Going into July of 2017, Lewis was properly struggling. In the ODI series against India, he scored just 67 runs off 122 balls in four innings. He batted in the middle order and at the top. He tried to ...

Lungi Ngidi 2 for 12 vs Sri Lanka first T20I, Centurion In the mould of Kagiso Rabada, Ngidi is a a tall, strong fast bowler, who can generate speeds in excess of 140kph. South Africa posted 126 for 5 ...

Since Lizelle Lee made her debut for South Africa in 2013, her calling card has been slogging huge sixes, but last year her focus shifted. "I didn't like the tag saying I was only a big hitter," she ...

Before a contest, the participants often scuffle for the designation of underdog. There is a power to being unfancied: it lessens expectation and, especially in team sports, cultivates a sense of ...

Two-Test series are rarely satisfactory. The better ones tend to leave everyone wanting more; many lack a narrative. In this instance, the storyline was writ large. New Zealand were among the best ...

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Steven Smith 109 vs India first Test, Pune Off the same square inch, one ball would turn and another straighten. It was the third innings of the match: all a spinner needed to do was land it - not ...

At Melbourne, January 31, February 1, 2, 4, 5. Australia won by 165 runs. The pattern of Adelaide was faithfully repeated. With Cosier unfit, McCosker was recalled to the Australian side and for the ...

At Johannesburg, February 2, 2007 (day/night). South Africa won by ten wickets. Toss: South Africa. Twenty20 international debuts: A. C. Thomas, M. N. van Wyk; Abdur ...

India sent a team tender in years, although not necessarily in experience, to New Zealand for their fourth tour there. Kapil Dev was the only player over 30, and eight were under 25. When Navjot Sidhu ...

Australia's success in international cricket in recent years has made many English cricket enthusiasts conclude that the Australian methods of coaching, practice and organisation are superior to those ...

All or nothing: Daniel Vettori wants a full-strength team for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan © Getty Images Daniel Vettori, the New Zealand captain, says he doesn ...