‘The most important thing is that the team qualifies for the main draw [of the World T20]’ – New Zimbabwe bowling coach Makhaya Ntini © Associated Press Five years after completing a very successful career as an international cricketer for South Africa, Makhaya Ntini has a chance to nurture young talent and bring them to the big stage, having signed on as Zimbabwe’s bowling coach. His two-year run will begin…
Rabada's best of 7-112 keeps SA on victory track
Close of innings England 342 (Rabada 7-112) trail South Africa 475 by 133 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:57 Rabada leaves England on the ropes Kagiso Rabada, an up-and-coming fast bowler forced to carry an onerous burden, produced the most redoubtable display of his fledgling career to give South Africa a first-innings lead of 133 runs in the final Test in Centurion. Rabado tore through England’s batting line-up with…
Boucher backs Bairstow to succeed
Jonny Bairstow has been far from flawless in South Africa © AFP Mark Boucher has urged England to stick with Jonny Bairstow despite his struggles with the gloves in the Test series in South Africa. Bairstow has, by some estimations, been unable to take seven of the 23 opportunities that have come his way as wicketkeeper in the four Tests. While a couple of the chances he has missed –…
Joining Sydney Thunder the 'best decision' – Michael Hussey
Having been cellar dwellers in the tournament’s first four seasons, Sydney Thunder sparked a remarkable turnaround to win the title © Cricket Australia/Getty Images Michael Hussey has admitted that Sydney Thunder were “below ground zero” when he had joined the side. Two seasons on, he departs Thunder, having been cellar dwellers in the tournament’s first four seasons, as champions. Hussey has also said that joining the club is “the best…
Joining Sydney Thunder the "best decision" – Michael Hussey
Having been cellar dwellers in the tournament’s first four seasons, Sydney Thunder sparked a remarkable turnaround to win the title © Cricket Australia/Getty Images Michael Hussey has admitted that Sydney Thunder were “below ground zero” when he had joined the side. Two seasons on, he departs Thunder, having been cellar dwellers in the tournament’s first four seasons, as champions. Hussey has also said that joining the club is “the best…
Rabada's six keep SA on track for big lead
Lunch England 211 for 6 (Stokes 1*, Rabada 5-76) trail South Africa 475 by 264 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:57 Rabada leaves England on the ropes Kagiso Rabada tore through England’s batting line-up with three quick wickets on the stroke of lunch to leave South Africa scenting victory in the final Test at Centurion. Rabada took 3-0 in 12 balls, removing Joe Root, James Taylor and Jonny Bairstow…
BBL recognition for England trio
England internationals Adil Rashid and Charlotte Edwards were both voted as the second best players in the men and women’s Big Bash League respectively while Heather Knight was third. Yorkshire leg-spinner Rashid won 17 votes, five behind big-hitting Brisbane Heat batsman Chris Lynn, following his excellent performances for Adelaide Strikers under the stewardship of county first-team coach Jason Gillespie. Rashid, with an economy rate of 6.51, took 16 wickets at…
Gulam Bodi submits plea in Ram Slam fixing case
Gulam Bodi is at the centre of the Ram Slam fixing case © Getty Images Gulam Bodi has submitted his plea to CSA after being charged with contriving to fix, or otherwise improperly influence aspects of the 2015 Ram Slam T20 tournament. “We are waiting to see if they accept it, if not it will go to a tribunal,” Ayoob Kaka, Bodi’s lawyer told ESPNcricinfo. In essence, that means Bodi…
Thomson and Grout to join Hall of Fame
Jeff Thomson was one of the fastest and most fearsome bowlers cricket has seen Adrian Murrell / © Getty Images Jeff Thomson and Wally Grout will become the newest inductees into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal night in Melbourne on Wednesday. Thomson was one of cricket’s most fearsome pacemen and took 200 wickets at 28.00 from 51 Tests, and was also regarded by many…
Thunder storm to Big Bash League title
Sydney Thunder completed a Big Bash League double in Mike Hussey’s last game in Australia, beating a Melbourne Stars team containing Luke Wright and Kevin Pietersen by three wickets in the final. Having seen their women’s side defeat Sydney Sixers before the men’s showpiece at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Hussey’s side matched their achievements by chasing 177 with three balls unused. In-form opening batsman Usman Khawaja smashed 70 off 40…