Month: February 2017

De Bruyn to promote youth in Leicestershire shake-up

February 9, 2017
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Pierre de Bruyn described Angus Robson’s returns in 2016 as “poor” © Getty Images Pierre de Bruyn has warned his Leicestershire players that complacency will not be tolerated under his leadership. De Bruyn has ruffled a few feathers at Grace Road since his appointment as the county’s new head coach following the departure of Andrew McDonald at the end of 2016 season. But he is unapologetic about challenging attitudes at…

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South Africa ponder Philander ODI recall

February 9, 2017
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Vernon Philander has not played an ODI since 2015 © Getty Images Vernon Philander could find himself in contention to play in the Champions Trophy as South Africa continue to search for a new-ball partner for Kagiso Rabada. They have been trialling Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius and Chris Morris, after Kyle Abbott signed a Kolpak deal and ended his international career, but bowling coach Charl Langeveldt admitted they have not…

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Vijay, Kohli hundreds headline India's dominance

India 356 for 3 (Kohli 111*, Vijay 108, Pujara 83) v BangladeshLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:09 When big runs were not enough M Vijay, who was reprieved on 35, and his captain Virat Kohli punished Bangladesh with contrasting centuries, which led India to 356 for 3 on the first day in in Hyderabad. Vijay combined with Cheteshwar Pujara, who has handed a life on 35, in a 178-run…

February 9, 2017
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Tharanga gives SL hope as SA eye 5-0

February 9, 2017
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Match facts Friday, February 10Start time 1330 local (1130 GMT) Upul Tharanga’s century in the fourth ODI provided some encouragement for Sri Lanka © AFP Big Picture Sri Lanka trail 4-0, have not yet batted out 50 overs in the series, and continue to lack menace with the ball, but around Upul Tharanga‘s sleek 119 at Newlands, a little hope has built. The hope is not necessarily that Sri Lanka…

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Azhar Ali quits as Pakistan ODI captain

Pakistan news February 9, 2017 ESPNcricinfo staff Azhar Ali has quit as Pakistan’s ODI captain, in the wake of mounting pressure on his leadership following the 4-1 defeat in Australia. Wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed, who is the T20I captain, is expected to take over from Azhar in one-day internationals. More to follow … © ESPN Sports Media Ltd. Login To Post Comments . Your ESPN name ” will be used to…

February 9, 2017
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Vijay, Pujara fifties set solid platform

India 86 for 1 (Vijay 45*, Pujara 39*, Taskin 1-17) v BangladeshLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:09 When big runs were not enough Bangladesh enjoyed the perfect start to their first bilateral international in India with fast bowler Taskin Ahmed dismissing KL Rahul in the first over, but they failed to capitalise as they missed chances to dismiss both Cheteshwar Pujara and M Vijay later in the session. Vijay,…

February 9, 2017
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Maddinson exit puts spotlight on players' welfare

Play 01:10 ‘Don’t think Australia manage any exit very well’ Nic Maddinson‘s withdrawal from a second consecutive Sheffield Shield match for New South Wales after his omission from the Test side has exposed an old wound in Australian cricket – the pain of being dropped and the expectation that players should know how to handle it on their own. While there was a time when Australian players found out they…

February 9, 2017
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Lasith Malinga picked for T20Is in Australia

February 9, 2017
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Lasith Malinga is in line to make a comeback after over a year out of the game © Associated Press Dinesh Chandimal, who led Sri Lanka in the T20I series in South Africa, has been dropped from the squad for the three T20Is in Australia, while a clutch of players stage a comeback to the side, most notably Lasith Malinga who has now recovered from injury. Allrounders Dasun Shanaka and…

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Vijay, Pujara build after blunting new ball

India 86 for 1 (Vijay 45*, Pujara 39*, Taskin 1-17) v BangladeshLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:34 Match Day: Karun Nair dropped for Ajinkya Rahane Bangladesh enjoyed the perfect start to their first bilateral international in India with fast bowler Taskin Ahmed dismissing KL Rahul in the first over. M Vijay, returning from a shoulder injury, and Cheteshwar Pujara, then weathered incisive new-ball bursts from Taskin and Kamrul Islam…

February 9, 2017
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Renshaw looks to follow Hayden's India footsteps

February 9, 2017
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Renshaw has scored 315 runs in four Tests, including a top score of 184, at an average of 63.00 © Getty Images When Matthew Hayden was sweeping his way to a career-defining Test series in India, Matt Renshaw was four years old. Sixteen summers later, Renshaw is grooving a similar method to combat R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja on a tour that could secure his future in the Australian side…

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