“I firmly believe we’re a special squad”
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England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow sees no reason why the national team cannot win the Champions Trophy in June and the 2019 World Cup, especially as both tournaments will be held in their backyard.
Rabada finished with figures of 6-16 off eight overs
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South Africa pace bowler Kagiso Rabada recorded the best bowling figures in ODI history by a debutant as he sliced through Bangladesh’s batting line-up to help the Proteas register a convincing eight-wicket win in Mirpur.
Rahman became only the second bowler after Zimbabwe’s Brian Vitori to take five-wicket hauls in his first two ODIs
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Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman was the star of the show once again as he sliced through India’s batting line-up to help his side win their first ever bilateral series against India.
“They’ve been taking a lot of wickets with the new ball, and striking with the older ball as well, so they’ve got the skill”
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews believes that New Zealand’s pace duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee are “on par with” South Africa’s Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel”.
Vohra was named Man of the Match for his stellar knock of 65
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The Kings XI Punjab became the second team to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) after they slaughtered Northern Districts by 120 runs in Mohali.
“We played this game in the backyard when we were youngsters and we had fun and that’s the way I like to play now”
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South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has announced that he wants the Sydney Thunder to have fun during the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).
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“It looks like I’m going to be able to bowl a few overs here and I’m looking forward to that challenge [of] bowling to their batsmen”
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has admitted that the second Test in Adelaide is “going to be a good challenge for me” after he was absolutely dominated by England batsman Kevin Pietersen at the same venue in the 2010-11 Ashes series.
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Steyn claimed three wickets in one over to extinguish Pakistan’s hopes of levelling the series
South Africa opening batsman Quinton de Kock smashed a spectacular maiden century and pace spearhead Dale Steyn registered his second five-wicket haul as the Proteas beat Pakistan by 28 runs in the fourth ODI in Abu Dhabi to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
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“Just because I averaged 30 doesn’t make it a huge train smash”
England batsman Jonathan Trott has revealed that after his disappointing performance during the recent Ashes series, where he only scored 293 runs at a dismal average of 29.30, he has revitalised himself and now feels that he is ready for a second round showdown against arch-rivals Australia.
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Tahir’s maiden five-wicket haul demolished Pakistan’s batting line-up
South Africa spinner Imran Tahir recorded a maiden five-wicket haul, while captain Graeme Smith finished unbeaten on 67 as the Proteas left Pakistan in absolute tatters on the first day of the second Test in Dubai.
