Tom Curran says England’s lack of runs in the first one-day international with South Africa cost them the match. England scored just 258 for eight from their 50 overs with early wickets causing a lot of damage. The hosts eased to a seven-wicket victory with 14 balls to spare but …
Read More »Inspirational Rashid rips through Bangladesh on day two
Rashid Khan starred with bat and ball to put Afghanistan in control of their one-off Test against Bangladesh at the end of day two. Afghanistan led by 148 runs at the close of play on Friday, with Bangladesh reduced to 194-8 in their first innings thanks largely to the work …
Read More »England smash Aussies to win Ashes
1 Ashes England won the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney by an innings and 83 runs to wrap up the series 3-1. It is England’s first series win Down Under since the 1986-87 tour. Australia started the day on 213-7, with England needing just three wickets to seal …
Read More »Open case: England captain Alastair Cook hoping to solve partner problem this winter
1 Alastair Cook in action for England against Australia England captain Alastair Cook is hoping to find his long-term opening partner in the forthcoming Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates. Since Andrew Strauss’ retirement in 2012, Cook has seen Nick Compton, Joe Root, Michael Carberry, Sam Robson, …
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