Sam Curran sets sights on New Zealand Test series as he recovers from injury
Sam Curran has his sights set on a return to the England side for the Test series against New Zealand in June.
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Proteas newbie Rickelton had form concerns ahead of Test debut
Proteas batter Ryan Rickelton said desperation nearly got the better of him ahead of his debut in the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Thursday.
Proteas star Ismail far from done, eyes another World Cup: 'I'm peaking'
It was a disappointing performance from the Proteas, who had a lot of expectations at this year's Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
Ton-up Babar and Haq punish Australia in Pakistan's highest ODI chase
Skipper Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq smashed brilliant centuries to help Pakistan pull off their highest ODI run-chase in a six-wicket triumph over Australia in Lahore on Thursday.
Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Report: Ton-Up Babar Azam, Imam-Ul-Haq Punish Australia In Pakistan's Highest ODI Chase
Skipper Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq smashed brilliant centuries to help Pakistan pull off their highest ODI run-chase in a six-wicket triumph over Australia in Lahore on Thursday. Azam hit an 83-ball 114 and Haq notched a 97-ball 106 as Pakistan chased down a stiff 349-run target with six balls to spare to level the three-match series at 1-1. Ben McDermott cracked a maiden ODI hundred in Australia's imposing total of 348-8 on a flat Gaddafi Stadium pitch. The victory is Pakistan's first over Australia since Melbourne in January 2017.
Liverpool and Manchester United set for Australia friendly but fans have different reaction to Rangers and Celtic
Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool will clash in Australia as the Premier League giants jet off on a pre-season tour Down Under.
Domingo admits 'uncertainty' prompted Bangladesh to bowl first in Test
Head coach Russell Domingo admitted on Thursday that Bangladesh's decision to bowl in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead was prompted by uncertainty about batting first in potentially difficult conditions.
1st Test, Day 1: Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma Give South Africa Early Edge Over Bangladesh
Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma hit half-centuries to give South Africa a slight edge on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Thursday. South Africa were 233 for four when bad light stopped play after being sent in to bat. South African captain Elgar made 67 in an opening partnership of 113 with fellow left-hander Sarel Erwee (41) but Bangladesh fought back before Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne steadied the innings with an unbeaten fifth wicket partnership of 53.