Reverse sweeping Ryan Rickelton threw caution to the wind to make Test debut mark
Proteas debutant Ryan Rickelton said the reverse sweep he played to get off the mark on his Test debut was borne out of nervous tension.
Cricket Sport News
CSA lauds Proteas' fighting spirit at Cricket World Cup
While they suffered a heavy defeat to England in a Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final on Thursday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) paid tribute to the Proteas, saying the team gave their all.
Dwayne Bravo Overtakes Lasith Malinga To Script Huge IPL Bowling Record
Dwayne Bravo on Thursday overtook former Sri Lanka bowler Lasith Malinga as the leading wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bravo achieved the feat during the ongoing IPL 2022 match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Bravo, who was level with Malinga with 170 wickets each, dismissed Deepak Hooda to register his 171st scalp in the IPL. Earlier, the veteran all-rounder had equalled Malinga's record, having taken three wickets in the season opener against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
IPL 2022: MS Dhoni achieves another milestone, crosses 7000-run mark in T20s
Chennai Super Kings captain and legendary wicketkeeper-cum batsman MS Dhoni achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career on Thursday as he became the the sixth Indian to cross the 7000-run mark in T20 cricket during the IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Needing 15 runs prior to this match, the vintage Dhoni (7001) was at his best as he smashed an unbeaten 16 off just 6 balls, that included two fours and a six, to reach the landmark. The former CSK skipper started the IPL 2022 season in style by playing a fine knock of unbeaten 50 runs that came in 38 balls against KKR.
'Disappointed' Proteas insist World Cup semi-final loss 'doesn't define us'
Proteas skipper Sune Luus says that their Women's World Cup semi-final defeat against England doesn't define them after finishing off a stellar campaign in New Zealand.
Pakistan vs Australia: Mohammad Rizwan Takes Diving Low Catch To Dismiss Alex Carey In 2nd ODI. Watch
Alex Carey's poor form with the bat continued as he was dismissed for five runs off 10 deliveries in the ongoing second ODI between Australia and Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed by Mohammad Wasim on the second delivery of the 44th over. Carey tried to drive on the up but outside edged the length delivery behind the wicket to Mohammad Rizwan, who took a low diving catch to his left. It was also Wasim's second wicket of the day as he finished with figures of 2/56 in 10 overs.
Fans react as snow stops play in multiple County Championship warm-up matches
Several county cricket grounds have been hit with snow showers today, with warm-up matches between Kent and Lancashire and Northamptonshire and Durham affected.
From Glastonbury to Game Of Thrones - Nottingham Forest's celebrity supporters
Nottingham Forest's fanbase stretches far and wide - even as far as the world of Westeros!