Despite losing the match, India still won the series 3-1
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England batsman Joe Root smashed a magnificent century to hand his side a consolation win over India in the fifth ODI at Headingley.
“I am very proud and I want to keep scoring runs and represent the West Indies for as long as I can”
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Flamboyant West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle has announced that he is “looking forward” to playing his 100th Test against New Zealand in his hometown of Jamaica and hopes that he can produce a “huge performance”.
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Al Hasan and Zadran both made physical contact with each other
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Afghanistan pace bowler Dawlat Zadran were both fined 50 per cent of their match fees after getting involved in an on-field altercation during their World Twenty20 qualifying round match, which Bangladesh won by nine wickets.
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Parnell will only bat if needed to
South Africa left-arm pace bowler Wayne Parnell is unlikely to bowl for the remainder of the ongoing second Test against Australia after he strained his groin during the morning session on the third day.
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McCullum scored a vital century
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum led by example on the third day of the second Test in Wellington as he smashed a magnificent unbeaten century to keep his side afloat against India.
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Taylor scored his ninth ODI century
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor smashed a spectacular unbeaten century to lead the Black Caps to a convincing seven-wicket win over India in the fourth ODI in Hamilton and give them an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.
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De Villiers now sits atop the ICC ODI Batsmen rankings
South Africa captain AB de Villiers has dethroned India vice-captain Virat Kohli to become the top-ranked ODI batsman on the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings.
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Johnson demolished England’s batting line-up with his seven wickets
Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johnson continued his red-hot streak with the ball as he ripped through England’s batting line-up with seven wickets on the third day of the second Test in Adelaide.
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McCullum and Taylor both scored centuries
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and veteran batsman Ross Taylor both smashed centuries to help the Black Caps dominate the first day of the first Test against the West Indies in Dunedin.
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Dhawan currently sits at ninth on the ICC ODI Batsmen rankings
India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has made his debut in the top ten of the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI Batsmen rankings after scoring 159 runs in three ODIs against the West Indies at an impressive average of 53.
