Colin de Grandhomme had immediate impact after returning from the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in Australia © Getty Images Auckland kept their unbeaten run in the Super Smash alive by winning their third match in a row, beating Northern Districts by 38 runs in Hamilton to go top of the league by two points. Despite losing the toss, Auckland had solid contributions from their batting line-up, with opener Rob Nicol top-scoring with…
Rashid, Dawson fifties lift England to 477
Tea England 452 for 8 (Dawson 55*, Broad 17*, Jadeja 3-101) v IndiaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 03:23 Trott: Moeen must let the field dictate how he deals with short balls A century stand for the eighth wicket between Adil Rashid and the debutant Liam Dawson set England’s innings back in order after a shaky second morning and lifted their total past 450. They came together at 321 for…
CSA shocked by Richardson's Big-Three comment
Haroon Lorgat is unhappy with what David Richardson said about CSA’s role in the Big-Three episode © Getty Images Cricket South Africa has taken “strong exception” to a comment made by ICC chief executive David Richardson during his recent visit to Sri Lanka, where he said the Big-Three takeover of the ICC in 2014 was partly due to the inability of CSA – among other boards – to stand up…
ICC chief's comment a 'complete shock' – CSA
Haroon Lorgat is unhappy with what David Richardson said about CSA’s role in the Big-Three episode © Getty Images Cricket South Africa has taken “strong exception” to a comment made by ICC chief executive David Richardson during his recent visit to Sri Lanka, where he said the Big-Three takeover of the ICC in 2014 was partly due to the inability of CSA – among other boards – to stand up…
Wood, Finn, Vince in North v South squads
Mark Wood will hope to press his England credentials in the North v South series © AFP The ECB has announced final squads for the inaugural North v South series next March, with the likes of Mark Wood, Steven Finn and James Vince given opportunities to press their claims for England selection in the three 50-over matches. Wood is currently working back to fitness after a third ankle operation in…
Rashid-Dawson partnership revives England
Tea England 452 for 8 (Dawson 55*, Broad 17*, Jadeja 3-101) v IndiaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 03:23 Trott: Moeen must let the field dictate how he deals with short balls A century stand for the eighth wicket between Adil Rashid and the debutant Liam Dawson set England’s innings back in order after a shaky second morning and lifted their total past 450. They came together at 321 for…
Australia declare with lead of 489
Dinner Australia 429 and 5 for 202 dec (Khawaja 74, Smith 63) lead Pakistan 142 (Sarfraz 59*, Hazlewood 3-22, Bird 3-23, Starc 3-63) by 489 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:07 Coverdale: Not surprised Australia didn’t enforce follow-on Pakistan need 490 to defeat Australia in the day-night Test at the Gabba after Steven Smith declared during the dinner break on the third day. The hosts motored to their lead…
Australia take lead within reach of 500
Dinner Australia 429 and 5 for 202 (Handscomb 35*, Wade 1*) lead Pakistan 142 (Sarfraz 59*, Hazlewood 3-22, Bird 3-23, Starc 3-63) by 489 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:07 Coverdale: Not surprised Australia didn’t enforce follow-on Australia strode to a lead of 489 over Pakistan after an impish rearguard by Sarfraz Ahmed had dissuaded Steven Smith from enforcing the follow-on, despite having a 287-run advantage in the first innings…
Cricket Australia female contracts probed by FairWork
CA’s James Sutherland: ‘We will co-operate fully with the Ombudsman, and welcome their inquiries’ © Getty Images Australia’s workplace oversight body, the FairWork Ombudsman, has queried Cricket Australia’s contract clauses around female players, compelling the chief executive James Sutherland to state that policies relating to “pregnancy, maternity leave and carer support” are all under urgent review. Sutherland confirmed that the ombudsman had been in contact with CA on Friday, following…
Quick wickets stall England's progress
England 352 for 7 (Dawson 27*, Rashid 8*, Jadeja 3-78) v IndiaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Ishant Sharma found early reverse-swing with the second new ball to dismiss Jos Buttler © AFP Three quick wickets on the second morning helped India trigger memories of Mumbai as England lost a considerable amount of ground at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. England had gone from 288 for 5 on day one to 400…