Smith struck three boundaries and five sixes during his innings of 57
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Virgo Super Kings skipper Graeme Smith led by example as he hammered a magnificent 57 to lead his side to a five-run win over the Libra Legends.
Sangakkara was named Man of the Match for his fantastic innings of 86
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Former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara smashed a spectacular 86 as the Gemini Arabians demolished the Libra Legends by 78 runs in the first match of the inaugural edition of the Masters Champions League (MCL).
Wagner is likely to make his County Championship debut in August
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New Zealand pace bowler Neil Wagner will join Northamptonshire after his compatriot Ian Butler retired from all forms of cricket.
“It is time to accept that the body has had enough”
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Former New Zealand pace bowler Ian Butler has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Butler has played for Nottinghamshire and Gloucestershire in the past
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Northamptonshire have signed New Zealand pace duo Ian Butler and Neil Wagner for the ongoing county season.
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Mills has never captained New Zealand before
New Zealand pace bowler Kyle Mills has replaced Kane Williamson as captain for the Black Caps’ upcoming limited overs tour of Sri Lanka, which gets underway on November 10.
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“Both players are vital to our success and fine-tuning their red-ball skills before the West Indies series starting in early December is paramount”
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and flamboyant batsman Ross Taylor have both been ruled out of the upcoming limited overs tour to Sri Lanka, which gets underway on November 10, in order to get some much-needed rest and relaxation ahead of the Black Caps’ home series against the West Indies in December.
Finn has been working hard to eradicate the problem
England pace bowler Steven Finn has become infamous for knocking down the stumps at the non-strikers end with his knee when bowling, which has cost him wickets in the past, but the lanky seamer insists that he is well past the phase.
Butler was starting to doubt himself after having a frustrating season last year
New Zealand pace bowler Ian Butler has admitted that he had considered ending his international career and moving to England to play county cricket last year after failing to be picked regularly by the national team.