Talking points: England vs India, 3rd Test
India head into the third Test against England at Headingley, starting on Wednesday, 1-0 up in the five-match campaign following a dramatic 151-run win after a dominant display on the last day at Lord’s.
Fawad century, Shaheen strikes give Pakistan hope of levelling series
Fawad Alam’s fifth Test century and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s new-ball potency pushed Pakistan into the ascendancy on a truncated third day of the rain-affected second Test against the West Indies at Sabina Park this past Sunday.
Boucher denies racial discrimination
Proteas coach Mark Boucher has handed in two sworn affidavits in reaction to allegations that he was one of the people who racially discriminated former teammate Paul Adams.
Stirling leads Southern Brave to first ever The Hundred title
Paul Stirling clattered six sixes in an entertaining 61 off 36 balls to lead the Southern Brave to the inaugural men’s title of The Hundred with a 32-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix at Lord’s.
Babar, Fawad lead Pakistan recovery in sweltering second Test
Babar Azam missed out on a hundred but Fawad Alam may yet have the chance to reach three figures after the pair lifted Pakistan from a horrific start to end day one of the second Test against the West Indies in relative comfort at 212-4 at Sabina Park on Friday.
Proteas are some way off world's best Test sides
The series between England and India has highlighted the gulf that exists between the Proteas and the format’s elite, writes RYAN VREDE.
Paine backs Langer after 'robust discussions'
Test skipper Tim Paine Friday backed embattled Australian coach Justin Langer after “robust discussions” among senior players amid dressing-room leaks and reports of discontent over his management style.
Cairns taken off life support
New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns has been taken off life support and his condition is improving after a major heart scare, a family spokesman said Friday.
Newly-named Rocks confirm Malan as captain
Pieter Malan has his eyes set on winning silverware as captain of the Rocks, recently renamed from Boland, during the upcoming 2021/2022 season.
England recall Malan as Sibley dropped for third Test
England recalled Dawid Malan on Wednesday and dropped opener Dom Sibley from their squad as they looked to bolster their faltering top order for next week’s third Test against India at Headingley.
'Coach Grumpy': Langer's leadership under spotlight
Australia cricket coach Justin Langer was under mounting pressure Wednesday over his management style, sparking uncertainty around his position heading into the Twenty20 World Cup and an Ashes series.
Deadline for responses to SJN allegations could be extended
Various requests have been made for an extension of the deadline for those who want to respond to allegations made against them during the Social Justice and Nation Building Project (SJN) hearings.
Wood injury worry adds to England's woes against India
An England side reeling from a 151-run defeat by India, and already missing several fast bowlers, could be without Mark Wood for next week’s third Test after the express quick injured himself while fielding at Lord’s.
India's pace attack has banished ghosts of the past
For an India pace attack to be at the heart of beating England at Lords spoke volumes of their rise in Test cricket. India’s fearless investment in them has reaped massive reward, writes RYAN VREDE.
Stokes won't be rushed back from mental health break
England will not pressure talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes to cut short his mental health break and help them try and get back on level terms with India in their ongoing Test series.
