As it happened: India vs England, 1st Test, Chennai, 1st day

February 5, 2021

Welcome to our live report of the first day of the first India-England Test from Chennai. 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. 5.00pm: Stumps – England 263 for 3 (Root 128*, Sibley 87) That’s the end of a fantastic day for…

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Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020-21 final, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy Tips Fantasy suggestions for the final of BBL 2020-21 Feb 6: Final – Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, Sydney Pro Tip: Two of the most successful teams in BBL history are set to clash one final time this edition. So go for the experienced players and those known for their big-match temperament.. Our XI: Josh Philippe, James Vince, Moises Henriques, Daniel Christian, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Colin Munro, Josh…

February 5, 2021
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Will Sutherland fined A$5000 for BBL bubble breach

News The Renegades allrounder played golf and had a meal with people outside of the tournament bubble Will Sutherland, the Melbourne Renegades allrounder, has been find A$5000 after breaching biosecure regulations during the BBL by playing a round of golf and having a meal with people outside of the competition’s bubble. Sutherland accepted the charge but challenged the original sanction of a $10,000 fine with $4000 suspended at a hearing…

February 5, 2021
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Faheem Ashraf resists but Anrich Nortje and Keshav Maharaj make major inroads

Report Temba Bavuma headlines morning session with spectacular direct hit to run Fawad Alam out Temba Bavuma catches a diving Fawad Alam short with a direct hit running in from point   Lunch Pakistan 229 for 7 (Faheem 54*, Yasir 0*, Nortje 3-48, Maharaj 3-75) vs South Africa South Africa took two wickets in the first six overs, a third with the second new ball and a fourth within ten…

February 5, 2021
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Vitality Blast and Royal London Cup fixtures announced as 2021 schedule takes shape

February 5, 2021

Nottinghamshire players celebrate after winning the Vitality Blast 2020 final against Surrey © Getty Images The Vitality Blast will begin in early June, with Finals Day at Edgbaston set for September 18, while the Royal London Cup is to return in July and August, as the ECB plots the resumption of a more recognisable county summer for 2021. Last year, a truncated Blast was staged in September, with Finals Day…

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Sydney Sixers aim for back-to-back titles after season on the road

February 5, 2021

Preview Perth Scorchers produced a dominant performance to reach the final which is contest between the BBL’s two most successful teams Big Picture The two best teams of the season. The two most successful sides in BBL history. After 56 regular-season matches and four preliminary finals the decider for this year’s title has the makings of a great contest. Sydney Sixers are aiming to secure back-to-back titles, something Perth Scorchers…

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Kraigg Brathwaite, Kyle Mayers shine but Bangladesh bowlers chip away

Report The West Indian pair dominated the first session of the third day of the Test series opener before Mustafizur Rahman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck Lunch West Indies 189 for 5 (Blackwood 34*, Da Silva 12*, Rahman 2-36, Miraz 1-31) trail Bangladesh 430 by 241 runs An attacking partnership between captain Kraigg Brathwaite (76) and debutant Kyle Mayers (40) headlined the first session of the third day of the…

February 5, 2021
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Jason Roy major doubt to play in the BBL final due to ankle injury

News Opener will need to pass a fitness test on game day but appears unlikely to be fit Perth Scorchers opener Jason Roy is in severe doubt to take his place in Saturday night’s BBL final against the Sydney Sixers with him needing to pass a final-minute fitness test prior to the toss. Roy was withdrawn from the Challenger against Brisbane Heat on Thursday night after injuring his ankle at…

February 5, 2021
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Shaun Marsh and Elyse Villani take Australian domestic awards

News Will Sutherland and Hannah Darlington took the young player awards Shaun Marsh has made it back-to-back male domestic player of the year titles at the Cricket Australia awards with Elyse Villani named the female player of the year. Will Sutherland and Hannah Darlington took the respective young cricketer titles. The voting period of the awards is December 11, 2019 to December 9, 2020. For the men that takes in…

February 5, 2021
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Shakib Al Hasan 'being assessed' for groin injury as he remains off the field

News It remains unclear if it is the recurrence of the same groin niggle he suffered in the third ODI Shakib Al Hasan is “still being assessed” for a groin injury, which kept him off the field on the third morning of Bangladesh’s first Test against West Indies at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, a Bangladesh team spokesman told ESPNcricinfo. It was unclear whether this was the recurrence of the groin…

February 5, 2021
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