Joe Root’s sparkling innings of 186 lit up day three of the second Test in Galle – but so did Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella’s amusing chat behind the stumps. The 27-year-old teased Jonny Bairstow for being “dropped” from England’s…
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James Anderson replaces rested Stuart Broad for England’s second Test against Sri Lanka
James Anderson will replace the rested Stuart Broad in England’s only change for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Broad took 3-20 in Sri Lanka’s first innings of 135 all out in the first Test in Galle, which…
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Women’s cricket roars back after COVID-19 stalls T20 World Cup momentum to set up stellar 2021/22
The coronavirus pandemic threatened to stop the momentum gained from a memorable ICC T20 World Cup in its tracks, but women’s cricket continued to break new ground in 2020, paving the way for an epic period in the game… Katy…
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Sir Don Bradman’s debut Australia Test cap sold for 450,000 Australian dollars
Sir Don Bradman’s ‘Baggy Green’ cap, awarded to him on his Australia Test debut in 1928, has been sold to a local businessman for 450,000 Australian dollars, a little over £253,000. Bradman’s cap failed to sell at auction last week,…
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Quinton de Kock says he will not become South Africa’s permanent Test captain
Temporary South Africa Test captain Quinton de Kock has confirmed he will not be taking the role on a permanent basis. De Kock has agreed to lead the red-ball side for the 2020-21 season, which comprises Test series at home…
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam out of first Test against New Zealand due to thumb injury
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand from Boxing Day with a fractured thumb. Babar – who sits fifth in the ICC Test batting rankings – has missed the ongoing T20 series…
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Two South Africa players test positive for coronavirus; withdrawn from Sri Lanka Test series
Two unnamed players in South Africa’s Test squad have tested positive for coronavirus and been withdrawn from the two-match series at home to Sri Lanka. The Proteas – who will play Sri Lanka in Centurion from Boxing Day and Johannesburg…
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New ICC chair Greg Barclay questions future of Test Championship
The World Test Championship is under threat of being discontinued after its inaugural edition with the International Cricket Council’s new chair Greg Barclay questioning whether the model is “fit for purpose”. New Zealander Barclay was elected to the role last week…
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The World Test Championship is under threat of being discontinued after its inaugural edition with the International Cricket Council’s new chair Greg Barclay questioning whether the model is “fit for purpose”. New Zealander Barclay was elected to the role last week…
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Pakistan Super League returns with play-offs after suspension due to coronavirus pandemic
The Pakistan Super League returns on Saturday, resuming at the play-off stage that had to be suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Amongst many fans, the PSL’s fifth edition has gone down as the greatest so far due to some…
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Australia targeting crowds of 25,000 for Boxing Day Test against India
Authorities are targeting crowds of at least 25,000 people per day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for Australia’s second Test against India on Boxing Day, a government official said on Wednesday. Melbourne, Australia’s second most populous city, was released…
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Chris Jordan inspires Kings XI Punjab comeback to seal IPL win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
Chris Jordan made a dramatic return to Kings XI Punjab colours, inspiring a remarkable fightback as they clinched a crucial 12-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad to boost their IPL play-off hopes. Jordan – who had been left out of Kings…
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Ben Stokes on his IPL return, role for Rajasthan Royals, Steve Smith, Rahul Tewatia, Sanju Samson
England all-rounder Ben Stokes lifts the lid on life at Rajasthan Royals ahead of their clash against Delhi Capitals, live on Sky Sports Cricket at 2.50pm on Wednesday. In this Q&A he discusses what it’s like playing under Australian Steve…
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Eoin Morgan says ‘courageous’ England bowlers ‘bailed side out’ against Australia
Eoin Morgan hailed his “courageous” and “threatening” bowlers for “bailing out” the batsmen as England completed a stunning comeback to beat Australia by two runs in the first T20I. England appeared headed for defeat when having made just 162-7 –…
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