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“Sachin, Sachin will reverberate in my ears till I stop breathing”
The end of a 24-year legacy has dawned upon the cricketing world as Sachin Tendulkar received a fitting farewell in his 200th and final Test match in his hometown of Mumbai as India decimated the West Indies by an innings and 126 runs.
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Du Plessis’ outstanding knock of 58 helped South Africa whitewash Pakistan 2-0
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who scored a spectacular half-century, and left-arm pace bowler Wayne Parnell, who picked up three wickets, helped the Proteas register a thrilling six-win run over Pakistan in the second Twenty2o International in Dubai.
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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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Bangladesh secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series
Bangladesh breezed past New Zealand by 40 runs in the second ODI in Mirpur to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
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Bailey and Finch gave Australia a 1-0 lead
Australia stand-in captain George Bailey and opening batsman Aaron Finch both recorded half-centuries as they helped the baggy greens draw first blood against India in Pune.
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Watson and Clarke gave all the Australian players and fans a reason to celebrate
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson blitzed his way to a brilliant century as he and skipper Michael Clarke ensured the baggy greens finished their tour of England on a high note.
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Clarke scored his maiden ODI century against England
Australia captain Michael Clarke recorded his maiden ODI century against England in style as he led his side to a convincing 88-run win in the second ODI at Old Trafford to give the baggy greens a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Levi has failed to make an impact throughout the World Twenty20
South Africa opening batsman Richard Levi’s performance with the bat throughout the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 has been shoddy at best, and it has steadily become an increasing concern for the national team coaching staff.
