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.
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Boost for Big Bash as David Warner returns after nine-year absence
David Warner will play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in 10 seasons around the new year in a major coup for the Australian competition in an increasingly crowded Twenty20 marketplace. The 35-year-old Australia opener had been linked to the new International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates which, along with another new competition in South Africa, will go head-to-head with the BBL early next year.
Brumbies assistant Fisher joins Wallabies coaching staff
SYDNEY : Long-standing ACT Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher has joined the Wallabies staff as an interim assistant for the Rugby Championship after the sudden departure of defence coach Matt Taylor, Rugby Australia said on Sunday.
Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence
SYDNEY : David Warner will play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in 10 seasons around the new year in a major coup for the Australian competition in an increasingly crowded Twenty20 marketplace.
England vs South Africa: Anrich Nortje Grateful For Skipper Dean Elgar's "Honesty"
South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje paid tribute to captain Dean Elgar's "honesty" after the Proteas' innings and 12-run rout of England in the first Test at Lord's. Nortje finished with match figures of 6-110 as South Africa completed a crushing victory inside three days in London to go 1-0 up in a three-match series. The 28-year-old express quick was especially effective after lunch on Friday, taking three wickets for no runs in 10 balls to have Jonny Bairstow, Alex Lees and Ben Foakes all caught behind as he repeatedly topped speeds of 90 mph (145 kph) and even surpassed 95 mph at one stage.
Loyalty is key for Brendon McCullum as England look to react to Proteas pasting
Brendon McCullum has stressed the importance of “selection loyalty” but believes England could have gone harder at South Africa during their crushing three-day defeat in the first Test at Lord’s.
'No commitment' from Kolbe to Stormers as Bok star's camp responds to 'safety' concerns
Talks were under way between the Stormers and Cheslin Kolbe's representatives over a potential return to Cape Town, but they were "preliminary" and there was never any commitment from the Springbok star's camp.
Deepak Hooda Proves To Be India's Lucky Charm, Sets Unique World Record
As India beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in the 2nd ODI in Harare on Saturday, all-rounder Deepak Hooda notched an impressive, and rather unique, world record. Since his international debut, India have won every match that he has played in, across formats. Hooda has now been part of 16 successive wins for India, which is the longest 'unbeaten' streak for any player after debut. India have won seven ODIs and nine T20Is with Hooda in the team since he played his first international match in February this year.