Saturday, September 30, 2023

Matthews stands tall but Healy, McGrath power Australia to victory

The West Indies captain was left unbeaten on 99 but there wasn't enough power around her

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Smith and Starc sizzle in damp squib

Key Australia players got a good work out and Netherlands' bowlers showed their quality but rain had final say

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Farbrace sees good signs as Sussex sweep up victory over Gloucestershire

Head coach: "One more season in Division Two will put us in a really good position."

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Ashwin, Brook in focus as England reach Guwahati after 38-hour journey

England have had the wood over India in their last two meetings at ICC tournaments

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Hampshire dampen Surrey celebrations with rapid final-day victory

Four wickets fall inside half-an-hour's play as County Champions end campaign with defeat

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Sutherland, Boland help Victoria to victory after Harper's career-best

Once the prolific Daniel Hughes was dismissed New South Wales' chase fell away

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Williamson to miss New Zealand's World Cup opener against England

New Zealand captain will only bat in their first warm-up match, and aims to field as well in their second warm-up fixture

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Perry may not bowl during West Indies series following knee injury

The allrounder is still building up to full capacity but Australia are never short of options with the ball

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Shakib: Tamim 'childish' and 'not a team man'

Captain lashes out at star opener after World Cup squad omission

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Ryan Higgins century gives Middlesex slim chance of staying up

Partnerships of 61 with Stevie Eskinazi and and 108 with Jayant Yadav yield three batting bonus points

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Worcestershire seal promotion to County Championship Division One

D'Oliveira century drives agenda secure top-flight status for first time since 2018

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Pakistan men's players to get landmark central contracts

Players to get three-year deals, along with increased monthly retainers and a percentage of the PCB's revenue

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Williamson looks to get 'as much out of' World Cup warm-up games

Coach Gary Stead expects Southee to be back for New Zealand's "first or second game" of World Cup

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Edwards' onslaught powers New South Wales to emphatic bonus-point win

Jackson Bird bowled impressively on his debut for NSW against his former team

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

'The top four is a small goal' - Babar wants Pakistan to go all the way at the World Cup

The Pakistan captain is relishing the opportunity to play India in front of what is expected to be a record crowd in Ahmedabad

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Rohit, Kohli, Cummins tag in for India-Australia series finale

The visitors will be hoping to snap a losing streak that has stretched to five matches

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Injured Chameera and Hasaranga miss out, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka at the World Cup

At least three of the bowlers included - Theekshana, Madushanka and Kumara - are returning from injuries

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Wade suspended for two matches for third code of conduct breach

Wade hit the pitch forcefully with his bat incurring his third code of conduct charge in 18 months, resulting in an automatic two-game ban

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Axar, Gill and Thakur not in Rajkot for third ODI vs Australia

Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya are not in the mix either, but Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have linked up with the team

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Bangladesh opt to bat; ODI debuts for Zakir, Foxcroft

Bangladesh made four changes, while NZ replaced Jamieson with Milne

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Lanning makes a successful return to cricket with a brisk half-century

Australia captain makes 51 off 48 in WNCL for Victoria against WA in her first game back after six months out with a medical issue

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2024 T20 World Cup: 'Cost-benefit analysis' convinced Jamaica to not bid to host games

"A circumstance of limited resources" pushed Jamaica to opt out, says sports minister Olivia Grange

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Fortune Barishal sign Mushfiqur as most high-profile pick in BPL draft

Comilla Victorians picked Imrul Kayes and Rahkeem Cornwall to add to their star-studded retentions

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Sixth time lucky! Pretorius & Co set up Amazon Warriors' maiden CPL title win

Saim Ayub and Shai Hope zoom past paltry target to spark celebrations in the camp

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'We do need to execute better' - Australia's bowling under the spotlight

Both form and fitness are plaguing Australia's attack ahead of the World Cup after another mauling in Indore

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Edwards: 'We were miles off the pace, to have pulled it off is remarkable'

Southern Vipers coach hails turnaround in form that captured latest trophy of stellar career

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Tryon, de Klerk 124-run stand gives SA turnaround win

Both teams had century partnerships for the sixth wicket but the hosts got through to the end

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Philippe, Whiteman sparkle in WA win but bonus point slips away

The defending champions started their season successfully with Lance Morris also taking four wickets

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Bowlers fire Sri Lanka to gold medal contest against India

Pakistan struggled to score on a slow surface and ended up with an under-par score in the semi-final

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Bumrah, Cummins rested as Australia choose to chase in Indore

Left-arm seamer Spencer Johnson was given an Australian ODI cap, while Prasidh Krishna came in for India

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Sodhi: 'Worked really hard on my run-up to bowl a fraction quicker'

Legspinner reveals he has been working on altering his run-up to ensure he can get the ball to skid while also trying to put his height to good use

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'Don't think it looks good to bring back a batter after getting him out' - Tamim on recalling Sodhi

Tamim also said Bangladesh need not have given Sodhi a warning, and that the team would be discussing if they wanted to stick to this mode of dismissal in the future

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Bangladesh recall Sodhi after run-out at non-striker's end

The New Zealand batter was on 17 when he was caught backing up early by Hasan Mahmud, but he was quickly offered a second life

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Ireland bowl first as England blood four debutants in Trent Bridge ODI

Smith, Scrimshaw, Hartley and Hain all handed maiden England caps before start of play

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Unchanged New Zealand bat, Khaled Ahmed makes ODI debut for Bangladesh

Hasan Mahmud also comes in for Bangladesh; Tanzim Hasan and Nural Hasan left out

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Friday, September 22, 2023

ECB set to bring in multi-year contracts for England Men

Revamp of central contracts system comes as part of bid to prevent talent drain to global T20 franchise circuit

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Liam Dawson century topples Essex title push on day of undulating drama

Brilliant century in partnership with Vince all but seals title for Surrey, as fielding lapses cost hosts

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Redfern to add another first by standing in County Championship fixture

Will become the first female standing umpire in men's first-class cricket in England and Wales

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Hasan Ali replaces injured Naseem Shah in Pakistan's World Cup squad

Legspinner Usama Mir gets a call-up while Faheem Ashraf misses out; Naseem appears set for a lengthy layoff

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Priyadharshani's four-for the highlight as Sri Lanka cruise into Asian Games semis

Thailand were restricted to 78 for 7 before Sri Lanka aced the chase in 10.5 overs

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Lanning in line to make WNCL return after being named for Victoria

Australia captain has not played since WPL in March having missed the women's Ashes due to an undisclosed medical issue

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Guest accepts Sussex gifts to equal Derbyshire catches record

Sam Conners, Zak Chappell share right wickets go skittle visitors for 100

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Essex play down Alastair Cook retirement talk

Former England opener set to discuss playing future at end of season

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Sri Lanka's domestic season set to resume on September 22

SLC comes to an understanding with the country's sports ministry over a dispute surrounding the restructuring of the domestic tournaments

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Sriram returns as Bangladesh's technical consultant ahead of World Cup

He was appointed for the same post in August 2022 on leaving his role with Australia after six years

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Cummins: Australia can't afford to 'already be cooked' before starting World Cup

Fitness and flexibility key factors Australia looking to finalise in three-ODI series against India

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Mahmudullah, Soumya return as Bangladesh opt to bowl

New Zealand make six changes to the side that played against England last week

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Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala ruled out of World Cup

Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams have been included as replacements in South Africa's 15-man squad

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Shafali, Rodrigues hit top gear as India stroll into Asian Games semis

Quick Shafali fifty helps India power to 173 for 2 in the 15-overs-a-side contest before rain forces an abandonment

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Will Rhodes, Danny Briggs push Middlesex back after Tim Murtagh five-for

Century stand leaves hosts with heightened relegation fears on truncated day

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RCB set to appoint Luke Williams as head coach for WPL

He will replace Ben Sawyer, and has won titles in the Women's Hundred and WBBL in the last year

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Zak Crawley: 'We want this group to become the main team one day'

Stand-in captain shocked at opportunity, but ready to lead having learnt from Test set-up

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Leicestershire in strong position over Yorkshire in must-win game

Will Davis bags four wickets as visitors stumble to 155 for 9 on shortened day

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Adam Rossington hundred lays platform for title-chasing Essex

Wicketkeeper finds form to go with fifties from Westley, Critchley as hosts take charge

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'Completely fit' Chahar determined for national comeback

"I am very happy with my bowling at the moment," he says after playing a few competitive games and spending time with India squad at NCA

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Root manouevres add intrigue to pre-World Cup oddity

England have sent the back-up plus Joe Root to take on an Ireland side who missed the boat for India

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Tanzim Hasan apologises to BCB for offensive Facebook posts

BCB official says Tanzim "takes full responsibility" for the posts, and the board will monitor him going forward

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Bangladesh allrounder Nasir Hossain faces corruption charges

The ACU has also charged seven others associated with Pune Devils during the 2021 season of the Abu Dhabi T10

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Gilchrist 'fascinated' by Pant's positive impact on Indian keeper-batters

He names his World Cup semi-final picks and is optimistic about Australia's chances

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Sussex docked 12 points, Pujara suspended after fourth disciplinary charge

Jack Carson, Tom Haines and Ari Karvelas also made unavailable after incidents in Leicestershire win

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Brook vs Malan vs Roy - How three into two couldn't go

How the battle for one spot in England's World Cup squad unfolded

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Jason Roy's cold culling shows England's ruthless side

Malan's form and Brook's promise leave selectors with no option but to squeeze out 2019 star

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Tim Murtagh announces retirement at end of county season

Veteran seamer to move into full-time coaching with Middlesex's back-room staff

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Joe Root added to England squad for first Ireland ODI

Root included for Headingley match at own request as Harry Brook sits out series after World Cup call

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Siraj: 'The plan was to keep it simple, and I kept getting wickets'

Siraj picked up four wickets in an over, and six overall, to lead India's demolition of Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final in Colombo

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Four in six, ball by ball - Siraj scythes through Sri Lanka

Siraj dismissed Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva in an over from hell

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De Kock on ODI retirement: 'Time to get final top-up in T20 leagues'

"If I was really not that loyal I would have done it five years ago when T20 leagues really took off"

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Head's slim World Cup hopes to be determined back in Australia

Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell will all return for the three-match series in India

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Australia bowl in decider; Bavuma and Green return

Andile Phehlukwayo has come into South Africa's XI in a possible audition for the World Cup

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Smith feeling 'pretty normal' after cortisone injection for wrist injury

Smith was able to return to batting in the nets last week ahead of flying to India for the ODI series before the World Cup

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Injured Theekshana out of Asia Cup final, will be fit for World Cup

Sahan Arachchige has been called up as replacement as Theekshana will go for rehabilitation work

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Paudel to lead Nepal in Asian Games, Lamichhane picked in squad

Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee and Lalit Rajbanshi have all been picked, while uncapped Pratis also found a spot

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Bangladesh's unlikely heroes step up as race for World Cup spots heat up

Head coach Hathurusinghe pleased with "depth of our other players" after struggling to put on a "collective effort" in Asia Cup

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'Playing it late and close to the body' - Gill puts his best feet forward

India fell short against Bangladesh, but Gill appeared to bat on a pitch different to the ones the others struggled so much on

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How Heinrich Klaasen turned on beast mode

An astonishing onslaught against Australia showed all the hallmarks of his white-ball evolution

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Steven Davies set to retire after 20-year playing career

Former England wicketkeeper announces decision to hang up gloves at end of season

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Australia bowl against Aiden Markram-led South Africa

Full-time South Africa captain Bavuma out as a precaution among a number of changes to the line-ups

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Sutherland returns to bowling then helps Australia A to series sweep

Tim Seifert held New Zealand A together with a fine century while Henry Thornton claimed another four wickets

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Josh Inglis and the life of the reserve player

The wicketkeeper-batter has had more opportunity in South Africa but will likely be sidelined when the World Cup starts

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Babar hints that Naseem may miss start of World Cup

There is more confidence over Haris Rauf's recovery after Pakistan's Asia Cup campaign was hit by injuries

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Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis shine in chaotic finish as Sri Lanka make Asia Cup final

Hosts won final-ball thriller while chasing 252 in 42 overs, as Mohammad Rizwan's 86* went in vain for Pakistan

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Shreyas Iyer shows no signs of discomfort during optional training session

Iyer, who suffered back spasms earlier this week, was the busiest of five players that turned up for training

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Prithvi Shaw to miss majority of domestic season due to knee injury

He will be on the sidelines for at least three months and is set to miss the Mushtaq Ali T20s

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

CA makes neck guards mandatory for batters despite Smith and Warner's preference

Follows ECB's lead with all Australian players to wear neck guards from October 1 or face sanctions

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New Zealand confident of Santner's fitness for World Cup

The left-arm spinner missed the ODI at The Oval with a knee problem but scans have eased concerns

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Ben Stokes admits World Cup recall had been his plan all along

Record innings reminds batter how much time he has to perform in 50-over cricket

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Jayant Yadav bags five as Middlesex retain control of Division One status

Dogged half-century from Jack Davies keeps Middlesex out of relegation spots with two rounds to play

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Chloe Tryon returns for South Africa's home series against New Zealand

Laura Wolvaardt will continue to lead the side, with her position as interim captain to be reviewed after the series

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Harry Dixon lands BBL deal, hopes to emulate David Warner

Dashing left-handed opener earns his first professional contract with Melbourne Renegades after dominating for Australia's Under-19s against England this year

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'We'll have to be better' - Australia's 'slip-up' to spin in Potchefstroom won't go unnoticed

Marsh not concerned despite Shamsi and Maharaj bamboozling the middle order but Agar's absence due to 'soreness' is a worry heading to the World Cup

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Trent Boult relieved to be back in Black after decision to go freelance

Seamer received no assurances about selection before being named in New Zealand's provisional World Cup squad

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Washout leaves Northamptonshire's survival hopes looking bleak

With rivals Kent crushing Nottinghamshire, bottom club need unlikely turnaround at Edgbaston

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England win delayed toss, bowl first in bid for series-sealing win against Sri Lanka

Mahika Gaur rested, Emma Lamb out with back spasms as England bring in Charlie Dean, Alice Davidson-Richards

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Scenarios - India, Sri Lanka best placed to make the Asia Cup final

The big margin of defeat against India has set Pakistan back, but they aren't out of race yet and nor are Bangladesh

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KL Rahul: 'I know what to do mentally when thrown into the ring'

The India batter on coming back from injury "without any baggage", his surprise inclusion in the XI against Pakistan, and more

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Kuldeep credits straighter run-up, increased pace for ODI success

"Rhythm has become aggressive, approach is nice, maybe my hand used to fall over but that is well in control," he talks of his technical adjustments

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India's fitness to be put to test against in-form Sri Lanka

India might bring in Suryakumar and Iyer, if fit, and rest one of the frontline bowlers as both teams look to cement finals berth

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West Indies women mix experience with youth for upcoming Australia tour

Offspinner Karishma Ramharack returns alongside under 19 prospect Jannillea Glasgow for the first tour under new coach, former South Australia keeper, Shane Deitz

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Laxman, Kanitkar to coach India's men's and women's teams at Asian Games

Sairaj Bahutule will be the bowling coach for the men, while Munish Bali takes charge of the fielding

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Ravindra earns World Cup call, Milne and Allen miss out

The squad includes four specialist quick bowlers while Jimmy Neesham is also included

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Salisbury five-for gives Leicestershire early advantage against Sussex

Fynn Hudson-Prentice's determined 65 from No. 7 held up Leicestershire for a while

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Davidson-Richards celebrates England call-up with ton as Stars thrash Blaze

In-form Paige Scholfield adds half-century in hosts' 107-run win over table-toppers

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Rain pushes India vs Pakistan Super Four game into reserve day

While play lasted, Rohit and Gill put on a 121-run opening stand before Pakistan fought back; more rain forecast in Colombo on Monday

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New Zealand ask England to bat in 34-overs-a-side contest

Teams make three changes apiece in what will be Trent Boult's 100th ODI appearance

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Shreyas Iyer forced to miss Pakistan game after suffering back spasms

KL Rahul, who hasn't played competitively since May 1 this year, has made a comeback to international cricket

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Turner takes Australia A to victory after Sandhu's burst

At one stage Sandhu had 5 for 9 as he ran through the New Zealand A top order

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Shakib wants World Cup-bound players to be rested for New Zealand ODIs

"We can't afford injuries in that big tournament which involves practice matches and lots of travel," says Bangladesh captain

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Australia's top order lays down their World Cup marker

Marsh terms his team's batting "as good as it gets" after Head blazes away followed by hundreds for Warner and Labuschagne

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Samarawickrama: Taking the game a little deeper gave us momentum

He also reveals how moving around the crease has helped him, a skill he developed during the last LPL

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Shakib Al Hasan seeks to fix batting concerns after 'reality check' ahead of World Cup

Bangladesh captain defended playing Mohammad Naim in all four matches, even as he was pleased with youngster Towhid Hridoy

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Bruce praises 'fearless' New Zealand A after Australia success

The visitors bounced back superbly from a poor opening day in Brisbane to take the series 2-0

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Significant rain threat for India vs Pakistan Super Four match in Colombo

If the match cannot be completed on Sunday, there is a provision of a reserve day

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Du Preez takes direct route to Brisbane Heat for WBBL

It will be the third club in the WBBL for the top order batter and completes Heat's overseas signings

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Tough talking: How Beaumont faced commentating on Sri Lanka's upset of England

Opener returns to the fold as hosts look to flip results in ODIs

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Karun Nair signs with Northamptonshire for three County Championship games

The India batter replaces Sam Whiteman, who has returned to Australia

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Coach Silverwood wants Shanaka, Dhananjaya 'to provide firepower' as finishers

"It's not just a case of going out there and slogging. It's about doing it their way, and hitting their strong shots"

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New Zealand win toss and bowl; Harry Brook opens for England as Gus Atkinson debuts

Drama at top of England's order as Roy suffers back spasm, and Malan steps in for Bairstow

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'Hot-and-cold' Bangladesh seek consistency as Sri Lanka chase milestone win

Sri Lanka are one victory away from the second-longest winning streak in ODIs

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India vs Pakistan the only Asia Cup Super Four game with a reserve day

This is a change from the earlier playing conditions, which had a reserve day only for the final on September 17

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Sutherland to lead Australia A after being named Victoria's new Shield skipper

Handscomb will still lead Victoria's 50-over Marsh Cup team. Meanwhile, Todd Murphy has been withdrawn from the Australia A squad due to soreness

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Bavuma urges South Africa to be 'relentless' in final stages of World Cup prep

SA captain admits that his bowlers took time to find their lengths but doesn't expect them "to keep making the same mistakes"

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Labuschagne: 'Mum had a feeling I would play'

Labuschagne produces more super-sub heroics; Cameron Green ruled out for eight days with concussion

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Lanning ruled out of West Indies series but Healy and Perry return

Lanning has returned to training but it not yet cleared to play and looks set to return via domestic cricket

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England face up to spin concerns after Sri Lanka's shock triumph

Coach Lewis to address weakness with Mumbai camp ahead of World Cup

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Warner and Head to open, Marsh to bat No.3 as Australia pick two spinners against SA

Green gets an opportunity at No.4 with Smith unavailable. Agar returns from injury to partner Zampa. Inglis to play as a specialist batter with Carey keeping

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Mitchell Starc planning an IPL return in 2024

If picked up by a franchise, it would be his first appearance in the tournament since 2015

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Sri Lanka stun England again to clinch historic series win

Captain Athapaththu leads from the front again in second successive shock victory

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Simon Harmer takes five as Essex march on at expense of sorry Middlesex

Yadav impresses on county debut as title challengers seal victory in closing minutes of day three

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Luke Wells spins Northamptonshire to fifth innings defeat of the season

No escape from fate as final five wickets fall on fourth morning at Wantage Road

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Senanayake arrested on charges related to match-fixing

He is alleged to have attempted to convince players to fix in the 2020 Lanka Premier League

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Tim David's ODI call-up is not just about filling a gap

The selectors are looking at contingencies should injuries be a problem, and the T20 star has the ingredients to be a success

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Abbott earns World Cup berth, Australia confident over fitness concerns

The key question looming for the selectors is who opens the batting between Warner, Head and Marsh

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Glenn: No backing down as England seek return to winning ways

T20I series locked at 1-1 heading into final game in legspinner's home town

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Mott drops clearest hint yet Brook will be drafted into World Cup squad

Brook was a surprise omission from squad coach repeatedly describes as "provisional"

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Colombo or Hambantota? No clarity yet on venue for last leg of Asia Cup matches

The PCB, hosts for the tournament, and the Asian Cricket Council, have delivered conflicting messages on the matter

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Shanto out of Asia Cup with hamstring injury, Bangladesh bring in Litton

Litton, who missed the start of the Asia Cup with an illness, linked up with the team in Lahore a couple of days ago

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SL bat as Shanaka eyes runs on the board

Both sides went in with an unchanged XI, as they fight for a spot in the Super Fours

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KL Rahul, Shardul Thakur in India's World Cup squad

Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma are the two players from the Asia Cup squad who missed the cut

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Monday, September 4, 2023

CSA in talks with Quinton de Kock over BBL-India series clash

South Africa have three T20Is scheduled early in what would be de Kock's spell with Melbourne Renegades

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Dar, Sandhu, Iqbal star as Pakistan complete first-ever whitewash against SA

Laura Wolvaardt's 72 off 54 balls in vain as the hosts secured a thrilling win

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BCB president: Mahmudullah still in Bangladesh's World Cup plans

With injuries constantly assailing the squad, there may yet be room for the middle-order batter even though he hasn't featured since March

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Hatcher and Perry share eight wickets with pink ball for Australia A

Nick Kelly and Mitchell Hay added 107 for New Zealand A before the last five wickets fell for 35

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Shami replaces Bumrah, India ask Nepal to bat

Rain in Pallekele could be a constant throughout the first international game between these two teams

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz and Muneeba Ali brush South Africa aside to seal the series

Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits gave South Africa a start of 74 in 10.4 overs but the visitors could not find a higher gear

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Nepal gear up for their first outing against India's superstars

Rain, though, could once again play spoilsport in Pallekele

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Maharaj returns as SA bat; Sangha, Johnson and Turner in for Australia

South Africa have also handed out debuts to Matthew Breetzke and Donovan Ferreira

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De Kock to make his BBL debut while Brook and Crawley find new clubs

Rashid Khan was retained by Adelaide Strikers who also nabbed Hundred player of the tournament Jamie Overton

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Three changes as Bangladesh bat first in must-win game

Afghanistan also made three changes from their most recent ODI against Pakistan

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Piloo Reporter, the first among neutral umpires in Tests, dies at 84

He officiated in 14 Tests and 22 ODIs, which included the World Cup in 1992

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Heath Streak, Zimbabwe's champion allrounder, dies at 49

He had advanced colon and liver cancer and was receiving specialist care at a Johannesburg hospital

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

Coach Warnapura hails 'scintillating' Chamari Athapaththu as Sri Lanka seal famous win

Captain's display confirms her standing as a world-leading allrounder

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Issy Wong steps in for Mahika Gaur as Sri Lanka chose to bowl first

One change for each team as Sri Lanka seek to bounce back from heavy opening loss

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Afghanistan's middle order in focus as Bangladesh enter knockout territory

Afghanistan are opening their campaign while Bangladesh are already staring at the prospect of elimination

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Despite sporadic opportunities, Ellis keen to 'keep throwing my hat in ring for selection'

Australia quick is also part of the preliminary 18-player squad for the ODI World Cup, where one of Sean Abbott and he could make the final cut

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India bat first and slot Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli at No. 3 and 4

Shardul Thakur made it to India's XI ahead of Shami and Prasidh; Pakistan were unchanged

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Friday, September 1, 2023

SLC suspends all board-run domestic tournaments

Continuation of domestic season now in the hands of the country's sports minister

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Ferguson to captain New Zealand in Bangladesh ODI series

Dean Foxcroft included in a squad which sees a number of senior players rested before the World Cup

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Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott show Australia's depth as Mitchell Marsh makes dream start

A host of emerging and fringe players have made their mark in the first two T20Is against South Africa

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Babar banking on 'some kind of home advantage' in Pallekele against India

Pakistan captain not too fussed about travel load and insists his side wouldn't let the occasion get the better of them

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Mahika Gaur hits her straps as England's next generation step up

Alice Capsey hails "exciting young squad" after teenage trio help to seal victory in first T20I

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Shastri: India favourites, but Pakistan have narrowed the gap

Shastri wants all top-order batters to follow Babar Azam's template of building on starts to get to big scores, big hundreds

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Rohit: It's not what we did today, it is what we have done for three-four years

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