Having been blasted all over the Wanderers by Herschelle Gibbs and co. on his way to an unwanted slice of history, only a text from an Australian cricket legend could lift Mick Lewis’ spirits.
Test hopefuls fail first Aus A audition after spin duo push their case for India call-up
Australia A’s batters failed in their first audition to impress Test selectors as the tourists were bowled out for 171 on day two of their first four-day game against India A in Puducherry.
Warwickshire ‘in the groove’ as County Championship destiny calls
Going into the last round 11 points clear, the bowler Olly Hannon-Dalby is confident the favourites can clinch the title
Olly Hannon‑Dalby, 6ft 7in of medium‑fast heritage craft, has just come out of training at Edgbaston. The last round of County Championship cricket is about to start and slow‑burn Warwickshire are nailed-on favourites. Hannon‑Dalby tries to pinpoint what has made the team tick this summer.
“Our bowling has massive depth,” he says. “Ethan Bamber has had an outstanding year with 60 wickets, and then Chris Woakes has been around the majority of the season. To be able to throw an English legend the ball every now and then is unbelievable – and his demeanour when he plays, how he carries himself is amazing. In fact our depth in general is great, everyone has played and contributed.”
Continue reading...Axed Test opener and Aussie exile go ballistic in One Day Cup run fest
Discarded Test opener Jake Weatherald, white-ball blaster Jake Fraser-McGurk and new recruit Matthew Gilkes went ballistic as South Australia claimed a nail-biting seven run win against Tasmania in their One Day Cup clash at Adelaide’s Karen Rolton Oval on Wednesday.
Aussie great’s dream coaching start as young guns power NSW to monster run chase
Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin’s tenure as New South Wales coach began in stunning fashion with the Blues knocking off Queensland’s monster total of 358 with an over to spare at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field on Tuesday night.
Surprise Cummins scenario emerges as Aussie ODI picture becomes clearer for SA clash
Pat Cummins is about to play his first ODI in nearly two years, but for the first time since taking the reigns after Aaron Finch’s retirement in 2022, he may not skipper the Australians.
‘Bullied the umpires’: India torched over ‘disgraceful’ act in dramatic escape… against Japan
India have been accused of ‘bullying’ after a controversial decision to overturn a wide in the final over saw them defeat Japan in a men’s T20 international on Tuesday.
‘Open-minded’: Aussie duo in frame for Test shake-up; Proteas’ update on villain — Cricket Daily
Andrew McDonald has revealed two in-form ODI batters are in the mix to bat at No.3 for Australia during its first Test tour of South Africa since Sandpapergate.
‘S***, this is real’: Aussie skipper bares all on shock promotion… and iconic Warnie tribute
Australian women’s captain Sophie Molineux has opened up on her surprise ascension to the top job, revealing the ‘oh, s***’ moment the prospect of leading the team became real.
Harry Brook says Brydon Carse ‘just needs time away from the international scene’
Captain says bowler ‘is working on a few things’
England v Sri Lanka ODIs come a year before World Cup
Harry Brook is hopeful that Brydon Carse will break back into his England white-ball teams once the fast bowler is clear of his ongoing disciplinary, describing him as a “very good mate” who is “working on a few things behind the scenes”.
Carse has recently discovered he will not face a criminal charge for the late-night incident in Derby last month that led to him being briefly handcuffed. But while technically available for selection, the 31-year-old has not featured in England’s squads since that night as he awaits the outcome of an investigation by the Cricket Regulator.
Continue reading...County cricket: Warwickshire are one win away from securing the title
Warwickshire will be champions if they beat Leicestershire, but Nottinghamshire and Somerset can still have a say
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Continue reading...Aussie gun’s massive statement as Cup hopefuls shine; quick’s series to forget — Player Ratings
Australia has completed a 3-0 sweep against Zimbabwe in a series where many shone but some others failed to fire.
McCullum hails Brook’s captaincy as England move top of T20 world rankings
McCullum: Brook has ‘grown as captain and person’
England begin ODI series against Sri Lanka this week
England’s white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, was full of praise for the captain, Harry Brook, after Saturday’s eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka completed a T20 series whitewash and took the side to No 1 in the world.
Brook, player of the T20 series against Sri Lanka, has now won 23 of his 26 completed games as captain. If he is not yet considered a suitable candidate as Test leader, the cap fits nicely in the smash and grab format.
Continue reading...Australia deny Zimbabwe a consolation win after Ellis pulls off last-over heist
Josh Inglis scored his second one-day international century and Nathan Ellis his highest score in the format with an unbeaten 36 from 44 balls as Australia claimed a dramatic one-wicket victory over hosts Zimbabwe with a ball to spare in Harare on Sunday.
When Ellis was joined at the crease by Australia’s No 11, Spencer Johnson, the tourists needed 27 runs for victory, something the pair managed at a run-a-ball to take their side to the win.
Continue reading...Aussies who nailed World Cup audition; major threat to ‘Big Three’ grows — Talking Points
The Australians will face South Africa in a best-of-three ODI series — starting Thursday — as the selection squeeze continues to build and players fight to cement their place in the side.