44.3 overs Bangladesh 182 (Tamim 95, Starc 4-29) v AustraliaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Mitchell Starc wiped out the tail after dismissing Tamim Iqbal © Getty Images Australia seized the initiative in their key Champions Trophy game, bowling out Bangladesh for just 182 in 44.3 overs. Tamim Iqbal‘s 95 was the only solace for Bangladesh with the opener falling just short of scoring back-to-back hundreds for the second time in…
Kent add Yasir Shah to promotion challenge
Yasir Shah is an unknown quantity for county batsmen © WICB Kent have signed Pakistan bowler Yasir Shah, the world’s top-ranked Test leg-spinner, for four Specsavers County Championship matches in an effort to energise their promotion challenge. It will be Yasir’s first appearance in county cricket, encouraging the belief that county batsmen will find him a challenging proposition. Yasir is set to make his debut at The Spitfire Ground on…
Trouble for Bears as Hampshire go top
Hampshire 515 (Ervine 203, Adams 166, Singh 6-144) beat Warwickshire 254 (Trott 101, Barker 63) and 167 (Bell 68, Abbott 4-32) by an innings and 94 runs Scorecard Kyle Abbott took the key wicket of Ian Bell © PA Photos Hampshire beat the rain by skittling Warwickshire out for 167 to go top of the Specsavers County Championship Division One table. Kyle Abbott and spin twins Mason Crane and Sean…
Afif's hat-trick sets up mouthwatering finish to DPL
File photo – Afif Hossain became the second bowler this season to take a hat-trick in the Dhaka Premier League © BCB After defeating Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by six wickets, Abahani Limited have done their bit to stay in contention on a rain-marred day at the Dhaka Premier League’s Super League stage. They have now moved to 24 points, equal with Gazi Group Cricketers whose final game against Prime…
Hampshire beat the rain to pile pressure on Warwickshire
Hampshire 515 (Ervine 203, Adams 166, Singh 6-144) beat Warwickshire 254 (Trott 101, Barker 63) and 167 (Bell 68, Abbott 4-32) by an innings and 94 runs Scorecard Kyle Abbott took the key wicket of Ian Bell © PA Photos Hampshire beat the rain by skittling Warwickshire out for 167 to go top of the Specsavers County Championship Division One table. Kyle Abbott and spin twins Mason Crane and Sean…
Worcestershire unbeaten record falls at Hove
Sussex 579 for 8 dec (Wells 155, Wright 87, Wiese 66, van Zyl 54, Leach 3-101, Barnard 3-120) beat Worcestershire 312 (Mitchell 121, D’Oliveira 80, Archer 4-91, Philander 3-72) and 260 (Mitchell 54, Whiteley 53, Philander 3-30) by an innings and seven runsScorecard Chris Nash’s term as Sussex captain began with victory [file picture] © Getty Images Sussex handed Worcestershire their first Specsavers County Championship defeat of the season after…
Advantage England as New Zealand face must-win match
Match facts June 6, 2017Start time 10.30am local (0930GMT) Play 01:50 ‘Finn’s experience will come handy’ Big Picture It would be over-stating things a little to say there was a sigh of relief in the England camp after launching their tournament with victory over Bangladesh. In the end they coasted the run chase, but the day was not without its concerns. Chris Woakes’ side strain has turned out to be…
Bangladesh bat despite rain threat; Zampa replaces Hastings
Toss: Bangladesh chose to bat v AustraliaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:38 What is the chink in Warner’s armour? Despite a forecast for heavy rain around 6 PM, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza decided to bat first against Australia at The Oval. He said the pitch was good for batting, and it was a straightforward decision in a “do-or-die” game. Steven Smith said he would have batted first too, considering…
Kohli 'enjoys' playing Pakistan, but says he has no opinion on bilateral ties
Virat Kohli enjoys playing against Pakistan, and that’s all he has to say about that © Getty Images India’s dominant recent record might have something to do with it, but captain Virat Kohli “enjoys” playing Pakistan and would not mind being part of more contests. But, in an indication of how thorny an issue bilateral ties between the two countries are, Kohli made it clear he has no influence or…
West Indies eye clean sweep at Warner Park
Match facts June 5, 2017Start time 19:30 local (23:30 GMT) Big picture West Indies are likely to give uncapped fast bowler Ronsford Beaton a run in the final T20I © AFP A series like this one can often be an underwhelming exercise for reigning T20I world champions, West Indies. Every time they take the field, nothing less than a crushing victory may seem satisfactory on their part. Furthermore, one can…