Proteas Women to host New Zealand in ODI and T20 series
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday announced that New Zealand will tour these shores later this year for limited overs series against the Proteas Women.
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Virat Kohli Gets Special Mention By Kevin Pietersen, Kumar Sangakkara During Ashes Analysis
Though it's the first Ashes Test between England and Australia in Edgbaston, it's Virat Kohli who became a big talking point among experts Kevin Pietersen and Kumar Sangakkara. After the end of Day 4, the two former cricketers sat down for a chat where they started to discuss that it was the first time that the England batter was stumped in his Test career. As the host pointed that this year was also the first time that Virat Kohli was dismissed via stumping, the Sangakkara and Pietersen couldn't hold themselves back from hailing the Indian batter.
Watch: Root's Sensational Catch Off Own Bowling Leaves Everyone Stunned
Joe Root completed a sensational catch to dismiss Alex Carey but it was not enough to clinch the win for England as Australia clinched the first Ashes Test by two wickets in Edgbaston on Tuesday. Root was given an extended spell by skipper Ben Stokes and he repaid the trust by pulling off a stunner. Carey took a couple of steps forward and slammed the ball powerfully straight over the bowler's head. However, Root's reactions were on the point as he plucked the ball perfectly to complete a phenomenal effort. The dismissal felt like the game-changer for England but the partnership between Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon proved to be the deciding factor for Australia.
Virender Sehwag, Pragyan Ojha Celebrate International Yoga Day
Former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Pragyan Ojha celebrated International Yoga Day in their unique way. Sehwag who is renowned for his abilities as an opener posted a video of him performing Shirshasana and wrote, "Wishing you a great #internationaldayofyoga."
Ireland vs Scotland, ICC World Cup Qualifier: Live Cricket Score And Updates
The race for the Super Sixes stage of the ICC 2023 World Cup Qualifiers heats up as Ireland take on Scotland in the 7th match of the competition in Bulawayo. Ireland didn't get off to the finest of starts in their opening Group B match, losing to Oman. They would be keen to make amends in their second match against Scotland who will be playing their first match. Another defeat for Ireland would put their qualification hopes in real jeopardy. (LIVE Scorecard)
How Australia Triumphed Over England's 'Bazball' To Win 1st Ashes Test
Australia's dramatic two-wicket in the first Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday ensured a hugely-anticipated Ashes series got off to a thrilling start as skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon's unbroken stand of 55 turned the tables on England. Below AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from a gripping encounter between the arch-rivals.
University of New South Wales’ Kent Cricket League alumni returning for T20 matches with former clubs Hythe and Folkestone
A long-standing bond between cricketers from Kent and the University of New South Wales in Australia will be celebrated nearly 40 years after it started next month when Hythe and Folkestone Cricket Clubs host two matches against the university.
Watch: Pat Cummins Drops Helmet, Bat In Celebration As Australia Claim Thrilling Win In 1st Ashes Test
The first Ashes Test between India and Australia turned out to be a nail-biter, with both teams remaining in contention to win the contest till the end. At last, it was a brilliant partnership between Australia skipper Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon that saw them successfully chase down the target of 281 runs. What followed next explained the importance of the victory as Cummins found it hard to control his emotions after hitting the winning runs for his team, taking a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series.