Tubthumper Joe Root urges England’s ODI stalwarts to show leadership qualities
Joe Root has called on England’s most established one-day players to step up and help new captain Jos Buttler guide the side through its current transition phase.
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Rassie van der Dussen stars as South Africa deny Ben Stokes a farewell ODI win
Van der Dussen's career-best 134 was the cornerstone of South Africa's 335-5, their highest ODI total in England, and he also shared stands of 109 with opener Janneman Malan (57) and 151 with Aiden Markram, who made a stylish 77. Test captain Stokes did not have a fairytale finish to a 50-over international cricket career that peaked with a player of the match display in England's 2019 World Cup final triumph.
Van der Dussen leads South Africa to victory on Stokes' ODI farewell
DURHAM, ENGLAND :Rassie van der Dussen scored a classy century as South Africa secured a 62-run victory in sweltering heat in the first one day international to spoil England all-rounder Ben Stokes' farewell party at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
England vs South Africa, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: South Africa Opt To Bat In Ben Stokes' Farewell Game
England vs South Africa, 1st ODI Live Score Updates: South Africa skipper Keshav Maharaj has opted to bat against England in the first ODI of the three-match series on Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. While the match in Durham kicks off the series between the two competitive sides, it will sees Ben Stokes bidding adieu to the ODI format. Stokes, who has made his final appearance in the format with his 105th game, announced about his decision to retire from ODIs on the eye of this match. England would be looking to give a perfect farewell in the ODIs to the star all-rounder with a win over the guests, while South Africa will also be equally eager for an early lead in the three-match series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Watch: Batter's Epic Fail As He Attempts Joe Root-esque Reverse-Sweep
Joe Root is one of the classiest batters going around these days. Apart from being one of the most prolific with the bat in Tests, he also displays exemplary technique and watching him at the crease is almost poetry in motion. However, as good as he is in displaying classical techniques, he is just as adept at innovating and playing reverse-sweeps off spinners and reverse-scoops off pacers, as he displayed during England's recent Test wins over New Zealand and India.
Watch: Virat Kohli's String Of Low Scores Continues, Gets Caught Behind Off Reece Topley In 3rd ODI
Virat Kohli string of low scored continued in the third and deciding ODI against England in Manchester on Sunday as he was dismissed by pacer Reece Topley. Kohli started off well with some exquisite boundaries after India had lost Shikhar Dhawan in the third over chasing a 260-run target. However, in the ninth over bowled by Topley, Kohli again outside edged one to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler off a full delivery that fell on the middle and angled away. It marked the end of Kohli's innings.
England restricted to 259 in final ODI against India
MANCHESTER, England: England were bowled out for 259 in the third and final one-day international against India after all-rounder Hardik Pandya picked up four wickets at Old Trafford on Sunday (Jul 16).
MS Dhoni Takes A Walk In England, Fans Cheer For Former Indian Cricket Team Captain. Watch
MS Dhoni is currently in England. The former Indian cricket team captain was recently seen watching the first ODI between India and England along with former India players Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh. While Dhoni has retired from international cricket, he is still the captain of the Chennai Super Kings team. He took over the leadership mantle of the IPL franchise midway through the 2022 edition. His fan-following has not waned as was visible in a recent video that went viral.