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Ex-South Africa international Bodi charged in match-fixing scandal
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Former South Africa international Gulam Bodi has been charged with attempting to fix matches in the country’s domestic Twenty20 competition, the country’s cricket authorities said on Thursday. Bodi, who played two one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match for the national side in 2007, has been charged with “contriving to fix, or […]
South Africa opt to bat in third test against England
South Africa having won the toss, opted to bat first in their third test against England, here at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
South Africa ditch spinner Piedt for third test
South Africa spinner Dane Piedt was released from the test squad, a sign that the hosts will field four fast bowlers in the third test against England.
Cook expects results in last two tests v SAfrica
By Mark Gleeson JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – England expect results in both the remaining cricket tests against South Africa, with captain Alastair Cook saying he was excited at the prospect of wrapping up the series when the third test starts at the Wanderers on Thursday. England won the first test in Durban by 241 runs but […]
De Villiers still motivated to play all forms of the game
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – AB de Villiers said he is still motivated to perform in all forms of international cricket and hopes the responsibility of being appointed South Africa test captain will improve his performances. The 31-year-old, one of the most explosive batsmen in the game, has taken over from Hashim Amla who resigned the leadership […]
Dhoni unable to put positive spin on blunt attack
Dhoni lamented the failure of India's spin attack against the Aussies as they chased down the 300 plus target with ease.
Khawaja into Australia squad as Warner takes paternity leave
Usman Khawaja was brought into the Australia squad for the next two one-day internationals against India after David Warner was granted paternity leave.
Smith, Bailey tons power Australia to five-wicket win
Opener Rohit Sharma put on an impressive show as scored an unbeaten 171 runs to power India against Australia in their 1st ODI.
Hong Kong cricketer suspended with corruption charge
Hong Kong all-rounder Irfan Ahmed has been suspended and charged with failing to disclose a match-fixing approach.
South Africa determined to overcome bowling woes
Handicapped by the absence of key strike bowler Dale Steyn, South Africa will need to dig deep into their reserves if they are to beat England.
Quickest Team Fifties in ODI’s
There could not have been a more entertaining end to this year calendar than what was provided by Martin Guptill during his breath-taking 30 ball 93, in the process of which he also took New Zealand to a world record of the fastest team fifty coming off just 16 balls. Today, we look upon some […]
India vs Australia: Five Indian players to watch out for
As India prepares for another series against Australia, this is an opportunity for some new Indian faces to send strong statements before the T20 World Cup.
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