Zimbabwe quicks Tendai Chatara and Tinashe Panyangara are unfit and hence not picked for the upcoming home Tests against Sri Lanka. Chris Mpofu, who last played a Test nearly five years ago, and uncapped seamer Carl Mumba were named in the 16-man squad. Another uncapped player – batsman Tarisai Musakanda – was picked; both Mumba and Musakanda represented Zimbabwe A against Pakistan A earlier this month. Senior batsman Vusi Sibanda…
Younis Khan climbs to No. 2 in Test rankings
Younis Khan returned after recovering from dengue with a strong performance in Abu Dhabi © AFP Younis Khan has climbed three places to No. 2 in the ICC rankings for Test batsmen after scoring 127 in Pakistan’s 133-run victory against West Indies in Abu Dhabi. This is Younis’ highest ranking since he was No. 1 in March 2009 and No. 2 in July that year; he currently trails Steven Smith…
Domingo's contract extended till August 2017
If Russell Domingo’s contract was not going to be renewed at the end of April, South Africa’s new coach would not have enjoyed any game time with the team ahead of the Champions Trophy © Gallo Images From having his position as head coach under scrutiny seven months ago, Russell Domingo has now been given the safety of a contract extension until the end of South Africa’s England tour next…
New Zealand bat in Ranchi, play three spinners
Toss New Zealand chose to bat v IndiaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details BJ Watling, who replaced Luke Ronchi, was playing his first ODI since 2013 © Associated Press New Zealand won their first toss of the tour in eight matches, and opted to bat against India in the fourth ODI in Ranchi. Kane Williamson, their captain, termed a wicket as a “tired” one, and picked three spinners, which meant recalls…
Anderson's absence could extend to December
Play 01:29 Anderson’s comeback remains uncertain England may be without James Anderson for the first three Tests in India as he continues his recovery from the shoulder injury which has hampered him since midway through the English season. Anderson has not been included in the 16-man squad for the five-Test tour which is unchanged from the group currently in Bangladesh. Alastair Cook had already said that Anderson would miss the…
Stokes' development against spin 'top class'
Play 02:12 Butcher: England will want to look at Ansari Trevor Bayliss believes Ben Stokes could develop into one of the “all-time best allrounders” following his Man-of-the-Match performance in Chittagong. Bayliss, the England coach, made the comments after Stokes helped seal victory with 103 runs and six wickets in the match. Bayliss was particularly impressed with Stokes’ improvement against spin bowling on the sort of low, slow pitches on which…
Shaun Marsh proves fitness for SA Tests with half-century
South Australia 2 for 16 (Ferguson 13*, Mennie 1*, Behrendorff 2-3) trail Western Australia 9 for 271 dec (S Marsh 73, Klinger 61, Mennie 3-56) by 255 runsScorecard Shaun Marsh proved his form and fitness with 73 ahead of Australia’s home Test series against South Africa © Getty Images Shaun Marsh marked his return from injury with a half-century on the opening day of Western Australia’s 600th Sheffield Shield match….
Pollard slams WICB for questioning his commitment
Kieron Pollard made 43 runs in three T20Is and 42 runs in three ODIs against Pakistan in the UAE © Getty Images Allrounder Kieron Pollard has challenged the West Indies selectors’ rationale for dropping him for the tri-series in Zimbabwe in November. Pollard said he was told that he had not been “committed to batting” during the recent limited-overs games against Pakistan in UAE. Calling the decision “funny”, Pollard said…
Pollard slams WICB about questions over his commitment
Kieron Pollard made 43 runs in three T20Is and 42 runs in three ODIs against Pakistan in the UAE © Getty Images Allrounder Kieron Pollard has challenged the West Indies selectors’ rationale for dropping him for the tri-series in Zimbabwe in November. Pollard said he was told that he had not been “committed to batting” during the recent limited-overs games against Pakistan in UAE. Calling the decision “funny”, Pollard said…
Jaggesar's career-best sinks Sri Lanka A
West Indies A 267 for 6 (Hope 81, Jason 58, Powell 55, Aponso 2-44) beat Sri Lanka A 102 (Jaggesar 4-29, Beaton 3-26) by 165 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details File photo: Jon-Russ Jaggesar headlined West Indies A’s dominant bowling display with career-best List A figures of 4 for 29 © WICB Media/LMA Photography West Indies A’s bowlers combined to pick up a 165-run win in the first unofficial ODI against…