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[ad_1] The Decision Review System was introduced to international cricket nearly 15 years ago, yet it remains a source of frustration for players and fans. The ICC has updated and tinkered with DRS technology several times over the last decade, but players still aren’t satisfied, with England captain Ben Stokes the latest cricketer to demand … Read more
[ad_1] Australian captain Pat Cummins will lead the Sunrisers Hyderabad at this year’s Indian Premier League, the franchise confirmed on Monday. Earlier this summer, the 31-year-old was signed by the Sunrisers on a AU$3.67 million, which was a record before national teammate Mitchell Starc surpassed that tally a couple of hours later. Cummins, who has … Read more
[ad_1] Victorian cricketer Will Pucovski is in “good spirits” following his 12th concussion scare, but doubts remain over whether the 26-year-old should be forced into medical retirement. On Sunday afternoon, Pucovski retired hurt after copping a sickening blow to the helmet during the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania in Hobart. Victoria activated a concussion substitute, … Read more
[ad_1] Victorian cricketer Will Pucovski has been forced to retire hurt after copping a nasty blow to the helmet in sickening scenes during the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania in Hobart. Facing Tigers fast bowler Riley Meredith on Sunday afternoon, Pucovski ducked into a bouncer before dropping his bat and collapsing onto the turf. The … Read more
[ad_1] Ireland finally won its first Test match on Friday when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi, ending a streak of seven successive losses. Captain Andy Balbirnie led from the front with an undefeated 58 as Ireland reached their modest target of 111 in the final session of the third day. Ireland … Read more
[ad_1] Australia is in a commanding position at stumps on day two of the opening Test of the series against New Zealand in Wellington after a remarkable day of cricket. A total of 13 wickets fell for the day, but not before Cameron Green continued his dazzling form with the bat on Friday morning to … Read more
[ad_1] A brilliant century from Cameron Green has helped Australia to a decent position on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington, with the tourists reaching 9-278 at stumps in testing batting conditions. The 24-year-old finished with a phenomenal flourish, striking three fours in the final over of the day … Read more
[ad_1] Australian captain Alyssa Healy channelled her inner Andrew Symonds in the Women’s Premier League, attempting to tackle a pitch invader during Wednesday evening’s seven-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru. On the penultimate delivery of Mumbai’s innings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, a spectator breached security and sprinted onto the field, prompting a short … Read more
[ad_1] Australia ventures across the Tasman for its final assignment of the Test summer, a two-match campaign against New Zealand. The sporting rivalry between the two nations is fierce, but one-sided — the Black Caps have not won a Test match against Australia on home soil since 1993, suffering nine defeats and a loss since. … Read more
[ad_1] Injury-plagued fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck watched the 2022 World Cup final from her couch, accompanied by housemates Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham. The Victorian teammates had each suffered long-term injuries that ruled them out of the marquee tournament in New Zealand, which Meg Lanning’s Australians won after a one-sided final against England. “That probably … Read more