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Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne struck masterful double centuries on Thursday to put Australia in firm control against an outclassed West Indies, who face an uphill task to save the first Test at Perth Stadium. The hosts declared at an ominous 598-4 soon after tea on day two, allowing Smith, who matched legendary countryman Donald Bradman with a 29th Test ton, to complete the 200-run milestone for the fourth time. Labuschagne made 204 with Smith not out 200. Travis Head chipped in with a run-a-ball 99 to put a massive dent in any hope the West Indies had of winning their first Test in Australia in 25 years. The visitors needed to negotiate 25 overs before stumps and it was a fiery affair, with openers Kraigg Brathwaite and debutant Tagenarine Chanderpaul -- son of West Indies great Shivnarine -- taking nasty blows to the groin and body. But they defiantly clung on to get to the close on 74-0, 524 runs adrift. An impressive Chanderpaul was 47 with Brathwaite on 18. … [Read more...] about Perth Test Day 2 Report: Smith, Labuschagne Hit Double Centuries As West Indies Struggle | Cricket News

A total of 991 cricketers including 714 Indians have registered for the IPL 2023 Players' Auction to be held in Kochi on December 23. Among the 14 overseas countries, Australia with 57 players have the most in the auction pool, followed by South Africa (52). West Indies (33), England (31), New Zealand (27), Sri Lanka (23), Afghanistan (14) Ireland (8), Netherlands (7), Bangladesh (6), UAE (6), Zimbabwe (6), Namibia (5) and Scotland (2) are the other countries. "If every franchise were to have a maximum of 25 players in their squad, 87 players are available to be bought in the auction (of which up to 30 players can be overseas players)," said the statement issued by BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The players' list has 185 capped, 786 uncapped and 20 players from Associate Nations. The capped players include 19 from India. Twenty players have registered their names from associate nations. The uncapped players who previously played IPL include 91 from India and 604 overseas. … [Read more...] about IPL 2023 Auction: 991 Players, Including 714 Indians, Sign Up For Event | Cricket News

New Delhi: Team India is set to return to action from the 4th of December as they take on Bangladesh in a three-matches ODI series. Big names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul are set to return after being rested for the T20I and ODI series on the New Zealand tour. Rohit Sharma would be returning to his skipper’s role for the upcoming bilateral clash against Bangladesh. However, Gill has failed to find a spot in the team despite outstanding performance in the 50-over format. Shubman Gill has scored 638 runs in 12 ODI matches at an astonishing average of 70.88 and a splendid strike rate of 102.57. It also includes four fifties and a century. Former Indian batter turned colour commentator Aakash Chopra questioned the openers’ absence from the ODI squad despite his consistent performance with the bat. He addressed it on his YouTube channel and said “Shubman Gill is performing really well. He wasn’t a part of the T20 World Cup. So he’s not tired at all. He doesn’t need … [Read more...] about IND Vs BAN: Aakash Chopra Questions Shubman Gill’s Omission From India’s ODI Squad For Bangladesh

England batter Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out of the rest of the summer and the T20 World Cup in Australia in October and November after picking up a 'freak injury' playing golf. Bairstow sustained "a lower limb injury" in an accident while playing golf in Leeds on Friday and will see a specialist next week to ascertain the full extent of the injury. It is believed he slipped walking to a tee box, causing a fracture in his left leg. The injury could potentially rule him out for the remainder of the year, including December's Test tour of Pakistan. Nottinghamshire batter Ben Duckett has been added to England's Test squad for the series decider against South Africa at The Kia Oval from Thursday but Harry Brook is likely to make his Test debut in Bairstow's absence. Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this. Open Privacy Options England's managing director of men's cricket, Rob Key, had earlier on Friday announced that … [Read more...] about Jonny Bairstow: ‘Freak golf injury’ rules England batter out of third Test and T20 World Cup

A tearful Katherine Brunt is unsure about continuing her record-breaking England career after the hosts signed off from the Commonwealth Games without a consolatory bronze medal. With a narrow semi-final defeat to India still fresh in the memory, England seemed unable to rouse themselves to face New Zealand and limped to 110-9 in their third-place play-off at Edgbaston. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates put England's total in a harsh light with a 54-run stand in 4.3 overs before the White Ferns cruised to an eight-wicket win with 49 balls to spare. Brunt finished with 0-23, including having to bowl a nine-ball over at one stage, which would represent an unflattering end for England's leading wicket-taker in one-day and T20 internationals. But when asked whether she will end an England career that started in August 2004, the 37-year-old replied, while wiping away tears: "I don't know. I need to reflect. Trending World Cup 2022 … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Games: Katherine Brunt unsure of England future after missing out on medal

Alex Hales has been called into England's T20 World Cup squad as Jonny Bairstow's injury replacement after a three-year exile from international cricket. Hales has not played for England since 2019 amid off-field issues, but his form, combined with Jason Roy's struggles and Bairstow's freak golf injury has given him the chance of an international comeback. The 33-year-old tested positive for recreational drugs in the build-up to the 2019 World Cup, an incident which then-white-ball captain Eoin Morgan said resulted in "a complete breakdown in trust". Pope: Brook has the game to star at Test level Jonny Bairstow out of T20 World Cup Alex Hales: Best T20I innings for England 116* 27th March 2014 vs Sri Lanka 99 24th June 2012 vs West Indies 94 31st August 2013 vs Australia 80* 15th February 2013 vs New Zealand 68 27th September 2012 vs New Zealand However, the Nottinghamshire right-hander will now form part of the … [Read more...] about Alex Hales recalled by England for T20 World Cup as Jonny Bairstow’s injury replacement confirmed

England took just 25 minutes on day five to seal a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the third Test at the Kia Oval and clinch a 2-1 series victory. Starting the day on 97-0, only 33 runs shy of their target, Alex Lees and Zak Crawley brought up their century stand from the second ball of the day. Lees (39) was dropped after edging Kagiso Rabada behind next ball but the South Africa fast bowler dismissed him lbw, after a review, in the next over. Third Test scorecard: England vs South Africa Day five from the Kia Oval - as it happened However, Ollie Pope (11no) came out to join Crawley (69no from 57 balls) and they quickly got England to their target. It was left to the under-pressure opener to hit the winning runs, thumping Marco Jansen for four through the covers. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch the moment England claimed victory over South Africa in the third Test, winning the series 2-1 The … [Read more...] about England clinch Test series win over South Africa with nine-wicket victory at the Kia Oval