Junaid, Amir restrict Australia to 220

January 15, 2017

Toss Australia chose to bat v PakistanLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Fast bowler Junaid Khan is back for his first international game since June 2015 © Associated Press Australia’s captain Steven Smith won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in the second ODI at the MCG. Chris Lynn was out of the Australian XI due to a neck injury, according to a Cricket Australia tweet. He was replaced…

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Warne's tip Swepson is his own man

January 15, 2017

Mitchell Swepson was picked in the Test squad after playing 14 first-class matches © Cricket Australia/Getty Images Mitchell Swepson‘s media minders avoided the temptation to have him pose for the cameras in front of the Shane Warne statue outside the MCG on Sunday. When the 23-year-old spoke of his inclusion in Australia’s squad to tour India next month this proved to be a wise move, for there is more to…

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Andy Balbirnie, Stuart Thompson ruled out of Desert T20

January 15, 2017

Stuart Thompson was attempting to return to the Ireland side after months on the sidelines © AFP Ireland batsman Andy Balbirnie and allrounder Stuart Thompson have been ruled out of the Desert T20 Challenge in the UAE after sustaining injuries at Ireland’s final training session on the eve of the tournament. Balbirnie suffered a strained glute muscle and will be out of action for one to two weeks, according to…

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Late strike dents Bangladesh's standing

January 15, 2017

Bangladesh 595 for 8 dec and 66 for 3 (Mominul 10*) lead New Zealand 539 (Latham 177, Santner 76, Nicholls 53, Williamson 53, Rabbi 3-87) by 122 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Tom Latham was dismissed five minutes before lunch for his highest Test score © Getty Images Bangladesh claimed a lead of 56 by bowling New Zealand out for 539 and swelled it to 122 by stumps on the fourth…

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Maxwell's chance to finally find his calling in Test cricket

January 15, 2017

The last time he was with the Test team in India, Glenn Maxwell opened both the batting and the bowling © BCCI At the start of this summer, Glenn Maxwell couldn’t even find a place in Victoria’s Sheffield Shield side. When he did, he found himself frustrated at batting below wicketkeeper and captain Matthew Wade in the order. Then he found himself recalled to Australia’s ODI squad for the Chappell-Hadlee…

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New Zealand put up 539 with Latham 177

January 15, 2017

Tea New Zealand 492 for 8 (Latham 177, Nicholls 53) trail Bangladesh 595 for 8 dec by 103 runsLive Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Tom Latham was dismissed five minutes before lunch for his highest Test score of 177 © Getty Images A remarkable over from part-time spinner Mahmudullah – his first of the match – gave Bangladesh hope of coming away from Wellington with some success. Two wickets fell in…

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Australia bat; Pakistan bring in Junaid, Malik and Shafiq

January 15, 2017

Toss Australia chose to bat v PakistanLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Fast bowler Junaid Khan is back for his first international game since June 2015 © Associated Press Australia’s captain Steven Smith won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in the second ODI at the MCG. Chris Lynn was out of the Australian XI due to a neck injury, according to a Cricket Australia tweet. He was replaced…

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Mahmudullah strikes lift Bangladesh after Latham's 177

January 15, 2017

Tea New Zealand 492 for 8 (Latham 177, Nicholls 53) trail Bangladesh 595 for 8 dec by 103 runsLive Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Tom Latham was dismissed five minutes before lunch for his highest Test score of 177 © Getty Images A remarkable over from part-time spinner Mahmudullah – his first of the match – gave Bangladesh hope of coming away from Wellington with some success. Two wickets fell in…

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Hafeez to lead Pakistan in place of injured Azhar Ali

January 15, 2017

MELBOURNE: Following an injury to Azhar Ali, the Pakistan cricket team will be captained by Mohammad Hafeez in the second ODI against Australia at MCG on Sunday. 2nd ODI: Pakistan vs Australia Live Score, Streaming & Updates Azhar Ali sustained a hamstring injury during the Brisbane match and has been ruled out. Vice-Captain, Sarfraz Ahmed flew back to Pakistan for personal reasons ahead of the first ODI. Azhar Ali is…

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Bangladesh relief as Latham falls for 177

January 15, 2017

Lunch New Zealand 402 for 6 (Latham 177, Nicholls 53) trail Bangladesh 595 for 8 dec (Shakib 217, Mushfiqur 159, Mominul 64, Tamim 56, Sabbir 54*, Wagner 4-151) by 193 runsLive Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Tom Latham was dismissed five minutes before lunch for his highest Test score © Getty Images Tom Latham fell 33 short of a maiden double century in Test cricket, and by virtue of picking up…

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