Play 03:49 Dravid: Dhoni brought a calm to captaincy Giving up captaincy will put MS Dhoni under pressure to keep performing in limited-overs cricket, but he will remain an “invaluable” member of India’s side if he manages to do so, Rahul Dravid has said. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Dravid, the former India captain and current coach of the India A and India Under-19 sides, said Dhoni’s experience and knowledge would be…
Mathews calls on batsmen to ape Elgar's patient approach
The accuracy of South Africa’s seamers, including Kyle Abbott, undermined Sri Lanka’s aggressive approach © Getty Images Angelo Mathews has called on his batsmen to take a cue from Dean Elgar on how to bat in seaming conditions. Sri Lanka were blown away in the Newlands Test, losing by 282 runs by lunch on the fourth day. Sri Lanka were dismissed for 110 in the first innings, and 224 in…
Khulna retain NCL Tier-1 title with crushing win
Khulna Division joined Rajshahi Division as five-time winners of the NCL title – the most for any team © RisingBD.com Khulna Division crushed Dhaka Metropolis by 398 runs in their final match, at the Fatullah Cricket Stadium, to successfully defend the National Cricket League Tier-1 title. Khulna finished on 58 points, which gave them an unassailable lead over second-placed Dhaka Division, who can only go up to 54 points even…
Duanne Olivier called up following Abbott's axe
Duanne Olivier has been brought into the South Africa squad © Getty Images Uncapped pace bowler Duanne Olivier has been included in South Africa’ squad for the final Test against Sri Lanka following the axing of Kyle Abbott after he quit international cricket in favour of a Kolpak deal with Hampshire. Oliver, 24, is the leading first-class wicket-taker for the season with 28 wickets at 21.60 in the Sunfoil Series….
Abbott's Test career over as Hampshire move is confirmed
Kyle Abbott could have played his final Test for South Africa © AFP Kyle Abbott’s international career has effectively been ended following the second Test against Sri Lanka after talks with Cricket South Africa failed to dissuade him from accepting a Kolpak deal with Hampshire. ESPNcricinfo broke the news of Abbott’s signing on Tuesday, of which CSA had no knowledge. The board has spent the last two days in meetings…
Rossouw gives up SA career for Kolpak deal with Hampshire
South Africa batsman Rilee Rossouw has effectively ended his international career by signing a three-year deal to join English county Hampshire as a Kolpak player. Rossouw, 27, revealed his decision to leave South Africa on the same day that fast bowler Kyle Abbott also confirmed his decision to join Hampshire as a Kolpak player. “Deciding to leave South Africa is something I have thought long and hard about and moving…
Abbott's SA career ends after talks break down
Kyle Abbott could have played his final Test for South Africa © AFP Kyle Abbott looks set to be left out of the squad for the third Test against Sri Lanka at Johannesburg next week, after talks with Cricket South Africa failed to dissuade him from accepting a Kolpak deal with Hampshire. ESPNcricinfo broke the news of Abbott’s signing on Tuesday, of which CSA had no knowledge. The board has…
Kagiso Rabada takes ten in 282-run triumph
South Africa 392 (Elgar 129, de Kock 101, Kumara 6 for 122) and 224 for 7 dec (Elgar 55, Lakmal 4-69) beat Sri Lanka 110 (Philander 4-27, Rabada 4-37) and 224 (Rabada 6-55, Philander 3-48) by 282 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Kagiso Rabada made short work of Sri Lanka’s middle order © AFP South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series by claiming the last six wickets…
Lyon finally does it at the SCG
Nathan Lyon nipped out three wickets on what Australia’s bowling coach David Saker called a ‘beautiful offspinner’s wicket’ © Getty Images Strange as it may seem, before this match the SCG was Nathan Lyon‘s worst Test venue in Australia. He had fewer wickets at Bellerive and the WACA, but nowhere was his bowling average worse than at the SCG, where in five Tests he had 13 wickets at 54.15. Perhaps…
Abbott faces axe as talks with Cricket South Africa break down
Kyle Abbott could have played his final Test for South Africa © AFP Kyle Abbott looks set to be left out of the squad for the third Test against Sri Lanka at Johannesburg next week, after talks with Cricket South Africa failed to dissuade him from accepting a Kolpak deal with Hampshire. ESPNcricinfo broke the news of Abbott’s signing on Tuesday, of which CSA had no knowledge. The board has…