‘My job as an all-rounder who hits in the lower order becomes vital.’

'My job as an all-rounder who hits in the lower order becomes vital.'

“My role as an all-rounder who bats in the lower order is also important. “ Shardul Thakur returned his career-best ODI figures (4 for 37) in the series decider. Shardul Thakur has been a fixture on Indian teams in recent years without ever appearing to be so. In Test cricket, he has been selected as […]

Usman Khawaja and David Warner set the tone for the series-clinching pursuit with undefeated century stands.

Usman Khawaja and David Warner set the tone for the series-clinching pursuit with undefeated century stands.

Stuart Broad’s farewell does not go as planned, as England’s quest for wickets is stymied. Usman Khawaja’s two thick edges raced past the cordon down the deep third Australia needs another 249 runs to overcome England, who are 283 and 395 (Root 91, Bairstow 78, Crawley 73, Starc 4-100, Murphy 4-110). A day that began […]

Surrey wins by 10 wickets thanks to Clark’s 4 for 36.

Clark's 4 for 36 helps set up 10-wicket victory for Surrey

Craig Overton’s fifties, according to James Rew, simply delayed the inevitable for Somerset. Surrey 368 (Latham 99, Jacks 99, Henry 6-80) were defeated by 29 for 0. Somerset won by 10 wickets, Surrey 368 (Latham 99, Jacks 99, Henry 6-80) were defeated by 29 for 0. Somerset won by 10 wickets, scoring 170 (Kohler-Cadmore 59, […]

The West Indies look to stay in the present as India prepares for the World Cup.

The West Indies look to stay in the present as India prepares for the World Cup.

The hosts will be trying to bounce back following the shocks of the Qualifier in Zimbabwe. Big Picture India is preparing for a home World Cup, fine-tuning their lineup with just over two months till the big event. The West Indies will have no say in the matter. While one-day internationals will be the most […]

Josh Tongue: ‘I needed a change at this stage of my career’

Josh Tongue: 'I needed a change at this stage of my career'

After signing a deal with Notts County, fast bowler claims there is no single cause for the mass departure from Worcestershire. Josh Tongue says he’s leaving Worcestershire at the end of the season because he needs “a new challenge,” but he doesn’t feel there’s a smoking gun to explain the club’s exodus of a number […]

The West Indies are hoping to make a comeback in the 100th Test against India.

The West Indies are hoping to make a comeback in the 100th Test against India.

They haven’t won a Test against India in 21 years, but the Queen’s Park Oval pitch might change that. The big picture It’s a historic moment. The second Test between the West Indies and India will be the 100th between the two teams in Port-of-Spain. The West Indies have won 30 games, India has won […]

Alyssa Healy: The Ashes draw is a’reset opportunity’ for Australia

Alyssa Healy: The Ashes draw is a'reset opportunity' for Australia

Healy believes it is not the end of an era for Australia’s once all-conquering side, but that they must adapt and grow. Alyssa Healy who was captain on this tour in Lanning’s absence, Australia’s hard-fought Ashes retention, according to stand-in captain Alyssa Healy, might represent a “reset moment” for the team. The Australians retained the […]