Cricket

Adil Rashid is increasingly confident he can get the world’s best players out.

England’s leg-spinner, the revelation of their tour of India, was central to their recovery on day two of the third Test in Mohali yesterday — where the hosts needed determination down the...

Monday 28^th Nov 2016

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Alastair Cook is hoping Jos Buttler can do justice to his special talent on his return to Test cricket today after 13 months out of England’s team.

Buttler, renowned as one of the most thrilling strikers of a white ball, was dropped from the Test squad mid-series against Pakistan...

Saturday 26^th Nov 2016

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Paceman wants clarification from ICC on alleged ball tampering

Friday 25^th Nov 2016

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AUSTRALIANS rushed to the defence of South Africa captain and ball-tamperer Faf du Plessis yesterday, with Baggy Greens skipper Steve Smith saying his men shine the ball the same way.

Du Plessis was sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday after an incident in...

Thursday 24^th Nov 2016

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Alastair Cook was forced to defend England’s “blockathon” tactics which fell short against India yesterday and attracted criticism from his opposite number Virat Kohli.

The England captain confirmed a management decision to cut out any collective intent to chase a...

Tuesday 22^nd Nov 2016

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England struggling to tie Test as they lose captain Cook to the last ball of the day

Monday 21^st Nov 2016

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Opening order crumbles as India take control on day two

Saturday 19^th Nov 2016

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Bowler takes three wickets as India frustrate England

Friday 18^th Nov 2016

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England’s fourth and final one-day international versus Sri Lanka was forced into a reserve day with heavy rain ending yesterday’s action after Heather Knight’s team made 240 for nine.

Natalie Sciver top-scored for the tourists with 77 from 74 balls, her second 50 of...

Friday 18^th Nov 2016

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Captain believes trio will cause India problems in Test

Thursday 17^th Nov 2016

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