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[ad_1] Australia holds the upper-hand in the second Test of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series underway in Christchurch but there is still work to be done to establish a dominant advantage after an eventful opening day at Hagley Oval in which 14 wickets fell. After winning the toss, Australian skipper Pat Cummins opted to send New … Read more
[ad_1] If you’ve tuned in to watch the biggest moments in world cricket over the past few years, it’s likely you’ve heard the dulcet tones of a Kiwi commentator calling the action. Ian Smith played 63 Tests and 98 ODIs for New Zealand in the 1980s and ‘90s, scoring two Test centuries as a wicketkeeper … 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] The West Indies have moved swiftly to lock in Shamar Joseph to more international cricket, rewarding the emerging star with a new contract following his breathtaking and captivating debut Test series. Cricket West Indies on Friday morning confirmed Joseph, 24, had been upgraded from a franchise deal to an international retainer contract, following his … Read more
[ad_1] West Indies newest pace sensation Shamar Joseph’s foot injury suffered during his historic Gabba display has cost him a deal with the Dubai Capitals in the UAE Twenty20 league. The Sydney Morning Herald reported Joseph has been forced to fly home to the Caribbean after his foot injury has been deemed too serious to … Read more
[ad_1] It hasn’t taken long for the West Indies’ breakout star Shamar Joseph to cash in on his explosive performance against Australia, with the young quick picked up by Pakistan Super League side Peshawar Zalmi. The 24-year-old put his name up in lights after battling past injury to claim 7/68 and defeat Australia at the … Read more
[ad_1] There won’t be any knee-jerk reactions to Australia’s first loss to the West Indies in 27 years, with the top-six batters to remain in place for next month’s tour of New Zealand. That includes Marnus Labuschagne remaining at No. 3 despite averaging just 6.33 in the two-Test series as the home team was undone … Read more
[ad_1] West Indies quick Shamar Joseph became an instant cult hero with a remarkable seven-wicket haul to down world’s No.1 ranked Test team at the Gabba on Sunday. Now his rapid rise will bring with it a dilemma facing many rising stars from the Caribbean. The 24-year-old will likely soon face a huge decision regarding … Read more
[ad_1] The only two balls Smith Steve didn’t “middle” were the two that got him out in his first four innings as an opening batter according to Australia captain Pat Cummins, who never wavered in his belief in the run machine. Smith was the almost-hero in the dramatic eight-run loss to the West Indies in … 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