News The West Indies captain thought Australia should have been held to around 120 West Indies captain Kieron Pollard was left frustrated that his team made things harder than he believes they should have done in the second ODI in Barbados even though they came away with a four-wicket win which sets up a series decider on Monday. Australia slid to 45 for 6 after batting first – a decision…
Jemimah Rodrigues was named Player of the Match for her 43-ball 92 not-out © Getty Images ‘It’s good to be back’ was Jemimah Rodrigues‘ over-riding feeling upon delivering Northern Superchargers’ victory with an unbeaten 92 in their first match of the Hundred against Welsh Fire at Headingley. Rodrigues’ 43-ball knock contained a staggering 17 fours, struck to all areas of the ground, and one six. But, more importantly, it marked…
Report Bairstow, Duckett post imposing 173 but it’s only just enough in epic at Headingley Welsh Fire 173 for 4 (Bairstow 56, Duckett 41) beat Northern Superchargers 168 for 7 (Brook 62, Qais 4-13) by 5 runs A blistering half-century to Jonny Bairstow capped by a devastating bowling performance from Afghanistan legspinner Qais Ahmad delivered Welsh Fire a nail-biting five-run victory over Northern Superchargers in their Hundred clash at Emerald…
News Northern Superchargers understood to be lining up Dane Vilas as cover Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of Northern Superchargers’ first three games of the Hundred as he continues to suffer symptoms of concussions following a sickening blow to the head during the final stages of the PSL. Du Plessis suffered the initial concussion when his head collided with his Quetta Gladiators team-mate Mohammad Hasnain’s knee during a…
News Wicketkeeper pays price for poor team performance in early part of season Ben Brown has been removed as Sussex’s club captain and left out of their squad for Sunday’s Royal London Cup game against Durham. Brown was appointed as club captain in early 2018 after taking on the role midway through the 2017 season, but Sussex have been in transition throughout his tenure in four-day cricket in particular, with…
Report India batter seals home side’s comeback after falling to 19 for 4 inside the Powerplay Northern Superchargers 131 for 4 (Rodrigues 92*) beat Welsh Fire 130 for 8 (Matthews 30, Smith 3-14) by six wickets A sublime innings from Jemimah Rodrigues carried Northern Superchargers to a six-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in their opening Hundred clash at Emerald Headingley. Rodrigues, the India batter, ended unbeaten on 92 off just…
Trent Rockets 127 for 1 (Malan 62*, Short 51*) beat Southern Brave 126 for 8 (de Lange 5-20) by nine wickets A brutal spell of fast bowling from Marchant de Lange set Trent Rockets on the path to an overwhelming victory over Southern Brave at Trent Bridge. de Lange, a late replacement as overseas player in the Rockets squad, claimed the tournament’s first five-for as reward for a spell of…
Report No Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi and Lungi Ngidi for visitors; hosts replace Josh Little with Barry McCarthy Reeza Hendricks has been brought into the South Africa XI, with Quinton de Kock rested South Africa chose to bat vs Ireland A new-look South Africa XI has been chosen to close out their winter tour and the T20I series against Ireland, which the visitors have won already. The visitors…
Bangladesh are set to host Australia for five T20Is in August © Getty Images The BCB is prepared to handle a delay for their home T20I series against Australia after the West Indies-Australia ODIs were rescheduled. The second ODI between West Indies and Australia was postponed moments before the first ball after a positive Covid test emerged from a non-playing member of the West Indies squad. The second ODI will…
News He has been in terrific form in the IPL since 2019 and yet may not find a spot in India’s first-choice T20I XI right now Shikhar Dhawan said they’ll play the best XI in the opening T20I and look at experimenting later in the series Shikhar Dhawan has added a new gear to his T20 batting, as evidenced by his returns in the IPL, particularly since the middle…