Report Alex Carey’s side goes top of the table after big 71-run win at home Adelaide Strikers 8 for 165 (Salt 51, Khan 29, Richardson 3-30) beat Perth Scorchers 94 (Briggs 2-8, Agar 2-16, Khan 2-18) by 71 runs A rollicking half-century by opening batsman Phil Salt was followed up by four wickets for 26 runs from the dominant overseas spin duo of Rashid Khan and Danny Briggs to secure…
News Faheem Ashraf “the potential to become the allrounder we need,” says Pakistan batting coach On a poor day for the Pakistan batsmen across in Mount Maunganui, the two bright spots were Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf, who hit 71 and 91 respectively, and added 107 for the seventh wicket, to help their team just about avoid following on. Batting coach Younis Khan was understandably unhappy, and pointed to the…
Report Temba Bavuma left to rue strange dismissal after walking on 71 South Africa 435 for 5 (du Plessis 112*, Bavuma 71) lead Sri Lanka 396 by 39 runs Faf du Plessis strode to a tenth Test century, Temba Bavuma brought up a fifty, and South Africa charged past Sri Lanka’s first-innings score, tightening their grip on the Test. The only setback for the hosts on the third morning was…
News Seamer has recovered from groin strain that ruled him out of Boxing Day Test Kagiso Rabada has been added to South Africa’s squad after recovering from a groin strain that saw him miss the Boxing Day Test. Rabada was set to enter the biosecure environment before the start of the second session on Monday after clearing all Covid-19 protocols. Rabada’s inclusion means that South Africa have a handy stock…
Jonty Rhodes is used to soaking in the sun back home in South Africa around Christmastime. This year, he’s in chilly Sweden, teaching amateur cricketers the finer aspects of the game. The Swedish Cricket Federation has ambitious plans of being among the top Associates and want to create pathways for cricketers, male and female. With Rhodes as head coach, scout, man-manager and trainer all rolled into one, the federation is…
News The decision was made based on a Snicko spike after there was no mark on Hot Spot, which is the correct protocol Matthew Wade has asked whether DRS has been implemented consistently during the MCG Boxing Day Test, after Tim Paine was given out on the third day. Paine was ruled caught behind off Ravindra Jadeja after the on-field call by Paul Reiffel was overturned by third umpire Paul…
Welcome to our live report of the third day of the Australia-India Test from Melbourne. Join us for updates, analysis and colour. You can find our traditional ball-by-ball commentary here *Most recent entry will appear at the top, please refresh your page for the latest updates. All times are local. 6.00pm: Stumps – Australia 133 for 6 India closed in on victory in the Boxing Day Test © Getty Images…
News Veteran legspinner won’t play for the Renegades after electing to stay on in South Africa Imran Tahir’s travel t Australia had been delayed because of Covid-19 restrictions The Melbourne Renegades have suffered another blow with their premier legspinner Imran Tahir withdrawing from the tournament for personal reasons. Tahir had been in doubt to play in the BBL after his arrival was delayed in December with the Australian government…
Worried Indian faces all around as Umesh Yadav goes off the field © Getty Images India are dealing with an injury scare to another bowler as they waited on scan results on Umesh Yadav‘s calf after he walked off with a strain in the middle of his fourth over on the third day at the MCG. The BCCI released an update in the middle of the final session: “Umesh Yadav…
The Mullagh Medal will be awarded to the Player of the Match in the Boxing Day Test No-one in the history of Australian cricket has waited longer for induction to the game’s hall of fame than the 152 years since Johnny Mullagh made his name as the outstanding member of the Aboriginal team that toured England in 1868. Mullagh’s belated induction to a hall of fame, that has until…