Mumbai: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar picked India as the favourites for the upcoming Test series against Australia but warned the hosts that it would be a mistake to take the team from Down Under lightly. India will play a four-Test series against Steve Smith’s men starting February 23 in Pune.
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Proteas elect to bowl after winning the toss
Proteas captain AB de Villiers won the toss and elected to bowl upon his return to ODl cricket in the series opener against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/Backpagepix captain AB de Villiers won the toss and elected to bowl upon his return to One-Day International cricket in the series opener against Sri Lanka also welcomed back Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, JP Duminy and Kagiso Rabada after they all missed the T20 series defeat to the Sri Lankans.
Live: South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI
Catch all the live cricket score updates, ball by ball cricket commentary from the 1st ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Port Elizabeth Wayne Parnell struck early in successive overs to give Sri Lanka quick blows. Both the openers – Niroshan Dickwella and Sandun Weerakkody – fell cheaply to the left-arm pacer.
David Warner surges to top spot, Kohli slips to third in Icc Odi Rankings
Dubai [UAE], Jan.27 : Australia opener David Warner has surged to the top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen with a stupendous run in recent matches. The attacking left-hander has attained the top ranking for the first time, leapfrogging South Africa’s AB de Villiers and India captain Virat Kohli after amassing 367 runs in the five-match home series against Pakistan which his side won 4-1.
David Warner named world’s top ODI batsman for first time, Trent Boult remains top bowler
A stunning run of six centuries in his last 11 ODIs has Australian opener David Warner atop the world one-day batting rankings for the first time. Australian opener David Warner’s rich vein of form has propelled him into top spot on the ICC’s one-day international player rankings for the first time.
Virat Kohli’s losing streak on captaincy debut and other statistical…
The first T20I of the three-match series between India and England at Green Park, Kanpur was totally dominated by the Eoin Morgan ‘s men against Virat Kohli and his co. After restricting India to 147 for 7, English batsman got off a good start before openers Jason Roy and Sam Billings both were dismissed in the fourth over by leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Captain Morgan then took charge along with Joe Root, and anchored the innings with their 83-run partnership.
Injured Watling sidelined for three weeks
New Zealand have taken advantage of a gap in their test schedule to rest injured wicketkeeper BJ Watling from all cricket. The experienced gloveman won’t play at any level for three weeks to rest a sprained right knee which has been hindering him.
Close-in: The young turks of India
There’s no time like now to play cricket for India and there are quite a few talented young players, like Parthiv Patel, to choose from The last few weeks have been an exciting period in Indian cricket. The finals of the Ranji Trophy resulted in a historic win for Gujarat.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 3rd T20I
This is the third and final Twenty20 International of the ongoing T20I series between South Africa and Sri Lanka. After a disappointing Test series, the visitors are seeking some positives as they will play some limited-overs cricket.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 2nd T20I
Sri Lanka will hope for better returns in limited-overs leg of the South African tour, when they face the hosts in the second T20I at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. This is the same venue where Sri Lanka succumbed to an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 118 runs in the third and final Test, inside three days.
Australia vs Pakistan – 5th ODI
Australia take on Pakistan in the fifth One-Day International at Adelaide Oval. Australia suffered a humiliating 5-0 whitewash at the hands of South Africa recently.
India vs England – 3rd ODI
Hosts India take on visitors England in the third and final One-Day International , at the historic Eden Gardens Stadium, in Kolkata on Saturday. India, who are known to be a dangerous side back at home, will be the favourites to win this tie, as they aim to come up with a stellar performance and prove the English players, why they are still one of the formidable side at home.
Sri Lanka eager to hit back after Test whitewash
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews wants his side to start afresh in the limited-overs section of their tour of South Africa after a whitewash defeat to the Proteas in the Test series. Reuters/Ed Sykes Johannesburg – Sri Lanka are eager to regain some pride after a dismal Test series when they start the limited-overs section of their tour with the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Friday.
AB de Villiers has ruled himself out of South Africa’s summer Test series against England
South Africa’s linchpin batsman AB de Villiers has made himself unavailable for this summer’s Test tour of England. De Villiers, who took over the captaincy of his country from Hashim Amla in a 2-1 defeat at home to England last winter, was expected to return from his elbow injury in time for the re-match in July and August.
Alastair Cook’s position has come under scrutiny following a succession of poor results in 2016
England Test captain Alastair Cook will meet director of cricket Andrew Strauss on Friday but Press Association Sport understands there will be no decision on his future. Cook suggested after the side’s 4-0 defeat in India before Christmas that he would take time to consider his future after four years and a record 59 matches at the helm.
Joe Root and England still waiting on Cook captaincy decision
Joe Root set off for India on Wednesday still awaiting a formal decision on whether he will soon be England’s new Test captain. Alastair Cook, after four years and a record 59 matches, remains in post at present, but has been pondering his future since a 4-0 series defeat in India before Christmas.
No date set to discuss Alastair Cook’s future as England captain
Alastair Cook’s position as England captain has come under scrutiny after a run of six defeats in eight Tests Alastair Cook’s future as England’s Test captain may not be resolved until nearer the end of this month. Cook’s position is under scrutiny after a humbling 4-0 series defeat in India before Christmas as England lost six of their final eight Tests last year.
South Africa rue Rossouw and Abbott joining Hampshire on Kolpak deals
South Africa coach Russell Domingo has hit out at Rilee Rossouw after the top-order batsman joined Kyle Abbott in signing a Kolpak deal with Hampshire. Rossouw, 27, and fast bowler Abbott, 29, have effectively ended their international careers after signing respective three and four-year deals with the English county.
MS Dhoni resigns as ODI, T20 skipper
Mumbai, Jan 4 : A glorious chapter in Indian cricket’s history came to an end when Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down as the skipper of the ODI and T20 side on Wednesday. [NK Cricket] The BCCI confirmed his decision.
Dhoni steps down as India’s limited overs captain
Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down as India’s limited-overs captain on Wednesday after a trophy-laden nine-year reign. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, who rose from the cricketing backwaters of India’s Jharkhand to lead the game’s most passionately-followed team, will stand aside as captain immediately, but will remain available to play in the limited overs series against England later this month.
Keaton Jennings affected by barbs over South African background
Keaton Jennings enjoyed a breakthrough season with Durham which led to his call-up midway through England’s tour of India England batsman Keaton Jennings admits the social media barbs relating to his South African background had an impact on him, but he insists he is no cricket mercenary and that the United Kingdom is his home. Jennings was born and raised in South Africa and captained the under-19 team, but became eligible to represent England earlier this year after committing himself to serving a four-year residency period.
2016, a strip search
The Mongolian wrestling coaches, with honey-comb guts and teddy bear chests, stripped to their briefs to protest the referee’s decision. It was surprising, shocking, heartbreaking and amusing a an undefineable mixed emotion that visited most minds throughout the year.
Du Plessis, De Kock’s late blitz hikes SA’s lead to 432 against SL at stumps
Day Three of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka completely belonged to hosts as their batsmen piled on runs by the loot. The Port Elizabeth track offered nothing but only pain to the Sri Lankan bowlers as opposed to the South Africans.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3: Highlights
South Africa ruled roost on Day Three against Sri Lanka at Port Elizabeth during the first match of the three-Test series. Sri Lanka in a way played according to the motion than anything else, while South Africa gazed like a team on a mission.
BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI: Likely XI for visitors
It is a do-or-die for the Bangladesh as they face hosts New Zealand in the second One-Day International of the three-match series at the Saxton Oval, Nelson on Thursday. New Zealand started off with a dominant 77-run win in the first ODI and will be high on confidence walking into the next fixture, as they eye a series win.
South Africa openers build 165-run lead over Sri Lanka
South Africa’s openers built a 165-run lead over Sri Lanka before rain forced a second delay on Day 3 of the first cricket test at St. George’s Park on Wednesday. South Africa moved to 84-0 in its second innings with another solid partnership from Dean Elgar and Stephen Cook after their 104-run opening stand in the first innings.
Silva hits defiant 43 to keep SL in contention
Eleven wickets fell on a day when a bowler-friendly track proved something of a nightmare for batsmen. Dhananjaya de Silva enhanced his rapidly-growing reputation with an unbeaten 43 as he kept South Africa’s strike bowlers at bay to see Sri Lanka to 181 for seven in their first innings at the end of the second day of the first test on Tuesday.
Cricket South Africa introduces player milestone programme
Johannesburg : Cricket South Africa has introduced a new Proteas player milestone programme that will recognise all South African players for their achievements across all three formats of the game. The milestone programme is inclusive of both Proteas men and women players and will honour players dating back to South Africa’s re-admission into international cricket in 1991.
Former Somerset player banned for two years after match-fixing scandal
A FORMER Somerset batsman has been banned for two years after admitting attempting to cover up a match-fixing scandal. Cricket South Africa withdrew charges of match fixing against Alviro Petersen, but the 36-year-old has admitted 13 charges relating to the investigation that saw ex-Proteas player Gulam Bodi banned for 20 years.
England’s Alastair Cook named captain of ICC team of the year
Alastair Cook has been named captain of the International Cricket Council Test team of the year despite leading England to victory in just one of their last eight matches . England have four representatives in the team – more than any other nation – with three Australians and one player apiece from New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and South Africa in a side picked by former Test greats Rahul Dravid, Gary Kirsten and Kumar Sangakkara for the sport’s world governing body.
Former South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen banned from cricket for two years
Former South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen has been banned for two years after admitting attempting to cover up a match-fixing scandal. Cricket South Africa withdrew charges of match fixing against Petersen, but the 36-year-old has admitted 13 charges relating to the investigation that saw ex-Proteas player Gulam Bodi banned for 20 years.
Lights Out: Forest Green put on very lacklustre show against a determined Dover
… the much longer league format, 45 overs for innings. Is there not a lesson for administrators there? I stray from sports to lament the retiring of Len Goodman as head judge from Strictly Come Dancing. Len has always had a neat turn of phrase, …
Alastair Cook: Will he continue to captain England?
… He is the same price to have left his post by that time. Speaking after the latest defeat, 31-year-old Cook told Sky Sports he would not be rushing into any decision about his future. “This is not the place to be standing asking me these questions,” …
Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Shaun Marsh doubtful for Boxing Day Test
Australian top-order batsman Shaun Marsh is unlikely to fit for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan , thus paving way for another opportunity for Nic Maddinson . Marsh, who broke his finger during Australia’s loss to South Africa in the first Test of the three-match series at the WACA last month, has not played since then and Cricket Australia’s team performance chief, Pat Howard, said it was “highly unlikely” Marsh would be passed fit for the second game against Pakistan.