Joe Root, Dawid Malan lead England fightback on Day 3

Dawid Malan and Joe Root shared an unbeaten 159-run stand for the third wicket to help England fightback on day three of the opening Ashes Test in Brisbane. The pair helped the visitors end the day on 220 for two and wipe out the majority of Australia’s 278-run first-innings lead that was built up by […]

Burns, Southee star on day four

After the rain ensured not a single ball was bowled on Day three, New Zealand continued to dominate the first test match on the penultimate day. Rory Burns batted throughout the innings and scored a brilliant 132 for England but the day belonged to the veteran seamer Tim Southee who picked up six wickets which […]

Joe Root scores a century in his 100th Test Match for England

Joe Root continues his fine form in 2021 with a stunning century on Day 1 of the first test against India in Chennai. Root shared a 200 run partnership with Dom Sibley (87 of 286) to lead England to 263-3 at stumps. After scoring 228 and 186 in the two tests in Sri Lanka, Root […]

Cricket news round-up – 3 August: Rory Burns’ fighting ton gives England control

Burns’ brilliant ton, Russell’s absence in India tours, and all the action from the Vitality Blast.

West Indies vs England, 3rd Test, Day 4 preview: Joe Root’s hundred pushes England to the brink of victory

England lead by 448 with 6 wickets in hand at stumps on Day Three at Gros Islet after Joe Root scored his 16th Test hundred.

Cricket news round-up – 04 July: England qualify for semi-final; Ambati Rayudu retires

England beat New Zealand by 119 runs and qualify for the semi-final of the World Cup; Ambati Rayudu retires from all forms of cricket; Chamari Athapaththu replaces Sophie Devine at Lancashire Lightning, and Joe Burns becomes available for Ashes selection.

Big Bash League 2019 Match 49, Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

With the league stage coming to a close shortly, every match is a must-win.

Big Bash League 2019 Match 44, Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Brisbane Heat will host defending champions Melbourne Renegades for Match 43 of the 2019 BBL at The Gabba.

Big Bash League 2019 Match 40, Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Brisbane Heat had thrashed Adelaide Strikers at The Gabba. Two days after the debacle, the Strikers will host the Heat for the return match, at Adelaide Oval.

Big Bash League 2019 Match 36, Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Brisbane and Adelaide clash with both sides needing a win to keep pace with the two.