David Warner’s bat is among the heftier specimens in world cricket © AFP David Warner, who is likely to be among the batsmen impacted if the MCC’s proposal to limit bat sizes is passed into law, has said playing with a slimmer piece of willow would not to make too much of a difference to his game. “We’re just going to have to adapt to the changes,” Warner said on…
England Lions 124 for 5 (Jennings 38) beat Sri Lanka A 192 (Gunathilaka 51, Helm 5-33) by 12 runs (Duckworth-Lewis method)Scorecard Tom Helm’s 5 for 33 was the fifth five-for in Lions history © ECB Tom Helm had expressed modest ambitions for his first England Lions tour. “One of my main aims was to leave the tour in one piece,” he said. A young fast bowler can soon become philosophical…
Mickey Arthur led a three-day camp in Lahore attended by the 41 best emerging players in Pakistan © AFP For the first time since he was appointed Pakistan coach 10 months ago, Mickey Arthur met the best domestic players in the country and, after running them through a three-day camp in Lahore, he was even able to find new talents who could be fast-tracked into the national side. “It was…
Kenya 98 for 5 (Rakep 34*, Pun 2-8) beat Nepal 112 for 8 (Malla 27, Ngoche 3-18) by five wickets (Duckworth-Lewis Method)Scorecard File photo – Shem Ngoche finished with figures of 3 for 18 from six overs © AFP The efforts of Kenya’s bowlers, particularly left-arm spinner Shem Ngoche, set the base for their five-wicket win (Duckworth-Lewis method) as they limited Nepal to 112 for 8 in a rain-affected match…
The staging of the PSL final in Lahore saw an almost unprecedented level of security © AFP A young fan was able to briefly gain access to the Peshawar Zalmi dressing room, marring what was otherwise thought to be a well-executed security operation during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore last week. Despite the heavy security presence, the male fan – thought to be in his early to…
South Africa 308 and 100 for 2 (Elgar 40*, Duminy 32*) lead New Zealand 341 by 67 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Neil Wagner removed Hashim Amla early on the fourth day © Getty Images On an overcast, chilly day in Dunedin New Zealand had a shocker with the DRS and catching to hit their hopes of creating a winning position. The wicket of Hashim Amla was a significant blow,…
Play 01:39 ‘Lot more consistent now’ – Cummins Australia’s intent to fight the Border-Gavaskar series to the finish has been made clear by the calculated gamble of selecting Pat Cummins to replace the injured Mitchell Starc for the last two Tests in India. Most of the focus on Cummins has been about ensuring he is fit to be considered for next summer’s home Ashes series, but a head-turning display for…
South Africa 308 and 224 for 6 (Elgar 89, du Plessis 56*) lead New Zealand 341 by 191 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Dean Elgar fell 11 short of a century in the second innings © Getty Images Could New Zealand’s twin-spin attack prove a masterstroke? It may yet depend on the Dunedin weather, with rain forecast for the final day of this nip-and-tuck Test, but late wickets under leaden skies…
Victoria 322 and 2 for 83 (Harris 43) beat Western Australia 146 and 258 (Cartwright 101, Klinger 55, Pattinson 5-58) by 8 wicketsScorecard File photo – James Pattinson finished with match figures of 6 for 93 © Getty Images Victoria will have the chance to win a third consecutive Sheffield Shield title after winning through to the final thanks to their victory over Western Australia in Alice Springs. The Warriors…
South Africa 308 and 224 for 6 (Elgar 89, du Plessis 56*) lead New Zealand 341 by 191 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:59 Moonda: Elgar has bedded in as senior opener Could New Zealand’s twin-spin attack prove a masterstroke? It may yet depend on the Dunedin weather, with rain forecast for the final day of this nip-and-tuck Test, but late wickets under leaden skies set up what could be…