South African pitches not good enough: Arthur
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur on Friday criticised the pitches for the first two Tests against South Africa, saying they were not good enough for Test cricket.
Pakistan avoid innings defeat, delay South Africa victory charge
Half-centuries by Shan Masood, Asad Shafiq and Babar Azam enabled Pakistan to avoid an innings defeat and take the second Test against South Africa at Newlands into a fourth day.
Paine keeps sense of humour despite long day in the field
Australian skipper Tim Paine proved he still had a sense of humour despite a gruelling day in the field Friday, tactfully answering an AFP journalist’s phone during a live press conference.
Bangladesh Premier League spends big to bash rival T20s
The Bangladesh Premier League starts this weekend with bad boy Australians Steve Smith and David Warner among foreign stars tempted by top-notch salaries that have made the BPL a leading Twenty20 tournament.
Southee to captain New Zealand T20 side
Tim Southee was named Friday to captain New Zealand in next week’s one-off Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka.
South Africa on top as bowlers, Markram hurt Pakistan
Duanne Olivier led another fast bowling assault on Pakistan’s batsmen as South Africa took control on the first day of the second Test at Newlands on Thursday.Olivier took four for 48 as Pakistan were bowled out for 177 after being sent in on a hard, green-tinged pitch.
Pujara, Pant centuries put India in command of Sydney Test
A marathon century by Cheteshwar Pujara and a swashbuckling ton from Rishabh Pant all but ended Australia’s hopes of saving the series Friday as India built a massive 622 for seven declared in the final Sydney Test.
Khawaja, Lyon recalled to Australian one-day squad
Veterans Usman Khawaja, Peter Siddle, and Nathan Lyon were Friday recalled to a revamped Australian one-day squad to play India with an eye on the World Cup in England later this year.
India win toss, bat in fourth Australia Test
Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney on Thursday.
Guptill, Neesham star as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka
Jimmy Neesham made a dream return to international cricket Thursday, crushing Sri Lanka with bat and ball as New Zealand won the opening one-day international by 45 runs in Tauranga.