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[ad_1] Twin bowling efforts across two states turned the shape of the Sheffield Shield season on its head on Tuesday as the decision to prepare wickets for results in both Tasmania and Victoria backfired on the hosts. Going into the game needing only a draw against South Australia to host the final, Tasmania, having secured … Read more
[ad_1] Australian star Nathan Lyon insists the tourists can still emerge victorious despite New Zealand requiring just six wickets away for its first home Test win over their trans-Tasman rivals since 1993. The Aussies finished day three 4-77 at stumps and will resume play on day four with Travis Head (17*) and Mitchell Marsh (27*) … Read more
[ad_1] Australia has been bowled out for 164 after part-time spinner Glenn Phillips ripped through the middle-order in Wellington, taking his maiden Test five-wicket haul on day three of the series opener. He becomes the first New Zealand bowler to claim a five-fa on home soil in 18 years, with New Zealand now chasing a … Read more
[ad_1] England batter Joe Root said he was glad to return to form in India with his unbeaten 122, admitting his poor “execution” earlier in the tour had weighed on him. However, he has no plans to shelve his trademark reverse scoop. Root registered his 31st Test century in the fourth Test in Ranchi to … Read more
[ad_1] It is the misjudged ramp shot by a champion that has brought into question the cult of ‘Bazball’ as England seek to keep alive an intriguing Test series against India. The subject of intense debate since its inception just under two years ago, the conversation surrounding the merits of England’s aggressive approach has been … Read more
[ad_1] England star Ben Duckett praised Yashasvi Jaiswal’s attacking intent that helped him blast a century but boldly claimed his nation’s new approach to cricket encouraged others to use an aggressive style. Jaiswal retired hurt after hitting a century to extend India’s lead over England to 322 after the tourists’ batting collapse in the third … Read more
[ad_1] Just a month after being sent to hospital after a shocking nets accident that rocked his teammates, Sam Harper slogged his way to a crucial win for Victoria after an early day four batting collapse. South Australian captain Jake Lehmann labelled the pitch at the Junction Oval “horrendous” after a final day rally left … Read more