Adam Gilchrist secured a King Pair as a world record Australian winning streak came to an end, but the champion wicketkeeper has no doubts that the phenomenal second Test against India in Kolkata in 2001 is the greatest match he featured in.
‘Can’t get my head around it’: India’s bold Aussie call that left Ashes legend baffled
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed bemusement at India’s decision not to play a proper warm-up match ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, questioning whether the tourists have adequately prepared for the marquee series.
Bombshell claim Gillespie set to be sacked over pay stand-off as cricket giants respond
Pakistan has refuted reports Aussie cricket great Jason Gillespie is set to be sacked.
Inside the defining spin battle of a generation — and how rival made Lyon better than ever
Touring spinners have endured a pretty rough trot on Australian soil over the past decade.
West Indies v England: fifth men’s T20 cricket international – match abandoned
England’s final match of their West Indies tour was abandoned after heavy rain meaning Jos Buttler’s side won the five-game series 3-1
1st over: West Indies 6-0 (Lewis 5, Hope 0) Evin Lewis nearly perishes second ball! He opts to pull a lifter that’s too far outside off and thick-edges it over first slip, where not even Jamie Overton can reach it. He gets four for that, followed by a single for another false shot, also a pull – a leading edge that squirts into the covers. And then he gets away with a third edge as a failed swish sends the ball into the ground before it goes through to Phil Salt. Archer, as so often lately, is looking good without getting his just deserts.
The players are out there, under grey skies. Jofra Archer has the new ball.
Continue reading...Trescothick eyes permanent England role after bettering mental health
- Anxiety issues curtailed former batter’s playing career
- Rob Key states ambition for future English head coach
Marcus Trescothick has revealed he wants to become England’s head coach on a permanent basis after learning to cope with his mental health problems. The former England batter is serving as the men’s white-ball interim head coach during the West Indies tour before Brendon McCullum steps up from his Test role to take charge in all formats from January.
“Previously I thought I wanted to be a head coach, but taking the reins for the two series against Australia and here versus the West Indies has confirmed to me that I would like the opportunity to do it at some point,” Trescothick told the Mail on Sunday. “I’d love to have an opportunity, when the time comes.”
Continue reading...Teen prodigy’s wild WBBL feat… while her ‘friends are at schoolies’
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.