavers County Championship match against Derbyshire at the Brightside Ground, Bristol. The 24-year-old seam bowler, who usually bats down at number 11, made 102 and shared a second-wicket stand of 168 with Chris Dent , who went on to score 180 as the hosts ran up 563 all out in…
Clint McKay starred with bat and then ball as Leicestershire moved into a winning position on day three of their Specsavers County Championship Division Two match against Glamorgan in Cardiff. Leicestershire have finished bottom of the Championship three years running, but based on this showing seem unlikely to do so again in 2016. After resuming on 297 for six, still 51 in arrears, former Australia international McKay equalled his career-best…
Members of the West Indies Legends panel, including Andy Roberts and Deryck Murray, meet in Grenada © West Indies Legends A host of West Indies legends including Garry Sobers, Viv Richards, Wes Hall and Andy Roberts have called upon the WICB to dissolve the board, in line with the CARICOM cricket review panel’s recommendation, and appoint an interim committee as part of the structural reforms that would enable the region’s…
Members of the West Indies Legends panel, including Andy Roberts and Deryck Murray, meet in Grenada © ESPNcricinfo Ltd A host of West Indies legends including Garry Sobers, Viv Richards, Wes Hall and Andy Roberts have called upon the WICB to dissolve the board, in line with the CARICOM cricket review panel’s recommendation, and appoint an interim committee as part of the structural reforms that would enable the region’s cricket…
Two big highlights have bookended a great year for Lancashire’s Liam Livingstone. The 22-year-old marked his first-class debut with a half century for Lancs almost a year to the day after he made history by scoring an astonishing 350 in the Royal London Club Championship. Livingstone’s 63 not out meant the home side ended day two of their Specsavers County Championship match against Nottinghamshire with a 69-run lead. The debutant…