Mohammad Amir is playing in his first international tour since serving his suspension and jail term for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing saga. © AFP Wellington: New Zealand Cricket has come down heavily on a stadium announcer for taunting tainted Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir during the third Twenty20 International here. Mark McLeod, who for many years has been NZC’s voice of choice for home matches against touring sides,…
Williamson reunited with Yorkshire
New Zealand international Kane Williamson has continued his affiliation with county champions Yorkshire by re-signing for a third time. The 25-year-old, who enjoyed spells at Headingley in 2013 and 2014, will be available to play three County Championship matches, eight NatWest T20 Blast fixtures and three Royal London One-Day Cup games between June 9 and July 18. Williamson became the first New Zealand batsman to register more than 2,000 runs…
Masters Champions League: Adam Gilchrist-Led Sagittarius Strikers' Jersey Unveiled
Masters Champions League team Sagittarius Strikers has appointed Daniel Vettori as Adam Gilchrist’s deputy. (Image: MCL) Dubai: The Adam Gilchrist-led Sagittarius Strikers franchise has unveiled the team jersey and logo for Masters Champions League (MCL) starting here on Thursday. The Danube Group-owned team had appointed the former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman as its leader, while giving the deputy’s job to New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori. The unveiling ceremony was attended by group owner…
Bukhari six-for demolishes UAE
Netherlands 114 for 3 (Swart 60*) beat UAE 112 (Bukhari 6-24) by seven wicketsScorecard File photo: Mudassar Bukhari took 6 for 24, his best figures in List A cricket © ICC/Sportsfile A six-for from fast bowler Mudassar Bukhari toppled UAE for 112 and spearheaded Netherlands’ seven-wicket victory in their World Cricket League match in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Bukhari dismissed four of the top five batsmen and finished with 6…
Nazmul, spinners lift Bangladesh to comfortable win
File photo – Mehedi Hasan Miraz picked up three wickets with his offspin © PTI Group A A half-century from Nazmul Hossain Shanto steered Bangladesh U19 to a total of 240, which their bowlers defended with ease despite a hundred from the South Africa U19 opener Liam Smith. Smith was sedate at the start of his innings, and South Africa lost wickets at regular intervals, with seamer Mohammad Saifuddin firing…
Shine preparing quicks for summer ahead
[embedded content] Lead Fast Bowling Coach Kevin Shine is preparing a host of pacemen for the summer ahead at his training camp in Potchefstroom. England seamer Mark Wood is amongst the quicks who have made the trip down to South Africa along with the likes of Stuart Meaker, Tymal Mills, Jamie Porter and Tom Helm. The players arrived in Potchefstroom three days ago and the focus of the camp is…
David Warner wins Allan Border Medal
David Warner led Steven Smith in the Allan Border Medal count this year © Getty Images David Warner has capped off a year in which he was named Australia’s vice-captain by winning the Allan Border Medal for the first time. Warner also won the Test Player of the Year title at the award ceremony in Melbourne, and finished clear of captain Steven Smith and fast bowler Mitchell Starc in the…
Kane Williamson returns to Yorkshire
Kane Williamson will further strength an impressive Yorkshire side © Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Kane Williamson will return to Yorkshire for a third time after agreeing a six-week stint in the middle of the English season. Williamson, who previously played for Yorkshire in 2013 and 2014, will be available from June 9 to July 18 – a period which will include three County Championship matches, eight NatWest T20 Blast fixtures and…
Lawrence, Burnham tons lift England to huge win
File photo – Dan Lawrence struck 25 fours and a six in his innings © Getty Images Dan Lawrence and Jack Burnham‘s centuries led England U19 to a massive win over Fiji U19 in their Group C game in Chittagong. After opting to bat, England piled up 371 for 3 and then bowled out Fiji for 72 to complete a 299-run win. Cakacaka Tikoisuva removed Max Holden early, but Lawrence…
England VI fall to first Australia tour defeat
Following on from their overall series win, England lost out to Australia by 42 runs in the fourth ODI of the tour as the hosts recorded their first victory. England won the toss and elected to bowl on the hottest day of the fixtures to date. Ross Hunter’s side started with two changes as James Millard and Mark Bond were called up to replace the injured Luke Sugg and Si…