Brendon McCullum smashed Viv Richards’ record of the fastest Test century during the match in Christchurch. © AFP Viv Richards said he was happy to see Brendon McCullum break his record for the fastest Test century, describing the New Zealander as one of the game’s finest ambassadors. (Brendon McCullum ‘Embarrased’ To Break Childhood Idol Viv Richards’ Record) McCullum smashed a whirlwind 54-ball hundred on the first day of the second…
AB de Villiers Hits Fastest Fifty For South Africa as Proteas Defeat England
AB de Villiers being congratulated by Hashim Amla after completing his half-century. © AFP Johannesburg: AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla blasted South Africa to victory by nine wickets after England collapsed in the second Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. (AB De Villiers Committed to South Africa’s Future) De Villiers and Amla made England’s total of 171 look puny as they thrashed 125 runs in a 55-ball…
Johnson Charles Replaces Darren Bravo in West Indies Squad for ICC World Twenty20
Johnson Charles has played 23 Twenty20 Internationals and his last match was against Sri Lanka in Colombo in November 2015. © AFP Johnson Charles was picked by the West Indies for its World Twenty20 squad on Saturday as the replacement for Darren Bravo, who withdrew to focus on test cricket. (Darren Bravo Pulls Out of West Indies Squad) Charles, a top-order batsman who can also keep wicket, was a member…
Hong Kong opt to bat in must-win encounter
Toss: Hong Kong chose to bat v United Arab EmiratesLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details File photo – Babar Hayat will be looking to reproduce the sparkling form he displayed in the first match © ICC/Sportsfile Hong Kong’s captain Tanwir Afzal won the toss and chose to bat in their must-win game against United Arab Emirates in Fatullah. UAE made just one change to the side that beat Afghanistan in the…
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Cherishes Playing Together With Brendon McCullum in Indian Premier League
Mahendra Singh Dhoni termed Brendon McCullum a fantastic cricketer, who tried to everyone from the very first ball. © BCCI Kolkata: India’s limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday heaped praises on New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum, saying he was fortunate to have shared the dressing room with him. (Brendon McCullum World Record Century Steals The Show On Opening Day of Second Test Against Australia) McCullum blasted his way to…
UAE on cusp of Asia Cup qualification
United Arab Emirates are in pole position to qualify for the Asia Cup after a six-wicket win over Hong Kong at Fatullah. UAE won their first match against Afghanistan on Friday and repeated that result on Sunday against Hong Kong, as they easily chased down 147. Babar Hayat had scored 54 in 45 balls for Hong Kong, and combined for 62 with Mark Chapman (29), but the innings failed to…
Wagner lauds Smith's resilience after helmet blow
Steven Smith was struck flush on the helmet and fell face-down on the ground just before the tea break © Getty Images The bouncer was a key part of Neil Wagner‘s weaponry on day two at Hagley Oval, and a weapon that eventually brought him the wickets of Joe Burns and Steven Smith, but it also led to a moment of serious concern. On 78, Smith ducked into a short…
Smith shakes off 'concerning' head blow
Steven Smith was struck flush on the helmet and fell face-down on the ground just before the tea break © Getty Images The bouncer was a key part of Neil Wagner‘s weaponry on day two at Hagley Oval, and a weapon that eventually brought him the wickets of Joe Burns and Steven Smith, but it also led to a moment of serious concern. On 78, Smith ducked into a short…
Burns, Smith tons help Australia dominate
Australia 363 for 4 (Burns 170, Smith 138, Wagner 2-85) trail New Zealand 370 by seven runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Joe Burns was patient in scoring his first overseas century © Getty Images If day one in Christchurch was unforgettable for its exhilaration, day two was unmistakably about Australian resolve. Steven Smith‘s team dearly want to return home with the No. 1 Test ranking in their possession, and a day’s…
Burns, Smith build foundation for Australia
Lunch Australia 151 for 2 (Burns 78*, Smith 37*) trail New Zealand 370 by 129 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Joe Burns was patient in scoring his first overseas fifty © Getty Images Joe Burns and Steven Smith weathered sustained pressure from New Zealand’s bowlers to lay a platform for Australia following the early loss of Usman Khawaja on the second morning of the second Test, at Hagley Oval. New…