Australian batting question marks difficult to ignore despite miracle escape in Christchurch: Trans-Tasman Trophy Talking Points

[ad_1] Australia has produced a stunning comeback in Christchurch to clinch the second Test against New Zealand and complete a clean sweep of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series. Under immense pressure at 4-30 on Saturday in pursuit of 279 to win, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, all-rounder Mitch Marsh and Australian captain Pat Cummins produced superb performances with … Read more

UK media reacts to England’s Test series defeat to India, England next Test series, squad, Jonny Bairstow future, Bazball

[ad_1] After England suffered its first Test series defeat under the leadership of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, its skipper questioned critics who claimed his team lacked the “ruthlessness” to beat India. “Ruthlessness? What is it? How does it show itself?” Stokes said. “Everyone goes into the game with their best intentions, when … Read more

Ben Stokes says England have improved in India Test series, Pressure on Jonny Bairstow, Ollie Robinson dropped, team news

[ad_1] England is aiming to become the first touring team to win two Tests on a tour of India since 2012 and Ben Stokes is confident his team can challenge the hosts yet again in the series finale. Despite having already lost the series, Stokes dismissed suggestions England has gone backwards. In fact, he claimed … Read more

Day three talking points, Glenn Phillips five-fa video, Nathan Lyon, cricket news 2024, video, highlights

[ad_1] Australia is in a commanding position to claim the first Test of the series against New Zealand in Wellington despite enduring a testing second innings on an entertaining day of cricket. Nightwatchman Nathan Lyon got the tourists off to a strong start on Saturday when scoring 41, but that proved to the best performance … Read more

Day two talking points, Cameron Green century, Marnus Labuschagne form slump, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

[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

Australia def New Zealand, series talking points, results, will Steve Smith be selected for T20 World Cup, selection, New Zealand fielding, latest, updates

[ad_1] Australia has clinched its 100th win in T20 Internationals with another highly impressive display against New Zealand to complete a clean sweep of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in Auckland. Despite resting captain Mitch Marsh and champion fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, the Australians batted first in a rain-affected match and were able to … Read more

India v England, scorecards, result, day two, score, DRS review, Yashavi Jaiswal, pitch, reaction, news, latest,

[ad_1] Spinner Shoaib Bashir took four wickets to lead England’s bowling charge and put India on the back foot at 219-7 on day two of the fourth Test on Saturday. The rookie off-spinner rattled the Indian reply to England’s first innings of 353 in a marathon spell of 31 overs unchanged spread over three sessions … Read more

Joe Root rescues England with century, turns on Bazball, England v India, scores, day one results, latest news

[ad_1] Joe Root did away with the Bazball antics and got back to basics to deliver an unbeaten 106 to lead England’s recovery from early trouble after Indian fast bowler Akash Deep took three wickets on debut in the fourth Test on Friday. England, who are fighting to stay alive at 2-1 down in the … Read more

India vs England; Future of ‘Bazball’ debated, fourth Test start time, Ben Stokes, England coach Brendon McCullum, Joe Root

[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

Australia vs New Zealand first T20, cricket news 2024, questions over Steve Smith spot T20 World Cup squad, stats, analysis

[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