The secret process that will allow superstar South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada take on Australia in the World Test Championship final despite a positive drugs test has been called out by former Test captain Tim Paine, who says it “stinks”.
‘Never seen that before’: Cricketer’s hilarious mid-pitch phone gaffe in County clash
Lancashire bowler Tom Bailey was left red-faced after a mobile phone slipped out of his pocket while batting during the ongoing County Championship match against Gloucestershire at Old Trafford.
Big Bash final hero Mitch Owen set to earn more than $550k in IPL as injury replacement for Glenn Maxwell
Big Bash final hero Mitch Owen is turning his big-game heroics into a million-dollar payday after being signed for his maiden Indian Premier League stint as an injury replacement for fellow Australian Glenn Maxwell.
Skipper creates IPL history with six straight sixes in final-ball thriller; $4.92m star flops again
Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders survived a batting blitz including six straight sixes from Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag to win a high-scoring IPL thriller by one run on Sunday.
County cricket day three: Warwickshire beat star-studded Yorkshire
The Bears and Leicestershire secured victories inside three days on another busy weekend of action
After pulling a muscle on 99, diving for the line during a quick single, Cox completes his hundred muscling a reverse-sweep before hobbling off to field concerned phonecalls from England. A fabulous hundred. Essex 251-4 and a lead of 312.
How is Warwickshire’s chase going? Pretty well, although Hamza Shaikh has just been caught by YJB off new boy Buckingham and Davies lost his off stumps to a screamer from Ben Coad. Only 125 more needed.
Continue reading...‘I will take the blame’: Veteran’s admission as teen’s near-ton, star’s blitz light up final over thriller
An incredible final over from Yash Dayal and Romario Shepherd’s late batting blitz helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru scrape past Chennai Super Kings by two runs in an IPL thriller to move top of the table on Saturday.
‘I am deeply sorry’: South African bowler Kagiso Rabada suspended for recreational drug use
South African bowler Kagiso Rabada is at risk of missing next month’s World Test Championship final against Australia after testing positive for a banned substance.
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Continue reading...Sam Cook selected for England Test squad as injured Chris Woakes misses out
- Essex bowler, 27, gets first call-up for Trent Bridge Test
- Four-day game against Zimbabwe starts on 22 May
Sam Cook has been selected for England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month – reward not only for his excellence in the County Championship but also a commendable, unwavering desire to play the longest format.
Aged 27 and having taken a truckload of wickets for Essex at just 18 runs apiece, Cook could have been forgiven for wondering if the call would ever come. During the most recent winter, with six-figure offers from three different franchise tournaments, he could also have been forgiven for putting his bank balance first.
Continue reading...‘Timing wasn’t great’: Forgotten Australian opener Cameron Bancroft opens up on form slump, Test ambitions
Former Australian opener Cameron Bancroft remains motivated for a long-awaited Test recall despite revealing he has not spoke to national coach Andrew McDonald recently.
Cricket NSW to review Michael Slater’s Hall of Fame status as disturbing fall from grace continues
Cricket NSW will consider removing former Australian opener Michael Slater from the Hall of Fame and revoking his Life Member status following his domestic violence convictions.
14yo phenom suffers second-ball duck as IPL heavyweights knocked out
Rohit Sharma shined with the bat and Karn Sharma spearheaded a fine collective bowling effort as Mumbai Indians cruised to a massive 100-run win over Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, officially ending their opponents’ chances of reaching the playoffs.
Australian cricket great David Boon has officiated his 396th and final match as a match referee
Australian cricket great David Boon says he felt “privileged” to stay so connected to international cricket and walked away with “mixed emotions” after officiating in his 396th and final match as a match referee.
Bangladesh star joins Test greats with stunning century and five-for to set up big win
Bangladesh won the second and final Test against Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runs on Wednesday, a decisive victory in less than three days to level the series.
Pom quick admits teammates were ‘a bit dumb’ with ‘rubbish’ Bazball comments
Mark Wood has accepted some of the comments made by his fellow England players to the media have been “a bit dumb”.