Christchurch (New Zealand) – James Pattinson, smarting from being bawled out after a no-ball error in the first innings, put Australia firmly in control of the second Test against New Zealand with a crucial triple-strike on Monday. James Pattinson (R) of Australia appeals for a LBW call on New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum on day three of their second Test match, at the Hagley Park in Christchurch, on February 22, 2016…
India’s Kohli welcomes return of Pakistan bowler Amir
Dhaka – India’s star batsman Virat Kohli welcomed the return of tainted Pakistani player Mohammad Amir to international cricket on Tuesday, heaping praise on his bowling and wishing him all the best ahead of their Asia Cup contest in Dhaka. Indian batsman Virat Kohli speaks at a press conference in Dhaka on February 23, 2016 © AFP Munir Uz Zaman Pakistan’s chances in the tournament will partly depend on the…
Pakistan include Sharjeel, Sami for Asia Cup, World T20
Mohammad Sami’s performances in the ongoing Pakistan Super League played a role in his selection for the Asia Cup and World T20. © Chris Whiteoak Pakistan have added batsman Sharjeel Khan and fast bowler Mohammad Sami to their squads for the Asia Cup and World Twenty20 following injuries to Babar Azam and Rumman Raees. The Pakistan selectors also made another change to their World T20 squad, bringing in batsman Khalid…
New Zealand set Australia 201-run target
Tea New Zealand 370 and 311 for 7 (Watling 46*, Henry 45*, Bird 3-59) lead Australia 505 by 176 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Jackson Bird struck took three wickets in ten deliveries to leave New Zealand struggling © Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Jackson Bird struck three times in 10 balls before BJ Watling and Matt Henry formed a pesky lower order stand to lift New Zealand’s lead over Australia to…
Watling, Henry take lead past 175
Tea New Zealand 370 and 311 for 7 (Watling 46*, Henry 45*, Bird 3-59) lead Australia 505 by 176 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Jackson Bird struck took three wickets in ten deliveries to leave New Zealand struggling © Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Jackson Bird struck three times in 10 balls before BJ Watling and Matt Henry formed a pesky lower order stand to lift New Zealand’s lead over Australia to…
Watling, Henry build pesky stand
Tea New Zealand 370 and 311 for 7 (Watling 46*, Henry 45*, Bird 3-59) lead Australia 505 by 176 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Jackson Bird struck took three wickets in ten deliveries to leave New Zealand struggling © Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Jackson Bird struck three times in 10 balls before BJ Watling and Matt Henry formed a pesky lower order stand to lift New Zealand’s lead over Australia to…
Hazlewood, Smith in umpiring controversy
Umpire Ranmore Martinesz was subjected to questioning by the Australians © Getty Images Josh Hazlewood and Steven Smith were at the centre of an ugly confrontation with umpire Ranmore Martinesz on the fourth day in Christchurch, which could come under scrutiny from the match referee Chris Broad. The incident occurred in the 73rd over of New Zealand’s second innings, the last over before lunch, when the Australians appealed for an…
Resolute Williamson, Anderson frustrate Australia
New Zealand 370 and 197 for 4 (Williamson 89*, Anderson 35*, Pattinson 3-46) lead Australia 505 by 62 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Kane Williamson kept New Zealand’s hopes alive © AFP Tempers simmered as Kane Williamson and Corey Anderson weathered Australia’s opening burst before pushing New Zealand into a narrow lead on the fourth morning of the second Test, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. James Pattinson and Josh Hazlewood…
Bayliss: We must learn and improve
Head Coach Trevor Bayliss hopes England can learn from the defeat to South Africa yesterday and execute their batting better. England lost the second and final Twenty20 international by nine wickets to the hosts, who chased down their 172-run target with ease in Johannesburg. While the Proteas produced a batting masterclass, with AB de Villiers smashing 71 off 29 deliveries and Hashim Amla 69 off 38, England were left to…
Topley earns England increment contract
Hampshire pace bowler Reece Topley has been awarded an England increment contract for 2015-16. Topley qualifies for the award by virtue of playing four ODIs and a T20 against Pakistan and five ODIs against South Africa during the current contract period. Non-contracted players can earn an England increment contract via a points system. Five points are awarded for a Test appearance and two for a T20 or ODI appearance, with…