[embedded content] Jos Buttler’s latest dose of heavy hitting was still enough to shock his team-mates as England made a record-breaking start to the one-day international series against South Africa. Buttler plundered his fourth ODI century from 73 balls as England racked up 399 for nine – their highest total on foreign soil – en-route to a 39-run Duckworth-Lewis Method win. It was another stunning show from Buttler who could…
Buttler-powered 399 puts England 1-0 up
England 399 for 9 (Buttler 107, Hales 57, Stokes 57, Root 52) beat South Africa 250 for 5 (de Kock 138*, du Plessis 55, Moeen 3-43) by 39 runs (DLS method)Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:25 Records tumble as England set big target Jos Buttler’s hundred powered England to 399 for 9 and that was enough to put them 1-0 up in the series when the rain curtailed the South…
Saba honoured as Chance to Shine celebrates 10 years
Chance to Shine volunteer coach Saba Nasim was yesterday honoured by Samantha Cameron for her work inspiring girls in East London to play and learn through cricket. Nasim was named by Mrs Cameron as a “Point of Light” – an award through which Prime Minister David Cameron recognises outstanding individual volunteers who are making a difference in their local community. The award was part of a reception held at Number 10 Downing…
Pandey hopes to build on Sydney gains
Manish Pandey: “I want to take my Australia experience forward to the my next innings, try to play the same way.” © AFP Manish Pandey, whose maiden ODI century in Sydney lifted India to the highest successful chase against Australia in Australia, has said that he is keen to build on the gains made in the series. His unbeaten 104 helped India chase down 331 in the last game of…
Mohsin grabs his chance to shine with the bat
Hasan Mohsin’s ability to assess a situation and act accordingly held Pakistan Under-19s in good stead © International Cricket Council Pakistan Under-19s allrounder Hasan Mohsin was named the Man of the Match against Afghanistan Under-19s in Sylhet for his swing-bowling display. Against Sri Lanka Under-19s on Wednesday, Mohsin exhibited his batting prowess too, something he didn’t get a chance to do when Pakistan chased low totals in the first two…
Payment agreement saves Masters Champions League
Play 01:26 Agreement saves Masters Champions League Organisers of the Masters Champions League have insisted that all players will be paid in full after late payments threatened the continuation of the tournament. ESPNcricinfo understands that, after some team owners missed payments, several of the captains declared a deadline by which payments had to be met or they would decline to fulfil their fixtures. As a result, the MCL’s parent company,…
Buttler blasts England to brink of 400
Innings break England 399 for 9 (Buttler 107, Hales 57, Stokes 57, Root 52) v South AfricaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:41 ‘It is a completely new look team’ – Morgan Jos Buttler’s last ODI innings was the fastest hundred in England’s history, against Pakistan in Dubai more than two months ago. An enforced rest has done him no harm. Back in an England shirt once more, this time…
Pyrah handed head coach role
Yorkshire have appointed former all-rounder Richard Pyrah as the inaugural head coach of their Women’s Cricket Super League side. Pyrah ended his playing career at the end of last season after 12 years with the White Rose, and will also hold a full-time coaching role with men’s set-up. The 33-year-old said: “This is an exciting time to be involved in women’s cricket, especially around the advent of the Women’s Cricket…
Bukhari four-for razes UAE for 73
Netherlands 157 for 5 (Barresi 48, Borren 43, Mustafa 2-19) beat UAE 73 (Usman 49*, Bukhari 4-7, Rippon 3-8) by 84 runsScorecard Right-arm pacer Mudassar Bukhari claimed career-best T20 figures of 4 for 7, as Netherlands routed UAE by 84 runs in Dubai. Bukhari’s burst and assistance from Michael Swart and Paul van Meekeren reduced UAE to 7 for 5 within four overs, the lowest five-down score in all T20Is….
Bangladesh recall Mithun for World T20
Nasir Hossain’s inclusion for the World T20 was not a surprise after Shuvagata Hom failed to cement his place in the side against Zimbabwe © AFP Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Mithun is the surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s 15-man squad for the upcoming World Twenty20. Bangladesh have also recalled allrounder Nasir Hossain for the tournament that starts in India from March 8. Mithun’s selection means the Bangladesh squad has three wicketkeeper-batsmen, including Mushfiqur…