Category: Cricket

Australia has taken a 1-0 lead in the Frank Worrell Trophy series opener after Josh Hazlewood ripped through the West Indies top order in a ruthless spell late on day three in Bridgetown.

Australian cricket great Ian Healy has taken aim at national batting coach Michael Di Venuto, claiming the top six has “regressed” under his tutelage.

The first Test between the West Indies and Australia hangs in the balance after another dramatic day in Bridgetown, with fast bowlers from both sides showing their class.

Third umpire Adrian Holdstock was the central figure in four DRS controversies on day two of the Frank Worrell Trophy series opener in Bridgetown, two of which involved West Indies captain Roston Chase.

Coach Darren Sammy was left screaming in disbelief after the West Indies dropped two catches in the same over on day two of the Bridgetown Test, with Australian opener Sam Konstas the beneficiary on both occasions.

Paceman Jofra Archer has been named in England’s squad for the second Test against India after an absence of more than four years.

Australia is at risk of suffering its first Test defeat in the West Indies since 2003 after the team’s inexperienced top order flopped yet again on day two of the Frank Worrell Trophy series opener in Bridgetown.

The fast bowlers dominated day one of the Frank Worrell Trophy series opener in Bridgetown, with the West Indies and Australian quicks collectively taking 14 wickets in frantic scenes.

The Bridgetown crowd was left in disbelief following a dubious umpire decision that denied West Indies bowler Shamar Joseph a crucial wicket on day one of the Frank Worrell Trophy series opener against Australia.