Kane Williamson leads his team off the field after the loss during day three of the test match between the Black Caps and South Africa at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Photo / Getty Images.
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Third and fourth grade flags decided
Riverside won the Cricket North third grade premiership defeating Westbury by six wickets. The Shamrocks were dismissed for 56 off 32 overs with Corey Lockett and Ben Hyatt taking 3-9 each.
Third and fourth grade flags decided
Riverside won the Cricket North third grade premiership defeating Westbury by six wickets. The Shamrocks were dismissed for 56 off 32 overs with Corey Lockett and Ben Hyatt taking 3-9 each.
MS Dhoni’s car runs over fan’s bag, what happens next will SURPRISE you
A young fan stands in front of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s SUV after spotting him outside Ranchis Birsa Munda airport on Tuesday Mahendra Singh Dhoni is idolised by millions the world over. Not just his success on the field but his demeanour off it, along with his small-town vibe, strike a cord with one and all.
About A Boy: A young woman’s extraordinary journey to become the man she always wanted to be
Born in a conservative Haryanvi family in Gurgaon’s Subhash Nagar, Raj, then Maya, realised fairly early that he was different from girls of his age. In the basement of an independent bungalow in Gurgaon’s Phase I, lies the studio of 28-year-old Raj Veer, a person who, until a year ago, did not exist.
German suspect arrested over killing of boy boasted on the web
There was apparently no sexual motive to his murder of Jaden, nine, on Monday in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Police found the body of an adult male there.
Preview: Afghanistan eye clean sweep against Ireland in third T20I18 min ago
Greater Noida, March 11: Afghanistan will look to continue their winning spree when they take on Ireland in the third and final Twenty20 International here on Sunday. Ireland, who was outplayed by Afghanistan in the last two games will be looking to make amends across departments to win the last match of the series, according to the International Cricket Council’s official website.
India vs Australia: David Warner backs Pat Cummins to lead Australian attack29 min ago
Melbourne, Mar. 11: Explosive Australian opener David Warner has backed Pat Cummins who has been called to replace injured Mitchell Starc for the remaining Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India, saying the right-arm pacer has the “firepower” to lead the attack. “We know he’s got a lot of pace which he will definitely bring and that’s one thing we always talk about,” cricket.com.au quoted Warner as saying on Cummins’ call-up.
Baba Aparajith to lead India U-23 at ACC Emerging Cup, Prithvi Shaw included as well1 hour ago
New Delhi, Mar 10: Tamil Nadu batsman Baba Aparajith will be leading an India U-23 team in the Asian Cricket Council’s Emerging Cup tournament in Dhaka. Mumbai’s teenage sensation Prithvi Shaw is also in the squad.
Herath leads Lanka’s crushing win over Bangladesh7 min ago
Rangana Herath grabbed six wickets in the second innings to become Test cricket’s most successful left-arm spinner as Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 259 runs in their first Test at Galle today. Herath finished with 6-59, his 23rd five or more wicket haul, which took his tally in Tests to 366 wickets, going past New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori, who has 362 wickets to his name.
Tight times
Impressive: Adam Greentree claimed five wickets for Norths on day one of the Tamworth Cricket First Grade minor semi-final. Those two words are the best way to describe what occurred on the opening day of the Tamworth Cricket First Grade minor semi-final between Wests and Norths on Saturday.
Cummins called in Starc’s replacement for remaining India Tests
Ranchi , Mar. 11 : Right-arm Australian pacer Pat Cummins have been called in as replacement for injured Mitchell Starc for the remaining two Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. “In selecting Pat, we were looking for a strike bowling replacement option,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Cricket Australia chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns as saying.
Anderson ton sinks Eagles
An unbeaten century to Westbury’s Dane Anderson has helped the Shamrocks to a first innings victory over Mowbray in their final round Cricket North clash. An unbeaten century to Westbury’s Dane Anderson has helped the Shamrocks to a first innings victory over Mowbray in their final round Cricket North clash at Ingamells Oval on Saturday.
The perfect country homes to get hitched for a song
Have you ever been a guest at a wedding in a glorious venue and wondered what it might be like to live there full time? Well, you need to have a bit of cash – potential venues don’t come cheap – but weddings can bring in money. Major upgrade: Will and Rebecca Dobson have given Hill Place, a six-bedroom Georgian country house in Hampshire a complete refurbishment and let it out as a wedding venue Venue fees vary between A 3,000 and A 6,000 per day, though large stately homes can command significantly more.
Bulls charge to flag three-peat
TRICK: The Bridgewater team that won the Bulls’ third-consecutive Upper Loddon flag by beating Kingower on Saturday. Picture: CONTRIBUTED BRIDGEWATER is celebrating a third-straight Upper Loddon Cricket Association premiership following a 150-run win over Kingower on Saturday.
Kevin Pietersen left – heartbroken’ after killing of rhino in Paris zoo
Cricketer Kevin Pietersen said the killing of a rhino in a Paris zoo had left him heartbroken as he continued his campaign against the “destruction” of the species. The former England cricketer was speaking at an event to highlight a Kickstarter campaign aiming to raise A 100,000 for a book on rhinos.
Rabobank Best of The Country – 11th March 2017
It’s the Best of The Country with our mates at Rabobank. Jamie Mackay picks his favourites from the week that was.
Eoin Morgan pleased with England progress ahead of Champions Trophy
England can press ahead to the Champions Trophy with confidence enhanced after their 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies in the Caribbean. Captain Eoin Morgan reflected not just on a highly-favourable scoreline after his team’s 186-run trouncing of the hosts in the third one-day international, but on progress made by individuals and a growing sense of unity in the squad.
Cricket ACT Douglas Cup semi-finals: Eric Wetheridge and Benji Floros …
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A fitting farewell for Daniel Vickerman
Ten years ago, TFF attended the funeral of the Wallaby great Trevor Allan , and was moved by a small episode that occurred when the moment came to carry his casket into the chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium. His coffin was to be borne by members of the 1948 Wallabies side he so gloriously captained, and as the old men with cauliflower ears milled about at the back of the hearse, it was clear they were a tad unsure as to who should do what, how they should position themselves.
First grade cricket’s new era
The inaugural Mid North Coast Premier League has been announced with three of the four Manning first grade sides confirming their participation. New beginnings: United and Taree West will join Wingham in the inaugural 10 team Mid North Coast Premier League cricket competition.
Eoin Morgan hails Alex Hales’ – unbelievable’ innings after England’s win
Eoin Morgan described Alex Hales’ comeback century as an “unbelievable” innings as England beat West Indies by 186 runs at Kensington Oval to wrap up a 3-0 series whitewash. Hales returned after missing England’s last six white-ball matches with a broken hand to figure in a second-wicket stand of 192 with his fellow centurion Joe Root as the tourists piled up 328 all out after losing the toss on an occasionally awkward surface.
CRICKET: Hampshire batsman shares record-breaking 200 partnership in Sri Lanka
Hampshire batsman Tom Alsop scored 96 in a record-breaking 200 partnership with Daniel Bell-Drummond as England Lions secured a first win of their one-day series against Sri Lanka A at the Colombo Cricket Club. The Lions were in trouble at 12 for two when Alsop joined Bell-Drummond, after the loss of openers Ben Duckett and Keaton Jennings in the same over from Vikum Sanjaya.
Sport24.co.za | Saker: Oz systematic cheating claims ‘absurd’
Australia bowling coach David Saker has described claims that the team engage in systematic cheating as both absurd and offensive. The International Cricket Council have chosen not to take action against either skipper and have instead scheduled a meeting between the two captains ahead of the third Test in Ranchi.
New Zealand and South Africa evenly poised at stumps
When stumps were drawn, New Zealand was 177-3, trailing South Africa by 131 runs after the tourists were bowled out for 308 following a lower order batting collapse. The New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was 78 not out at the close, having shared a 102-run second wicket partnership with Jeet Raval , then a tense fourth wicket stand with nightwatchman Jeetan Patel .
Plenty still to play for
THE RIGHT TIME: Brett Hazelman, pictured in 2011, 2014 and 2017, will hang up the spikes at the conclusion of the GDCA 2016/17 first grade season. Griffith cricket punters might think Yenda has very little to play for during the final round of the Griffith District Cricket Association first grade season this weekend.
Williamson leads fightback by injury-hit NZ
New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson bats during day two of the 1st International cricket Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at the University Oval in Dunedin on March 9, 2017. Photo: AFP South Africa made Kane Williamson their number one target as the battling New Zealander ensured his side prospered despite a crippling injury to Ross Taylor on day two of the first Test Thursday.
Williamson leads Kiwi reply
Kane Williamson and New Zealand’s bowlers led a fightback against South Africa on day two to leave the first Test in Dunedin delicately poised. South Africa lost their last six wickets for 56 runs to be dismissed for 308, before New Zealand ended the day on 117-3 thanks to a battling unbeaten 78 by Williamson.
Wi Chase ‘Valuable’ Win*
Looking sharp: West Indies wicketkeeper Shai Hope snares a catch in training ahead of the third ODI match against England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, yesterday. – Photo: WICB Media/Randy Brooks Back-to-back defeats to England last weekend have left West Indies facing a second straight series whitewash, a fate they will earnestly attempt to avoid when they contest the final One-Day International at Kensington Oval today.
Estwick: Gabriel a big loss*Mar. 8, 2017, 10:19 PM Ast
WI think tank: Chairman of the West Indies selection panel Courtney Browne, left, talks things over with skipper Jason Holder, centrem, and coach Stuart Law during training ahead of the 3rd ODI against England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, yesterday. Photo: WICB Media/Randy Brooks West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick has rued the loss of speedster Shannon Gabriel for today’s final One-Day International against England but said the Trinidadian’s absence could provide an opportunity to expose other talent.
India v Australia: ‘Brain fade’ Aussie skipper Smith slammed in DRS ‘cheating’ row
Kohli said it wasn’t an isolated incident and “that it’s been happening for the last three days, and it has to stop”. Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, ‘there is a line that you don’t cross on the cricket field, sledging and playing against the opponent is different’.
Bronzed beautiesWA leg of Miss Universe attracts mixed skillsA…
A women’s AFL player, a former body double for Jennifer Hawkins, an e-commerce entrepreneur and a nanny for the Australian cricket team are among the women who have scored a place in the Miss West Coast final. Hotel Rottnest played host to the first two preliminary heats for the pageant on Sunday, which represents the WA leg of Miss Universe Australia.
Umpires get more power
Calcutta/London: Umpires will have the authority to send players off for serious breaches of behaviour under updated laws of the game which will be used from October 1, the Marylebone Cricket confirmed. MCC has also laid out the restrictions on bat sizes and there will be an amendment to the run-out law to protect a batsman whose bat has bounced in the air once he has crossed the popping crease.
Proud of the boys: Smith
Calcutta: Australia captain Steve Smith was not surprised that India came back stronger in their second innings of the second Test, in Bangalore. But despite the 75-run loss, Smith maintained that he was proud of his boys.
Deloitte Audit Report Exposes Financial Mess In BCCI Affiliates
The damning Deloitte audit report, which has exposed widespread financial irregularities inside the BCCI’s affiliate associations, seems to be having its desired effect. The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators has taken a note of the scathing report, accessed by Outlook, and is said to mulling action after getting to know the scale of the financial irregularities mentioned in the tell-all individual reports of each state association.
This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R
Debuting on Tuesday at the 2017 Geneva auto show, and heading to USA showrooms late this spring, the 2017 Honda Civic Type R is set to battle the hot Ford Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R. As is the case for all Type Rs, the powertrain will make use of a six-speed manual transmission. With all that being said, there isn’t much in the way of surprises with this Type R. It’s more that all of the components of the most recent European Civic Type R have been polished and incorporated into a more fully realized package.
Watch: Kohli livid as Smith seeks dressing room help for DRS
It was chaos in Bangalore when Umesh Yadav trapped Steve Smith dead in front in the 20th over of Australia’s second innings. However, before walking off, Steve Smith in the process of asking Handscomb whether he should review it, seemed to be seeking guidance from the dressing room.
Northern Districts under pressure in day-night Plunket Shield v CD
One night session isn’t going to be enough to make a judgment on day-night first-class cricket in Hamilton. Unfortunately, wet weather may mean that’ll be the case for the pink-ball four-day match between Northern Districts and Central Districts at Seddon Park.
Kohli fails once again, India 122/4 at tea11 min ago
Bengaluru, Mar 6 Virat Kohli failed once again as India lost four wickets to slump to 122 for four at tea on the third day of the second cricket Test here today, Kohli was dismissed for 15 from 25 ball in a contentious decision to the stunning silence of the big home supporters at the Chinnaswamy stadium. Field umpire Nigel Long gave Kohli out LBW off Josh Hazlewood five over before tea break and Kohli, who gestured that the ball hit his bat first, took DRS immediately.
Cricket: Ish Sodhi, Seth Rance star on Plunket Shield pink-ball debut
Unwanted by the Black Caps for their first test against South Africa in Dunedin on Wednesday, Sodhi put in a superb showcase for a recall, taking 7-107 against Central Districts at Seddon Park. But he had company by the end of play, with CD’s Seth Rance claiming a remarkable 4-6 in the last hour before stumps.