England's Harry Brook determined to 'cash in' on red-hot form against New Zealand
England's Harry Brook said he was determined to "cash in" and enjoy the moment after hitting an unbeaten 184 against New Zealand in the second Test on Friday.
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Harry Brook, Joe Root Centuries Put England In Charge Of New Zealand Test
Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out to put England firmly in control against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday in the second Test. Joe Root was unbeaten on a classy 101 as the tourists rampaged their way to 315-3 before rain ended the opening day of the series decider early. Brook's breathtaking display at the Basin Reserve made him the first player to score 800 or more runs in his first nine Test innings. The 24-year-old came to the crease with England wobbling at 21-3 inside the first seven overs.
England's Brook lives up to 'superstar' billing
Ben Stokes was not indulging in hyperbole when he tipped five-test-old Harry Brook for global stardom heading into the series final against New Zealand, and the England test captain will feel vindicated by the 24-year-old's batting on Friday.
England 315-3 as rain halts first test v New Zealand
England were 315 for three on day one of the second test against New Zealand when rain halted play midway through the third session on Friday.
Aiden Markram Named Captain Of SunRisers Hyderabad For IPL 2023
SunRisers Hyderabad on Thursday named South Africa batter Aiden Markram as their captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Markram tasted success with the SRH's sister franchise, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, leading them to the inaugural SA 20 title recently. Last season, Markram scored 381 runs in 14 matches for SRH at an average of 47.63. SRH will begin a new era in the IPL, having let go of stalwarts Kane Williamson and David Warner in the past couple of seasons.
Ben Stokes says he will leave IPL early to prepare for Ireland Test and Ashes series
Chennai Super Kings splurged a whopping Rs 16.25 to buy Stokes in IPL auction in December but they won't be able to have his services for the entire season. Stokes also missed the last two editions of the cash-rich league due to various reasons.Stokes made it clear that he will leave IPL early to lead his side in the one-off Ireland Test and prepare for the Ashes series.The IPL final is set to be played on May 28, four days before the one-off Ireland Test at Lord's on June 1, while the marquee Ashes series against Australia will begin on June 16.
Chennai Super Kings' Ben Stokes Says He will Leave IPL Early To Prepare For Ireland Test, Ashes
England Test skipper Ben Stokes is set to leave IPL early to lead his side in the one-off Ireland Test and prepare for the Ashes series. The IPL final is set to be played on May 28, four days before the one-off Ireland Test at Lord's on June 1, while the marquee Ashes series against Australia will begin on June 16. Stokes, who missed the last two editions of the cash-rich league due to various reasons, was bought by four-time champions Chennai Super Kings for a whopping Rs 16.25 crore in IPL auction in December.
ICC Rankings: Jadeja enters top-10, Ashwin rises to second spot among bowlers
Ravindra Jadeja jumped seven rungs to be among the top-10 bowlers, while his compatriot Ravichandran Ashwin rose a place to be at the second spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings issued in Dubai on Wednesday.This is the first time that Jadeja has broken in the top-10 since September 2019 progressing to the ninth position after his 10-wicket match haul in the second Test against Australia in New Delhi.Injured pacer Jasprit Bumrah is the other Indian bowler in top-10, as he occupies the fifth spot.Veteran England seamer James Anderson leads the list but Australia captain Pat Cummins has dropped two places to third.