Stuart Broad: ‘Pretty awesome’ last-ball wicket to win the Ashes Test

Stuart Broad: 'Pretty awesome' last-ball wicket to win the Ashes Test

As England squares the series at Kia Oval, England bows out in magnificent fashion. Broad’s decision to retire was announced at the end of day three, There aren’t many fairytale finishes in elite-level sports, but Stuart Broad came close. In claiming Australia’s final two wickets at the Kia Oval, Broad put his personal seal on […]

‘It’s just more intent,’ says the hit-the-deck. Romario makes a strong first impression.

'It's just more intent,' says the hit-the-deck. Romario makes a strong first impression.

Romario Shepherd’s international statistics aren’t outstanding, but his performance in the second One-Day International against India signals an improvement is on the way. Romario Shepherd was named after the legendary Brazilian football star Romario Romario Shepherd was named after the legendary Brazilian football star Romario. Shepherd was born in Linden, a town where football – […]

We will always look at the wider picture,’ says Dravid of WI ODI experimenting.

We will always look at the wider picture,' says Dravid of WI ODI experimenting.

Dravid assures that the focus will be on the experimentation rather than the outcome. India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, has defended his decision to experiment with team combinations in the two one-day internationals played thus far on the Caribbean tour. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did not play in the second One-Day International, which the […]

Mitchell Starc’s four-for derailed fast-paced England, giving Australia the advantage.

Mitchell Starc's four-for derailed fast-paced England, giving Australia the advantage.

Harry Brook leads the way with 85 points, but Australia responded calmly in the last session. Mitchell Starc finished with 4 for 82 to raise his series tally to 19 the best of his four overseas Ashes series after injuring his shoulder at Emirates Old Trafford. England’s 283 runs (Brook 85, Starc 4-82) trail Australia’s […]

Lancashire has a chance to dominate thanks to Luke Wells’ unbroken fifty.

Lancashire has a chance to dominate thanks to Luke Wells' unbroken fifty.

Northants lost their last five wickets for 40 runs and may rue their decision, writes Paul Edwards. Two of the five wickets had fallen to tailenders, but the overall feeling was that a chance had been squandered. Lancashire’s batsmen have not been as extravagant. Northamptonshire 342 (Gay 144, Procter 75, Balderson 3-44, Morley 3-87) trail […]

Enough with the pettiness; let’s move on from the dampness.

Enough with the pettiness; let's move on from the dampness.

  Enough with the pettiness, let’s move on from the dampness “Aussie…Aussie…Aussie… Ben, you should have announced earlier…” The Australian fan in the Australian jersey had waited nearly 8 hours to chant for his team and poke fun at England’s captain. He’d endured the relentless Manchester rain and the brisk Manchester breeze during that period. […]

Tayyab and Muqeem shine as Pakistan. India is a humble country. A will win the Emerging Cup.

Tayyab and Muqeem shine as Pakistan. India is a humble country. A will win the Emerging Cup.

Pakistan A scored 352 thanks to Tayyab’s century before Muqeem’s three-wicket haul broke India A’s back in Colombo. Tayyab Tahir, a veteran 29-year-old hitter, and Sufiyan Muqeem, a rookie left-arm wristspinner, defeated India A 224 (Abhishek 61, Dhull 39, Muqeem 3-66, Wasim 2-26). Tayyab Tahir, a veteran 29-year-old hitter, and Sufiyan Muqeem, a rookie left-arm […]

Rahane’s catch demonstrates the work of a lifter in milliseconds.

Rahane's catch demonstrates the work of a lifter in milliseconds.

On a dreary day of play, his agility and proficiency in the slip cordon drew everyone’s attention. Ajinkya Rahane is beside himself, making him a collector’s item. He usually has a bored expression, but it was all lit up here. Rahane’s place on the Indian team is in doubt. Nobody knows why he is vice […]