David Warner and Michael Clarke produced arguably two of their finest knocks to lift Australia into a commanding position in Cape TownWhen pondering how David Warner might respond to a raft of South African sledging expected to come his way in this match due to his howled down allegation of ball tampering, Michael Clarke offered his opening batsman the inelegant but appropriate sobriquet of "tough...
Spirited Pakistan fall in final hurdle
Having at least one subcontinent team in the final of the Under-19 World Cup was what the tournament organisers would have hoped for. It was perhaps fitting that Pakistan was one of those teams, given that the turnout is always bigger when Pakistan and India play in these parts. A Pakistan win would have brought massive cheer to the several expectant fans who showed up in Dubai, but the team failed...
'This is a shameful loss' - Mushfiqur
Mushfiqur Rahim, the Bangladesh captain, has called his side's 32-run loss to Afghanistan a "shameful defeat". He has questioned the dedication of his players and said those not motivated enough will have to be replaced. "This is a shameful loss. For a split second I thought we wouldn't lose this game, being honest with you. I thought that someone or the other would stand up and bail us out. But...
South Africa left feeling exposed minus Steyn
South Africa are still looking for someone to bowl the overs Jacques Kallis used to so well for them, and the intermittent absence of Dale Steyn of late has only amplified that issue 'Morkel was absolutely outstanding' - Donald The first law of cricket stipulates that it is an 11-a-side sport, so you'd forgive Graeme Smith for wondering why he has had to play this series with just 10. For...
Mar
01
Fumbles prove costly for slapdash India
From loose shots to dropped catches and a missed stumping, India were guilty of producing a few too many errors in a match of wafer-thin marginsTwo matches into the Asia Cup, India have already made a rich contribution to the tournament's blooper bank: two collisions, one bowler taken out of the attack for bowling two high full-tosses, four dropped catches and a missed stumping. Six of those eight...
Sangakkara's aggression and Mendis' menace
Time for Dhoni to go The team needs a more proactive leader who challenges his bowlers to get him wickets Why Dhoni needs to speak out It can't do Indian cricket any good when there is rampant speculation over the motives and methods of its highest-profile player Steyn's spell from hell No other bowler in the world today could have won the match in Port Elizabeth so suddenly and with such effect...
Lumb makes good on gifted opportunity
At 34 years of age, Michael Lumb was England's oldest debutant in this format since Paul Nixon seven years ago. He could have been forgiven for thinking his chance had goneIf success in sport is largely due to taking chances, Michael Lumb may yet end up a double World Cup winner. Lumb, who already has a World T20 winners' medal, earned himself a decent chance of gaining a place in England's squad...
'We did those little things right' - Mathews
Sri Lanka have won their first two matches of the Asia Cup, beating their two strongest opponents, Pakistan and India. Both were close matches, and Angelo Mathews, Sri Lanka's captain, said they had won because they had grabbed the important moments. "We've been winning those close games," Mathews said. "Once again it was a nervous game but we do those little things right. But we need to play better...
Feb
28
'Batting mistakes almost cost us game' - Misbah
Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq has expressed his concern over the performance of his batsmen, after a series of rash shots from them had left his team tottering on 117 for 6 against Afghanistan. Speaking after Pakistan's 72-run win, Misbah said their mistakes could have cost Pakistan the match, had Umar Akmal not rescued them with a century. "I think at one point the match had almost gone out of...
Missing players hamper Giles' audition
England will interview for a new head coach in April, and by then Ashley Giles could have cemented his position as favourite or be struggling to keep his head above water England and West Indies desperate for momentum Like arriving for a job interview with blood on your suit and stains on your CV, Ashley Giles knows that England's recent form can hardly have helped his case to be the...
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