Rovman Powell had good outings in the first two ODIs © AFP via Getty Images Big picture For teams like Bangladesh and West Indies, dead rubbers are no longer meaningless. The ODI Super League has made it certain that every game is now worth points, aimed towards direct World Cup qualification, or teams have to
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Report Pakistan lost the second ODI by 13 runs as South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series South Africa 252 for 7 (Kapp 68*, Lee 47, Baig 2-43) beat Pakistan (Riaz 81, Dar 51, Khaka 4-40, Kapp 3-44) 239 for 8 by 13 runs South Africa scored 53 runs in the last
News Captain leads from front once more to lay platform in England’s first innings Joe Root notched up another notable milestone during his agenda-setting 67 not out on the second day in Galle, as he overtook the Test runs tally of Sir Geoffrey Boycott, his fellow Yorkshireman and England’s former world-record holder, to lay the
The PCB have sealed a lucrative broadcast deal with partners around the globe © AFP via Getty Images Despite a shrinking broadcast market, the PCB has managed to secure a three-year deal to televise all home internationals and the Pakistan Super League in the UK with Sky Sports. Having already signed a landmark deal with
News New head coach ready to enact Farbrace vision of success built around local core As a “superstitious coach” at Sussex, Mark Robinson “tried everything” at times to beat Warwickshire. Now, as new head coach, Robinson is determined to turn the Bears back into that formidable force. As reported by ESPNcricinfo on Thursday, Robinson has
‘We would love to get our home summer completed, and Australia are a big part of that home summer.’ – Graeme Smith © OfficialCSA/Twitter Both the South African and Australian Test squads will quarantine ahead of their yet-to-be-confirmed three-Test series in March, in what will be the strictest biosecure bubble yet in South Africa. Unlike
Report Kjorn Ottley came in place of Chemar Holder West Indies chose to bat vs Bangladesh After being outplayed in the opening game, West Indies captain Jason Mohammed opted to bat in the second ODI in a bid to keep the series alive. While Mohammed expected his batsmen to put up a good total, Bangladesh
News Baroda’s apex council said that Hooda has caused “disrepute to the organisation” Baroda allrounder Deepak Hooda has been suspended for the rest of the ongoing domestic season on grounds of “indiscipline.” The decision was taken on Thursday by the apex council of the Baroda Cricket Association. On the eve of the Syed Mushtaq Ali
Taunton’s wickets have habitually favoured spin in recent years © Getty Images Somerset’s points handicap for next season’s County Championship has been reduced to reflect the competition’s remodelled format, after they were sanctioned by the Cricket Discipline Commission in 2019 for breaching the ECB Pitch Regulations with their spin-friendly surfaces for home fixtures. The club
News Initially, it supposed to be in place till January, but the delay in its ratification by CSA means it needs more time The interim board tasked with cleaning up Cricket South Africa’s administration issues has had its term extended by a month to mid-February 2021. The board, which was put in place by the