Monday, December 31, 2018

Cummins and Australia puzzle over lack of old-ball help

From picking the wrong choice of balls to pitches not being abrasive enough, Australia haven't had the best luck producing reverse swing in this series against India

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Canterbury quick Jamieson takes third-best return in T20s

Kyle Jamieson's 6 for 7 were the best returns by a New Zealand bowler in all T20s, and the third-best in the format, behind Arul Suppiah and Shakib Al Hasan

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MCG Boxing Day Test pitch rated 'average' by ICC

The rating eased some pressure off the ground management and staff, following last year's "poor" rating

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Peter Siddle, batsmen script Strikers victory on New Year Eve

After half-centuries from Colin Ingram and Alex Carey, the fast bowler picked up 3 for 20 to restrict Sydney Thunder to 155 in the chase of 176

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Mashrafe Mortaza wins parliament seat

He secured over 96% of the votes in his constituency as part of a landslide victory for Awami League

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Smriti Mandhana, Alyssa Healy named ICC ODI, T20I Players of 2018

England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone, meanwhile, has been named the Emerging Player of the Year

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Richard Pybus set to become West Indies' head coach

The former Pakistan and Bangladesh coach has been serving as CWI's high performance director since February 2018

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Former Australia batsman Bill Watson dies aged 87

He featured in four Tests for Australia in addition to playing 41 first-class games

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Sunday, December 30, 2018

Rohit Sharma to miss Sydney Test

The batsman left Australia on Sunday to attend to his wife and newborn daughter in Mumbai

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Rashid Khan to play in New Year's Eve fixture despite father's death

The Afghanistan legspinner had announced his father's death on Sunday evening through a Twitter post where he said he had lost 'the most important person in my life'

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Aaron Finch likely to stay at top for Sydney Test

Coach Justin Langer said that Aaron Finch would be better for the experience of learning how to juggle three formats as he goes through a testing series as opener

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'Have seen happier dressing rooms than Pakistan's currently' - Flower

The batting coach spoke about Pakistan batsmen's shot selection, the pressure their captain is under and how the players need to adapt

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Hurricanes bowlers help them extend unbeaten run

The Hurricanes easily accounted for the Scorchers, after a destructive first innings opening spell followed by a controlled hand from D'Arcy Short and Alex Doolan

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Chandimal pleased with SL's 2018 despite 'big areas for improvement'

Despite losing four of their lost five Tests, Sri Lanka won away series against Bangladesh and West Indies, as well as a home series against South Africa

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Tim Paine's Australia in dire need of Steven Smith and David Warner's return

After the Melbourne defeat, the Australia captain bluntly admitted that the team has been unable to fill the hole left by the duo

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Virat Kohli hails 'outstanding' Jasprit Bumrah

India's captain singled out the quick for special praise after India claimed a 2-1 series lead over Australia and retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Australia call up Labuschagne as Mitchell Marsh slumps

The allrounder is averaging 28 with the bat and 59 with the ball this season but could feature in Sydney as Australia attempt to level the series

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'Matt Henry's catch was the key moment' - Kane Williamson

The substitute plucked a low catch on day four to dismiss Kusal Mendis, breaking a mighty 318-ball stand for the third wicket

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Injured Angelo Mathews almost certain to miss Australia tour

The allrounder has been ruled out of the limited-overs leg of the New Zealand tour and faces up to four weeks on the sidelines, according to the physio

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Live report - Australia v India, 3rd Test, MCG

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Wagner, Boult bowl New Zealand to record win

New Zealand required only 14 deliveries on the final day to clinch a series win that took them to No. 3 in the Test rankings

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Manish Pandey handed Karnataka captaincy across formats

Mumbai received a boost with the return of pacers Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande for their crucial clash against Vidarbha, and Puducherry's home match against Manipur was shifted to Anantpur

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Andrew Strauss's wife dies aged 46 after cancer battle

Tragedy for former England captain as Ruth passes away from rare form of lung cancer

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Debutant Ben Manenti and all-round Tom Curran star for Sydney Sixers

A difficult pitch made for a low-scoring match and the Sydney Sixers spinners combined for a matchwinning contribution

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India furious over Kerry O'Keeffe's 'Railways Canteen Staff XI' jibe

On day four, the commentator produced another moment that riled Indian fans, joking about the pronunciation of the players' names

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'I am going to try and get 1000 every year' - Mendis

Jeevan Mendis was a "really happy" man after becoming the youngest batsman since 2005 to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year

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Neil Wagner provides the 'extra punch we need' - Shane Jurgensen

New Zealand's bowling coach was pleased with the efforts of the left-arm quick, who took three important wickets on day four at Hagley Oval

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Friday, December 28, 2018

'Don't criticise individual preferences' - MS Dhoni on players skipping the Ranji Trophy

The India wicketkeeper is among a number of players who have drawn criticism for not playing domestic cricket this season

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Mathews sent for scans after hamstring trouble

He didn't return to bat after tea on the fourth day with Sri Lanka facing a fight to save the Test and the series

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Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal keep New Zealand at bay

The duo played out a wicketless session before lunch on day four, suggesting Sri Lanka will not accept defeat meekly

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Sir Alastair Cook: England's record run-scorer to become first knight since Botham

The former England captain and his country's leading Test run-scorer is to receive a knighthood in the New Year's honours list.

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Live report - Australia v India, 3rd Test, MCG

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Azhar took a 'clean' catch, on-field decision should have stayed - Sarfraz

The Pakistan captain drew parallel with the catch that dismissed Virat Kohli in Perth, even as the coach Mickey Arthur got one demerit point for 'showing dissent'

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'They should triple my salary' - Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar says opening the batting in South Africa is the toughest job in Test cricket but that is also what makes it the most satisfying

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Sarfraz laments "mental challenges" of pressure in second innings

Pakistan's captain said the responsibility to turn things around rested with everyone, including the coaching staff, for a problem that's been recurring for the past two years

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From Cape Town to Launceston: Cameron Bancroft's comeback

As the batsman prepares to return to professional cricket, a look back on his last nine months

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Matthew Wade's career-best outshines Jos Buttler in high-scoring clash

The England wicketkeeper-batsman made a superb 89, but a century opening stand put Hobart Hurricanes on course for victory

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Elgar, Amla keep South Africa on course

The pair put behind Aiden Markram's early departure and a pressure filled first hour to keep the home team in sight of victory

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Faheem Ashraf set for Northants T20 deal

The Pakistan allrounder is expected to sign a two-month deal to take in the T20 Blast

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The making of Jasprit Bumrah's slow yorker to Shaun Marsh

The Indian quick explains how Rohit Sharma had a role in the ball, and why yorkers are scarce in Test cricket in general

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Exhausted Pat Cummins gets belated reward

Having taken four quick wickets late on day three, the fast bowler said Australia could still 'dare to dream' on a pitch he felt was still 'pretty good' to bat on

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NZ reap rewards of backing batting core - McMillan

With Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls complementing Kane Williamson's successful Test year, and a settled core beginning to emerge, New Zealand are laying the foundation of a future-proof batting order

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Tom Latham's discipline inspires carpool buddy Henry Nicholls

'You look back at Tommy's 264 in Wellington, and for him to come out yesterday in the second innings and basically hit reset and do all that hard work again is pretty cool'

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Thursday, December 27, 2018

MCG spectators warned over racist taunts

Chants of 'show us your visa' were a regular feature of the first two days, leading to a formal warning from CA to spectators in the bottom tier of the Great Southern Stand

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Arthur gives Pakistan's seniors dressing-room dressing down

Coach's focus on the 'soft dismissals' of Sarfraz Ahmed, Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq, with talk emerging of 'big changes' in the next Test

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Latham ton takes New Zealand's lead past 400

The opener completed his eighth Test hundred, taking his series tally to 392, as Sri Lanka could pick only one wicket before lunch on the third day

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Handscomb not expecting swift Sydney recall

The batsman made 70 off 35 balls in a BBL game but knows one T20 knock isn't enough to get him back into the Australian Test side

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Live report - Australia v India, 3rd Test

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BCB changes rules to let Steven Smith play in the BPL

The former Australia captain's participation in the tournament had earlier been barred on technical grounds but not anymore

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Test discard Peter Handscomb powers Stars to victory

Peter Handscomb was immediately in the runs in the BBL while Sandeep Lamichhane produced another fine display to help set up the Melbourne Stars' first victory

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Afridi, Amir share eight wickets as Pakistan restrict lead to 42

Bavuma's composed fifty and de Kock's enterprising batting with the tail pushed South Africa to 223 all out at lunch on the second day

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Pujara confident India have 'enough on board' to win

Calling the MCG a "tough pitch to score runs on", the Indian batsman believes the visitors have done well to seize the initiative

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Samaraweera points to Sri Lanka's batting gains on day of losses

Sri Lanka's outgoing batting coach spoke of the numbers which suggest that, under him, their top order has made significant gains

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'I was just trying to pitch the ball up' - Boult

The New Zealand seamer put his incredible six-wicket burst in Christchurch down to "rhythm" and "getting into a groove"

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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Warner reintegration unchanged by Smith, Bancroft words

The CA chief executive has spoken to David Warner in recent days the process when his ban ends in March while fellow banned players go public

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South Zone clinch fourth title with dominant performance

Abdur Razzak's match haul of 12 for 144 helped curb North Zone after South Zone's strong batting innings

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James Neesham and Doug Bracewell return to New Zealand ODI side

Also in the squad is wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert, who is set to make his ODI debut with the regular keeper Tom Latham rested

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Boult's 6 for 4 in 15 balls shreds Sri Lanka

Boult had Sri Lanka plunge from 94 for 4 to 104 all out to give New Zealand what could be a decisive 74-run lead in Christchurch

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Live Report - Australia v India, 3rd Test, MCG

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Nayeem 10-for, Mominul, Yasir Ali tons give East Zone massive win

A win by 321 runs against Central Zone in Sylhet has propelled East Zone to the top of the table

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Jason Behrendorff and Jhye Richardson bowl Perth Scorchers to first win of season

On a spicy Perth pitch, the Scorchers' potent pace attack shot Adelaide Strikers out for 88

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'SL's short-ball tactics worked in our favour' - Southee

Top-scoring for his team with 68 off 65 balls, Southee collected 29 of his runs behind square on the legside

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'Disappointing to see MCG boo Marsh' - Head

The loud booing that followed the announcement of Marsh's bowling spells appeared to be an expression of the Victorian crowd's disapproval that Peter Handscomb was dropped

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Steyn surpasses Pollock to become South Africa's top wicket-taker

It took 19 balls on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion for Steyn to achieve the landmark

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Pakistan bat first with Masood in for injured Haris

Dale Steyn will get the opportunity to become South Africa's highest ever Test wicket-taker

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Tuesday, December 25, 2018

UAE allrounder Amjad Javed announces international retirement

The seam-bowling allrounder played 15 ODIs and 22 T20Is for UAE, featuring in the 2014 World T20 and the 2015 World Cup

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Injury blow for Pakistan as Haris out, Masood in

The Pakistan team management confirmed to ESPNcricinfo the change would have to be made just 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled start in Centurion

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David Warner encouraged me to tamper with ball - Cameron Bancroft

He said that he had accepted Warner's advice because he "just wanted to fit in and feel valued" in the team

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Sri Lanka opt to bowl; Chameera, Silva come in

The visitors left out Dhananjaya de Silva and Kasun Rajitha, while New Zealand opted for an unchanged XI

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Live Report - Australia v India, 3rd Test, MCG

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MCG: India VS Australia Third Test, Ball by ball commentary

Australia VS India Third test Preview

Australia will play against India this year for boxing day test. Series is well poised after Australia’s win in second test to to level the series. Indians had vigorous training session unlike Australians yesterday.

India is all set to test new opening partnership. After a long time India is altering both the opening slots .Mayank Agarwal and Hanuma Vihari might be tested for opening slot. Both the players should consider this as golden opportunity. MCG will host this year’s boxing days test.

Australia is successful in providing top rated pitches for this series. Both the tests cam to final day. Despite momentum eith them. Australia is underdog for this series.

Rohit Sharma is all set to return to the team after missing out for second test. Along with him Ravindra Jadeja is set play his first in this test series. This reveals that Rohit Sharma is still long term prospect for team India. Bhuvaneswar Kumar will have to sit out after under performing in second test. Jadeja is the only front line spinner for third test.

Can Mitchel Marsh Justify his inclusion over Handscomb’s?

Mitchel Marsh has joined the squad to play third test. He is leading Perth scorchers team in this BBL Season . With younger Marsh’s inclusion Australia will have one extra bowling option. Australia already announced its playing XI. They stuck with their top order Aron Finch, Marcus Harris and Usman Khawaja. Infact Australia has made only one change . Peter Handscomb is replaced by Mitcehl Marsh. It’s unfair on Handscomb part to be dropped after having a good domestic season. His current form is better than both the marsh brothers.

 Cricinfo Predictions

  • Australia to win the match.
  • Khawaja to score century.
  • Pat Cummins to pick up a five wicket haul.
  • Hanuma vihari to get out under 20.

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Du Plessis backs 'rock' Amla to come good

In the last 10 Tests, Hashim Amla has averaged just 23, less than half his career average of 47, but he still has the backing of his captain

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Ashwin missing fourth away Test out of India's 11 this year

He is yet to be a 100%, but he continues to stay with the team in hope that he is fit for the Sydney Test where spin might play a bigger role

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Monday, December 24, 2018

Hanuma Vihari and Mayank Agarwal's chance to shine amid opening combination chaos

One pushed out of his middle-order station only in his third Test, the other not adequately acclimatised, the pair can make a career out of this opportunity if they are able to deliver at the MCG

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Pitch condition forces restart in Puducherry-Uttarakhand match

When the rain-affected match finally began on the third day, only 8.2 overs were possible as umpires took the teams off the field after the Uttarakhand openers copped blows on the body

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Mitchell Marsh's bowling edges out Handscomb's chance

While Handscomb's batting technique has been widely dissected and analysed, Australia captain Tim Paine stressed that Mitchell Marsh's bowling was a significant factor in the selectors' decision

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Jadeja was fit when picked for Australia tour - MSK Prasad

MSK Prasad said that in a fitness report presented at the time of selection, Ravindra Jadeja was found to be "absolutely fit" and was hence picked for the Australia tour

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Chasing history, Pakistan seek batting solidity against Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada

Having arrived with a strong bowling attack, this could be Pakistan's best-ever chance to finally win a Test series in South Africa

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India drop both openers; Jadeja plays; Mitch Marsh recalled

All eyes are on the MCG pitch which has led to both teams making changes to the XIs for the Boxing Day Test

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'I feel like I'm 23' - Dale Steyn

The 35-year old says he has bigger goals beyond the long-awaited feat of becoming South Africa's most successful Test bowler

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Can Sri Lanka continue to impress on green Christchurch pitch?

The visitors' batsmen made big gains in Wellington, but can they defy New Zealand's quicks in spicier conditions at the Hagley Oval?

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'World-class' Yasir Shah gives Pakistan an advantage - Sarfraz Ahmed

The conditions are expected to favour the seamers, but Pakistan's captain has singled out his legspinner as a potent threat to South Africa's batsmen

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Mohammad Abbas ruled out of Centurion Test

The fast bowler is yet to fully recover from his shoulder injury. Shadab Khan is out too, but Fakhar Zaman is fit to play

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MS Dhoni returns to India's T20I squad, Mohammed Shami back for ODIs

Rishabh Pant is out of India's ODI squads for the Australia and New Zealand tours, meanwhile, making way for Dinesh Karthik

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Buttler, Fawad complete Thunder's win over cross-city rivals Sixers

The Big Bash League breaks for Christmas with Shane Watson's Thunder at the top of the points table

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We've always found a way to win - McMillan

With a chance to go up to third place in the Test rankings, the New Zealand batting coach hopes the team can find its due reward for long-term excellence

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Will we see more sweeps from India at MCG?

Lyon has become a major threat for India, taking nine of his 16 wickets off defensive shots. Sweep could be a lower-risk option to put pressure back on him

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Hurricanes' Archer and Wade too good for Maxwell's Stars

Sandeep Lamicchane continued to shine with the ball in the BBL, collecting three wickets in a losing cause

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MCG pitch under scrutiny ahead of Boxing Day Test

Justin Langer hopes it will provide a genuine contest between bat and ball, but there is no guarantee it will prove much livelier than the one that was rated poor last year

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Sunday, December 23, 2018

Mitchell Marsh's bowling makes him an 'attractive commodity' for Boxing Day Test

Australia coach Justin Langer has hinted that the allrounder could get the nod ahead of Peter Handscomb on a slow MCG pitch

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Langer firms up possibility of Smith, Warner returns for Pakistan ODIs

The Australia coach termed Steven Smith the 'Virat Kohli of the Australian team' and said they are working out the best scenario for the team as well as the banned players

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"I am new to international cricket, I made a mistake" - umpire Tanvir Ahmed

'If you look at my past, I don't have a bad history. It was one mistake. Inshallah, I will come back well'

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Adam Zampa returns to Essex for 2019 Vitality Blast

Zampa was the club's leading wicket-taker in 2018, although they managed just two wins and finished seventh in the South Group

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Renegades leapfrog to first after Christian and Nabi seal win over Strikers

From 5 for 82, the duo struck 94 runs in just eight overs to seal Renegades' second win of the season

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Tymal Mills ruled out of BBL with hamstring strain

The England quick faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines, having sustained an injury during Hobart Hurricanes' practice game

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Uncapped Leon Turmaine in Netherlands squad for India tour

Netherlands will play a T20I quadrangular series in Oman from 8 to 18 February next year before travelling to India to play a number of first-class sides

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Don't judge MCG pitch by its grass cover - Marcus Harris

The batsman is expecting slow scoring but the opportunity for runs to be made by batsmen diligent enough to play within their lanes

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Ravindra Jadeja flew to Australia injured, not 100% fit for MCG

Ravi Shastri has revealed that Ravindra Jadeja has been carrying an injury even before he landed in Australia and was named in the 13 for Perth even when not fully fit, raising questions once again on India's injury-management policies

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Saturday, December 22, 2018

Sophie Devine produces all-round first for the WBBL

The New Zealander scored 95 and then bagged five wickets in a superb display against Melbourne Stars

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Jadeja's shoulder niggle adds to India's fitness concerns

Ravi Shastri has revealed that Ravindra Jadeja has been carrying an injury even before he landed in Australia and was named in the 13 for Perth even when not fully fit, raising questions once again on India's injury-management policies

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Aaron Finch's finger 'felt like it was going to explode'

The opener remains unsure how comfortable fielding will be but has no concerns about his place in the Boxing Day Test

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Hashim Amla finds form; Faf du Plessis, Duanne Olivier impress ahead of Boxing Day Test

Most of the national squad that will reassemble to take on Pakistan next week were given good workouts in the latest round of domestic four-day fixtures

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Delhi-MP Ranji clash at Kotla delayed, reports say pitch overwatered

North Zone curator Sunil Chauhan overwatered a pitch and left the venue before toss, leading to a two-and-half-hour delay in the Delhi-MP Ranji fixture

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West Indies protest dubious no-ball calls in deciding T20I

Umpire Tanvir Ahmed's wrong calls off Oshane Thomas were clattered for sixes when West Indies should've had Liton Das

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D'Arcy Short, James Faulkner, Jofra Archer consign Brisbane Heat to second defeat

Hurricanes survived a late cameo from Ben Cutting to start their campaign in style

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Santner makes winning return after injury layoff

The allrounder chipped in with a handy cameo for Northern Districts in his first game in nine months

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Bangladesh field first; Sherfane Rutherford debuts for West Indies

After West Indies won the first T20I, the hosts hit back in the second, thanks to Shakib's all-round performance, to force this series into a decider

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Paterson called up for Boxing Day Test after Philander injury

The fast bowler, however, is unlikely to play, with Duanne Olivier, the initial back-up bowler, slated to partner Steyn and Rabada in the pace attack

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O'Keefe, record stand give Sixers opening win

O'Keefe's three-wicket burst in his first two overs helped Sixers defend 165, which had been built on a record fourth-wicket stand of 124 between Jordan Silk and Daniel Hughes

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Friday, December 21, 2018

Perry was 93 with two balls left. Guess what happened?

For the second time this season, the Sydney Sixers captain completed a T20 century even as it seemed like time was running out

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Cameron Bancroft: 'People will judge you as a cheat, but that is OK'

The batsman, banned for nine months after the ball-tampering scandal, has revealed he pondered life without cricket as he served his suspension

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Live blog - Ranji Trophy

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The tricky road ahead for new India women coach WV Raman

Can he reunite Raj and Harmanpreet, the two limited-overs captains, who are at loggerheads? Can he juggle multiple roles in the absence of a bowling coach?

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Imam-ul-Haq, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Amir star in warm-up win

Fifties from Sohail and Imam on the final day of the three-day warm-up fixture helped Pakistanis complete a win against Cricket South Africa Invitation XI in Benoni

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TIme to 'forgive and move on' from Stokes incident - ECB chief executive Tom Harrison

England allrounder can still be a role model for the sport, says ECB boss, in spite of Bristol incident

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West Indies' last chance to salvage Bangladesh tour

Having lost the Test and then the ODI series, they will look to spring a surprise on Bangladesh in the T20I series decider

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Veda Krishnamurthy dropped, Priya Punia called up for New Zealand tour

Priya Punia, the 22-year-old Delhi opener, earned her maiden India call-up, for the T20I squad

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PSL secures 358% rise for new broadcast deal

A consortium of Blitz Advertising and Techfront beat five other bidders to acquire the rights from 2019 to 2022

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'I was buying meat for a braai' - How Anrich Nortje scorched his way to an IPL deal

South Africa's little-known IPL pick has built a big reputation with his exploits in the Mzansi League

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Debutant Jason Sangha, Daniel Sams floor Melbourne Stars

After Sangha smashed an unbeaten 36-ball 63, Sams took 3 for 5 in the rain-affected game

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Steven Smith opens up on Newlands 'leadership failure'

Steven Smith admitted that he "walked past" a discussion to use sandpaper on the ball, "had the opportunity to stop it" and didn't do so

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Women's coach selection process 'sham', 'unconstitutional' - Edulji

: Her letter to BCCI top brass reveals drama of the past few days, and marks her opposition to the ad-hoc committee that carried out the appointment process.

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Babar Azam, Azhar Ali centuries rescue Pakistanis

Three wickets from seamer Thandolwethu Mnyaka had overseen a disappointing top-order collapse early, with Pakistan reduced to 112 for five at one point

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Mahmudullah's knock made things easier for me - Shakib

The Bangladesh captain called his deputy's unbeaten 21-ball 43 a special knock and urged him to bat in the same aggressive manner in every format

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Mark Wallace appointed Glamorgan director of cricket

Glamorgan have continued their winter restructuring by bringing in Wallace after Hugh Morris stepped down from the role

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Nasir Jamshed charged for bribery by UK National Crime Agency

The banned former Pakistan opener has been charged with two counts of bribery and will appear before magistrates in January

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New Multan team owner wants second PSL for youth development

Ali Tareen says he has proposed a 'winter PSL' with teams mostly made up of local talent, played in the actual home cities of the franchises

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Matt Henry likely to miss out once again in Boxing Day Test

He's been an ever-present in New Zealand's Test squad, but Southee, Boult and Wagner are set to keep him on the bench a little longer

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Seamers, Sam Harper, Mohammad Nabi guide Renegades home in low scorer

A disciplined bowling effort followed by a middle-overs run surge helped Melbourne Renegades upset Perth Scorchers at the Marvel Stadium

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'Still have fire in the belly' - Yuvraj Singh

Set to play for his sixth IPL franchise, the 37-year hopes the upcoming season will be his best ever

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PSL sixth team ownership rights won by Ali Tareen consortium

Ali Tareen, son of businessman and politician Jehangir Tareen, has won the rights to the sixth PSL franchise, formerly known as Multan Sultans

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Wasim Khan hoping to move part of Australia's 2019 tour to Pakistan

Australia are currently scheduled to play five ODIs against Pakistan in the UAE in March

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Unchanged West Indies bowl in chase of series win

With the series on the line, the onus is on Bangladesh's batting to fire in dewy conditions

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Ad-hoc committee recommends three names for India women's coach to BCCI

The three-member panel interviewed 10 applicants on Thursday at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

BCB bars Steven Smith's BPL participation on technical grounds

The majority of the BPL franchises were not in favour of Smith's inclusion from outside the players' draft list as a replacement player

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BBL : Melbourne Renegades Vs Perth Scorchers Preview, Score card

Perth scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades.

Mitchell Marsh will lead the most successful BBL team, Perth Scorchers this season. Adam Voges , Perth scorchers skipper last year, who led the last season , ha retired from cricket and took up coaching responsibilities. Their opening game will be against Melbourne renegades in Melbourne. Perth scorchers has never lost to Melbourne renegades in history. Mitchel Marsh would like keep the record intact under his leadership. He would be leading the side without the assistance of his elder brother, Shaun Marsh, who is in his national duty. Klinger might have a new opening partner

Renegades will have to play without their opening duo Marcus Harris and Aron Finch. Star Victorian duo Sam Harper Kelvin smith. Brad Hogg and Brad hodge are also not in the side. Cam White and Tom Cooper are the experience players in the side. Tom cooper will be the interim skipper for the side.

Predictions

  • Team chasing to win the match.
  • Andrew Tye to pick up more than two wickets.
  • Ashton Agar to pick up a wicket.

Heat Vs Strikers Match story

We had a decent curtain raiser yesterday. Defending champions win their first game in persuit of winning consecutive title. Mc Cullum started season with a four, but couldn’t last one more delivery at crease. He top edged one while pulling . Chris Lynn Came in at no3, which is his regular position playing for heat. He absolutely bludgeoned the while he was at crease until he mistimed one which was caught at boundary. Since then it was one way traffic for scorchers. All the batsmen reached pavilion at regular intervals.  At one point of time it heat were stranded at 101/9. But Mujheeb Ur Rehaman and Jimmy Pierson were able to put a partnership which helped their score card to reach 146, which might  be a commanding total but could fancy for a win on your day. But Strikers were able o chase down without much of a hassle.

 



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Smith returns to commercial fold wth BBL ad campaign

The former Australia captain featured in an advertisement for a telecommunications company, which was aired during the BBL 2018-19 opener on Wednesday

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Mixed results for Pakistani bowlers on SA tour's opening day

Fakhar Zaman, who was nursing an injured knee before the tour, batted for the tourists before stumps on the first day in Benoni

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Three UAE players suspended for eight weeks from international cricket

Rohan Mustafa, Ahmed Raza and Rameez Shahzad, participating in the Emerging Teams Cup, have been suspended for violating the 'Player Code of Conduct' and requirements for the use of social media

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Essex bring in Cameron Delport for Vitality Blast

Experienced South African signs two-year deal to play T20 cricket at Chelmsford

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PCB to pay nearly USD 2 million to BCCI after losing legal dispute

As is the norm in arbitration cases such as this, the winning party claims legal costs from the losing side, which the BCCI had done

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High on Hope and IPL riches, West Indies eye series win

With six of their players landing contracts at Tuesday's IPL auction, the visitors will look to channel the propitious circumstances into a series-clinching outing in Dhaka

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Carey fifty, Rashid three-for hands Strikers opening-day win

The reigning champions started their title defence in emphatic style with a five-wicket victory over Brisbane Heat

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James Pattinson recalled by Strikers after run-out confusion



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Grace Harris creates WBBL history with 42-ball century

The Brisbane Heat opener smashed 19 boundaries, including six sixes, to consign Melbourne Stars to a ten-wicket defeat

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Big Bash : Heat VS Strikers Live score card

Big Bah is back .Big bash is second most popular league of all global t20 leagues. The only t20 league which is on par with IPL. Defending champions Adelaide strikers will travel to Brisbane to play against Heat in pursuit of defending their title. But Adelaide Strikers have to play without their skipper Travis head as he is on national duty.

Brisbane Heat will be lead by Chris Lynn, he is MVP of Big Bash. He is only in the team due to lack of form, which couldn’t fetch him a place. His team mate, oversees buy, Brendon McCullumn isn’t also in great form either. Still they remain hot favourites for the curtain raiser. Daniel Vettori will be continued as coach for Heat. Brisbane Heat has bagged Mujheeb ur Rehaman for this season. His fellow team mate, Rashid Khan, is part Adelaide Strikers for second season. Heat are likely to pick two spinners.

In Absence of Regular Skipper, Travis Head, Collin Ingram will take the reins. This is second consecutive season Collin Ingram is representing Strikers. Collin Ingram has experience in leading a side when representing Glamorgan  in T20 blast. Strikers definetely have better bowling lineup. But their batting is underdog to Heatss’. Jake weatherald will open the batting with Alex Carrey. Jake has scored a century in last edition of BBL.

What to expect Gabba?

Gabba is place where matches are most likely to oscillate. Its nit because of the pitch. It is probably because of the home team. They are the unpredictable franchise of BIG Bash.

Big Bash Preidctions

  • Hosts tin the curtain raiser.
  • Chris Lynn to be top scorer from Heat
  • Collin Ingram to be top scorer from Strikers.
  • Ben Laughlin to pick more than a wicket.

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Starc ready for surprises from Melbourne pitch

The fast bowler also singled out the difference Australia's lower order made in the second Test

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Two guys put their hands up and didn't give us an opportunity for a day - Williamson

Kane Williamson's team tried everything, but Sri Lanka's batsmen were just too good

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Kusal Mendis the dasher turns into Thilan Samaraweera clone

Usually an unrepentant strokemaker, Sri Lanka's No. 4 overturned his batting style to block his way to an outstanding match-saving hundred

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Kirsten, Powar, Gibbs in shortlist for India women head coach

Incumbent Pakistan women coach Mark Coles withdrew his application ahead of the interview on Thursday

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Rain and Kusal-Mathews blunt NZ on final day

Sri Lanka unscatched in the 12 overs that was possible before lunch to raise hopes of walking away with a hard-fought draw

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Harry Gurney on IPL deal: My wife said 'You've been sold!' and my phone went berserk

The English left-arm seamer was about to go and celebrate his wedding anniversary when he heard he had been picked up in the auction

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Jaydev Unadkat: 'I am going to work my pants off and do well'

The biggest Indian buy at the last auction, the pacer let expectations get the better of him. After going for big money again, he opens up on burdens and belief

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Ben Duckett returns for England Lions tour of India

Batsman's last involvement with England saw him sent home from Australia after pouring a drink over James Anderson during the 2017-18 Ashes

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Sam Curran becomes IPL millionaire as Kings XI swoop in wake of India exploits

Allrounder who turned 20 in June was player of the series in England's 4-1 Test win over India

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Scotland to host Afghanistan for two ODIs before World Cup

Afghanistan will play two ODIs in Edinburgh as part of their build-up to the tournament

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Hetmyer to RCB, Brathwaite to KKR, Unadkat an IPL millionaire

There was loads of interest in Indian fast bowling talent, and as usual, some bumper winners among West Indies players

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Ireland women to receive first professional contracts

Cricket Ireland has also confirmed 19 men's contracts for 2019

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Ishant-Jadeja spat throws spotlight on use of stump mics

Plenty of exchanges have been picked up during the first two Tests as the role of the host broadcaster becomes increasingly dominant

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MCG drop-in pitch to be upgraded to Perth standard

The technology used to create lively pitches at the start of the India series will be brought to Melbourne next year

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Kusal Mendis eyes double-ton as mentor Samaraweera's send-off gift

Sri Lanka batting coach Thilan Samaraweera will exit the role at the end of this series, and Kusal Mendis is keen on fulfilling his wish

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'As long as there is no swearing, the line doesn't get crossed' - Virat Kohli

Tim Paine, meanwhile, said he enjoys watching Kohli play, and felt he 'brings out the competitive spirit in a lot of people, which is great'

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When I saw Angie get hit, I thought there's no way I'm getting out - Mendis

Sometimes guilty of playing attractive but insubstantial innings, Mendis partnered a steadfast Mathews for the entirety of day four in Wellington

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Monday, December 17, 2018

By performance and behaviour, Paine's men draw their line

Leadership has not broken the new captain - instead it has strengthened his authority and skill, and that was a large part of Australia's performance in Perth

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Mitchell Marsh pushes Handscomb in unchanged Australia squad

Australia have named an unchanged 13-man squad for the final two Tests against India at Melbourne and Sydney

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Virat Kohli defends no-spinner attack, and Umesh Yadav over Bhuvneshwar Kumar

India's captain said he might have played four quicks in the Perth Test even if R Ashwin had been fit

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Mathews makes a statement with push-ups celebration

Gesture possibly directed towards head coach who left him out of the limited-overs setup on fitness grounds

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Paine's relief after crossing his fingers on opening day

Australia's quicks battered India's lower order while Nathan Lyon took his match haul to eight wickets to secure a 146-run success

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Live blog - IPL 2019 auction

Follow all the action from the IPL 2019 auction, as it happens

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IPL 2019 auction: Who was sold to whom

Which team picked up which player, and who did not receive a bid? Here's the list

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Live report: Australia v India, 2nd Test, 5th day

Join the live report for analysis, stats, colour, graphics and more from the second Test between Australia and India

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Kusal Mendis, Mathews frustrate NZ in wicketless session

The duo quelled New Zealand's short-pitched bowling, strongly suggesting that as far as Sri Lanka were concerned, the match isn't lost yet

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Arise Sir Alastair? Cook set for New Year's knighthood

Former captain set to become first England cricketer to be knighted since Sir Ian Botham back in 2007

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Eoin Morgan, Rassie van der Dussen make late entries to IPL auction

England's limited-overs captain and the explosive South Africa batsman are among five additions to the auction list

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Siddhesh Lad confident Mumbai can thrive on seaming pitches

Currently on eight points from five matches, Mumbai need three outright wins to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the knockouts

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Dube tempts IPL teams with five sixes in an over

On the eve of the IPL auction, Mumbai allrounder Shivam Dube showed off his big-hitting ability in a first-class game against Baroda

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Australia and India play down Kohli v Paine banter

The series had been incident-free on the first seven days, but on the eighth the two captains exchanged a few verbals, which carried on into the ninth day

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It's strange but it's fun - Hazlewood on Perth Stadium pitch

The fast bowler has given his stamp of approval to the Perth Stadium pitch but has also admitted to being puzzled by its characteristics

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Top four fighting 'fire with fire' cost Bangladesh - Neil McKenzie

The Bangladesh batting consultant blamed the 'overconfidence' of Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar and Shakib Al Hasan, all of whom got out pulling the short ball

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Prithvi Shaw ruled out of Australia Tests

The opener has not recovered from an ankle injury and will be replaced by Mayank Agarwal

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#BBL08 chatter: Fringe Test players available

Keep up to date with all the news from on and off the field during the Big Bash

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Steven Smith captains grade team to T20 title

The T20 finals were the first time Smith had captained a team since the controversy in South Africa

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We didn't bowl the right lengths consistently - SL bowling coach Ratnayake

Sri Lanka's frontline quicks looked ordinary as a unit, taking 5 for 359 between them as New Zealand claimed total control of the first Test

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Sunday, December 16, 2018

Evin Lewis returns for WI as Bangladesh opt to bat

West Indies have included Evin Lewis, Rovman Powell and Sheldon Cottrell to their XI, as they go without Denesh Ramdin, the injured Kieron Powell and left-arm spinner Khary Pierre

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Virat Kohli, Tim Paine collide, exchange words before umpire interrupts

The two captains extended their altercation from the third evening when Paine had called Kohli a "big head"

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Live report: Australia v India, 2nd Test, day 4

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Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls extend New Zealand's dominance

Their unbroken 91-run partnership has stretched New Zealand's lead to 121 with seven wickets in hand

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Hendricks, van der Dussen claim MSL title for Jozi Stars

Table-toppers Cape Town Blitz faltered badly on the day it mattered most and were beaten by eight wickets

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Hardik Pandya gathers momentum with fifty against Mumbai

The India allrounder coming back from injury has the chance to influence a tight game with his bowling on the last day at Wankhede stadium

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India 'surprised' by soft signal on Virat Kohli catch - Jasprit Bumrah

Australia equally certain it was a fair catch, says Lyon, while former players criticise Kohli's behaviour in Perth

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Afif Hossain, Zakir Hasan haven't developed as expected, says Bangladesh selector

Minhajul Abedin said the youngsters had underperformed since making their international debuts but added Mahedi Hasan was still on the radar

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How did Bumrah only get one wicket?

Jasprit Bumrah had Australia's batsmen, especially the left handers, in all sorts of trouble

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'As long as he is alive, Hope will play tomorrow' - Brathwaite

Brathwaite was also pleased with the return of opener Evin Lewis for the T20I leg, after he skipped the tour of India last month

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Vernon Philander to miss Boxing Day Test against Pakistan

South Africa seamer is set to miss the first Test of the home series after sustaining a hairline fracture on his right thumb

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Williamson's fluency allowed me to keep going - Latham



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Repeat finger blow spells trouble for Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch was taken for x-rays on a possible fractured right index finger after he was hit by Mohammed Shami

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Saturday, December 15, 2018

WACA chief lays blame at Cricket Australia for poor crowds

Christina Matthews, the WACA chief executive, also spoke about how the banned Cameron Bancroft has embraced his community service

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WI look to break five-game losing streak against upbeat Bangladesh

The match has been rescheduled twice in the last 48 hours, mainly due to some technical problems with one of the light towers. It will now start at 12.30pm local time

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Harbhajan broke down when apologising for 'monkeygate' - Symonds

The former Australia allrounder has opened up on the impact of the incident at Sydney ten years ago

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Live report: Australia v India, 2nd Test, 3rd day

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Kumara gives Sri Lanka the spark after half-century opening stand

Held back till the 16th over, the 21-year old dismissed Raval after New Zealand's solid pursuit of Sri Lanka's 283

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SA coach Gibson not worried about Amla's dip in form

Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram weren't particularly productive in their last Test series in Sri Lanka, but home comforts should remedy that

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Balanced Jozi Stars start as favourites to lift inaugural title

Meanwhile, Blitz will hope to ride on their home advantage at one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world, and look to their big names for inspirational brilliance

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'We now bat better outside the UAE than in the UAE' - Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur

Pakistan's coach has struck up a bullish note upon his team's arrival in South Africa for three Tests, five ODIs and three T20Is

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'Once a couple of guys got in, it was tough work' - Tim Southee

The fast bowler, who picked up his eighth five-for in Tests, also praised Niroshan Dickwella for playing a 'gem of an innings'

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Four-day Tests loom in Australia's future

Kevin Roberts, the CA chief executive, has called upon cricket boards to be open to the concept outside the Test championship and beyond its first two cycles

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Live report: Australia v India, 2nd Test, 2nd day

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Wagner returns as New Zealand opt to bowl

Sri Lanka prefer 3-1 combination in their bowling department as they look to begin series positively after a whitewash at home against England

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Jozi Stars through to Mzansi Super League final after rain ruins eliminator

They qualified on the virtue of finishing higher than Paarl Rocks on the points table

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Was this Mashrafe Mortaza's last ODI at home?

Speculation has been rife on the topic, and the Bangladesh captain kept his cards close to his chest

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Rovman Powell disappointed over umpiring error

The West Indies captain was given out on what was evidently a no-ball due to fielding infringements by Bangladesh

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PCB reveals PSL franchises' financial accounts by accident

Pakistan board issues apology after confidential details meant to be sent to the government in bid for tax exemption are mailed to all franchises too

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Ashley Giles confirmed as England men's new managing director

Former England spinner will take up the role in January ahead of the team's tour of the Caribbean

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Adrian Birrell named as Hampshire's new head coach



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Hardik Pandya picks three-for on return from injury

He finished with 3 for 74; he got through 15 overs in the day at full tilt, exceeding his average number of overs per innings in the Ranji Trophy

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Shreyas Iyer shreds jetlag with bruising 178

Pandya returns to action, Milind Kumar breaches 1000-run mark, Dhapola continues to sizzle and more

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Marcus Harris steps up to give Australia a foothold

In the inaugural Test match at the Perth Stadium, Harris stared down one of a most personal batting nature when he placed himself as the primary bulwark against the new ball

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Shai Hope, Kemar Roach ruled out of ongoing third ODI

Hope was struck on the helmet during his unbeaten 108, while Roach hurt his right hamstring while bowling

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Ricky Ponting's history with Ishant Sharma steels Aaron Finch

Ponting's lessons from a decade ago helped Finch make headway in his battle to prove himself as a Test opener in home conditions

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Malinga to lead ODI and T20I squads in New Zealand

Angelo Mathews, who had been axed from the limited-overs squads due to fitness and run out issues, is back in the squad

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Evin Lewis returns to West Indies' T20I squad

Also back in the squad are Kesrick Williams and Sheldon Cottrell, while Kieron Pollard and Obed McCoy miss out with injuries

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Second test:India VS Australia Live score, Perth.

Can India continue to dominate?


Aussies and Indians move to Perth to play the second test. After Adelaide win, India is definitely the more confidant side. Perth pitch is always known for its greenish texture. Better pace attack will definitely have the edge.  Two changes are least expected from Indian side. Rohit Sharma and Ashwin are ruled out of test match  due to injuries.

Will Virat Kohli score a ton in second test?

No big scores are registered in Adelaide. If India had to register a high score, Kohli, who did not had a great test batting wise ,should score big. Rishabh Pant should think about survival too while playing test cricket. He seems to know only one gear. Some times test cricket is about survivability too. India announced thirteen men side yesterday which included 5 pacers. Bhuvi is favorite of the bench players in first test likely to play in second test. Hanuma Vihari is the likely to replace Rohit sharma.. If India decides to play five pacers, Hanuma Vihari can be handy bowling turners,  Adelaide pitch was tailor made for test cricket. Al l three results were on the cards till the final session of final days play.

Team management is expecting big scores from KL Rahul and Murali Vijay. Cannot complain about bowling department after how they performed in first test. Unfortunately Ravi Ashwin has to sit out due to injury. Indian batsmen will have challenging task facing Mitchell Starc on Perth pitch. Nathon Lyon has vast experience at his venue. He picked up seven wickets in the first class match held here last month. There is chance of either Usman Khwaja or Shaun Marsh to open the batting  with Marcus Harris. Aron Finch, who opened the batting in previous test, might be demoted to lower order.

Cricinfo Predictions

  • Hanuma Vihari to pick two wickets,
  • UsmanKhawaja to score Fifty.
  • Not more than 350 runs in first innings if India bats first.


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West Indies Vs Bangladesh Live score, Third ODI

Bangladesh VS West Indies Preview


West Indies has  registered a thrilling win  Second ODI and leveled the series after losing the first ODI .  Winner of the third ODi will  be the winner of ODI’s. Going by the performances of the teams in first two ODI’s, Bangladesh are the favorites to clinch the series. Shai hope is the major hope to West Indies . It was solely his century yielded west Indies a victory in second ODI. West Indies still has lot of scope to improve.

Batting is the major concern for Caribbean’s. It was Shai hope who didn’t let Windies batting to expose. Chanderpaul Hemraj has been given enough number of chances in the team. He failed to give any sort impression to be played at international level. Shrimon Hetmyer also hold the key if West Indies had to win the decider. West Indies plot should be playing key bowlers of Bangladesh with respect. Darren Bravo is the most experienced batsmen in the west Indies line up.  Oshane Thomas might not be in the side despite being the leading wicket taker in the series a against India. Faben Allen and Bishoo might be in the side considering the characteristics of the wicket.

Can Bangladesh seal the series?

Bangladesh are definitely different side after the return of Tamim Iqbal. It’s a tough choice for Bangladesh management to pick two from Imrul Kayes, Litton Das and Sowmya Sarkar. Sowmya Sarkar is the likely one to be expelled. Bangladesh lost only one, last ODI against West Indies, in their last five completed games. Bangladesh couldn’t make the partnerships big in this series. They lost wickets whenever they looked to build big partnerships.

Sylhet Will host the final ODI of the series. Sylhet pitch is usually a turner unlike Dhaka, which usually is a batsmen’s paradise..

Bangladesh Vs West Indies Predictions

  • Team Batting first to win the match
  • Shai Hope to score a fifty.


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Thursday, December 13, 2018

Mithun, Saifuddin picked for West Indies T20Is

Mossadek Hossain and Abu Jayed have been dropped form the Bangladesh squad, while Sabbir Rahman is still serving a suspension

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Bangladesh elect to bowl in series decider

Bangladesh made two changes to the side, bringing in Mohammad Mithun and Mohammad Saifuddin, while West Indies' XI did not include fast bowler Oshane Thomas

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Need our seamers to attack NZ batsmen - Chandimal

The Sri Lanka captain acknowledged that the team's best chance lies in going aggressively at New Zealand with the ball

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Fast bowlers give Sri Lanka hope against upbeat New Zealand

The hosts have already named their XI, with Neil Wagner returning to a bowling attack containing Ajaz Patel as its lone spinner

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Live report: Australia v India, 2nd Test, 1st day

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Sharmeen Khan, pioneer of women's cricket in Pakistan, dies

Along with sister Shaiza, Sharmeen had gone about getting women's cricket in Pakistan officially recognised in the mid '90s

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Rovman Powell questions Bangladesh's skills against pace

Mashrafe Mortaza backs his batsmen in response, saying losing wickets at the wrong time has cost his side rather than shortcomings against pace

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PCB earns rights to 2020 Asia Cup, but no clarity on venue

It will be held in September 2020, a month before the T20 World Cup in Australia

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Keen on Test comeback, Hardik turns to Ranji Trophy

The allrounder, who is returning form injury, will take the field for Baroda instead of India A with a view to specifically get match fit for Boxing Day

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Unchanged Australia call in Ponting for test of fundamentals

Ponting's advice followed time-honoured lines of Perth - leaving the ball on length, being selective on balls to drive and cashing in on the cut and the pull

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Make match-fixing a criminal offence - ICC to governments

David Richardson says the ICC is also trying to facilitate a dialogue between the BCCI and WADA

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Jon Lewis appointed Sri Lanka's new batting coach

The former Durham county head coach is part of a slew of new appointments, and has a contract that runs till the end of the 2019 World Cup

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Pace, bounce and live grass - Perth surface gets India excited

Virat Kohli was almost salivating at the prospect of playing on a pitch that is not shaved of the lush green look it wore on the eve of the second Test

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

West Indies seek more convincing show in series decider

Bangladesh would be wary of slip-ups in the third ODI. Losing wickets in clusters after a big partnership has been a long-term problem for them

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Under-scanner Ishant works hard to rectify no-ball problem

While his no-balls cost India almost two wickets in Adelaide, it was the ones missed by the umpires that called for a change in the bowler's run-up

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India and Australia batsmen steel for testing time at 'new' Perth

Virat Kohli's team are in the rare position of leading a series in Australia as the home side's brittle top order remains in the spotlight

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Bit of excitement for fast bowlers in familiar conditions - Southee

He did point out, though, that a green pitch does not necessarily mean the quicks will rule right through the Test

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Ashwin and Rohit ruled out of second Test

Rohit jarred his lower back while fielding in Adelaide and Ashwin suffered a left-sided abdominal strain

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Morkel's 57* turns tables on Spartans in breathtaking chase

The left-hander's boundary-laden assault gave Heat an improbabe victory from 21 for 4, after AB de Villiers had enchanted the opposition with 93* to lift the Spartans to 188

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Delport's 63-ball 84 fires Rocks into the knockouts

The opener's first fifty of the MSL, and an incisive spell from Dwayne Bravo helped Paarl Rocks to a six-wicket win over Nelson Mandela Bay Giants and secure the third position

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Probably the best group of fast bowlers India have had - Bharat Arun

India's bowling coach said that consistency was a big issue on previous tours, and the bowling group has responded extremely well to correct that

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'Tentative' Cremer makes return from knee injury

The former Zimbabwe captain has been out of action since August but in his first game back on Saturday, he picked up 2 for 41 playing for his domestic side Rhinos

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Starc seeks rhythm as Paine rests finger

Marcus Harris believed the track at the Perth Stadium, set to host the next Test, would suit Australia better than India, even as Mitchell Starc trained hard to hit form and rhythm ahead of the game

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Keemo Paul reprieves affected bowlers' confidence - Mashrafe

Keemo Paul was dropped twice at crucial stages of West Indies' chase, and Mashrafe believed the hosts could have pulled things back had the catches been held

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Pongolo six-for secures home play-off for Jozi Stars

The Spartans were left reeling from the batting onslaught of Rassie van der Dussen and Dan Christian, and a career-best 6 for 20 from Nono Pongolo

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Alex Carey, Laurie Evans in pool of 346 players for IPL auction

Nine overseas players have opted for the maximum base price of 2 crore, with none of the Indians choosing that category

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Kohli interfered in India coach appointment process - Edulji

Diana Edulji, one half of the CoA, revealed that the BCCI had "broken rules" while appointing Ravi Shastri as a replacement for former India coach Anil Kumble

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Rai, Edulji in war of words over hiring of India women coach

While Edulji wants Ramesh Powar to continue, Rai appoints ad-hoc committee to shortlist new coach

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Shai Hope shows faith in Keemo Paul as West Indies hang on for glory

Windies batsman delighted to deliver a matchwinning hundred at last

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Shai Hope stars with 146* as West Indies level series



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Steven Smith's BPL participation in doubt

BCB to take a final decision after other franchises object to bending of rules to allow Comilla Victorians to rope in Smith

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Anmolpreet 71, Kaul four-for completes 3-0 rout of New Zealand A

Siddarth Kaul finished the series with seven wickets while Vijay Shankar topped the run-getters chart with 188 at an average of 94

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Smaller counties could host some Hundred games as ECB seek consensus

Clubs who missed out on staging agreements could be given opportunities in tournament's second year

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Monday, December 10, 2018

West Indies bowl in bid to keep series alive

Can Bangladesh deliver victory in what is a landmark game for a handful of their players?

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Langer looks to pacemen and hopes for fiery Perth Stadium debut

The second Test will be a step into the unknown at a new ground but Australia know what they want to see

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Mitchell Marsh admits omission brings vice-captain uncertainty

The allrounder made 21 and 11 after returning to the Sheffield Shield and appears unlikely to play the second Test against India

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No more 'heads or tails' - welcome to 'hills' or 'flats' in the Big Bash

The coin toss has been replaced by the bat flip, with the winner of the call begin decided by which side up the cricket bat lands

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Jofra Archer's England World Cup chances played down - but not ruled out

Ed Smith said Jofra Archer had not been considered for selection for the Caribbean tour because he is currently ineligible

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Akila Dananjaya found to have illegal bowling action

The offspinner stands suspended from bowling in international cricket, but, with the consent of SLC, he can still bowl in Sri Lanka's domestic competitions

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England stick with unchanged Test group for West Indies

Ollie Pope misses out, Joe Denly retained as spare batsman; David Willey included in the ODI squad

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Two arrested at MSL match over suspected involvement in 'betting activity'

Two men were arrested at Kingsmead in Durban during an MSL match on Friday, amid concerns about their possible involvement with "betting activity"

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Gayle's Mzansi Super League stint cut short

West Indies star to fly home due to mother's death

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Mathews, Gunathilaka, Mendis among runs in drawn encounter

Danushka Gunathilaka found form with a dominant display at the top of the order, as the three-day warm-up match against New Zealand XI petered to a draw in Napier

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Lehmann ensures South Australia earn draw

Steve O'Keefe claimed four wickets but a result always appeared unlikely on the final day on a placid surface

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Sunday, December 9, 2018

Stoinis and Turner enable Western Australia to hang on

Mitchell Marsh fell cheaply on the final and Victoria were sensing victory after early inroads

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Paine adamant about finger, less sure on DRS

The Australia captain insisted there was no damage after he took a blow while batting and also offered support to Mitchell Starc ahead of the Perth Test

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Kohli reveals how the no-balls 'pissed off' Ishant

While most of the Indian team joyfully celebrated their victory over Australia in the first Test, Ishant Sharma was visibly upset with the five no-balls he bowled

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Bangladesh eye finishing blow on collapsible WI

The home side will be hopeful of securing a series win with one ODI to spare in Dhaka on Tuesday

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Peirson and Neser enable Queensland to conquer 414

It was the fifth-highest successful chase in Sheffield Shield history as Queensland secured a notable victory

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Paine, Kohli acknowledge the Pujara factor

Virat Kohli credited the efforts of Cheteshwar Pujara and the bowlers in India's historic Adelaide win

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UAE players slam Karachi ground conditions in Emerging Teams Cup

A brief spell of rain and inadequate covers at the Southend Stadium in Karachi wiped out UAE's chances of a semi-final spot and left them frustrated

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Chris Lynn named captain of Brisbane Heat

Three seasons after his first go at captaincy in the BBL, Chris Lynn takes up the mantle again

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Somerville out, Will Young in: New Zealand's squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Everyone else who was part of New Zealand's first series win over Pakistan away from home in 49 years was retained

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Live report: Australia v India, 1st Test, day five

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Zondo, van Wyk guide Heat home in 162 chase

Heat though were already out of the running for a play-off position, while Blitz were already assured of an automatic ticket to a home final next Sunday

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Aaron gives Odisha heartbreak; TN win finally

Uttarakhand make it five in five, Karnataka lodge protest against Saurashtra. More in our Ranji round-up

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Thomson, du Plessis keep Rocks alive with close win

Grant Thomson struck a courageous 71 not out, and in the company of Faf du Plessis, whose purple patch extended into a third fifty in four games, steered a tricky chase with three balls to spare

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Pandey 111* trumps Young hundred to hand India A series

After Will Young smashed 102, the India A captain's unbeaten century set up his side's five-wicket win, giving them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series

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Lahore Qalandars appoint Mohammad Hafeez as captain

After finishing last in the final three editions of the PSL, Lahore Qalandars have turned to Hafeez in a bid to improve their record

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We can be heroes on day five, says Lyon

The Australia offspinner is confident of Shaun Marsh and Travis Head countering R Ashwin on the final day

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Henriques narrowly misses ton as NSW press for victory

South Australia continued to toil in the field and also had fitness concerns over pace bowler Dan Worrell

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Burns and Labuschagne give Queensland hope

The late wicket of Joe Burns boosted Tasmania after they had set a huge target

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Saturday, December 8, 2018

Maddinson's broken arm overshadows Victoria's progress

Maddinson was struck by a short ball from Jhye Richardson and was forced to retire hurt

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WI bat; Shakib, Tamim, Mustafizur among five Bangladesh changes

The visitors have made two changes, with Darren Bravo and Roston Chase coming in to replace regular captain Jason Holder and left-arm spinner Fabian Allen

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Should Finch have been saved twice?

The Australia opener was saved by a no-ball before he'd scored - after calling for the DRS - but opted against a review moments before tea

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Habib Bank lift Quaid-e-Azam Trophy after tense draw

Play was called off due to bad light with HBL six down and needing 83 for an outright win; an unimpressed Misbah skipped the presentation ceremony

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Cloete, von Berg keep Spartans in play-off race

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants were kept to 137 for 9 in a chase of 166 on a slow pitch in Port Elizabeth

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Live report: Australia v India, 1st Test, day four

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Habib Bank lift Quaid-e-Azam Trophy after tense draw

Play was called off due to bad light with HBL six down and needing 83 for an outright win; an unimpressed Misbah skipped the presentation ceremony

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GLT20 franchise owner to launch legal action against CSA

Hiren Bhanu, owner of the Pretoria Mavericks, is claiming damages of over half a million dollars from the board

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