Australia's century drought came to an end on Friday (February 1) as Joe Burns and Travis Head toyed with the second-string Sri Lankan bowling attack and notched up superb hundreds on the opening day of the second Test in Canberra.
Opener Smriti Mandhana played a crucial role in India's 2-1 ODI series victory over hosts New Zealand and ended up getting 204 runs in three matches.
The New Zealand women’s cricket team won the final One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series against India by 8 wickets at Hamilton on Friday, thus notching a consolation victory after having lost the series.
India Women ODI skipper Mithali Raj added another feather to her cap as she became the first woman to appear in 200 ODIs during the third encounter against New Zealand at Hamilton on Friday.
Jadeja on field is definitely better than Jadeja on the bench. The chance to make an impact in a crunch game would have made Jadeja feel wanted, which is what every athlete desires.
England batsman Jonny Bairstow said working on the defensive side of his game has helped him adjust to the challenge of batting higher up the order after scoring a half-century on Day 1 of the second Test against the Windies at Antigua.
"I have no doubt that he has got quality and ability. He is playing four-day games as well and he has shown that he can succeed at the international level in all three formats"
Kemar Roach took four wickets as West Indies skittled out England for 187 runs in their first innings on the opening day of the second Test in Antigua on Thursday.
While Australia and New Zealand share one of the more competitive rivalries in the annals of cricket history, no other moment in the Trans-Tasman rivalry is as iconic as the final ball of the third final of the by Benson & Hedges World Series Cup 1980-81."I have no doubt that he has got quality and ability. He is playing four-day games as well and he has shown that he can succeed at the international level in all three formats"
Pakistan won an astounding 17 out of 19 T20Is they played in 2018 and come into the three-match 20-over series on a hot nine-match winning streak. What will excite them more is the staging area for the first game.
"I was just trusting Pujara because whatever comes from his mouth, if you listen it will benefit you as a batsman. If it benefits you, it helps the team."
All the warm-up matches will be held within a span of five days between May 24-28, and will be hosted at four of the official World Cup venues - the Bristol County Ground, Cardiff Wales Stadium, Hampshire Bowl and The Oval.
The BCCI, according to a report in the Times of India on Thursday, is seriously considering a program that will enable a more holistic development of young cricketers so they can deal with the anxiety that comes with dealing with life after retirement. As per the report, India A and Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid mooted the idea at a recent meeting with board officials, where he emphasised the need to enhance life skills of young cricketers outside of the sport.
Richardson, who is set to be replaced by Manu Sawhney as the ICC CEO, looked back on his tenure with glee and said getting India on board for the Decision Review System (DRS) after a lengthy struggle was one of the highlights.
KL Rahul fell for a first ball duck as his poor run with the bat continued as India A lost by one-wicket to England Lions in the fifth and final unofficial ODI in Thiruvananthapuram
The Caribbean side stunned Joe Root's men by a huge 381 runs in the first Test in Barbados with 27-year-old Holder memorably hitting a majestic, career-best 202.The Caribbean side stunned Joe Root's men by a huge 381 runs in the first Test in Barbados with 27-year-old Holder memorably hitting a majestic, career-best 202.
The home team routed the visitors by an innings and 40 runs under lights at the Gabba and Paine pointed to their recent experience against India, where Australia won a Test in Perth only to be comprehensively beaten in Melbourne.
"It swung around nicely. (But) to make most of it is another thing." Trent Boult summed up his deadly spell of 10-4-21-5 that demolished India for a paltry 92 in the fourth One-Day International in Hamilton with an accuracy only bettered by his bowling.
Former umpire Dara Dotiwalla, who officiated in the famous tied Test match between India and Australia in 1986 at Chennai, died here Wednesday, family sources said. He was 85.
Trent Boult, who’s fifer left India’s top order in tatters, was happy about being able to exploit the favourable conditions available in the afternoon.
Australia opted Thursday to stick with a winning combination for the second Test against Sri Lanka, meaning all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young batting prospect Will Pucovski miss out on making their debut.
Australia finally have the chance to bring some cheers to their fans after an egregious 2018 when Tim Paine's men take on Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval from Friday with a series victory beckoning the beleaguered hosts.Australia opted Thursday to stick with a winning combination for the second Test against Sri Lanka, meaning all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and young batting prospect Will Pucovski miss out on making their debut.
A dismal batting show by the Indians saw them succumb to their seventh lowest total in ODI history that led to an eight-wicket loss against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Hamilton on Thursday.
Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Trent Boult, who’s fifer left India’s top order in tatters, was happy about being able to exploit the favourable conditions available in the afternoon.
Trent Boult got the ball to talk, and gave India the kind of match they'd want to brush aside as a 'one-off' or a 'bad day', setting up an easy eight-wicket win in the fourth ODI in Hamilton.Trent Boult, who’s fifer left India’s top order in tatters, was happy about being able to exploit the favourable conditions available in the afternoon.
Trent Boult’s spell from hell had India in shambles as they were blown away for just 92.Trent Boult got the ball to talk, and gave India the kind of match they'd want to brush aside as a 'one-off' or a 'bad day', setting up an easy eight-wicket win in the fourth ODI in Hamilton.Trent Boult got the ball to talk, and gave India the kind of match they'd want to brush aside as a 'one-off' or a 'bad day', setting up an easy eight-wicket win in the fourth ODI in Hamilton.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.
Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.
Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Australia finally have the chance to bring some cheers to their fans after an egregious 2018 when Tim Paine's men take on Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval from Friday with a series victory beckoning the beleaguered hosts.Follow all the live cricket action as India take on New Zealand in 4th ODI.Australia finally have the chance to bring some cheers to their fans after an egregious 2018 when Tim Paine's men take on Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval from Friday with a series victory beckoning the beleaguered hosts.
They had a century stand roughly every 11th partnership while a 50-plus stand roughly every 4th partnership – which are fairly impressive numbers.
India were playing Pakistan in Tests after a gap of nine years and despite Sachin Tendulkar's supernatural efforts, the hosts ended up losing the match by 12 runs.
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