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Watch: Michael Bracewell Takes A Blinder To Dismiss Brandon King In New Zealand's 2nd ODI vs West Indies

New Zealand defeated West Indies by 50 runs in the rain-affected second ODI match between the sides at Kensington Oval, Barbados on Friday. Given that the guests were trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, it was a much-needed victory for them. Finn Allen was their star on the match day as he scored 96 runs to take the side to 212 before it got bundled out. Meanwhile, Michael Bracewell also hogged limelight, not for his batting or bowling but for a sensational catch he took in the match.

Struggling Zak Crawley likely to retain place after Brendon McCullum backing

Brendon McCullum threw his weight behind the struggling opener. Crawley managed scores of nine and 13 in the series opener at Lord's, in which South Africa triumphed inside three days by an innings and 12 runs. The 24-year-old, who averages 26 after 26 Tests, is now without a half-century in his last 14 innings, which has prompted calls for him to be dropped.

"Might Only Be Down To 5-6 Nations That Play Tests": Former South Africa Captain

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has suggested that very soon, there may only be five or six countries that will be playing Test cricket. He said that right now, it is the "big cricketing nations" that are contributing to the longest - and oldest - format of the game and that we won't see too many competitive teams. His comments come in the backdrop of the rapid growth of franchise-based T20 leagues across the world. South Africa and UAE have announced new T20 leagues that will begin from next year.

Stokes says England can recover from South Africa thrashing: 'We can't be great every day'

England captain Ben Stokes said his side "can't be great every day" following a crushing defeat by a "relentless" South Africa in the first Test at Lord's.

Struggling Crawley likely to retain place after McCullum backing

LONDON : England are likely to persist with opener Zak Crawley in the second test against South Africa after coach Brendon McCullum threw his weight behind the struggling opener.

Smith wants better execution out of Black Ferns ahead of World Cup

New Zealand coach Wayne Smith believes the Black Ferns are on the right track some seven weeks before their defence of the Women's World Cup begins on home soil but still sees plenty of room for improvement.

Shubman Gill to lead India A against New Zealand A

Though the team is yet to be announced by the BCCI, TOI has learnt that Shubman Gill will lead India ‘A’ in both the four-day games and the three one-dayers. The three four-day fixtures will be held in Bangalore from September 1-4, 8-11 and 15-18, while the one-dayers will be held in Chennai on September 22, 25 and 27. Captained by Tom Bruce, the NZ ‘A’ squad will have seven internationals. The tour resumes the ‘A’ programme, which was stalled due to Covid-19. Taking as many as six five-wicket hauls, Mulani finished streets ahead of others in the wicket-takers’ chart in a truncated Ranji Trophy last season, taking 45 wickets in six games@16.75. The young tweaker also took 29 wickets in three games to bowl Mumbai to the under-25 CK Nayudu Trophy triumph.

Philippines' Princess becomes queen of Simone Asia Pacific Cup

JAKARTA: The Philippines' Princess Mary Superal secured her first ever international golf title on Saturday (Aug 20), beating a tough crowd that included major winners at the Simone Asia Pacific Cup in Indonesia.

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Watch: Michael Bracewell Takes A Blinder To Dismiss Brandon King In New Zealand's 2nd ODI vs West Indies

Struggling Zak Crawley likely to retain place after Brendon McCullum backing

"Might Only Be Down To 5-6 Nations That Play Tests": Former South Africa Captain

Stokes says England can recover from South Africa thrashing: 'We can't be great every day'

Struggling Crawley likely to retain place after McCullum backing

Smith wants better execution out of Black Ferns ahead of World Cup

Shubman Gill to lead India A against New Zealand A

Philippines' Princess becomes queen of Simone Asia Pacific Cup