Cricket news round-up – 12 April 2019: Dhoni loses calm as Chennai pull off heist

Chennai beat Rajasthan; Dhoni was fined 50% of his match fee; and Bancroft begins as Durham captain.

Australia maintain upper-hand on Day 4 of WTC Final

It was another intriguing day’s play at the World Test Championship Final at the Oval as Australia marched closer to another ICC trophy, while India dug in to give themselves a puncher’s chance on what could be a thrilling day five. Alex Carey’s half-century allowed Australia to declare at 270 for 8, setting Rohit Sharma’s […]

Rahul, Jadeja lift India to 1-0 lead in tricky chase

KL Rahul shed his troubles in the longest format and carried India to victory with a superb fighting half-century in the first ODI against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After the Indian seamers skittled Australia for 189 in the first innings, Rahul rescued India from the Mitchell Starc-inspired top-order collapse in the chase. […]

Australia vs England 2nd Test Preview

Following Australia’s comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba, the attention now turns to Adelaide for the first pink-ball Test of the series. Pat Cummins’ side dominated in Brisbane right from the first delivery that saw Mitchell Starc knock over Rory Burns, and the hosts will look to continue that momentum […]