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Farbrace's mantra: Kusal as floater, Mathews at No. 4
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Friday, 07 June 2019 10:04
Sri Lanka should move Angelo Mathews up the order and get back to playing their cricket on "the front foot", according to former coach Paul Farbrace. After a washout in their match against Pakistan at Bristol, Sri Lanka find themselves sitting third on the table - for 24 hours or so, at least - with three points from three games,…
With Shahzad out, Naib hopes Rashid will fox New Zealand
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Friday, 07 June 2019 11:46
Afghanistan will miss his buoyant stroke-making at the top of the order, as well as the experience he provides, but just as great a loss to their long World Cup campaign will be the energy wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad brings to the dressing room. So said captain Gulbadin Naib, a day after it was confirmed Shahzad's long-standing knee complaint would rule…
England look to iron out flaws against spirited Bangladesh
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Friday, 07 June 2019 07:30
Big PicturePossibly not for the first time in this marathon round-robin stage, England have met with a Dad's Army moment. The phrase "Don't panic!" of course cannot be uttered without giving the underlying impression that panic is precisely what's in store, though Joe Root's words in the aftermath of defeat to Pakistan were eminently sensible and (presumably) not delivered in…
New Zealand brace for another trial by spin
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Friday, 07 June 2019 07:20
Big PictureThe venue for the New Zealand-Afghanistan clash elicits as much intrigue as the match-up itself. Taunton, once the home of Ian Botham, Viv Richards, Joel Garner, the late Peter Roebuck, and in more recent times Marcus Trescothick and Jos Buttler, is set to make an international return since the India-Sri Lanka clash in 1999, remembered best for Sourav Ganguly…
BCCI asks ICC for 'flexibility' on Dhoni gloves but says will go by the rule
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Friday, 07 June 2019 06:46
The BCCI has asked the ICC to show "flexibility" with regard to the dagger insignia on MS Dhoni's wicketkeeping gloves, but will not escalate the matter if the ICC insists otherwise.The gloves, which Dhoni wore for India's tournament opener against South Africa on June 5, were deemed by the ICC to be in breach of tournament's rules, which clearly say…
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Friday, 07 June 2019 07:58
Former chief election commissioner appointed to oversee BCCI elections
Friday, 07 June 2019 08:25
Persistent rain forces Pakistan v Sri Lanka washout in Bristol
Thursday, 06 June 2019 17:53
Mount Maunganui to host maiden Test against England
Thursday, 06 June 2019 13:22
Paul Horton's home comforts enable Leicestershire to escape with a draw
Thursday, 06 June 2019 13:49
Heather Knight, Amy Jones lead England to emphatic win over Wests Indies
Thursday, 06 June 2019 14:52
Mitchell Starc excited that Australia can get 'a lot better' after scrappy win
Thursday, 06 June 2019 09:36
Gary Ballance furthers Ashes case though rain denies him shot at record
Thursday, 06 June 2019 11:18
Passions run high as Ben Duckett digs deep to save Nottinghamshire's blushes
Thursday, 06 June 2019 10:33
Sri Lanka warm to their task at last in spite of Brizzle drizzle
Thursday, 06 June 2019 11:33
Alex Lees carries the fight for Durham to set up thrilling win over Derbyshire
Thursday, 06 June 2019 11:10
Australia face down their Trent Bridge demons as Nathan Coulter-Nile leads stirring revival
Thursday, 06 June 2019 03:46
AB de Villiers sought World Cup recall, SA team management said no
Thursday, 06 June 2019 01:31
Live Report - Australia v West Indies
Thursday, 06 June 2019 03:12
'Decision based on principle; had to be fair to the team' - CSA selector on turning down de Villiers
Thursday, 06 June 2019 04:42
Alex Wakely resigns as Northants captain after poor start to season
Thursday, 06 June 2019 05:26
Jack Brooks gives Somerset reason to believe after crushing win over Surrey
Wednesday, 05 June 2019 15:46
New Zealand prevail after Kane Williamson error sparks Bangladesh's late rally
Wednesday, 05 June 2019 15:16
Mashrafe Mortaza defends Mushfiqur Rahim over run out blunder
Wednesday, 05 June 2019 17:38
New Zealand's spin tactics should be a warning
Wednesday, 05 June 2019 12:44