Openers, Curran star as England overpower New Zealand in Brisbane

England gave their semi-final qualification hopes a major boost with a statement 20-run victory over New Zealand in their Super 12 Group 1 encounter at the Gabba. Jos Buttler’s side powered to a commanding first innings total of 179 thanks to a pair of half-centuries from their openers before some excellent bowling with the new […]

Shamsi, Hendricks guide South Africa to T20 series victory over England

England’s disappointing white-ball summer under the leadership of Jos Buttler continued at the Ageas Bowl on Sunday as the hosts suffered a chastening 90-run defeat against South Africa to lose the three-match T20I series 2-1. Half-centuries from Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram lifted the Proteas to 191 for 5 in the decider at Southampton before […]