Ashes 2015: News round-up
Kevin Pietersen has launched a spirited defence of under-fire Australian all-rounder Shane Watson – and says the blame for Australia’s defeat in the first Ashes Test lies with Brad Haddin and Steve Smith.
Rilee fined for shoulder bump
South Africa batsman Rilee Rossouw has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Sunday.
Warner defends under-fire Watson
Shane Watson has received strong backing from teammate David Warner as the all-rounder’s place in Australia’s Test side comes under scrutiny after their loss in Cardiff.
Levi goes on the rampage
Richard Levi expanded his repertoire to hammer 67 off 28 balls and help Northamptonshire to a nine-wicket win in a rain-hit T20 Blast match.
Behardien: It wasn't our day
Soft dismissals and a lack of partnerships cost South Africa dearly in their seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the second ODI on Sunday, says Farhaan Behardien.
Young Proteas crushed again
It was a good day for Bangladesh across the great divide as their Under-19s emphatically beat the young Proteas by eight wickets with almost 10 overs remaining, writes Mark Salter.
Bangladesh level series
Bangladesh comprehensively beat South Africa by seven wickets in the second ODI on Sunday to level the series at 1-1 with a game to play. Kobus Pretorius reports.
The Ashes: Five Lessons
Here are five things we learnt from the opening Test between England and Australia, according to Tom Sizeland.
SA vs Bangladesh: 5 talking points
After their convincing eight-wicket win over Bangladesh, Kobus Pretorius picks five talking points from the first ODI on Friday.
England draw first blood
Alastair Cook’s new England surged to a 169-run victory in the first Ashes Test in Cardiff on Saturday.
Rabada: I'll keep it simple
Kagiso Rabada says he feels no added pressure to his international career following his record-breaking performance against Bangladesh in the first ODI on Friday.
England take control of first Test
Against all odds, England hammered home their advantage over Australia in the first Test to put themselves in pole position to take the lead in the Ashes.
Liam Smith the U19 hero
Liam Smith slammed the brakes on a slide against Bangladesh to help South Africa’s Under 19s win the third ODI by seven wickets in Pietermaritzburg.
Rabada hat-trick inspires SA win
Kagiso Rabada ripped through the Bangladesh top order, claiming a hat-trick and inspiring South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI in Dhaka on Friday.
Rabada tops debutants list
Kagiso Rabada claimed the best bowling figures by a debutant for any country in the history of ODI cricket on Friday.
