While her friends are celebrating schoolies on the Gold Coast, Brisbane Heat teenager Lucy Hamilton is shattering records in the Women’s Big Bash League.
‘Can only blame themselves’: Ex-Aussie skipper’s reality check for overlooked opener — Test Daily
Former Australian captain Tim Paine says the brigade of opening batters who were overlooked for Australia’s Test team only have themselves to blame to for losing out to makeshift Nathan McSweeney after one-time hopeful Matthew Renshaw declared he and others were “hurt” by the move from selectors.
West Indies one-up own T20 record with ease amid England veteran’s nightmare outing
The West Indies, led by explosive half centuries from openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis, have chased down a record target of 219 to beat England with an over to spare to win by five wickets in their T20 international on Saturday.
West Indies beat England by five wickets in thrilling fourth men’s T20 cricket international – as it happened
Shai Hope and Evin Lewis power West Indies to victory in a thrilling run-chase t0 breath life into the series
If you spot Jos Buttler, Jamie Overton and Marcus Trescothick in black armbands and wonder why, it is in memory of long-time Somerset supporter and fundraiser Mary Elworthy, who died yesterday aged 90. RIP Mary.
West Indies: Shai Hope, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
Continue reading...Spencer Johnson’s record haul earns Australia T20 series win over Pakistan
- Second T20, SCG: Australia 147-9, Pakistan 134 all out
- Johnson’s 5-26 secures unassailable 2-0 series lead
Spencer Johnson produced the greatest-ever figures by an Australian quick in a men’s Twenty20 international to bowl his side to a 13-run win over Pakistan.
With Australia defending 9-147 at the SCG on Saturday night, Johnson bagged five for 26 with the ball to have Pakistan all out for 134 and help the hosts to an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
Continue reading...‘Finally biting me in the bum’: Australian captain Alyssa Healy ruled out of Women’s Big Bash League
Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women’s Big Bash League, putting the Australian captain under an injury cloud ahead of next month’s ODI series against India.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer withdraws from IPL Auction to prioritise Test return
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has withdrawn from next week’s Indian Premier League Auction to prioritise his long-awaited return to Test cricket.
Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs: second Twenty20 international – as it happened
A riotous opening partnership and Spencer Johnson’s maiden five-for gave Australia a series-clinching victory at the SCG
Haris Rauf comes into the attack. Short works him for two to bring up the fifty in just 3.1 overs, a record for Australia in T20 cricket. Pakistan are already in death-bowling mode, with lots of variations, and it has brought the first wicket.
Fraser-McGurk is hit in the gut by a slower ball, then swats a very short ball high over extra cover. Salman Agha backpedals to take an excellent catch; Fraser-McGurk goes for 20 from 9 balls.
Continue reading...Aussies seal series triumph… as Pakistan superstar’s haul leaves BBL clubs wanting
Australia held its nerve to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20 series against Pakistan, clinching a tense 13-run win at the SCG on Saturday evening courtesy of a career-best performance from Spencer Johnson.
‘I felt my time … was over’: Inside Rishabh Pant’s remarkable return to cricket after horrific car crash
When Ravi Shastri first visited Rishabh Pant after his horrific car accident there was no comforting place to look.
India gets WC vengeance, smashes T20 record in thrashing of South Africa
Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hit centuries as India thrashed South Africa by 135 runs in the fourth and final Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.
‘Very special’: Star recruit guides Thunder to record win over Scorchers in crucial WBBL clash
A “very special” innings from Georgia Voll engineered the Sydney Thunder’s highest ever successful chase in a vital win over the Perth Scorchers at the MCG on Friday.
Stunning demise of Aussie Test contender laid bare as horror run destroys recall hopes
When he was picked for Australia A to play two games against India A, Cameron Bancroft was seriously being considered for a Test recall with an opener’s spot available.
‘The time feels right’: New Zealand’s Southee to retire from Test cricket after England series
Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee said Friday the team’s upcoming Test series with England would be his last, with the 35-year-old set to finish up at his home ground in Hamilton.
‘King is back’: Indian great’s Kohli warning after Ricky Ponting’s criticism
Indian great Ravi Shastri says Virat Kohli’s stunning record in Australia could be key to proving his critics wrong when the Border-Gavaskar series begins next week as Ricky Ponting conceded his comments about the Indian maestro’s poor recent Test form could “add something” to the showdown.