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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] It is the misjudged ramp shot by a champion that has brought into question the cult of ‘Bazball’ as England seek to keep alive an intriguing Test series against India. The subject of intense debate since its inception just under two years ago, the conversation surrounding the merits of England’s aggressive approach has been … Read more
[ad_1] Confirmation from Australian captain Mitch Marsh that Travis Head will open alongside David Warner in a T20 in Auckland today could spell trouble for champion batsman Steve Smith’s World Cup hopes this year. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that if Smith is not used as an opener in the format, his value diminishes … Read more
[ad_1] As he embarks on a final tour of New Zealand, David Warner is not expecting to receive the warmest of farewells from the Kiwis based on past visits to the country. The veteran set the scene for the three match T20 series beginning on Wednesday in Auckland by describing the abuse he and the … Read more
[ad_1] With a performance from Australia as phenomenal as the awful effort produced by the West Indies in Canberra, the hosts completed a clean sweep of the ODI series with a record-breaking performance. Exciting newcomer Jake Fraser-McGurk, who made 41 runs from 18 balls, and World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Josh Inglis led the Australians to the … Read more
[ad_1] Australia have responded from Sunday’s shock loss to South Africa, claiming a series deciding win in Tuesday’s T20 clash at Blundstone Arena in Hobart. After they were beaten for the first time in any format by the Proteas at Manuka Oval on Sunday, the host nation withstood a best-ever total of 7-162 from South … Read more
[ad_1] Scenes of West Indies’ triumphant cricketers taking to the Gabba podium without a trophy after the second Test has once again put post-series presentations into the spotlight. Sunday was Australia’s second loss at the Gabba in 35 years and the first time Australia have lost a Test at home to a team other than … Read more
[ad_1] For the second straight day, England’s bowlers struggled on the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch in Hyderabad as India forged to a 175-run lead with three wickets still in hand at the end of Day 2. India are 7/421 in their first innings, in response to England’s 246. It’s dire straits for the Poms, … Read more
[ad_1] Cricket has become a fast bowlers paradise with premier pacemen benefiting from innovations to the sport that have made batting increasingly difficult, according to Australian great Allan Border. The use of drop-in pitches and the introduction of day-night Tests using pink balls are affecting the traditional patterns in matches, the former Australian captain said. … Read more
[ad_1] ADELAIDE — It all started in typical Steve Smith fashion. There was a grumble, some sort of discomfort, or perhaps it was just a nervous tick. Ahead of his final net before becoming Australia’s next Test opener, Smith used his clenched fist to bang at various spots around his left hip, before undergoing extended … Read more