Marco Jansen answers Proteas SOS call, replaces Pretorius in World Cup squad
Proteas all-rounder Marco Jansen has been called up in South Africa's 15-man squad for next week's ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
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Why Steve Smith was singled out in Seven's $450million legal TV battle
The absence of Australian cricket superstar Steve Smith from last summer's Big Bash League was a source of frustration for Channel Seven, which has launched a $450million legal battle to end its TV deal with Cricket Australia.
Watch: Virat Kohli Sums Up 11 Years In Test Cricket With This Montage
It was on this day, 11 years ago, that Virat Kohli made his debut in the longest format of the game. The right-handed Kohli had made his Test debut against the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica, and in the game, he registered scores of 4 and 15. 11 years later, Kohli is one of the lynchpins of the Indian batting lineup and has made No.4 batting slot his own. Kohli also had a very successful captaincy reign in the longest format of the game.
Australia bids farewell to Andrew Symonds after car crash tragedy: 'Service was simply beautiful'
Andrew Symonds was remembered as a supremely talented cricketer with "a pure heart" at a memorial service on Friday for the Australian former all-rounder who died aged 46.
Australia bids farewell to Andrew Symonds after car crash tragedy
Andrew Symonds was remembered as a supremely talented cricketer with "a pure heart" at a memorial service on Friday for the Australian former all-rounder who died aged 46. Symonds was killed in a single-vehicle accident in northern Queensland earlier this month, leaving Australian cricket reeling once more following the recent and unexpected deaths of greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. Family, friends, fans and former teammates gathered to celebrate his life at a public memorial service at a stadium in the coastal city of Townsville, where he lived. Former cricketers Ricky Ponting, Allan Border, Adam Gilchrist, Darren Lehmann and Ian Healy turned out for the man affectionately known as 'Roy'. It followed a private funeral where a cricket bat, fishing rod, crab pot and a number of hats were placed alongside the timber coffin, local media reported.
IPL 2022: CSK's Michael Hussey reveals why he switched from being a right-hander to a left-handed batter
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey has revealed that he was so impressed with the legendary Allan Border's batting that he switched to becoming a left-hander from being a natural right-hander during his formative days. Hussey, who played 79 Tests and scored more than 6,200 runs at a healthy average of 51.52, has had a long association with CSK, first as a player and then as batting coach. He reversed the fortunes of the Chennai franchise in 2010, which eventually went on to win the title that year.
Australia great Shane Warne remembered at moving service in Melbourne
Shane Warne’s life and lasting legacy was remembered by family, friends, former team-mates and rivals at a moving state memorial service in Melbourne.
Shane Warne state memorial: Tens of thousands gather to send off the 'Spin King'
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