Bavuma hails Klaasen 'value' as Proteas go 2-0 up against India
Wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen smashed 81 off 46 balls to lead South Africa's tricky chase as they beat India by four wickets in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday.
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England and Root reward fans’ optimism with riotous batting
T ickets for this Test went on sale last September, and so the vast majority of fans at Trent Bridge on Sunday will have reserved their seats months in advance. Really, you have to admire the leap of faith involved there.
Sublime Root century and Pope ton puts New Zealand to the sword
Joe Root struck a magnificent, unbeaten 163 as England batted New Zealand into the dirt, reducing the visiting side's lead to 80 by stumps on day three of the second LV= Insurance Test at Trent Bridge.
Jamie Overton claims three wickets as Surrey take charge against Somerset
Jamie Overton made no concession to brotherly love on an explosive return to Taunton as Division One leaders Surrey bowled out Somerset for 180 on the opening day of their LV= Insurance County Championship match.
Alex Lees casts off defensive approach to prove he's far more than a 'Volvo'
Alex Lees sold himself to the new coach as the Volvo at the top of the order but he souped himself up into something a lot flashier in his first fifty for England.
India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Heinrich Klaasen Heroics Give South Africa 2-0 Series Lead vs India
Comeback man Heinrich Klaasen followed Rassie Van der Dussen's suit in turning out to be an unlikely hero with a career-best 81 as South Africa once again outwitted India by four wickets on a tricky pitch to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series here on Sunday. On a two-paced track where most of the batters struggled, Klaasen made it look ridiculously easy as he smashed seven fours and five towering sixes in his 46-ball knock to hep his team knock off a target of 149 with 10 balls to spare.
Moeen Ali teases England Test return
Moeen Ali has told Brendon McCullum he is willing to come out of retirement and has said this winter’s Test series in Pakistan would be a great “tour to be part of.”
England under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum are more relaxed - and it shows
Not since the amateur era have England’s preparations for a day of Test cricket been so relaxed as they are now under the command of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum – and it showed.