Proteas skipper Elgar hints at 2nd Test changes as series salvage mission looms
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar hinted at changes that may need to be made for Friday's second Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: India look to try out T20 World Cup probables
For Team India, it's all about fitting the pieces together in a World Cup year as T20I series against Lanka begins todaySince the time Rohit Sharma has taken over the reins of the Indian limited-overs teams, he has enjoyed a 100% record. Three series sweeps (2 in T20Is, 1 in ODIs), constituting a nine-match winning streak, has ensured the 'Rohit era' has truly begun with a bang. India meted out identical a 3-0 series thrashing to both New Zealand and West Indies in the T20s, besides beating the Caribbean boys 3-0 in the ODIs too.
Wallabies great Quade Cooper finally becomes an Australian citizen after five-year fight
Wallabies great Quade Cooper has finally become an Australian citizen at a ceremony on Thursday, marking the end of a five-year saga.
India vs Sri Lanka: Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah a future Team India skipper?
Rohit Sharma believes in pacer's leadership skillsLast year when Australia appointed Pat Cummins as Test skipper, doubts were raised on whether a fast bowler should be given the role of captaincy. Cummins silenced naysayers with his leadership in the Ashes, which the Aussies won 4-0. Although the conventional practice by cricket-playing nations is to appoint batters as captains, there have been many instances in the past of countries going for 'bowler captain' and consequently reaping rewards.
Erwee relives the toughest of Proteas Test debuts, reveals moment that gave him goosebumps
Proteas opening batter Sarel Erwee didn't have a binary start to his Test career, but was quick to acknowledge the high degree of difficulty he faced in the first Test against New Zealand last week.
Markram, Rickelton, Sipamla… Which changes would you make to Proteas team for second NZ Test?
Cape Town — After the nightmare first Test in Christchurch, which changes should be made to the Proteas starting XI for the second Test against New Zealand?
Scotland: Chris Harris relishing Six Nations clash with France at Murrayfield
Gregor Townsend’s team have emerged victorious five out of their last six matches at Murrayfield, their sole loss over that stretch being to the world champion Springboks.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Bangladesh Pair Record 2nd Highest 7th Wicket Partnership In ODIs To Take Team To Victory
Bangladesh pair of Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan showcased immense calm and maturity as they put on a herculean effort to deny Afghanistan in what earlier looked like a comfortable victory for the visitors. Both Hossain and Hasan stitched together an unbroken 174-run partnership that helped the home side escape an embarrassing defeat in the first ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday. In the process, the pair broke the record for the highest 7th wicket stand for Bangladesh in ODIs. They went past the duo of Imrul Kayes and Mohammad Saifuddin who held the top spot for Bangladesh with a 127-run stand, achieved against Zimbabwe in 2018 in Mirpur.