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Sri Lanka sealed the series behind Dilshan and Sangakkara’s awe-inspiring knocks
Sri Lanka batting duo Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara helped the Lankan Lions to an eight-wicket win over South Africa to give them an unassailable 3-1 lead in their five-match ODI series.
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Dhawan recorded his third ODI century
India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan gave his side a 58-run win and a 2-0 lead over Zimbabwe in the five-match ODI series after scoring his third ODI century.
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Kohli recorded his 15th ODI century
Despite noting that the national team were in Zimbabwe to have “fun”, India interim captain Virat Kohli looked to be all business during the first ODI as he led his troops to victory with a spectacular century.
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Samuels’ century was spoiled by Pakistan and the rain
The rain Gods must have been smiling down on Pakistan during the fourth ODI as they were able to secure an unassailable 2-1 series win over the West Indies, despite a valiant century by all-rounder Marlon Samuels.
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Ul-Haq and Simmons both made 75 runs
It is fairly special to witness a tie during an ODI match, but to have a tie after both the West Indies and Pakistan won one game apiece was even more spectacular as it indicated just how evenly matched these two sides are.
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Anderson and Bell were the star performers for England
England landed the first knockout blow of the Investec Ashes series after emerging triumphant against Australia by 14 runs in a Test match that was riddled with spills, thrills, chills and controversies.
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Ul-Haq was given a frosty reception at the post-match presentation ceremony
Edgbaston was the place to be on June 15 as arch-rivals India and Pakistan squared off against each other in a highly anticipated match.
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Dhawan’s century stole the limelight once again
Jeetega bhai jeetega, Shikhar Dhawan jeetega would have been the chant of all the Indian fans in the crowd at The Oval in London after the opener scored yet another masterclass century to book India a place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.
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Bell’s 91 propelled England to an emphatic win
The historic Edgbaston ground in Birmingham was the place to be on June 8 as arch-rivals England and Australia prepared for their pre-Ashes clash in which the winner would be deemed to have the psychological advantage over their opponent heading into the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on July 10.
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Dhoni believes a wicket is more likely to fall is fielders are placed on the boundaries
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes that the use of aggressive fields during Test matches has long gone since players have become a lot more attacking in their approach and mentality, while the pitches nowadays are also much livelier than they used to be during the golden era of Test cricket.
