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[ad_1] Neil Wagner’s retirement from the Test arena shocked the cricket world ahead of New Zealand’s series against Australia. The veteran fast bowler called time on his 64-Test career after not being selected for the opening Test. Watch Australia v New Zealand live with no ad breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start … Read more
[ad_1] As New Zealand’s premier wicketkeeper during a groundbreaking period on the international scene, Ian Smith is understandably pretty decent with his hands. But the Kiwi, who celebrated his 67th birthday on the eve of New Zealand’s two Test series against Australia beginning in Wellington on Thursday, is renowned for another handy knack. The course … Read more
[ad_1] Ravindra Jadeja chose to save his 100 over keeping impressive debutant Sarfaraz Khan at the crease as India recovered from a woeful start on day one of the third Test against England. The hosts were 3-33 before Rohit Sharma (131 off 196) and Jadeja powered them into a mighty position in Rajkot, sitting 5-326 … Read more
[ad_1] During Thursday’s Under-19 World Cup semi-final in Benoni, Australian bowler Callum Vidler, having just beaten Shahzaib Khan’s outside edge, walked up to the Pakistan opener and pointed towards his head. The 18-year-old, a self-confessed “pest” in the changerooms, noticed the left-hander had started backing away from shorter deliveries, with footwork heading towards the leg … Read more
[ad_1] The next generation of Australian superstars emulated the feats of Pat Cummins’ ODI squad on Sunday, defeating India by 79 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final in South Africa. Hugh Weibgen’s side posted 7-253 at Willowmoore Park, with Harjas Singh scoring a half-century, before bowling out India for 174 to secure Australia’s fourth … Read more
[ad_1] Australia has cruised towards a 3-0 whitewash over the West Indies following Tuesday’s crushing eight-wicket victory at Manuka Oval. After the tourists were bowled out for 86 in less than 25 overs, Australia only needed 41 deliveries to chase down the measly target, with young opener Jake Fraser-McGurk blasting 41 from 18 balls. Meanwhile, … Read more
[ad_1] “Get a grip” was Stuart Broad’s response as the cricket world reacted in disbelief to a controversial dismissal in the U19 Cricket World Cup game overnight between England and Zimbabwe. England surged to a comfortable 146-wicket victory despite being on the wrong end of the contentious call in question, which came from the third … Read more
[ad_1] Michael Neser, take a bow! As good a fielding effort as you’ll see, Neser took an insane outfield catch to put an emphatic full stop on the Brisbane Heat’s dominant 54-run win over the Sydney Sixers on Wednesday night, to claim their first Big Bash title in 11 years — and prompt an enormous … Read more
[ad_1] The first look of the Gabba wicket two days out from the second Test between Australia and West Indies has revealed a very green strip that will have bowlers licking their lips. Cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan posted a picture to X on Tuesday that showed the strip with a healthy coverage of green grass. … Read more
[ad_1] Uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir was effectively ruled out of the first Test of England’s tour of India on Tuesday after he was forced to return home to resolve visa issues. Surrey-born Bashir, a 20-year-old Muslim of Pakistani heritage, was unable to join the rest of the squad flying to India from a training camp … Read more