MS Dhoni was critical of the pitches prepared so far in the Asia Cup following his team’s win over Pakistan, saying they do not make for good practice ahead of the World Twenty20
Sport24.co.za | Dhoni questions earpiece use by umpires
India captain MS Dhoni has questioned umpires using earpieces during international matches.
Aussies beware: Dale Steyn is back
He first looked for control and direction. But once Dale Steyn found his rhythm, he produced some serious pace and swing in his first spell back from injury at the Vineyard Oval on Saturday.
Sport24.co.za | India pummel Pakistan in Asia Cup
India trounced bitter rivals Pakistan by five wickets in a one-sided affair at the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament in Dhaka.
‘Amir playing as if BCCI banned him for five years’
The India v Pakistan Asia Cup match, in tweets
Bowlers, Kohli flatten Pakistan on seaming track
A stern 49 scored by Virat Kohli helped India chase down 84 in 15.3 overs with five wickets in hand after the Indian bowlers restricted Pakistan to their second lowest score in T20Is in the fourth game of the Asia Cup in Mirpur.
India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup
India survive a top-order collapse to beat arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in a low-scoring Asia Cup group match in Mirpur.
India prevail after Amir blast
India overcame a fiery opening spell from Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir to pummel their bitter rivals by five wickets in a key Asia Cup Twenty20 match in Dhaka on Saturday.
Mohammad Amir’s sensational first over
ESPNcricinfo’s coverage of the first over Mohammad Amir bowled in the match against India, after Pakistan were bowled out for 83
India breeze past Pakistan
Hardik Pandya took 3-8 as India skittled Pakistan for 83 while beating their rivals by five wickets in the Asia Cup, in Dhaka.
Dipping Sri Lanka face surging Bangladesh
Sri Lanka have sometimes seemed to be physically incapable of winning; habitually trading strong positions for plunging losses. Bangladesh, meanwhile, have taken on an irresistible underdog mien, not dissimilar to Sri Lanka’s class of 1996
Worcestershire make £180k surplus
Worcestershire have announced a profit for the sixth successive season but have said that continued work is required in what are “potentially changing and unpredictable times for cricket.”
Sport24.co.za | India opt to bowl against Pakistan
India captain MS Dhoni won the toss and opted to bowl first in their Asia Cup Twenty20 match against bitter rival Pakistan.
Kohli wins it for India after Amir storm
Pakistan crumbled to 83 all out in 17.3 overs – their lowest ever score batting first in T20Is – before Virat Kohli’s 49 led India to an eventually comfortable five-wicket win in Mirpur
Winners and losers from England’s tour of South Africa
England’s two and a half month tour of South Africa was a series of ups and downs for both teams, though neither side should feel too disappointed with their respective performances. Laura Williamson reviews.
Sharif, Marshall lead Central Zone to big win
A round-up of the Bangladesh Cricket League matches that ended on February 27, 2016
Labuschagne, Lynn tons lead strong Queensland reply
Centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Chris Lynn helped Queensland take a 10-run first-innings lead over Western Australia
Steyn can’t wait to bowl for his club
Dale Steyn will make his return to competitive action for WP Cricket Club in a Premier League game against St Augustine.
Nash extends Sussex stay
Sussex all-rounder Chris Nash has extended his stay at the county for a further three seasons.
Let’s go back to the future at Newlands
In days gone by, the rivalry between cricket teams from the Western Cape and the Highveld has always been strong, writes Zaahier Adams.
Nash signs new Sussex contract
Sussex batsman Chris Nash signs a new three-year contract which will keep him at the club until the end of 2018.
White, Boland resist for Victoria in face of heavy defeat
Cameron White’s unbeaten century and Scott Boland’s unbeaten half-century helped stall a Victoria collapse after they had conceded a 401-run lead to Tasmania earlier in the day
Rohrer steers NSW chase in close game
Trent Copeland’s 5 for 62 helped bowl South Australia out for 177 after New South Wales had conceded an 87-run lead in the first innings. Ben Rohrer followed that up with an unbeaten 62 to build New South Wales’ chase of 265
Mahela Jayawardene disappointed with comments of SLC president
Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene expressed his disappointment at the comments of the president of Sri Lanka Cricket, who was unhappy with the 38-year-old for accepting a consulting role with England in the upcoming ICC World Twenty20.
India complete clean sweep with comprehensive win in third T20I
Led by impressive bowling spells from Anuja Patil and Ekta Bisht, India Women restricted Sri Lanka Women to 89 for nine in 20 overs following which a run-a-ball knock of 43 runs from Smriti Mandhana helped seal a nine-wicket win which completed a 3…
Worcestershire record profit again
Worcestershire report a sixth successive annual profit, in chief executive David Leatherdale’s final full year in charge.
Jayawardene brushes off SLC president’s criticism
Mahela Jayawardene has brushed off criticism from SLC president Thilanga Sumathipala, contending that his ten-day consulting role with England is largely geared toward player development and not toward providing specific tactical information
Steven Finn replaced by Liam Plunkett in England World T20 squad
England fast bowler Liam Plunkett has been selected to replace Steven Finn, who has been ruled out of the ICC World Twenty20 tournament with a calf strain.
Narine claims he was mocked by Trinidad official for ‘pelting’
Sunil Narine has written to the National League Representatives (NLR) after allegedly being mocked by Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) president Azim Bassarath
Sport24.co.za | England’s Finn out of ICC World Twenty20
England fast bowler Steven Finn has withdrawn from the squad for next month’s ICC World Twenty20 with a leg injury.
City T20 back on cards as county chiefs get radical
A city-based T20 competition could be back on the agenda in England and Wales after a group of county chief executives called upon their colleagues to embrace more radical change
Mature Mahmudullah manoeuvers momentum in crunch time
With the score on 115 for 7, Mahmudullah scored 18 off the final seven balls to lift Bangladesh heading into the innings break before taking two wickets in a 51-run win
South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris will play for Surrey in this season’s domestic Twenty20 Blast, the English county announced.
Morris signs for Surrey
South Africa allrounder Chris Morris will play for Surrey in this season’s domestic Twenty20 Blast, the English county announced on Friday.
Cobras to target Petersen
If the Cape Cobras can claim the wicket of Alviro Petersen early, they will be well on their way to winning the One-Day Cup final.
Crisis man Lad shows his mettle again
Siddhesh Lad showed game awareness and attention to detail on a surface where no batsman was truly settled at any stage stood out as he single-handedly crafted Mumbai’s recovery that eventually set the base for a huge lead and a win
Injured Finn replaced by Plunkett
Steven Finn is ruled out of England’s World Twenty20 squad with a calf injury and replaced by fellow paceman Liam Plunkett.
Plunkett replaces injured Finn
Fast bowler Liam Plunkett has replaced Steven Finn in England’s 15-man squad for next month’s World Twenty20 tournament in India.
All-round effort from Mahmudullah sinks UAE
An all-round effort from Mahmudullah helped his team post a total of 133 runs before Bangladesh rattled United Arab Emirates, bowling them out for 82 runs to secure a 51-run victory in the third match of the 2016 Asia Cup in Mirpur.
Plunkett replaces injured Finn
Steven Finn has been ruled out of the World T20 with a calf strain and Liam Plunkett named as his replacement.