England, thanks to James Anderson’s superb bowling figures of 6-40 helped the tourists keep in touch with their hosts on the second day of the second and final test against Sri Lanka. Anderson, who was rested for the first test win in Galle, rolled backed the years with a superb spell of bowling. Anderson, theContinue reading “Sri Lanka vs England; tourists edge out day two”
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Sri Lanka vs England, first test review
England captain Joe Root’s double century in the first innings of the first test, helped The Three Lions on their way to a seven wicket win over hosts Sri Lanka. Tourists England who had skittled the 1996 world champions out for just 135. In reply to this paltry total, England largely thanks to Root (228)Continue reading “Sri Lanka vs England, first test review”
Australia vs India day one review
After failing to win the third test, Australia got their innings off to a solid start after the hosts made 274-5. Tourists India, who have done well to put aside together after the injuries suffered in the drawn third test, were punished for two drop catches as Marnus Labuschagne made his fifth century. The SouthContinue reading “Australia vs India day one review”
New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd test; tourists well beaten
New Zealand, kept their World Test Championship campaign, with a resounding 2-0 test series win against former world number one side Pakistan. The kiwi’s who were brilliant in the first test, were just as good in the second. On reflection of the game, some might argue that tourists Pakistan were poor more than The BlackContinue reading “New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd test; tourists well beaten”
Australia vs India 2nd test; India level series
After the embarrassment of falling to 36 all out in the first test, where they ended up being beaten by eight wickets , India’s cricketers restored pride in the second test with an eight wicket win over their own. For India, they had to contend with out their talismanic captain Virat Kohli, who was attendingContinue reading “Australia vs India 2nd test; India level series”
India is that you?
After World Cup wins in 2007 (World T20) and in 2011 (50 over one day international tournament and a 2013 victory in the Champions Trophy, India towards the latter years of the start of the decade, and the early years of the last decade, established themselves as a cricketing world super power. The success ofContinue reading “India is that you?”
Knight In Shining Armour
England’s women made their highest one-day total and secured the series against Pakistan with an emphatic 212-run win at New Road. The English women hit 39 fours and 11 sixes in 378-5, with 132 made in the final 10 overs. Openers Lauren Winfield and Tammy Beaumont scored maiden ODI centuries in a stand ofContinue reading “Knight In Shining Armour”
The A Team
Four time champions Australia reached a new level of supremacy with a convincing seven wicket win over arch rivals New Zealand, in the cricket world cup final. The success on home soil for Australia means that they have won cricket’s top prize on five separate occasions. The fitting tribute for the Australian captain Michael ClarkeContinue reading “The A Team”
Pak To Their Best?
1992 World Champions Pakistan overcame the brave challenge of Ireland to earn the right to face Australia in next weeks quarter final with a seven wicket win over the associate nation. In a highly anticipated game which would have seen the winner progress to the quarter final stage – and the loser eliminated, it wasContinue reading “Pak To Their Best?”
The Three Musketeers Help Boost Pakistan World Cup Hopes
Pakistan produced a brilliant performance to win against all the odds against one of the pre tournament favourites South Africa. Pakistan in typical Pakistan fashion insisted on doing it the hard way – but this win by 29 runs via the Duckworth Lewis method sees the 1992 world champions on course for the quarter finals.Continue reading “The Three Musketeers Help Boost Pakistan World Cup Hopes”
The Bearded Captain 