Bavuma, Ismail lead CSA Awards nominees after unforgettable summer
Proteas skippers Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram and fast bowler Shabnim Ismail lead the nominees for the annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards after the 2022/23 season.
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"Difference For Me Has Been...": Eoin Morgan Praises Australia Star's Batting In Ashes Opener
Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has praised Australian batter Alex Carey who scored a crucial 52 (80)* in the first innings on the second day for the Ashes on Saturday. Usman Khawaja (126*) and Alex Carey's (52*) partnership led the charge with the bat as Australia managed to bounce back in the final session of Day 2 of the first Test match of the Ashes 2023 series on Saturday. Australia trailed by 82 runs, scoring 311/5. "I think it has been Australia's day. I would rather be sat in Australia's changing room right now and the difference for me has been Carey. You always expect an Australian to grind out some runs on this wicket. That impetus late on in the day and leading momentum into when the new ball came in from Khawaja and Carey was outstanding," Morgan told Sky Sports.
Watch: 'King Of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener
A wicketless James Anderson despite bowling 17 overs in a Test innings is a rarity. The rare event however happened during Australia's first innings against England in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey were solid in the crease with the former unbeaten after century and the latter not out post a quickfire fifty. To add to Australia's dominance, Carey hit two consecutive fours to Anderson on the pacer's 18th over. It's needless to mention that something special was needed to bring England back in the game and a vintage Andeson came to the side's rescue.
Watch - "You Can Play With Dad's Phone": Usman Khawaja's Adorable Moment With Daughter During Media Interaction
The entire world is celebrating the International Father's Day on Sunday. On this day, children all-over the world, show their gratitude and love towards their fathers and thank them for all the sacrifices they have made. Not just common people but also our dear cricketers have proved themselves to be loving fathers. A very adorable example of this was seen during the post-day press conference of the Ashes between Australia and England, where batter Usman Khawaja answered media's questions with his little daughter on his lap.
Watch: 'King of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener
A wicketless James Anderson despite bowling 17 overs in a Test innings is a rarity. The rare event however happened during Australia's first innings against England in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey were solid in the crease with the former unbeaten after century and the latter not out post a quickfire fifty. To add to Australia's dominance, Carey hit two consecutive fours to Anderson on the pacer's 18th over. It's needless to mention that something special was needed to bring England back in the game and a vintage Andeson came to the side's rescue.
Watch: Usman Khawaja Throws Bat Up In Air, Gets Emotional After Ashes Century
Usman Khawaja said the taunts of the Edgbaston crowd spurred him on to an "emotional" maiden Test hundred in England as he led Australia's fightback in the Ashes opener on Saturday. Australia were reeling at 67-3 after Stuart Broad struck twice in two balls to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne, the world's top-ranked Test batsman, before England captain Ben Stokes captured the prize wicket of Steve Smith. Yet they recovered to 311-5 at stumps on the second day, 82 runs behind England's first-innings 393-8 declared, with left-handed opener Khawaja 126 not out.
England vs Australia, Ashes 2023: Cameron Green Completes 1,000 Runs In Test Cricket
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green completed 1,000 runs in Test cricket on Saturday. Green accomplished this landmark during his side's first Ashes Test against England at Birmingham. In Australia's first innings, Green played a knock of 38 runs in 68 balls, which consisted of four boundaries and a six. He was clean-bowled by Moeen Ali. Ever since his Test debut in 2020, Green has played 22 Tests and has scored 1,010 runs in 31 innings at an average of 36.07. He has scored one century and six half-centuries. His best score is 114. He also has 26 wickets in the format, with the best figures of 5/27.
Watch - "You Can Play With Dad's Phone": Usman Khawaja's Adorable Moment With Daughter During Media Interaction
The entire world is celebrating the International Father's Day on Sunday. On this day, children all-over the world, show their gratitude and love towards their fathers and thank them for all the sacrifices they have made. Not just common people but also our dear cricketers have proved themselves to be loving fathers. A very adorable example of this was seen during the post-day press conference of the Ashes between Australia and England, where batter Usman Khawaja answered media's questions with his little daughter on his lap.