Stokes not to be made captain in Root’s absence?

“Just as when Joe was made vice-captain, that doesn’t necessarily mean Ben is going to be a shoo-in to be England captain”

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England’s director of cricket Andrew Strauss has revealed that vice-captain Ben Stokes is not necessarily “going to be a shoo-in” should newly appointed Test captain Joe Root be unavailable for a match. Continue reading

South Africa vs New Zealand 2nd T20: New Zealand end series as 1-1 draw behind Guptill’s 60

Guptill hit six boundaries and three sixes during his knock of 60

Guptill hit six boundaries and three sixes during his knock of 60

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New Zealand opener Martin Guptill hammered an entertaining 60 runs to not only lead the Black Caps to a convincing 32-run win over South Africa in Centurion, but also ensure that the series ended as a 1-1 draw.

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