Opening batsman Martin Guptill has been left out of New Zealand’s squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan. Uncapped Auckland batsman Jeet Raval and allrounder Colin de Grandhomme have been picked, while Todd Astle, who played his only Test in November 2012, has been recalled. New Zealand squad Kane Williamson (capt), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Jimmy Neesham, Jeet Raval, Tim…
Shahzad, bowlers give Rangpur emphatic win
Rangpur Riders 125 for 1 (Shahzad 80*) beat Chittagong Vikings 124 (Malik 30, Gazi 2-18) by nine wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details File photo – Mohammad Shahzad struck 11 fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 80 © International Cricket Council Mohammad Shahzad marked his BPL debut with a blistering unbeaten 80, which helped Rangpur Riders thrash Chittagong Vikings by nine wickets at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday evening….
WICB makes plea over talent drain
The WICB asked for other Full Members to work with it to find “a solution to the challenge of securing the best cricketing talent with the limited resources available” © BCCI The West Indies’ shallow talent pool is being drained by the loss of players to lucrative overseas T20 leagues, the WICB has said in its second media statement on the release-fee concept. The board has asked other ICC Full…
Herath ten-for puts Sri Lanka on the brink
Zimbabwe 272 and 180 for 7 (Ervine 65*, Herath 5-45) need another 311 to beat Sri Lanka 504 and 258 for 9 dec (Karunaratne 88, Kusal Perera 62, Cremer 4-91, Mumba 3-67)Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Rangana Herath became the first bowler to take 50 wickets in 2016 © Associated Press Three days between Tests is hardly enough for teams to work on their weaknesses. But this was Zimbabwe’s opportunity to…
Herath ten-for puts Zimbabwe on the brink
Zimbabwe 272 and 180 for 7 (Ervine 65*, Herath 5 for 46) trail Sri Lanka 504 and 258 for 9 dec (Karunaratne 88, Kusal Perera 62, Cremer 4-91, Mumba 3-67) by 311 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Rangana Herath became the first bowler to take 50 wickets in 2016 © Associated Press Three days between Tests is hardly enough for teams to work on their weaknesses. But this was Zimbabwe’s…
Shami suffered from cramps, fit for second day – Bangar
‘Shami will be fresher and ready for day two’ – Sanjay Bangar © AFP On a day that India lost the toss and conceded 311 for 4, there was little consolation for them at the end. Mohammed Shami, who had hobbled off during the middle session with what at the time looked like a hamstring issue, came back in the final session to continue bowling despite obvious discomfort. That he…
Mahmudullah defends six in final over, Khulna win thriller
Khulna Titans 133 for 8 (Mahmudullah 32, Abul Hasan 5-28) beat Rajshahi Kings 130 (Mominul 64, Junaid 4-23, Mahmudullah 3-6) by three runs Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Mahmudullah scored 32 and took three wickets in the final over © BCB Khulna Titans left it as late as the last three overs to launching a stunning comeback that gave them a three-run win over Rajshahi Kings. Junaid Khan took four wickets…
Knight stars as England coast to victory
England 171 for 2 (Sciver 47*, Knight 45*) beat Sri Lanka 168 for 7 (Knight 2-29) by eight wicketsScorecard Heather Knight and Natalie Sciver saw England to victory (file photo) © Getty Images An unbroken 82-run partnership between Heather Knight and Natalie Sciver saw England to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Colombo. The first encounter of the four-match series did not count towards…
Herath double-strike rattles Zimbabwe in 491 chase
Zimbabwe 272 (Chari 80, Ervine 64, Williams 58, Herath 5-89) and 33 for 2 trail Sri Lanka 504 and 258 for 9 dec (Karunaratne 88, Kusal Perera 62, Cremer 4-91, Mumba 3-67) by 458 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Dimuth Karunaratne methodically built Sri Lanka’s lead © Associated Press Dimuth Karunaratne’s century was a landmark to look forward to from Sri Lanka’s point of view. But his dismissal in the…
Yorkshire fear loss of international fixtures after stadium rebuild delay
Dank prospects for Yorkshire’s redevelopment, after delays to the adjoining rugby ground © PA Photos Yorkshire’s chief executive, Mark Arthur, has warned that Headingley could miss out on international fixtures for four years, and be excluded from hosting matches at the 2019 World Cup, after a delay to the rebuilding works at Leeds Rhinos rugby stadium that backs onto the cricket ground. Rhinos had originally hoped to demolish their South…