Despite a heavy defeat, India had Mohammed Shami at his yorker-firing best at the death at Headingley, pointing the way for the rest of the Indian attack Highlights: Shami takes two in late innings burst India lost their first and only ODI of the series. They fell short by more than a few. Most of it was down to conceding 143 runs in the last 15 overs. Most of their bowlers struggled once...
Root satisfies Headingley craving
Neither Boycott nor Vaughan were able to satisfy their local crowd in one-day cricket but Root finally broke the 41-year duck Joe Root finally gave the Headingley faithful a local boy to saviour in an ODI On a day when the complexities of British Indians' cricketing allegiances had been much to the fore, Headingley offered a scene of old-time simplicity. For once, Indian support was in...
England break losing streak on Cook's landmark day
A stats review at the end of the fifth ODI between England and India at Headingley 5 England had lost five consecutive ODIs heading into Leeds. Since 1994, England have had six losing sequences of six or more in ODIs, the longest of those being the 11 straight games that they lost in 2001. The last time this happened was in 2009, when England lost six consecutive ODIs to Australia. 63 ODIs in...
Mushfiqur's Nasser Hussain moment
Mushfiqur Rahim inviting West Indies to bat on a decent batting track was designed to protect his eight batsmen rather than his limited bowling attackBangladesh traded in their usual olive green baggy caps for a lighter shade, the kind they used in limited-overs matches, at Arnos Vale. Proceedings on the first day left one wondering if Mushfiqur Rahim was thrown off by the wardrobe change. For long...
Sep
05
Khawaja defends his work ethic
Usman Khawaja has said the communication from Australia's management around the homework saga in India last year was not strong enough, and the handling of the situation was "very disappointing". Speaking on the latest edition of Alison's Tea Break for ESPNcricinfo, Khawaja also conceded that his relaxed nature could rub people the wrong way, but that his mind was often racing at "a million miles...
Fate of BCCI AGM likely to be known on Sunday
A decision over whether to convene or delay the BCCI's annual general meeting (AGM) is likely to be taken at an informal meeting of BCCI members in Chennai on Sunday. Around 20 of the 30 members are expected to attend as a show of support for the sidelined BCCI president N Srinivasan. According to one official, "technically" the AGM already stood postponed. "There is a technical glitch as per the...
England abuse hints at deep malaise
A portion of the British Asian population that not only does not cheer for the English team, but rejoices in abusing and ridiculing those from their own background who succeed. That is alarmingAfter Moeen Ali gently chided those booing him and put the loyalties of British born Indians under scrutiny - and with similar disappointments perhaps set to arise with British born Pakistanis when Pakistan...
Warwickshire return to Lord's, but English cricket should worry
Warwickshire 219 for 4 (Trott 58, Ambrose 51*, Chopra 50) beat Kent 215 for 8 (Billings 40*, Rankin 3-34) by six wicketsScorecard Dobell: A reminder of Trott and Rankin's talent The contrasting expressions on the faces of the players told the story: whatever the gentle decline in popularity of county cricket over the last couple of decades, the prospect of a Lord's final still...
Sep
04
IPL should not exist - Botham
Ian Botham used the platform of his MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture to brand the IPL "too powerful" for the good of cricket and said he believed it should not exist. He said that the tournament provided the "perfect opportunity for betting and therefore fixing" and on the subject of corruption also called on the ICC to do more to expose the "big names" involved. "I'm worried about the IPL...
McMillan named New Zealand batting coach
Former Test batsman Craig McMillan has joined New Zealand as their full-time batting coach for the next two years. McMillan filled the role temporarily during their recent tour of the West Indies after Bob Carter's departure earlier this year and has just returned home from a successful New Zealand A tour of England. He will now be part of the permanent setup, joining head coach Mike Hesson, who...
Mathews named SLC Cricketer of the Year
An outstanding year as a Test batsman, ODI allrounder and captain saw Angelo Mathews reap the Cricketer of the Year prize at the Sri Lanka Cricket awards. Mathews also won the Best ODI Batsman and ODI Allrounder awards, and got a joint nod for the Test Batsman prize alongside Kumar Sangakkara. Rangana Herath was the Best Test Bowler for the third year running, for his 60 wickets from 10 matches in...
SA collapse to give England series
England Women 141 for 3 (Edwards 75*) beat South Africa Women 99 (van Niekerk 34, Gunn 3-13) by 42 runsScorecard For two-thirds of this match South Africa produced a better account of themselves at Wantage Road than they had done in the opening game, but England were ultimately too strong as they secured the series on the back of another captain's innings from Charlotte Edwards and three wickets...
Sep
03
Six USA players may withdraw from Uganda tour
USA players put pressure on USACA and ICC over security concerns for tour to Uganda Three USA players have said they are definitely withdrawing their availability for USA's scheduled tour to Uganda in October over safety and security concerns, while three others have said they are considering pulling out depending on how the situation continues to unfold. All three players who are committed...
Helpless Rajasthan's players 'in a dilemma'
The continuing impasse between the BCCI and the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has left the players confused and distressed. The players feel both sides, which are charged with protecting their interests, have let them down. They feel they are caught between the vague offers of the BCCI and the silence of RCA president Lalit Modi. "The RCA is trying to challenge the BCCI ban. But neither the...
Cook accepts World Cup chances 'a bit far fetched'
World Cup not for underperformers - Cook Alastair Cook has admitted the idea England can win the World Cup is "a bit far fetched" but insisted he has no plans to step down as England's ODI captain. England were thrashed by nine-wickets by India at Edgbaston with almost 20-overs remaining, sealing a 3-0 series result with one match to come. It meant England had lost their last five ODIs...
New Zealand extend Hesson's contract
Mike Hesson has extended his contract as head coach of New Zealand, signing on for another two years after next year's World Cup. Hesson began in the job in July 2012 and his original contract was due to expire at the end of April next year, but that has now been extended to the end of April 2017. New Zealand have won their past three Test series under Hesson, at home against West Indies and India,...
Sep
02
Bell-Drummond keeps Kent in touch
Kent 205 for 4 (Bell-Drummond 71) trail Glamorgan 329 by 124 runsScorecard Daniel Bell-Drummond's determined 71 ensured Kent and Glamorgan remained in the balance with two days to go at Canterbury. Bell-Drummond battled through 68 overs to anchor Kent's reply of 205 for 4 to Glamorgan's first-innings total of 329 before falling on the stroke of tea. The second day's play was later cut short...
Footitt four ruffles Worcester
Worcestershire 221 for 6 (Fell 70, Mitchell 67, Footitt 4-61) trail Derbyshire 356 by 135 runsScorecard Derbyshire again stood in the path of Worcestershire's promotion chase as Mark Footitt endorsed his England claims with another impressive display of fast bowling on the second day at Derby. Footitt was a constant threat, combining pace with control to take 4 for 61 from 19 overs which helped...
Andre Adams signs short Hampshire deal
Andre Adams has signed a three-month contract with Hampshire for the first part of the 2015 season as he begins to move from his playing career into coaching. It brings to an end an eight-year stay with Nottinghamshire where he has become one of most consistent seam bowlers in the County Championship even with a creaking body in recent times which has needed careful management to get him through...
Edwards leads England canter
England Women 91 for 1 (Edwards 62*) beat South Africa Women 89 for 4 (van Niekerk 36) by nine wicketsScorecard Highlights: England romp to nine-wicket win over South Africa in first women's T20I England took the first honours in the Twenty20 series with a comfortable nine-wicket victory at Chelmsford having restricted South Africa to 89 for 4. The chase was dominated, as has so...
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