
Highlights: Sri Lanka bounce back after Root 200
Joe Root scored 228 as England were bowled out for 421 before Sri Lanka reached 156-2 at the end of day three in Galle.
Joe Root scored 228 as England were bowled out for 421 before Sri Lanka reached 156-2 at the end of day three in Galle.
Lahiru Thirimanne managed to lead Sri Lanka’s fightback on day three of the first Test against England, despite Joe Root scoring an impressive double ton in Galle.
The Dolphins and Knights have secured the first spots in the Momentum One-Day Cup semi-finals after a third consecutive Pool A match was abandoned due to rain.
India reached 2-62 in reply to Australia’s 369 at the Gabba before the rain arrived, frustrating the Australia hunt for wickets on day two.
India were 62-2 at stumps after a rain-affected day in Brisbane with a strong bowling performance pegging Australia back.
Shan Masood, Haris Sohail and Mohammad Abbas have all been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the Test series against South Africa.
Dolphins seamer Ottniel Baartman has been ruled out of the Proteas Test squad to tour Pakistan and replaced by the Warriors’ Marco Jansen.
Marnus Labuschange’s century was the highlight for the hosts, while India’s rookie bowling attack took up the fight to Australia on day one of the fourth Test in Brisbane.
England established their dominance on day two of their Test against Sri Lanka thanks to a Joe Root century.
Marnus Labuschagne scored a century that helped Australia take control of the fourth and final Test of the series against India in Brisbane.
Sri Lanka’s troubles continued when they were dismissed for only 135 on day one of the opening Test match against England in Galle on Thursday.
Proteas head coach Mark Boucher is hopeful Jacques Kallis can rejoin the Proteas management team in future after taking up the role of England batting consultant.
Former Proteas batting consultant Jaques Kallis incorrectly claims ‘rules’ prohibited him from being involved in any coaching capacity in South Africa.
Australia coach Justin Langer has hit back at former England skipper Michael Vaughan’s comments on the Steve Smith incident in the Sydney Test against India.
Australia batsman Steve Smith has denied accusations of scuffing the crease on the final day’s play against India on Monday.