Mitchell Marsh, Mark Wood headline eventful opening day at Headingley

It was a rollercoaster opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley as England and Australia traded blows on a lively pitch. Mitchell Marsh led the visitor’s fightback after four wickets fell in the opening session with a stunning 102-ball century before Mark Wood rattled Pat Cummins’ side, picking up 5-34 to help England […]

Bairstow, Wood star as England close in on victory

Australia’s woes extended on day three of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester as Jonny Bairstow and Mark Wood combined to put England on the cusp of levelling the series at 2-2. The wicket-keeper bombed his way to an unbeaten 81-ball 99 to take England to 592, stretching the first-innings lead to 275, before Mark […]

Wood fifer, Mayers fifty help LSG open IPL 2023 with victory over DC

The Lucknow Super Giants kickstarted their IPL 2023 campaign with a comprehensive victory over the Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday. Lucknow’s overseas stars shone against the Capitals as Kyle Mayers and Nicholas Pooran propelled the Super Giants to a daunting score of 193 for six before Mark Wood steamrolled Delhi with the […]

Chris Wood strike stings wasteful Manchester City to secure 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest

The Premier League title race took another turn on Saturday as Manchester City failed to pick up all three points against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Bernardo Silva put Pep Guardiola’s side in front in the first half with a superb strike, but the visitors were made to rue their missed chances as Chris […]

Ronaldo marks Old Trafford return with brace in 4-1 Manchester United victory

There was an air of inevitability that surrounded Old Trafford as Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed the perfect homecoming in his first start for Manchester United since his summer move from Juventus. The Portuguese superstar scored twice on his second debut for the club as Manchester United trounced Newcastle United 4-1 to go to the top of […]

Buttler, Wood help England take a 2-1 series lead

For the third game running, the toss continued to be a crucial factor as the team that chose to bowl first ended up winning the game with ease. England were too good on the night as they chased down India’s target of 156 nonchalantly in front of 130,000 empty seats in Ahmedabad. The difference for […]

Cricket news round-up – December 15: Mark Boucher named South Africa head coach

Boucher the new South Africa coach, another washout in Pakistan, and Australia suffer Hazlewood blow

Cricket news round-up – October 8: Silverwood named England coach, Sri Lanka do it again

Silverwood is new England head coach, Sri Lanka seal T20I series against Pakistan, and Australia have surprises in their T20I squad.

Cricket news round-up – September 7: Abdul Qadir passes away, Malinga sets multiple records, Rashid, Hazlewood rule roost

Abdul Qadir passed away; Malinga reached 100 T20I wickets and took four wickets in four balls; and Rashid and Hazlewood dominated the day at Chattogram and Old Trafford respectively.

ICC World Cup 2019 most runs, wickets after England vs New Zealand: Immovable Root and Williamson, Wood takes a leap

Jonny Bairstow hit a ton to lead England’s way to the semi-final. His 107 off 99 balls placed him at the 7th position. Lockie Ferguson, although didn’t play the match against England manages to hold the second place.