MELBOURNE - Australia pace man Peter Siddle was unapologetic for his tirade at Matt Prior after dismissing the England wicketkeeper in the third test in Perth and described sledging as ‘good fun’ enjoyed by both the Ashes rivals.
MELBOURNE - Australia pace man Peter Siddle was unapologetic for his tirade at Matt Prior after dismissing the England wicketkeeper in the third test in Perth and described sledging as ‘good fun’ enjoyed by both the Ashes rivals.
England were blindsided by the intensity of pace man Mitchell Johnson’s swing during their third test defeat to Australia in Perth, but would not be caught out again in Melbourne.
Sidelined Australian opener Simon Katich says his Achilles injury is recovering quicker than expected, putting him on track for a possible surprise comeback in the final Ashes Test.
New Zealand included seven uncapped players Wednesday in a 30-man squad for next year’s World Cup, as the Black Caps struggle to end a run of 11 straight defeats in one-day internationals.
The West Indies Cricket Board has given its backing to suspended off-spinner Shane Shillingford and said it expects him to bounce back.
CENTURION - South Africa claimed India’s last two wickets in 35 deliveries to win the first Test by an innings and 25 runs on the final day at Centurion on Monday.
DUBAI - Qadir Nawaz’s fighting knock of unbeaten 49 runs helped Seven Seas Strikers to beat Fly Emirates by five wickets and move into the final of G Force Premier League, organised under the auspices of Dubai Cricket Council at Zabeel Park.
MUMBAI - The Dubai-based Maxtalent Cricket Academy’s week-long tour to India’s commercial capital Mumbai started with a two-day tournament against MIG Mumbai at the Payade Sports Club ground in Kandivili on Sunday.
SHARJAH - Kashif Ahmed cracked a scintillating century to guide Emirates Islamic Bank to a convincing 93-run victory over Farooq CC in the 17th AJ Invitation League Tournament, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, at Al Dhaid Cricket Village.
ABU DHABI - Imran Ali stroked 82 and took three wickets to lead Adgas to victory over NPCC in the opening week of the ADCC President’s Cup division-two tournament.