Perth Scorchers fast bowler Jhye Richardson has been ruled out for two to three weeks with a hamstring strain, but coach Adam Voges hopes he could be back for the BBL final if the Scorchers qualify. Thursday’s scans confirmed he suffered only a slight strain, but Scorchers will likely be cautious with him given his … Read more
Pakistan have recalled middle-ranked hitter Haris Sohail and opening hitter Fakhar Zaman for their three ODIs against New Zealand next week. The 16-man squad also includes first calls for 29-year-old middle-order hitter Tayyab Tahir, legpinner Usama Mir and middle-order hitter Kamran Ghulam. Shadab Khan injured his finger during the Big Bash League and was therefore … Read more
Saqib Mahmood will return to action on the white ball leg of the England Lions’ tour of Sri Lanka in February following a stress fracture in his back which ruled him out of the international season at home 2022. Mahmood, 25, impressed on the English Caribbean tour in early 2022, where he made his Test … Read more
The future of Test cricket in South Africa is a matter of debate in a changing landscape, which is set to be thrown into even greater light by the start of SA20 this month, but whatever the form he takes, Marco Jansen should have a big role to play. inside. Having completed his first full … Read more
No one knew where the decision came from, let alone Saud Shakeel. The southpaw had racked up 55 points, chewed 108 balls and set up an unbroken 81-ball partnership with Mir Hamza. He was fighting to prevent Ish Sodhi – a man who had broken through the defenses of six of his teammates. Ajaz Patel, … Read more
A friend makes bionic limbs. Back when he was studying for his master’s degree, he went to his supervisor with a question about a process he had gone through. “Possibly a stupid question,” he asked the tutor, “but I noticed that everyone does this thing this way. But why can’t we do it this way?” … Read more
Sri Lanka have announced a 20-man squad for their limited tour of India next month, where they will face off in three T20Is and three ODIs. Of those players, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Nuwan Thushara will only play in the T20Is, while Jeffrey Vandersay and Nuwanidu Fernando – in line to debut – will only feature … Read more
David Warner thinks his brave double century MCG, now in its 100th test, was probably the best move of his glittering career. Warner produced a stunning turnaround against South Africa on Tuesday, ending a nearly three-year drought by crushing 200 people in oppressive conditions. The 36-year-old fly-half retired injured after reaching his milestone, suffering from … Read more
In Faisalabad, October 24, 25, 26, 27. South Africa won by 53 points. Throw: South Africa. South Africa won the series when they won, fairly against the run of play, by grouping Pakistan for 92 on day four; Symcox played its first winning hand in 13 tests. It was a thrilling game, played on a … Read more
One of the most satisfying features of last season’s cricket was the way Reginald Thomas Simpson, Nottinghamshire’s right-handed opening batsman, lived up to the expectations of those who have followed his progressive development. Born on February 27, 1920 in Sherwood, less than four miles from Trent Bridge, Simpson is a natural cricketer. He was never … Read more