Skipper Bavuma 'devastated' to be missing UK tour, backs Miller and Maharaj to lead
Proteas Test batsman Temba Bavuma said he was "devastated" after it was confirmed he would not join the national team on tour next month owing to injury.
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Sri Lankans hold Warne in their hearts for tsunami aid: Ranatunga
Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday paid tribute to Australian great Shane Warne, saying the spinner found a place in the hearts of the island nation's fans for coming to the country's aid after the 2004 tsunami.
South Africa batsman Temba Bavuma ruled out of England tour
Bavuma, who is also the limited overs captain of the side, will miss the Twenty20 and One-Day International series as well having been their most consistent performer in the longer format over the last year. The selectors have opted for only two spinners in the squad in Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer, who has vast experience of county cricket with Essex.
England cricketer Danielle Wyatt's post on 'little mate' Arjun Tendulkar goes viral
cricket star Danielle Wyatt was seen sharing a meal with fast-bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar, the son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, at a restaurant in London. Wyatt on Tuesday took to her social media account to share a picture of Arjun Tendulkar. The post has now gone viral. "Good to see my little mate for a Nandos yesterday," Wyatt wrote as the caption.
Watch: Umran Malik Holds His Nerve To Defend 8 Off 3 In Last-Ball Thriller vs Ireland
Ireland gave India a run for their money despite the visitors posting a daunting total of 225/7 in the second T20I at the Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin. Displaying bravery in their batting, the Andy Balbirnie-led side pushed the match to the final delivery, but ended up four runs short. With George Dockrell and Mark Adair both in an explosive mood, India captain Hardik Pandya turned to young pacer Umran Malik, playing just his second game for the country, for the final over, with Ireland needing 17 off it.
Watch: David Warner's One-Handed Diving Catch To Dismiss Sri Lanka Captain Dimuth Karunaratne Is Stuff Of Legends
Australia have started the Test series against Sri Lanka in emphatic fashion, dismissing the hosts for 212 on day 1 of the first Test in Galle. As expected it was the spinners who ruled the roost, sharing 8 wickets among them. Veteran off spinner Nathan Lyon picked up his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests while leggie Mitchell Swepson chipped in with three wickets.
Nathan Lyon Picks Five-Wicket Haul vs Sri Lanka, Surpasses This Legend In Highest Wicket-Takers' List
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday took his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests, becoming only the fifth Australian bowler to reach the milestone in the longest format. Lyon returned with figures of five for 90 as Australia rolled over Sri Lanka, dismissing them for 212 in the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Lyon became only the fifth Australian bowler to bag 20 five-fors or more in Test cricket. Before him, Shane Warner (37), Glenn McGrath (29), Dennis Lillee (23) and Clarrie Grimmett (21).
England have sounded 'alarm bells' with New Zealand whitewash: Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum said his side's aggressive performances in their 3-0 series win over New Zealand set the alarm bells ringing around world cricket and that there would be no change of approach against India in their rearranged Test. England, who had been mired in a run of one win in 17 Tests, brought in McCullum as coach and named Ben Stokes as their new captain in May and the duo have made an immediate impact with a more swashbuckling style of play. After brushing aside reigning world Test champions New Zealand, England take on India at Edgbaston from Friday in a rearranged Test from last year's series.