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[ad_1] If you’ve tuned in to watch the biggest moments in world cricket over the past few years, it’s likely you’ve heard the dulcet tones of a Kiwi commentator calling the action. Ian Smith played 63 Tests and 98 ODIs for New Zealand in the 1980s and ‘90s, scoring two Test centuries as a wicketkeeper … Read more
[ad_1] Reigning World Cup champions Australia have secured the one-day international series against the West Indies with a game in spare after a dominant 83-run victory at the SCG on Sunday. After being sent into bat on a hot day in Sydney, Australia was under pressure when losing three wickets in the first 10 overs … Read more
[ad_1] The West Indies have moved swiftly to lock in Shamar Joseph to more international cricket, rewarding the emerging star with a new contract following his breathtaking and captivating debut Test series. Cricket West Indies on Friday morning confirmed Joseph, 24, had been upgraded from a franchise deal to an international retainer contract, following his … Read more
[ad_1] It hasn’t taken long for the West Indies’ breakout star Shamar Joseph to cash in on his explosive performance against Australia, with the young quick picked up by Pakistan Super League side Peshawar Zalmi. The 24-year-old put his name up in lights after battling past injury to claim 7/68 and defeat Australia at the … Read more
[ad_1] West Indies quick Shamar Joseph became an instant cult hero with a remarkable seven-wicket haul to down world’s No.1 ranked Test team at the Gabba on Sunday. Now his rapid rise will bring with it a dilemma facing many rising stars from the Caribbean. The 24-year-old will likely soon face a huge decision regarding … Read more
[ad_1] During the early hours of Sunday morning, Shamar Joseph lay in his Brisbane hotel bedroom writhing in pain. The West Indies cricketer had a few hours earlier retired hurt after copping a toe-crushing yorker from Australian bowler Mitchell Starc on day three of the Gabba Test. Blood oozed from the big toe of his … Read more
[ad_1] Brian Lara and Carl Hooper led an outpouring of emotion as legends, experts and fans processed one of the most thrilling and important victories in the history of West Indies cricket. Lara was visibly emotional in the Fox Cricket commentary box as Shamar Joseph inspired an epic miracle victory with stunning figures of 7-68 … Read more
[ad_1] Shamar Joseph couldn’t even walk on Saturday evening. The West Indies seamer, playing just his second Test match, copped an inswinging yorker from Australian quick Mitchell Starc on day three of the pink-ball Gabba Test, forced to retire hurt. But less than 24 hours later, Joseph produced a career-defining spell to rip through Australia’s … Read more
[ad_1] The Gabba Test between Australia and the West Indies is poised for a thrilling finale after opener Steve Smith survived a dramatic evening session on day three. Chasing a 216-run target for victory, Australia is 2-60 at stumps with Smith (33*) and all-rounder Cameron Green (9*) unbeaten overnight, needing a further 156 runs to … Read more
[ad_1] In an age where older athletes are tossed aside similar to a child discarding its favourite old toy in favour of a new, shiny one, Indian doubles sensation Rohan Bopanna continues to defy belief. Bopanna, at the ripe age of 43, will sit atop the ATP men’s doubles ranking for the first time in … Read more