IPL 2016

England maintained their new-found liking for record breaking as they beat South Africa in the first one-day international on the back of their highest-ever total on foreign soil. Jos Buttler’s fourth ODI century, after being promoted to four, was the catalyst for a total of 399 for nine that proved 39 runs too many for the Proteas on the Duckworth-Lewis Method after rain forced an early end in Bloemfontein. Quinton de Kock…

Quinton de Kock was unbeaten on 138 when the rain came down © Getty Images While farmers across the Free State welcomed the rain that fell on Wednesday night, South Africa’s cricketers would not have minded if it stayed dry for a few more hours. The hosts believed they were on track to take the opening honours, despite losing by 39 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern calculation. “It was advantage England…

[embedded content] Jos Buttler’s latest dose of heavy hitting was still enough to shock his team-mates as England made a record-breaking start to the one-day international series against South Africa. Buttler plundered his fourth ODI century from 73 balls as England racked up 399 for nine – their highest total on foreign soil – en-route to a 39-run Duckworth-Lewis Method win. It was another stunning show from Buttler who could…

Chance to Shine volunteer coach Saba Nasim was yesterday honoured by Samantha Cameron for her work inspiring girls in East London to play and learn through cricket. Nasim was named by Mrs Cameron as a “Point of Light” – an award through which Prime Minister David Cameron recognises outstanding individual volunteers who are making a difference in their local community. The award was part of a reception held at Number 10 Downing…

Manish Pandey: “I want to take my Australia experience forward to the my next innings, try to play the same way.” © AFP Manish Pandey, whose maiden ODI century in Sydney lifted India to the highest successful chase against Australia in Australia, has said that he is keen to build on the gains made in the series. His unbeaten 104 helped India chase down 331 in the last game of…

Hasan Mohsin’s ability to assess a situation and act accordingly held Pakistan Under-19s in good stead © International Cricket Council Pakistan Under-19s allrounder Hasan Mohsin was named the Man of the Match against Afghanistan Under-19s in Sylhet for his swing-bowling display. Against Sri Lanka Under-19s on Wednesday, Mohsin exhibited his batting prowess too, something he didn’t get a chance to do when Pakistan chased low totals in the first two…

Yorkshire have appointed former all-rounder Richard Pyrah as the inaugural head coach of their Women’s Cricket Super League side. Pyrah ended his playing career at the end of last season after 12 years with the White Rose, and will also hold a full-time coaching role with men’s set-up. The 33-year-old said: “This is an exciting time to be involved in women’s cricket, especially around the advent of the Women’s Cricket…