Surrey all-rounder Natalie Sciver has been ruled out of England women’s three-match One-Day International (ODI) series in South Africa next month due to an ankle injury. Sciver will remain in England when the squad departs on Monday (25th January) to undergo a rehabilitation programme. Her progress will be monitored and a decision will be made at a later date as to whether she is available to re-join the squad for…
'Everyone rushed into playing their shots' – Mashrafe
‘It is hard to go after the bowling without getting set, regardless of how the wicket is’ – Mashrafe Mortaza © AFP Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza said losing four wickets in the first three overs put paid to their chase of 181 in the fourth T20I against Zimbabwe in Khulna. Bangladesh were 17 for 4 sixteen balls into their innings and Mashrafe reasoned that a flat track had made his…
Cook and Amla hundreds lead South Africa
South Africa 329 for 5 (Bavuma 32*, de Kock 25*) v EnglandLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:46 Amla and Cook thrive as England bowlers toil South Africa shook off a week of introspection by taking two centuries off a flaccid England attack on a satisfying opening to the final Test in Centurion. Hashim Amla found his innings so untaxing that he might have made it in his sleep; Stephen…
Chigumbura steps down as Zimbabwe captain
Elton Chigumbura reiterated his commitment towards contributing to Zimbabwe’s cause as a senior player © AFP Elton Chigumbura stepped down as Zimbabwe captain shortly after leading his team to a 18-run win that helped them level the four match T20I series against Bangladesh in Khulna. Describing his elevation for the top job as an “honour”, Chigumbura, who ends his second stint as captain, reiterated his commitment towards continuing as a…
Anderson blast gives New Zealand cricket huge win over Pakistan
Wellington – Corey Anderson whacked a career-best 82 not out and followed up with two wickets as New Zealand demolished Pakistan by 95 runs in their deciding Twenty20 in Wellington on Friday. Adam Milne (L) of New Zealand appeals for a catch on Anwar Ali of Pakistan during the third T20 cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on January 22, 2016 © AFP Marty…
Pietersen fifty guides Stars to the final
Melbourne Stars 3 for 140 (Pietersen 62, Stoinis 44) beat Perth Scorchers 7 for 139 (Voges 52, Klinger 44, Worrall 3-25) by seven wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Kevin Pietersen hit five fours and two sixes during his 36-ball 62 © Cricket Australia/Getty Images On Thursday, one of the BBL’s hoodoos rolled on, as Adelaide Strikers became the fourth consecutive table-toppers to fail to make the final. A day later, one…
Malan hundred helps Lions to another victory
England Lions 314 for 5 (Malan 114, Whiteley 50*) beat Pakistan A 245 (Zaman 61, Nawaz 51) by 69 runsScorecard Dawid Malan’s impressive England Lions form continued with a century © Chris Whiteoak Dawid Malan continued his productive few months for England Lions as his 114 set-up a 69-run victory against Pakistan A to put them 2-0 up in the series. Malan’s hundred led a complete batting performance, anchored by…
Pietersen hails Stars' carefree mindset
‘On that wicket to bowl them out for 139 was sensational, absolutely brilliant’ – Kevin Pietersen © Getty Images Kevin Pietersen looked relaxed when he walked out to bat at the MCG, and he looked relaxed when he left the ground – 36 balls and 62 runs later – with the Big Bash League semi-final all but won. It seems the life of the freelancer, away from the prying eyes…
Cook and Amla plunder wayward England
Tea South Africa 224 for 1 (Cook 91*, Amla 102*) v EnglandLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:58 Stephen Cook helps SA to strong start Hashim Amla preyed upon a flaccid England bowling performance with one of his less taxing Test hundreds on the opening day at Centurion and, by tea, Stephen Cook was threatening to join him, as he moved within nine runs of joining the ranks of those…
North Zone stay top despite rain-affected draw
File photo: Shamsur Rahman top-scored for Central Zone with 103 in the first innings © BCB North Zone remained on top of the Bangladesh Cricket League table despite a rain-affected draw against East Zone in Bogra. All four days were marred by showers, with no play possible at all on the second and fourth. Batting first, East Zone were bowled out for 214, with Tasamul Haque top scoring with 45…