India 92 for 2 (Pujara 37*, Kohli 35*) v EnglandLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 02:38 ‘Here to give India run for their money’ – Cook Stuart Broad and James Anderson claimed a wicket apiece with the new ball – the latter in his first spell of match bowling since August – as England made the early running in the second Test at Visakhapatnam. However, a steady stand of 70…
Pacers licking their lips looking at this surface – McMillan
“Batsmen have to commit to the style and game plan that they want to follow through with and they have to make good decisions.” © Getty Images A washed out first day in Christchurch is unlikely to prompt wholesale changes in strategy, because there is still “plenty of time left in the game”, New Zealand batting coach Craig McMillan said. Not even the toss was possible on Thursday, which means…
Voges concussed by bouncer to helmet
Adam Voges was helped from the field after being struck by a bouncer © Getty Images Western Australia captain Adam Voges has suffered concussion after being struck on the helmet during a Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania at the WACA. Voges is unlikely to take any further part in the match after retiring hurt on 16 when he failed to evade a bouncer from fast bowler Cameron Stevenson and was…
Huddleston, Bates help NZ seal World Cup berth
New Zealand Women 162 for 3 (Bates 66, Devine 54) beat Pakistan Women 158 (Zafar 52, Huddleston 4-20) by seven wicketsScorecard File photo – Holly Huddleston paved the way for New Zealand’s entry into the Women’s World Cup with 4 for 20 © Getty Images New Zealand women’s bowling prowess came to the fore with right-arm medium pacer Holly Huddleston taking 4 for 20 before half-centuries from Suzie Bates and…
India bat first as Anderson and Rahul return
India opt to bat v EnglandLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 02:38 ‘Here to give India run for their money’ – Cook India drew first blood in the second Test against England at Visakhapatnam by winning a crucial toss and choosing to bat first in the venue’s maiden Test match. Alastair Cook, England’s captain, cut an almost condemned figure at the toss as he contemplated the challenge of staying in…
Persistent rain washes out opening day
First day abandoned New Zealand v PakistanScorecard and ball-by-ball details Some rain is forecast for the second day in Christchurch too, but not as much as on the first © Getty Images Jeet Raval will have to wait little longer for his first taste of Test cricket after intermittent rain meant no play was possible on the opening day of New Zealand’s 2016-17 home summer in Christchurch. Covers were on…
Chappell recall prompts further puzzlement
Australia news November 17, 2016 The appointment of Greg Chappell to an interim position on Australia’s selection panel is curious, given his history with the domestic game. Greg Chappell has joined Australia’s selection panel on an interim basis © Getty Images Players around the country are shaking their heads at the appointment of Greg Chappell as an interim selector, five years after the Argus review removed him from the same…
Andile Phehlukwayo injured, out for six weeks
Andile Phehlukwayo (left) was impressive during the ODIs against Australia in September and October © AFP Dolphins allrounder Andile Phehlukwayo has been ruled out of the rest of the CSA T20 Challenge after suffering a groin injury during the game against Warriors on November 13. He is expected to be out of action for four to six weeks. Bowling the final delivery of his second over in the game, Phehlukwayo…
Albie Morkel stars in Titans' second win
File photo – Albie Morkel continued his good form for Titans © AFP Albie Morkel’s unbeaten 34 off 16 balls helped Titans recover from a top-order wobble to beat Cape Cobras by six wickets in Paarl and post their second successive win in the CSA T20 Challenge. Morkel, who came in to bat No. 6 with Titans needing 52 off the last five overs, smashed six fours in his cameo….
No indication Cook will quit captaincy – Strauss
Alastair Cook passed Michael Atherton’s record of leading England in 54 Tests in Rajkot © Associated Press There are no immediate plans to change the captaincy of England’s Test or limited-overs team, according to Andrew Strauss. Strauss, the managing director of England cricket, has said he has “every faith” that Alastair Cook will continue as Test captain into the English summer and promised no “recriminations” against Eoin Morgan for his…