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[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] Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been rested from the fourth Test against England and batter KL Rahul ruled out due to injury, the country’s cricket board confirmed on Tuesday. Bumrah played a key part in India’s last two victories as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, but he has … Read more
[ad_1] The footy seasons can’t come around soon enough. If you’re a sports fan tearing your hair out at the lack of quality sport in February, rest assured you’re not the only one. Apart from some white ball cricket against the West Indies, there isn’t much local action for Aussie sport fans to sink their … 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] 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] Mark Howard and Adam Gilchrist have revealed the stunning cost of the individual stumps used in Test cricket after the drama surrounding Alex Carey on day two at The Gabba. Carey was bowled on 8, but the bails failed to be dislodged and went on to score 65 in a match turning innings that … Read more
[ad_1] The West Indies refused to succumb to Australia’s world-class bowling attack on day one of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba, with a record partnership between Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge recusing the tourists following an early collapse. Mitchell Starc, who finished the day with figures of 4-68, wreaked havoc in the afternoon … Read more
[ad_1] England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the opening Test of a five-match series on Thursday. FOLLOW INDIA VS ENGLAND LIVE: Match centre, scorecard, updates and more The tourists named their XI on the eve of the match in Hyderabad and handed left-arm spinner Tom Hartley … Read more
[ad_1] Fox Cricket trio Brett Lee, Isa Guha and Kerry O’Keeffe have been stitched up. New footage of the TV commentators unable to contain themselves emerged on Wednesday night before the Big Bash final. The popular callers were left in stitches by a cheeky comment from Aussie cult hero O’Keeffe during the New Year’s Eve … Read more
[ad_1] Australian decks are renowned for their bounce and carry, but that certainly hasn’t been the case at Adelaide Oval this week. On Thursday morning, the West Indies seamers were repeatedly left frustrated by the lack of bounce on offer as countless deliveries dropped short of the wicketkeeper. Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was particularly fortuitous, … Read more