England captain Stokes hopes counties take up 'Bazball' mantle
Ben Stokes hopes the 'Bazball' revolution that has shaken up test cricket and led an English resurgence can also fire up the domestic county game.
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England's Stuart Broad returns for first Test against New Zealand
Stuart Broad on Wednesday for this week's first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui, reuniting his strike partnership with veteran James Anderson.Broad, who has 566 Test wickets, will lead the attack alongside 40-year-old Anderson, England's all-time leading bowler with 675 dismissals and seamer Ollie Robinson.Skipper and all-rounder Ben Stokes, who will lead England in the country of his birth for the first time, will be the fourth seam option with spinner Jack Leach completing the bowling attack for the day-night encounter beginning Thursday.The 36-year-old Broad missed the 3-0 Test series win over Pakistan in December following the birth of his child.
New Zealand paceman Blair Tickner to make Test debut against England
Tim Southee has confirmed paceman Blair Tickner will make his Test debut against England at Mount Maunganui on Thursday but said selectors will wait until the morning of the match to finalise the team.Tickner gets his chance in the pink ball series opener with Kyle Jamieson sidelined due to injury, Matt Henry on leave for the birth of his first child and Trent Boult overlooked after opting out of his national contract.The 29-year-old Central Districts bowler has played in 17 T20Is and nine ODIs for the Black Caps but has a modest first class average of 35.17 in 61 matches.He is expected to slot into a pace attack featuring veteran quick Southee and Neil Wagner, and possibly one of either Jacob Duffy and Scott Kuggeleijn if selectors go with a four-prong seam attack.
Pakistan Super League: Peshawar Zalmi edge out Karachi Kings in a two-run thriller
Pakistan Super Legue (PSL) witnesed another thrilling finish on Tuesday as Peshawar Zalmi edged out Karachi Kings in a last-over finish to win by two runs. Karachi's courageous chase of 199/5 posted by Peshwar was led by their new captain Imad Wasim, who made 80 off 47, but that went it vain as his effort could only take the team to 197/5.For Peshawar, Tom Kohler-Cadmore made a stroke-filled 92 off just 52 balls, while Babar Azam contributed with a knock of 68. New Zealand's James Neesham (2-26) picked up two early wickets and Karachi had slumped to 46-4 inside the first seven overs before Wasim and veteran Shoaib Malik (52) combined in a meticulous 131-run stand and raised the home team's hopes.
New Zealand paceman Tickner to make test debut against England
New Zealand captain Tim Southee has confirmed paceman Blair Tickner will make his test debut against England at Mount Maunganui on Thursday.
Australia vs Bangladesh, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score Updates: Bangladesh Opt To Bat
AUS vs BAN, Women's T20 World Cup Live Updates:Australia will be bowling first against Bangladesh in the Group A match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Australia will be coming to this clash after defeating New Zealand by 97 runs in their previous match. On the other hand, Bangladesh faced a seven-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their opening match of the tournament. It will be interesting to see that which side will be dominating the other. (LIVE SCORECARD)
England to test their mettle in Arnold Clark Cup
MANCHESTER, England : England have their sights set on a first ever Women's World Cup title this year and begin their preparation this week with a defence of the Arnold Clark Cup on home soil to get their calendar year under way.
Canada team dispute hangs over SheBelieves Cup
A row between Canada's women's soccer team and their governing body hangs over the SheBelieves Cup as the Olympic champions kick off their 2023 season against world champions the United States on Thursday before facing Brazil and Japan.