South Africa vs Australia 4th Test Day 2: Philander strikes thrice after Bavuma’s 95*

Vernon Philander three wickets South Africa Australia 4th Test Day 2 Johannesburg cricket

Vernon Philander dismissed Matt Renshaw, Peter Handscomb and Usman Khawaja

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Following an unbeaten 95 by South Africa batsman Temba Bavuma, pace bowler Vernon Philander took a three-wicket haul to keep the Proteas in complete control over Australia on the second day in Johannesburg.

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Warner makes shocking admission during emotional apology

David Warner admits he may never play for Australia again ball tampering cricket

David Warner: “There’s a tiny ray of hope that I may one day be given the privilege of playing for my country again but I’m resigned to the fact that that may never happen again”

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During his emotional apology for his involvement in the ball tampering scandal, Australia opener David Warner admitted that he may never play for his country again.

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New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 1: Bairstow fights, but Southee’s five-for gives New Zealand slight edge

Tim Southee five wickets New Zealand England 2nd Test Day 1 Christchurch cricket

Tim Southee ended the day with figures of 5-60 off 23 overs

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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow fought hard with an unbeaten 97 on the opening day of the second Test in Christchurch, but New Zealand gained a slim advantage courtesy of pace bowler Tim Southee’s five-wicket haul.

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Arthur reveals why Akmal, Hafeez, Wahab were overlooked for West Indies T20 series

Mickey Arthur reveals why Kamran Akmal Mohammad Hafeez Wahab Riaz dropped West Indies T20 series Pakistan cricket

Mickey Arthur: “Kamran Akmal is a very good batsman, but unfortunately he can’t field”

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Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has opened up on why veteran batsman Kamran Akmal, all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez and left-arm seamer Wahaz Riaz were snubbed for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 series against the West Indies.

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