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[ad_1] Fast bowler James Anderson celebrated his 700th Test wicket as England bowled out India for 477, with the hosts leading by 259 runs on day three of the fifth Test on Saturday. Anderson got Kuldeep Yadav caught behind for 30 to become the first paceman and third bowler to the mark, after spinners Sri … 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] 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
[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] Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson faces another long spell on the sidelines after suffering a stress fracture in his back, New Zealand Cricket announced Saturday. Jamieson has been ruled out of cricket for at least six months after scans revealed the injury following New Zealand’s first Test win over South Africa in Mount Maunganui this … Read more
[ad_1] Opener Ben Duckett has smashed a blistering century to lead England’s attacking reply after Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reached 500 Test wickets in the third match of the series. The left-handed Duckett reached his third Test hundred in just 88 balls as England reached 207-2 to cut their deficit after they bowled out India … Read more
[ad_1] England have picked four spinners and one fast bowler, with Tom Hartley set for his Test debut in the opening match against India starting Thursday. The tourists opted for speedster Mark Wood ahead of veteran quick James Anderson, who is 10 away from 700 Test wickets, at the start of the five-match series in … Read more
[ad_1] Australia has had only two players picked in the ICC’s ODI team of the year which includes six Indian stars. Indians have dominated the team despite losing the World Cup final to Australia in November. Travis Head and Adam Zampa were the only Australians picked in the team, which didn’t have room for World … Read more
[ad_1] Australian legend Michael Hussey believes gun quick Spencer Johnson has all the makings to be a Test fast bowler – but only if he wants to “invest in the red-ball game”. Hussey’s comments came amid Johnson’s latest impressive outing, which saw him break a Brisbane Heat BBL record during Friday night’s Qualifier clash against … Read more