Cricket

Batsman, 26, told he has a ‘very serious’ heart condition

Wednesday 13^th Apr 2016

posted by Morning Star in Sport

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has refused to rule out a spectacular return to Test cricket with his native South Africa.

Born in Pietermaritzburg, Pietersen left South Africa 16 years ago and scored 8,181 runs at an average of 47.28 in 104 Tests for England after making his...

Monday 11^th Apr 2016

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DWAYNE BRAVO blasted the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) yesterday as “the most unprofessional board in the world.” He revealed that the team weren’t even given proper kit for their victorious World Twenty20 campaign.

“A lot of people come down on the...

Thursday 7^th Apr 2016

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TWO New Zealand DJs have been suspended after broadcasting a phone call from England all-rounder Ben Stokes’s mum when she thought she was off-air.

Presenters Jeremy Wells and Matt Heath had been discussing England’s defeat to the West Indies in the World Twenty20 final...

Thursday 7^th Apr 2016

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As the women lost dramatically to Australia, the men overcame New Zealand to reach the finals

Thursday 31^st Mar 2016

posted by Kadeem Simmonds in Sport

Charlotte Edwards hopes tomorrow is a day to remember for England when both teams play their Twenty20 semi-final matches.

Edwards’s side take on Australia, the winners of the last three World T20 tournaments, while Joe Root will lead his side against Sri Lanka.

The...

Tuesday 29^th Mar 2016

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Lions have made India’s capital theirs ahead of NZ clash

Tuesday 29^th Mar 2016

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England face New Zealand in semi-finals on Wednesday

Monday 28^th Mar 2016

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Afghanistan upset former champions West Indies at the World Twenty20 yesterday with a thrilling six-run victory in their last Group 1 match.

Afghanistan’s four-pronged spin attack — led by 17-year-old legspinner Rashid Khan and experienced offspinner Mohammad Nabi who both...

Monday 28^th Mar 2016

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Jason Roy and David Willey were fined yesterday after letting their emotions spill over in England’s World Twenty20 win over Sri Lanka.

Both players enjoyed strong performances as England sealed a semi-final place with a 10-run win in Delhi but fell foul of the International...

Monday 28^th Mar 2016

posted by Morning Star in Sport