“What he’s done in that South African batting order is he’s calmed the nerves of the side”
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Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has lavished praise on veteran South Africa batsman Hashim Amla ahead of his 100th Test.
Lyon removed Sharjeel to leave Australia needing nine wickets to win on the final day
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Pakistan lost opener Sharjeel Khan after they were set 465 to win following an impressive performance by Australia’s batsmen on the penultimate day of the third Test in Sydney.
Munro is set to play his first ODI since August 2015
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New Zealand batsman Colin Munro and wicketkeeper BJ Watling have been included in the ODI squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan.
Munro smashed the second-fastest fifty in Twenty20 International history
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New Zealand completed their 2-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka in dominant fashion as Colin Munro scored the fastest Twenty20 International half-century for New Zealand just 20 minutes after Martin Guptill achieved the feat.
Guptill now holds the record for the second-fastest half-century in ODI history
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New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill stole the spotlight in his side’s 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Christchurch as he not only scored the second-fastest fifty in ODI history, but also the fastest ODI half-century by a Black Caps batsman.
Smith found a place in both the ICC’s Test and ODI teams of the year
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Australia captain Steven Smith and New Zealand left-arm seamer Trent Boult have been included in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Test and ODI teams of the year.
Taylor hit six boundaries during his knock of 74
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England batsman James Taylor scored an unbeaten 74 to keep his side in total control against Pakistan on the second day of the third Test in Sharjah.
Morkel finished with figures of 4-39 off 10 overs
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South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel claimed four wickets and opening batsman Quinton de Kock scored 103 to lead the Proteas to a 18-run win over India in the third ODI in Rajkot.
Perera equalled Sanath Jayasuriya’s record for the fastest ODI half-century by a Sri Lankan batsman
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Sri Lanka opener Kusal Perera hit the second-fastest half-century in ODI history and the joint-fastest fifty by a Sri Lankan batsman to lead his side to a two-wicket win over Pakistan in Pallekele.
Southee finished with a career-best 7-33 off nine overs
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New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee took a career-best seven wickets and captain Brendon McCullum scored the fastest half-century in World Cup history as the Blackcaps annihilated England by eight wickets in Wellington.
