Proteas heading to New Zealand for Test series in early 2024
The Proteas will head to New Zealand for a two-Test series early next year, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed on Tuesday.
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West Indies Announce Squad For 2nd Test Against India, Add Uncapped Spinner
West Indies have announced their 13-player squad, including an uncapped spinner for the second and final Test against India in Trinidad, according to ICC. The Caribbean side fell to a disappointing innings and 141-run loss to the Asian nation in their first appearance of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle and will be keen to return to winning ways and tie the series when the second Test commences at Queen's Park Oval on Thursday.
"Proposal Came From...": India Batting Coach On Shubman Gill Playing No. 3 In 1st Test
Shubman Gill has requisite attributes to bat at the crucial number three slot in Indian Test line-up as he can shift gears as per requirement and shouldn't be judged on the basis of one failure, batting coach Vikram Rathour said on Sunday. India won the first Test against the West Indies by an innings and 141 runs but Gill's first game as No. 3, replacing the dogged Cheteshwar Pujara, didn't start well. He was out for only 6 in India's only innings as skipper Rohit Sharma and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal struck hundreds and Virat Kohli contributed 76.
Two small Sicilian islands test decentralised green energy
Two small Sicilian islands, Lampedusa and Favignana, are testing energy 'microgrids' based on renewables and blockchain technology.
Man who was drinking 'far too much water' gets devastating diagnosis after eye test
A postman who was drinking 10 litres of water every day for two years was given a heartbreaking diagnosis following an eye test. Doctors initially thought Jonathan Plummer had diabetes.
James Anderson returns for fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford
England reinforced their bowling attack by recalling veteran fast bowler James Anderson in place of Ollie Robinson for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia that begins on Wednesday at Old Trafford.
James Anderson Recalled By England Cricket Team For Fourth Ashes Test
England have recalled 40-year-old James Anderson for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia, which begins at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Ollie Robinson makes way in the only change from the side that won the third Test to reduce Australia's series lead to 2-1 with two to play. Moeen Ali will bat at number three, as he did in the second innings at Headingley, allowing Harry Brook to remain at number five. Anderson, who has the third highest number of Test wickets of all-time, was dropped for the third Test after taking just three wickets for 226 runs in the first two matches of the series.
James Anderson replaces Ollie Robinson for England's fourth Ashes Test in must-win clash at Old Trafford
England have made one change to the squad for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, as James Anderson has been recalled in place of the injured Ollie Robinson. Robinson's place in the squad was in doubt after suffering from back spasms, but was still named in the initial line-up that was announced on July 11. Ad Anderson now returns to the side after being rested for the epic third-Test victory at Headingley, which kept the series alive at 2-1.