Faf with 2018’s second lowest Test captain’s average
South Africa’s Faf du Plessis recorded the second worst average among Test cricket’s captains who batted 10 times or more this year.
Wiese joins Khulna Titans
South African all-rounder David Wiese has been recruited by the Khulna Titans in the 2019 Bangladesh Premier League.
Rabada beats Perera, Lyon to 2018’s top spot
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has beaten Sri Lanka’s Dilruwan Perera and Australia’s Nathan Lyon to finish as the year’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket.
Kohli: No-one here is looking to outdo the other
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and batsman Mayank Agarwal were at the fore of captain Virat Kohli’s praise as India completed a 137-run victory over Australia in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Bumrah took six wickets in the first innings and three in the second – and was named Man of the Match. Agarwal, on debut,… Read more →
Sri Lanka lose Mathews to injury
All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s limited-overs fixtures against New Zealand in January 2019.
Labuschagne back for Australia
South African-born Marnus Labuschagne has been added to Australia’s squad for next week’s fourth and final Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Bumrah’s 9-86 ensures India retain Border-Gavaskar trophy
Despite a lengthy delay due to rain in the morning, India wrapped up proceedings quickly on the final day of the third Test at the MCG to beat Australia handsomely and retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy with a match to spare.
Monster win as Black Caps take series 1-0
New Zealand smashed Sri Lanka by 423 runs in the second Test at Christchurch to record the eighth largest runs-margin victory in Test history while securing a 1-0 series win.
RIP Ruth Strauss
Former England captain and director of England cricket Andrew Strauss confirmed the passing of his wife Ruth Strauss on Saturday.
Fortune was on our side – Elgar
Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar admits that luck played its part in the Proteas’ six-wicket win against Pakistan in the Centurion Boxing Day Test.
Lanning’s Scorchers pull brakes on Sydney Thunder
Meg Lanning’s 76 off 40 balls gave the Perth Scorchers the impetus they needed to break down the Sydney Thunder’s imposing target of 180, reaching it with just one ball to spare.
Highlights: Aus vs India (Day 4)
Highlights of the fourth day’s play in the third Test between Australia and India at the MCG in Melbourne as India’s bowlers roll through the Aussie top order to leave themselves on the brink of a great Test win.
Elgar: ‘They need to triple my salary’
Proteas batsman Dean Elgar joked that he deserves a raise in pay for the punishment he receives as an opening batter.
Faf favours seamer-friendly pitches
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis was not ashamed to admit that he prefers pitches that suit his bowling attack, even if his batters struggle.
Aussies on the ropes at MCG
India need two wickets on the final day at the MCG to secure a 2-1 series lead against Australia. With just one Test to follow, that will ensure the visitors cannot lose the series.
