The CPL’ attempt to popularise the tournament in the USA could be hindered due to limited venue options © Caribbean Premier League Caribbean Premier League chief executive Damien O’Donohoe has said that the league is committed to put development over profits as the key aim of the CPL’s foray into the United States for the 2016 season. The CPL announced on Wednesday that six games will be held in the…
India win despite Perera hat-trick
Thisara Perera’s hat-trick couldn’t prevent India levelling their T20 series against Sri Lanka with a 69-run win at Ranchai. Perera had Hardik Pandya caught at long-on, Suresh Raina held by Dushmantha Chameera at backward square-leg, before Yuvraj Singh hit the hat-trick ball to Sachithra Senanyake in the 19th over. Shikhar Dhawan’s maiden Twenty20 international half-century ensured India posted 196 for six despite Perera’s 3-33 – the opener smashing his way…
Ranchi Twenty20: Dhawan Powers India to Series-Levelling Win Over Sri Lanka
India’s Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot during the second Twenty20 International match against Sri Lanka at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. © AFP Ranchi: India produced a convincing display as the hosts thrashed Sri Lanka by 69 runs in the second Twenty20 International to level the three match series in Ranchi. (Scorecard | Blog) Shikhar Dhawan (51 off 25) smashed his maiden fifty in T20…
Under-19 World Cup: Zeeshan Malik, Saif Badar Help Pakistan Finish Fifth, Afghanistan Win Plate Championship
Pakistan Under-19 players celebrate after a fall of a wicket. © ICC Fatullah: Pakistan ended their campaign in the ICC Under-19 World Cup on a winning note, defeating England by seven wickets to finish fifth in the 16-nation tournament in Fatullah. (Read More in Cricket) England scored 264 for seven after being sent in to bat with Sam Curran making 83 (107b, 11×4) and Tom Moores contributing 47. Seamer Sameen…
Hazlewood four-for puts Australia on top
Australia 147 for 3 (Smith 71, Khawaja 57*, Southee 2-22) trail New Zealand 183 (Craig 41*, Hazlewood 4-42, Siddle 3-37) by 36 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Brendon McCullum fell for a duck, playing his 100th Test on the trot © Getty Images With a grim determination to right a few of last year’s Ashes wrongs, Australia took command of the first Test against New Zealand to rain on Brendon McCullum’s…
Sheffield Shield final uncertainty grows
Victoria, who won the Sheffield Shield in 2014-15, have nominated Traeger Park in Alice Springs as their choice for the venue of the tournament final © Getty Images Uncertainty over the future of the Sheffield Shield final has been underlined by the announcement that only three of six states will have access to their prime venue for the competition decider in late March. Top-of-the-table Victoria have nominated Traeger Park in…
Hazlewood, Siddle knock New Zealand over for 183
Tea New Zealand 183 (Craig 41, Hazlewood 4-42, SIddle 3-37) v AustraliaScorecard and ball-by-ball details Brendon McCullum fell for a duck, playing his 100th Test on the trot © Getty Images Josh Hazlewood, Peter Siddle and Nathan Lyon rained on Brendon McCullum’s parade to roll New Zealand for 183 and subdue a packed house at the Basin Reserve on the opening day of the first Test. Australia’s captain Steven Smith…
Hazlewood, Siddle knock NZ over for 183
Tea New Zealand 183 (Craig 41, Hazlewood 4-42, SIddle 3-37) v AustraliaScorecard and ball-by-ball details Brendon McCullum fell for a duck, playing his 100th Test on the trot © Getty Images Josh Hazlewood, Peter Siddle and Nathan Lyon rained on Brendon McCullum’s parade to roll New Zealand for 183 and subdue a packed house at the Basin Reserve on the opening day of the first Test. Australia’s captain Steven Smith…
Hazlewood, Siddle tear through New Zealand top order
Lunch New Zealand 84 for 5 (Anderson 14*, Watling 13*, Hazlewood 3-25) v AustraliaScorecard and ball-by-ball details Brendon McCullum fell for a duck, playing his 100th Test on the trot © Getty Images Josh Hazlewood, Peter Siddle and Peter Nevill rained on Brendon McCullum’s parade to reduce New Zealand to 84 for 5 at lunch and subdue a packed house at the Basin Reserve on the opening morning of the…
Root targets bouncebackability
Joe Root has urged England to brush off the defeat at Centurion and wrap up the one-day international series against South Africa with a game to spare in Johannesburg tomorrow. The tourists’ 2-0 lead, following back-to-back wins in Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein, was halved as the Proteas completed a record chase with ease at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. Despite the convincing loss, England head back to the Wanderers tomorrow –…