England off-spinner Dom Bess hopes to benefit from plenty of early-season overs should he face India in an upcoming Test series after mixed results against Virat Kohli’s men earlier this year. Bess has been included in a 17-man squad for the first two encounters of a five-match campaign which starts at Trent Bridge in Nottingham […]
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Sri Lanka-India international postponed over Covid-19 case
Sri Lanka on Tuesday postponed the second Twenty20 international against India just hours before its start, after an Indian player tested positive for coronavirus. All-rounder Krunal Pandya was found positive during a routine check, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. “The medical teams have identified eight members as close contacts,” the board said. “The […]
Madhevere leads run rush as Zimbabwe hit 193 in T20 decider
A great effort by the Zimbabwe batsmen enabled them to post 193-5 in the series-deciding third Twenty20 international against Bangladesh at Harare Sports Club on Sunday. Opener Wesley Madhevere (54 runs) and top-order batsman Regis Chakabva (48) led the way and there were valuable contributions from Ryan Burl (31 not out), Tadiwanashe Marumani (27) and […]
Bavuma leads from front as South Africa sweep Ireland in T20 series
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks starred as the Proteas overpowered Ireland in the third and final T20 international at Stormont on Saturday to seal a 3-0 series win. The pair’s first-wicket partnership of 127 set up a 49-run victory. Bavuma made 72 from 51 balls with six fours and two sixes, while […]
Sri Lanka squad hits back at criticism with social media boycott
Sri Lanka’s head coach Mickey Arthur ordered the national squad off social media on Saturday after disgruntled fans launched a campaign to boycott players following a string of defeats overseas. The South African coach said players were getting “absolutely hammered” and it was affecting their judgement and mood as they prepare for the T20 World […]
Top pick Rashid Khan ready to make his mark in the Hundred
Rashid Khan is eager to justify his status as the number one draft pick in the Hundred when he makes his debut in English cricket’s new 100 balls per side competition on Saturday. A key figure in the remarkable rise of Afghanistan from cricket outpost to Test nation, the 22-year-old leg-spinner has long been regarded […]
England leave Pakistan in a spin to level T20 series
England’s spinners took centre stage during a 45-run win over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 international at Headingley on Sunday. Victory saw England level the three-match series at 1-1 ahead of Tuesday’s finale at Old Trafford. England broke with convention by fielding two leg-spinners in Adil Rashid and Matt Parkinson, with off-spinner Moeen Ali also […]
England’s Livingstone in T20 World Cup frame after stunning century
Liam Livingstone could yet force his way into England’s first-choice XI at this year’s Twenty20 World Cup after his stunning century against Pakistan, assistant coach Paul Collingwood said on Saturday. Livingstone hit England’s quickest T20 hundred, off just 42 balls, including nine sixes, in a 31-run defeat by Pakistan in Nottingham on Friday. His previous […]
Sri Lanka seek wicketkeeper on eve of India series
Twenty-four hours before Sri Lanka start a one-day series against India on Sunday, the beleaguered home side still did not know who their wicketkeeper would be, new captain Dasun Shanaka said. With a multitude of disciplinary, injury and coronavirus problems, Shanaka was also putting on a brave face over throwing five players with no international […]
Azam leads Pakistan to T20 win over England despite Livingstone ton
Babar Azam led from the front as Pakistan beat England by 31 runs in the first Twenty20 international at Trent Bridge on Friday despite a blistering hundred from Liam Livingstone. Pakistan captain Azam made 85 and shared an opening stand of 150 with Mohammad Rizwan in a national record T20 total of 232-6. But […]