[embedded content] All-rounder Georgia Elwiss is enjoying life under new England women Head Coach Mark Robinson as they prepare for his first series in charge. England face South Africa in a three-match one-day international series that could see them jump above the Proteas and into a fourth place in the ICC Women’s Championship table. Robinson was appointed into the role last November, in the wake of the Ashes series defeat,…
Here's Jonny's Best Moments
[embedded content] Jonny Bairstow has entertained us with his insightful behind-the-scene diary blogs during the Test series and, in his last instalment, the Yorkshireman has revealed his top-three moments on, and off, the field during the past few weeks. The wicketkeeper-batsman will remain on with the limited-overs team – for five one-day internationals and two Twenty20s – but he will hand over his place in front of the camera to…
Clarke's ICC chairman bid hits rocks
Giles Clarke, pictured with Cricket Ireland chairman Ross McCollum, faces opposition in his bid to become ICC chairman © Peter Della Penna Giles Clarke‘s hopes of becoming the next chairman of the ICC appear to be receding, with neither Australia nor South Africa expected to support his candidacy should he choose to stand for election later this year. In order to fulfil his long-held ambition and assume the most high-profile…
Surrey make deadline-day swoop for Finch
Surrey have announced a second major signing in the space of a week with Australia Twenty20 captain Aaron Finch set to join the club this summer. Finch will replace veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara while the former Sri Lanka skipper is away at the Caribbean Premier League, which is due to start in July. The 29-year-old opener is one of the most destructive batsmen in the world – highlighted by his…
World Cup exit not a sign of problems in SA cricket – U-19s coach
Under-19 World Cup 2016 February 1, 2016 Firdose Moonda and Mohammad Isam Lawrence Mahatlane on his team’s defeat: “They feel that they have let a lot of people down, they have let themselves down more importantly” © ICC South Africa Under-19s coach Lawrence Mahatlane has played down fears of a malaise in the country’s cricket system after his team, the defending champions, were booted out of the Under-19 World Cup…
World Cup exit not a sign of problems in SA cricket – U-19 coach
Under-19 World Cup 2016 February 1, 2016 Firdose Moonda and Mohammad Isam Lawrence Mahatlane on his team’s defeat: “They feel that they have let a lot of people down, they have let themselves down more importantly” © ICC South Africa Under-19s coach Lawrence Mahatlane has played down fears of a malaise in the country’s cricket system after his team, the defending champions, were booted out of the Under-19 World Cup…
Domingo backs Rabada for county spell
South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada has been suggested as a possible county signing © Gallo Images While Kagiso Rabada‘s workload will be managed in the limited-overs series against England, he may not be able to enjoy as much of a winter break as his team-mates. Rabada is being primed for a short county stint of around six weeks, a move endorsed by his national coach Russell Domingo. “It will benefit…
Prankster Shawon unfazed by big stage
Saleh Ahmed Shawon is fidgety, unlike the mostly calm Nazmul Hossain Shanto or the bright-eyed Bangladesh Under-19s captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz. The left-arm spinner is the Bangladesh team’s prankster, making wisecracks and keeping everyone cheerful, while at times, by his own admission, being the victim of his team-mates’ pranks. Despite his antics, Shawon has been the team’s leading wicket-taker since January last year, with 53 dismissals at 16.01 in 30…
Proteas call Wiese up
01 February 2016 | Matt Somerford Tweet David Wiese has become the second addition to South Africa’s one-day international squad to face England in the space of two days. Right-armer Weise joined Marchant de Lange in training with the Proteas squad today after cricket South Africa turned to them after injury has depleted their bowling stocks. Wiese, 30, played all of his three ODIs against…
Roy injury worry ahead of ODIs
Jason Roy sat out England training due to a back spasm © Getty Images Jason Roy sat out England’s net practice in Bloemfontein due to a back spasm and will undergo a fitness test ahead of the first ODI with South Africa on Wednesday. Roy suffered the injury during the warm-up but England expect him to be able to bat during Tuesday’s session in order to prove his fitness. His…