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.
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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.
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.
Misbah to continue as Pakistan captain in West Indies
Pakistan ‘s ageing Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Monday made himself available for next month’s series in the West Indies , ignoring entreaties from ex-players to call time on his illustrious career following a slew of poor results. Misbah, who will turn 43 in May, had asked the Pakistan Cricket Board for time to decide on his future following whitewash defeats in his last two series against Australia and New Zealand, respectively.
WI vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Root’s characteristic knock, Nurse’s wizardry and other highlights
Joe Root and Chris Woakes added unbeaten 102-run stand for 7th wicket to help England claim series A Getty Images West Indies took on their foes England in the second One-Day International at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Already trailing the three-match series 1-0, West Indies skipper Jason Holder elected to bat first.
Captain Morgan felt England were in charge throughout West Indies win
Eoin Morgan sensed England were just about in control throughout the first one-day international against West Indies after his century set up a 45-run win at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Morgan figured in a stand of 110 with Ben Stokes and two others that put on more than 50 with Sam Billings and Moeen Ali as England worked hard for their 296 for six after being put in on a sluggish surface following heavy morning rain.
BMW Skin Deep: Martin Guptill opens up on the pressures of the game
In the first of a five-part series brought to you by BMW, Martin Guptill reveals the pressures of being an opening batsman, what it’s like to be dropped from a side and the turning point of his international career. Martin Guptill made New Zealand cricketing history on Wednesday when he scored 180 not out in a match-winning knock against South Africa.
England call-up for Surrey bowler Tom Curran
Surrey bowler Tom Curran has been added to England’s squad to tour the West Indies as cover for Jake Ball. With Nottinghamshire star Ball due for a scan on a knee injury, Curran has been called in as cover by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the three one-day internationals in the Caribbean starting on Friday.
IND vs AUS, 1st Test, Day 3, Tea: O’Keefe’s 5-for puts visitors closer to victory
India needed 441 to win post lunch on Day Three of the first Test at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. No team has triumphed in the pursuit of such colossal target.
Browne: Brathwaite an a investmenta *Feb. 24, 2017, 11:35 PM Ast
WARMING UP: New West Indies coach Stuart Law, left, watches as all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite runs in to bowl during a West Indies training session at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua on Thursday. – Photo: WICB Media/Philip Spooner Chairman of selectors, Courtney Browne, has described Twenty20 World Cup hero Carlos Brathwaite as an “investment” in West Indies cricket and argues his inclusion to face England in the three-match One-Day International series should not be viewed purely in terms of recent form.
India vs Australia: Top 5 Indian players to watch out for21 min ago
India welcome Australia for four Test matches beginning February 23 to March 29. The four Tests will be played at Pune, Bengaluru, Ranchi and Dharamsala. The hosts come into this series with an impressive Test record after extending their unbeaten streak to 19 matches and the recent victory being over Bangladesh.
Ben Stokes and Tymal Mills astonished after bagging ‘life-changing’ IPL deals
Ben Stokes has bagged a “mental” A 1.7million deal to play for Rising Pune Supergiants at this year’s Indian Premier League auction. Stokes and Tymal Mills will become this country’s highest ever IPL earners, after the all-rounder was sold at a record price for any overseas player in the 10-year history of the world’s most lucrative cricket tournament and his England Twenty20 team-mate was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore for A 1.4million.
Afridi retires from international cricket
Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi says he has quit international cricket and will focus on playing Pakistan Super League for the next two years. “I have said goodbye to international cricket,” Afridi told reporters in Sharjah on Sunday night soon after his 28-ball 54 nearly pulled off victory for his team Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings in the PSL.
T20 blitz popularity turns Hong Kong into fastest-rising cricketing destination
… with the China Cricket Association on ways to “achieve sustainable growth in one of the most complex and competitive sports markets in the world”. Tillakaratne Dilshan roped in by City Kaitak for Hong Kong T20 Blitz China has 52 teams, according to …
Virat Kohli credits fitness for his record-breaking run
Hyderabad: Crediting his rampaging run to captaincy, Indian swashbuckler Virat Kohli says the added responsibility has left no room for complacency in his batting and that has helped him achieve the record-breaking feat of four double hundreds in as many Test series. Kohli, who smashed 204 on the second day of the ongoing one- off Test against Bangladesh in Hyderabad , said captaincy has helped him go for longer innings in Test matches.
Andrew Strauss speaks to England trio about Test captaincy
England director of cricket Andrew Strauss has spoken to Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad about becoming the new Test captain, Press Association Sport understands. Root remains the clear favourite to replace Alastair Cook, who announced his resignation on Monday after four-and-a-half years in charge.
Volcanoes break losing streakFeb. 4, 2017, 9:33 PM Ast
Gone: Emmanuel Stewart of the West Indies Under-19s is caught by Windward Islands Volcanoes wicketkeeper Sunil Ambris, right, during their Group “A” match in the Regional Super50 Tournament yesterday at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground at North Sound, Antigua. – Photo: WICB Media/Randy Brooks Sunil Ambris struck his fourth half-century in five innings as the Windward Islands Volcanoes broke their three-game losing skid with a comfortable five-wicket victory over West Indies Under-19s yesterday.
Hussey warns Aus to avoid angering Kohli
Australia need a clear strategy to keep Virat Kohli in check and refrain from getting into verbal confrontations with the India captain during the four-Test series starting this month, former batsman Mike Hussey has said. Under leading batsman Kohli, India are unbeaten in their last 18 Tests, registering series wins in Sri Lanka and West Indies, while thumping South Africa, New Zealand and England at home.
The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission brought the charge against Andre Russell
West Indies’ Andre Russell has been banned from all cricket for a year by an anti-doping tribunal for failing on three occasions to file his whereabouts. But the three missed reports of his whereabouts in less than 12 months – amounting to a failed drug test under World Anti-Doping Agency guidelines – have cost the Jamaican.
Stuart Law appointed as Windies head coach
St. John’s, Antigua [West Indies], Jan. 28 : The West Indies Cricket Board has appointed former Australian batsman Stuart Law as the head coach of the team. Law takes over the position that has been lying vacant ever since WICB sacked Phil Simmons last September on disciplinary grounds.
Alex Hales: Ruled out by a broken hand
Of the 15-man squad selected for the ODI series against India, which England lost 2-1, Hales’ absence is the only change, with no replacement selected. That gives Sam Billings three more matches to press his case as an alternative partner for Jason Roy at the top of the order but seamers Stuart Broad, Steven Finn and Chris Jordan have been overlooked.
Mickey Arthur: Pakistan are still a fledgling ODI side
“We’re ranked eighth at the moment and I think you could see the gap between eight and one. So we’ve got a lot of work to do in that regard,” said Mickey Arthur A Getty Images Following an embarrassing 4-1 loss in the just concluded One-Day International series, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur stated that following the loss, the scenario is clear as why hosts Australia are the No.
Attention on Antigua and Barbados for regional and international cricket
ST JOHN’S, Antigua The islands of Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados will become the centre of attention over the next six weeks as they get ready to host the Regional Super50 and the three One-Day-Internationals West Indies vs England. This all from January 25 to March 9. Both islands will co-host both tournaments.
Scorpions look for positive Super50 start
Captain of Jamaica Scorpions Nikita Miller is hopeful of a positive start when the team takes on Combined Colleges and Campuses Marooners in the opening game of the 2017 Regional Super50 Tournament at Three W’s Oval in Barbados. The contest, which is set to start 8 a.m. Jamaica time, is one of two scheduled on the opening day.
Alex Hales injured his finger while fielding in the second one-day international
England opener Alex Hales will miss the remainder of England’s limited-overs tour of India with a broken right hand and is also touch and go for next month’s trip to the West Indies. Hales suffered the injury diving for an attempted catch in Thursday’s 15-run defeat in Cuttack, jarring his hand awkwardly as he landed.
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.
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.
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 set to link up with England ahead of first ODI
Joe Root is due to be available for the start of England’s one-day international series against India after the birth of his son. The batsman, who is ranked third in the world, delayed his departure to be with his partner Carrie for the arrival of their first child but will not be taking an extended paternity period following the safe arrival on Saturday.
Hafeez recalled for ODI series against Australia
All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been added to Pakistan’s squad as the 16th player for the five-match one-day international cricket series in Australia. The Pakistan Cricket Board says coach Mickey Arthur and captain Azhar Ali had requested the selection committee to send Hafeez to Australia for the ODI series, starting on Jan. 13. Hafeez had been out of international cricket since the tour of England last year due to poor form and fitness problems, and missed Pakistan’s series against the West Indies and New Zealand.
Hafeez recalled for ODI series against Australia
All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been added to Pakistan’s squad as the 16th player for the five-match one-day international cricket series in Australia. The Pakistan Cricket Board says coach Mickey Arthur and captain Azhar Ali had requested the selection committee to send Hafeez to Australia for the ODI series, starting on Jan. 13. Hafeez had been out of international cricket since the tour of England last year due to poor form and fitness problems, and missed Pakistan’s series against the West Indies and New Zealand.
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.
Jimmy Adams set to take over as West Indies cricket director
Barbados [West Indies], Jan. 5 : Former West Indian skipper Jimmy Adams is in line to become the director of the West Indies Cricket Board as he has been offered the role by the cricket body. [NK Cricket] The 48-year-old is believed to have originally applied for the position of head coach but was invited to consider role of director of the WICB.
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Over the years we have seen cricketers celebrate in a unique way on the field. And 2016 was no different.
Akmal recalled for ODI series against Australia
Pakistan has recalled middle-order batsman Umar Akmal for the five-match one-day series against Australia after almost two years out of the team. Akmal had been sidelined due to poor form and on disciplinary grounds since last playing in the World Cup quarterfinal against Australia in March 2015.
Year-ender 2016: Top 10 T20I bowling performances
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Cricket: Nair triple ton puts India in command against England
Karun Nair cracked a brilliant triple century as India took total control against England in Chennai on Monday, posting their highest-ever Test score. Right-hander Nair, who finished on 303 not out, reached the landmark with a boundary before India declared their first innings on a huge 759-7 for a lead of 282 in the fifth and final Test.
County hopeful over early Hastings return from injury
AUSSIE ace John Hastings could be back from injury sooner than expected after Worcestershire’s 2017 overseas signing went under the knife. The 31-year-old had surgery on his right knee to repair “significant damage” to the patella tendon he injured in the Sheffield Shield playing for Victoria Down Under.