Kagiso Rabada has been one of South Africa’s shining lights in a disappointing series © AFP Kagiso Rabada said it five times but it was difficult to believe the mood in the South African camp was “positive,” as they prepared for the final Test against England at SuperSport Park. Before the session had officially started, the players milled about in the middle, some tossing balls to each other, others shadow-boxing,…
Dravid urges U19 players to work towards India cap
Rahul Dravid: “The important thing is you have to go on from here, score runs in first-class cricket, score runs in List A games and then get the recognition from the selectors” © PTI India Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid has said that best message he can give his players heading for the World Cup in Bangladesh is to treat it as a stepping stone on their journey towards the national…
Engelbrecht's reworked action deemed legal
Sybrand Engelbrecht was pulled up during a Ram Slam T20 game between Cobras and Dolphins in December 2015 © BCCI Sybrand Engelbrecht, the Cape Cobras offspinner, has been cleared to resume bowling with immediate effect following a nod from the Independent Assessment Committee that found all his variations within the prescribed parameters. Cricket South Africa also announced that the ban on Prenelan Subrayen, the Dolphins spinner who also had his…
NZ U19 fall short despite Leopard's 61-ball hundred
Pakistan Under-19s 279 for 9 (Badar 99*, Gauhar Hafeez 58, Ravindra 3-35) beat New Zealand Under-19s 248 (Leopard 116, Mohsin 3-25) by 31 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Christian Leopard‘s single-handed show of a 61-ball hundred went in vain as New Zealand Under-19s lost to Pakistan Under-19s by 31 runs in Dubai. New Zealand were 206 for 7 in their chase of 280 before Leopard fell for 116 and they eventually…
World T20 win could pave way for women's IPL – Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj believes the World T20 will be very important in terms of popularising the women’s game in India © PTI Mithali Raj, captain of the India Women’s team, believes winning the World T20 in March-April could change the game in the country. Raj, speaking ahead of the limited-overs series in Australia, also revealed that she and Jhulan Goswami, the senior-most members of the squad, were approached to play for…
Ravi Shastri Says India's Bowlers Have to Step up if They are to Avoid 5-0 Whitewash
India’s bowlers have struggled immensely in the first three ODIs and Ravi Shastri has added that they must step up if India are to avoid the whitewash. © PTI Canberra: Putting the onus on India’s bowlers to stop Australia’s winning juggernaut in the five-match ODI series, Team Director Ravi Shastri said the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side can certainly arrest the slide if the inexperienced bowling line-up learns from its mistakes….
Depleted Bangladesh eye another series win
Match facts January 20, 2015Start time 1500 local (0900 GMT) Bangladesh are a step away from their second successive T20I series win over Zimbabwe © AFP Big Picture It is becoming increasingly difficult to predict playing XIs from both sides, who aren’t afraid to tinker with their combinations in their quest to narrow down on an ideal combination going into the World T20 in India. Both Bangladesh and Zimbabwe have…
De Kock to have fitness test, Steyn out
Quinton de Kock missed the third Test after injuring his knee the night before © Gallo Images Quinton de Kock will undergo a final fitness test on Wednesday to asses whether he is able to return as wicketkeeper at Centurion. South Africa have also confirmed that Dale Steyn will not play and released Stiaan van Zyl from the 17-man squad announced on Tuesday – increasing the likelihood that 33-year-old Lions…
McCullum to deliver MCC Spirit of Cricket address
Brendon McCullum will retire from international cricket next month © Getty Images Brendon McCullum, New Zealand’s captain who is set to retire from international cricket next month, will give the annual MCC Spirit of Cricket lecture at Lord’s in June. McCullum has been widely praised for the way his side have played the game since he took charge at the start of 2013. An emphasis on team spirit, enjoyment and…
Shaun Tait Can Cause Damage on Indian Pitches During World Twenty20, Says Jason Gillespie
Shaun Tait, who last played for Australia in 2011, will aim for a spot in the Australian Squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in India. © AFP Backing Shaun Tait’s surprise T20 return against India, former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie has said the tearaway speedster will cause a lot of damage on Indian tracks if he makes the squad for the World T20 starting March 8. (Shaun Tait Recalled to…