The rain had the final say in Dunedin
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An intriguing finish could have been in store on the final day of the first Test in Dunedin, but bad weather kept New Zealand and South Africa off the pitch the entire day and ended the match as a draw.
Maharaj finished with career-best figures of 5-94 off 28.3 overs
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South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj took a five-wicket haul to ensure things didn’t get out of hand for his side on the third day of the first Test in Dunedin.
“The time we give him now to strengthen his hamstrings will play a big role in mitigating future risk”
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New Zealand opener Martin Guptill will miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after aggravating a pair of hamstring injuries.
“Hales has now been passed fit by the medics and he’s practised well over the last few days”
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England opener Alex Hales could very well make his long-awaited return to international cricket in the third ODI against the West Indies in Barbados on Thursday.
“I firmly believe we’re a special squad”
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow sees no reason why the national team cannot win the Champions Trophy in June and the 2019 World Cup, especially as both tournaments will be held in their backyard.
“Wasim and I were almost in tears”
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“I think with the group of players we’ve got now, it’s a great opportunity to take the team to the next level”
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Mominul struck 10 boundaries and a six during his unbeaten knock of 64
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Only 40.2 overs of play was possible on the first day of the first Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Wellington due to bad weather, but it was the latter that gained the upper hand courtesy of half-centuries from batsman Mominul Haque and opener Tamim Iqbal.
Rabada finished with career-best figures of 7-112 off 29 overs
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South Africa pace bowler Kagiso Rabada ripped through England’s batting line-up with a seven-wicket haul to ensure the Proteas stayed in command on the third day of the fourth Test in Centurion.
Cook (left) and South Africa skipper Hashim Amla (right) are all smiles after the match ended as a draw
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South Africa gave England a major scare on the fifth and final day of the second Test in Cape Town as they ran through their batting line-up with ease.
