Gloucestershire recover to 388-7 against Kent on day one of County Championship game at Canterbury
Kent were left to rue their decision to insert Gloucestershire on day one of their LV= Insurance County Championship Division 1 clash at Canterbury.
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Joe Root and Ollie Pope tons hand England control of Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand
Ollie Pope and Joe Root hit commanding centuries as England dominated world champions New Zealand's bowlers on the third day of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: I'm glad the knock came against India, says SA match-winner Heinrich Klaasen
South Africa to a convincing four-wicket win over India in the second T20I, wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen was pleased with his match-winning knock and hoped that it will help him to prolong his career. A disciplined bowling performance followed by Klaasen's brilliant knock (81 off 46) led South Africa to a four-wicket win over India in the second T20I and helped them take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series at the Barabati Stadium on Sunday. "I am glad the knock came against India. I hope it extends my career longer. I haven't performed well in the last couple of years. I am very happy and confident to be here," said Klassen at the post-match presentation.
India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Temba Bavuma hails Heinrich Klaasen 'value' after South Africa's win
Heinrich Klaasen smashed 81 off 46 balls to lead South Africa's tricky chase as they beat India by four wickets in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday. Needing 149 for victory on a hot and humid day in Cuttack, South Africa rode Klaasen's fourth T20 half-century to achieve their target in 18.2 overs and lead the five-match series 2-0. South Africa's bowlers, led by pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada, set up victory after they kept India to 148-6 after deciding to field first.
India vs South Africa: Heinrich Klaasen helps South Africa chase down 149 and clinch 2nd T20I against India on tricky pitch
Quinton de Kock's hand injury on the eve of the match ruled him out of the second T20 International at Barabati Stadium here on Sunday. And the man replacing him in the XI, Heinrich Klaasen, proved to be the class act on a two-paced wicket. The wicketkeeper-batter superbly paced his innings to score 81 off 46 balls that helped South Africa chase the target of 149 with ease and go 2-0 up in the five-match series.
India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Rishabh Pant not happy with spinners' show
Rishabh Pant made no bones about the uninspiring performance of the two leading spinners Axar patel and Yuzvendra Chahal, urging them to come good after another meek surrender at the hands of South Africa in the second T20 international here on Sunday. While Axar could be given only one over in which he conceded 19 runs, Chahal was equally bad as he was smashed for 49 runs in four overs. In the two games, Axar has given away 59 runs in five overs while Chahal has gone for 75 in six overs. "The spinners have (need) to come (perform) better into the game," Pant said at the post-match presentation ceremony without elaborating much.
Nayef Aguerd closes on West Ham move as Morocco stance eases passage to London
Reports claim Rennes centre-back Nayef Aguerd has been released by the Morocco national side and will fly to London on Monday to complete his West Ham move.
Former Wales and Lions flyhalf Bennett dies aged 73
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flyhalf Phil Bennett has died aged 73, his former team Scarlets announced on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of grief for the one of the country's most beloved heroes in the sport.