Month: June 2021

Andre Russell hit on helmet, substituted by Naseem Shah mid-way through PSL game

News Gladiators allrounder stretchered off to an ambulance as second innings got underway Playing his first match of PSL 2021, Quetta Gladiators’ Andre Russell was struck on the helmet while batting and later replaced by fast bowler Naseem Shah under the concussion-sub rule at the innings break. The decision to replace the allrounder with Naseem did not seem to go down well with Islamabad United; their captain Shadab Khan could…

June 11, 2021
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Devon Conway, anatomy of another successful innings

News Young’s success presents a selection dilemma ahead of the WTC final Devon Conway was 71 not out when Joe Root threw the old ball to Mark Wood, 15 minutes before tea. Other than an announcement over the PA system, there was no way to make the short-ball plan more obvious: fielders were stationed on the boundary at fine leg, long leg and square leg, with three more in close…

June 11, 2021
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Devon Conway and Will Young make it New Zealand's day

June 11, 2021
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New Zealand 229 for 3 (Conway 80, Young 82, Taylor 46*, Broad 2-22) trail England 303 (Lawrence 81*, Burns 81, Boult 4-85) by 74 runs New Zealand boasted an embarrassment of riches for a second day running as Devon Conway and Will Young frustrated England’s bowlers and moved to within 74 runs of England’s first-innings total with seven wickets in hand at Edgbaston. Conway, who cemented his place in the…

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R Ashwin suggests neutral venues for bilateral series WTC

June 11, 2021
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News India spinner also thinks New Zealand will come into WTC final ‘with an advantage’, having played England in England in the lead-in R Ashwin on facing New Zealand in WTC final: “I expect a very well-knit New Zealand team to come at us”   A week before the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final in Southampton, India offspinner R Ashwin has suggested that one of the tournament’s potential evolutions…

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As it happened – England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Edgbaston, 2nd day

June 11, 2021
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Welcome to day two of our live report of the second Test between England and New Zealand from Edgbaston. 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 6.35pm: Young out last ball New Zealand 229 for 3 (Conway 80, Young 82, Taylor…

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Chetan Sakariya – 'Would have been happy just going to Sri Lanka as a net bowler'

June 11, 2021
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The year 2021 has given Chetan Sakariya some of his most cherished memories. But it has also taken away the pillars of his life. In February, his younger brother died by suicide days before the IPL auction. In May, soon after Sakariya impressed in his maiden stint with the Rajasthan Royals, he saw his father succumb to Covid-19. At 23, Sakariya is no stranger to hardships and struggle, having been…

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R Ashwin suggests neutral venues for series that count towards WTC points

June 11, 2021
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News India spinner also thinks New Zealand will come into WTC final ‘with an advantage’, having played England in England in the lead-in R Ashwin on facing New Zealand in WTC final: “I expect a very well-knit New Zealand team to come at us”   A week before the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final in Southampton, India offspinner R Ashwin has suggested that one of the tournament’s potential evolutions…

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Quinton de Kock helps lay foundation as South Africa target big lead

Report Jason Holder bags the only wicket during morning of toil for West Indies Lunch South Africa 205 for 5 (de Kock 44*, Mulder 21*) lead West Indies 97 by 108 runs South Africa made steady progress and only lost one wicket on the second morning of the St Lucia Test to stretch their lead past 100. Quinton de Kock took control of the innings after the departure of Rassie…

June 11, 2021
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India's squad to Sri Lanka to quarantine in Mumbai from June 14

News They will be tested regularly before departing for Colombo on June 28 The second-string Indian squad for the Sri Lanka series will assemble in Mumbai from June 14 to undergo a two-week quarantine. ESPNcricinfo has learnt that the members of the Indian contingent have been asked to take a Covid-19 test before they reach the team hotel in Mumbai, where they will undergo regular testing during the two-week period….

June 11, 2021
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LPL 2021 to go ahead as planned in July-August

June 11, 2021
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Thisara Perera helmed Jaffna Stallions to the title in LPL’s inaugural season last year © Jaffna Stallions The second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will go ahead as planned from July 30 to August 22, Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed, dispelling fears that the tournament may have to be postponed in the light of rising coronavirus cases in the country. “SLC wishes to reiterate that the second edition…

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