Mark Wood could be sidelined for three to six months if he undergoes more ankle surgery © Getty Images Mark Wood, the Durham and England bowler, has been told that he requires a second operation on his troublesome left ankle that is expected to rule him out for up to eight weeks of the 2016 season*. Wood, who flew home early from England’s tour of the UAE in November to…
South Africa domestic structure to be examined
Kevin Pietersen was a marquee signing in last year’s Ram Slam and Cricket South Africa want more such names © Getty Images A committee tasked with undertaking a comprehensive review of South Africa’s domestic cricket structures will not look into the Ram Slam T20 competition, which will undergo a separate analysis in the hope of increasing its commercial appeal. The committee’s focus, therefore, will be more intensely trained on the…
Inzamam-ul-Haq appointed Pakistan chief selector
Inzamam-ul-Haq may not have any experience as a selector, but he has been a head coach for Afghanistan and batting consultant for Pakistan © AFP Inzamam-ul-Haq has been appointed chief selector of Pakistan. Inzamam, a former Pakistan captain, has been coaching Afghanistan from October 2015, and was originally contracted by the ACB until December 2016. But ACB Chief Shafiq Stanikzai, on Saturday, said they were ready to release him. This…
Mark Wood facing prospect of further ankle surgery
Mark Wood could be sidelined for three to six months if he undergoes more ankle surgery © Getty Images Mark Wood, the Durham and England bowler, could be in danger of missing the 2016 international summer after suffering a setback in his rehabilitation from ankle surgery. Wood flew home early from England’s tour of the UAE in November to undergo an operation on his left ankle, but was forced to…
Not too worried about Gayle's form – Kohli
Across formats, Chris Gayle has not scored in double-figures since his 47-ball century against England in the World T20 © BCCI Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has brushed off concerns over Chris Gayle‘s form and is confident the West Indies opener can come up with the runs when the team needs it. Gayle has scored 1 and 0 in the side’s first two IPL 2016 matches. Across formats, he…
De Kock relishes ton in successful Daredevils chase
Play 01:25 ‘Really enjoyed chasing down the target’ – de Kock Quinton de Kock, who struck the first century of IPL 2016, looked a tired man at the post-match press conference, but did not shy away from toasting his innings, which toppled Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets. He followed his unbeaten 59 against Kings XI Punjab with a 48-ball ton, which helped Delhi Daredevils gun down 191 with five…
McKay's six wickets keep pressure on Glamorgan
Leicestershire 15 for 0 trail Glamorgan 348 (Wagg 64, McKay 6-73 ) by 333 runsScorecard Clint McKay: in the wickets in cardiff [file picture] © Getty Images Clint McKay took six wickets as Leicestershire dismissed Glamorgan for 348 on the first day of the Specsavers County Championship Division Two match in Cardiff. McKay’s accurate seam and swing bowling were rewarded with 6 for 73, while Glamorgan’s Graham Wagg top-scored for…
Misbah ponders staying until Australia tour
Misbah-ul-Haq could yet extend his Test career for the rest of this year © Getty Images Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s Test captain, will consider extending his career until the series against Australia late this year. Although it will depend on form and fitness, Misbah said he is keen to be part of the Test outfit for what will be a condensed period of action starting with the tour of England in July…
Wagner immediately hits right notes for Lancashire
Lancashire 25 for 1 trail Nottinghamshire 242 (Read 52, Broad 43, Wagner 6-66) by 127 runsScorecard The new boy: Neil Wagner takes the acclaim for his six-wicket haul © Getty Images So rapid has been Lancashire’s recent progress up and down the levels of English first-class cricket that one or two mordant local wags have suggested that the next company to advertise its products at Emirates Old Trafford should be…
Robson revives memories of the good times
Middlesex 317 for 4 (Robson 175*, Gubbins 68) v WarwickshireScorecard Sam Robson took advantage of Warwickshire’s early waywardness © Getty Images Sam Robson‘s name has slipped down the list of potential England partners since the last of his seven Tests in August 2014. But at Lord’s, against an attack with a good reputation and inserted on a damp April morning, he provided a reminder of his qualities with an assured…