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NZ bowling production line a concern for Sri Lanka
(Reuters) – Just when Sri Lanka thought batting would be easier without new-ball pair Tim Southee and Trent Boult after the test series, a more damaging New Zealand duo stepped up to the plate in the first one-dayer between the sides in Christchurch on Saturday. Matt Henry and Adam Milne reduced the visitors to 27 […]
England fight back after Steyn strikes early
By Mark Gleeson DURBAN (Reuters) – South Africa’s Dale Steyn marked his return to the international arena with a fiery display to dismiss England’s openers but the tourists fought back to 121 for three at tea on a rain-hit first day of the opening test at Kingsmead on Saturday. Pace bowler Steyn quickly rediscovered his […]
Run machine Guptill guides NZ past Sri Lanka
(Reuters) – Martin Guptill became the highest run scorer in one-day international cricket this year as he guided New Zealand to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first game of their five match series on Saturday. Guptill, who scored 237 not out in the World Cup quarter-final against West Indies in March […]
Sri Lanka’s Perera faces four-year doping ban
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera faces a four-year ban after the country’s sports minister said the wicketkeeper-batsman’s ‘B’ sample has also tested positive for a prohibited substance. The International Cricket Council (ICC) provisionally suspended the 25-year-old after he failed an out-of-competition anti-doping test in October. Sri Lanka Cricket sent back Perera from their […]
Home ground advantage could hand Nicholls NZ debut
(Reuters) – Any nerves that batsman Henry Nicholls may have as he waits to see if he will make his international debut against Sri Lanka should be dispelled by the fact he will be in familiar surroundings. The 24-year-old Canterbury left-hander is in line to make his international debut at Hagley Oval in either of […]
Pakistan duo Azhar and Hafeez in Amir snub – reports
LAHORE (Reuters) – One-day captain Azhar Ali and experienced all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez have refused to attend a Pakistan training camp because of Mohammad Amir’s inclusion, according to several media reports. Last week paceman Amir took a big step towards international re-integration following a ban for match-fixing when he was named in Pakistan’s training and fitness […]
Marsh dropped after scoring 182 in first test
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Top-order batsman Shaun Marsh has been dropped from Australia’s side for their second test against West Indies, despite scoring 182 in the comprehensive first test victory in Hobart. The 32-year-old Marsh and opener Joe Burns had reportedly been competing for one place in the side for the match at the Melbourne Cricket […]
England call up Woakes to replace injured Anderson
REUTERS – All rounder Chris Woakes will replace injured paceman James Anderson in England’s bowling attack in the first test against South Africa which begins in Durban on Saturday. Woakes, who underwent knee surgery earlier this year, will play his first test in 16 months after Anderson was sidelined with a calf injury. Alex Hales […]
South Africa v England too close to call, says Pietersen
LONDON (Reuters) – The test series between South Africa and England which starts in Durban on Saturday is “too close to call” according to former England skipper Kevin Pietersen. South Africa’s recent 3-0 series defeat in India has depleted confidence in the national side, and Pietersen believes England can exploit it. “Not that long ago […]
England will be okay without Anderson, says Broad
DURBAN (Reuters) – There is sufficient depth in England’s bowling department to make up for the absence of their record wicket taker James Anderson in the Boxing Day test against South Africa, Stuart Broad said on Thursday. Anderson has been ruled out of the first test in Durban because of a calf strain but fellow […]
South African bowlers glad to be back on friendly wickets
DURBAN (Reuters) – A change from spin-friendly wickets in India to ones favouring seamers means South Africa’s pace attack are keenly looking forward to the test series against England, which starts on Saturday. The pacemen toiled in India last month when South Africa were thrashed 3-0 by their hosts but they will find tailor-made wickets […]
Interview – England tour a big income boost for South Africa : Lorgat
DURBAN (Reuters) – The Barmy Army are bringing much more than just their thirst and their songs to the test cricket arena in South Africa over the next month –- an expected 10,000 visitors also provide a marked income boost for the sport, says South African cricket supremo Haroon Lorgat. Ticket sales for the opening […]
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