Justin Langer has firmed as an unlikely candidate to be named England’s new Test head coach after Andy Flower ruled himself out of contention to replace Brendon McCullum.
‘In my opinion, the greatest of all time’: Cricket in mourning as ‘remarkable’ Garry Sobers dies
Garry Sobers, the West Indies all-rounder regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died at the age of 89.
Sir Garry Sobers – a life in pictures
Garry Sobers, widely considered to be cricket’s greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89. We take a look at the life of the West Indies legend
Continue reading...Garry Sobers was the greatest of all time, a cavalier in an era of roundheads
West Indies legend, who has died aged 89, was cricket’s finest all-rounder, delivering victories with style and grace
Cricket nuts like an argument. Who is the best fast bowler ever? The best spinner? The best wicketkeeper? The best slip catcher? They – oh all right, we – can spend hours discussing the candidates. But the best all-rounder?
That does not take any longer than the debate over the best batter; here we have to concede even in the presence of our Australian friends the supremacy of Don Bradman. The best all-rounder is universally agreed to be Garry Sobers. The other contender, WG Grace, lived so long ago that we are reduced to guesswork. So Sobers it is.
Continue reading...Sir Garry Sobers, West Indies cricketing great, dies aged 89
West Indian widely regarded as greatest all-rounder
First to hit six sixes in one over in first-class game
Sir Garfield Sobers, the great West Indies cricketer widely regarded as the finest all-rounder in the sport’s history, has died aged 89. His death at his home in Barbados only 11 days shy of his 90th birthday was announced by Cricket West Indies on Friday, with the simple line: “A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers.”
The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, paid tribute to Sobers in a post on social media and said that Friday has been declared a day of national mourning – flags will be flown at half-mast and no official functions will take place.
Continue reading...Langer leads shortlist to become next England Test coach after Flower rules himself out
Zimbabwean informed ECB this week he is not interested
Langer due to lead Manchester Super Giants in Hundred
Justin Langer is believed to have moved to the top of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s shortlist of potential coaches of the men’s Test team, after Andy Flower ruled himself out of the running for the position on Friday.
Less than a week after Brendon McCullum was sacked as red-ball coach Rob Key, the managing director of men’s cricket who is leading the ECB’s recruitment process, has made significant progress in his search for a replacement.
Continue reading...‘He wanted to continue’: Great’s India career on the brink as ruthless World Cup call emerges
India has reportedly decided to move on from Rohit Sharma as part of its preparations for the 2027 World Cup, with the BCCI informing the veteran opener he no longer features in the nation’s long-term plans.
‘Worst in history’: Root rages at star’s all-time Bazball brain fade
Joe Root’s typically composed 99 not out steered a jittery England to a four-wicket win over India in the second one-day international in Cardiff on Thursday to level this three-match series at 1-1.
So long, Bazball: What’s next for Poms after ‘selfish’ deathcult that ‘won nothing’
“We’ve managed to become a sports team that will live forever in the memory of people who were lucky enough to witness us play cricket”.
‘Insane’ Smith breaks ALL-TIME T20 chase record as absurd 40-ball century saves team’s season
Steve Smith has produced one of the most explosive innings of his career, blasting an unbeaten century to lead the Ricky Ponting-coached Washington Freedom to a record-breaking T20 run chase in the Major League Cricket Eliminator.
ICC confirms big World Cup shake-up… and what it means for cricket’s biggest fixture
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men’s 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.
The Spin | The day Harrogate ‘burst at the seams’ as Pakistan and India swung into town
An unlikely match ‘like a World Cup final’ was for some first proof of Yorkshire immigrant community’s love of cricket
On 30 June 1986 the Yorkshire Post printed an invitation to a pre-match reception at the Majestic hotel. “Meet cricket club celebrities,” the invite read. “Auction, £10 (including buffet).” But these were not just any old cricket celebrities, this was India and Pakistan, led by Kapil Dev and Imran Khan, due to meet for only the second time on British soil at the genteel English town of Harrogate.
This unlikely match, a 40-over bish-bash fundraiser for Help the Aged, had been encouraged by the cricketing bigwigs of both nations. India were already in situ on an England tour, while the Pakistan ambassador, Ali Arshad, was in charge of pulling together a team, flying five players over specially.
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Continue reading...Answer over 40-over shift… and ANOTHER World Cup — How major cricket shake-up could look
The future of international cricket could be set for its biggest shake-up in years after the International Cricket Council’s annual conference in Edinburgh last week.
Bazball star breaks silence on McCullum as India inflicts heavy England defeat in ODI opener
England white-ball captain Harry Brook said Brendon McCullum’s sacking as Test coach was “disappointing” as India won the first ODI by six wickets at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Who replaces Baz… and the three Aussies in mix as shock names on England shortlist revealed
England are keen to move fast to replace Brendon McCullum as Test coach, days out from giving the man behind Bazball the flick.