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KOLKATA: South African coach Shukri Conrad on Wednesday made no excuses and called his team’s nine-wicket defeat by New Zealand in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup a “walloping”. South Africa, the 2024 runners-up, were unbeaten going into the knockout match in Kolkata but were blown away after New Zealand chased down their target of 170 with 7.1 overs to spare. New Zealand opener Finn Allen hit the fastest-ever T20 World Cup century in 33 balls to send his team through to the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Often called “chokers” for failing in the knockouts of top global…
India have set aside the disappointment of the ODI losses as they aim to end the tour on a high with a Test win at the WACA India have cast off their three-nil whitewash by Australia in the ODI leg of the multi-format series and are instead channelling their success in the T20Is last month as they prepare for the one-off Test in Perth. On the line is the chance to return home with pride, but that’s the best they can take with them as the home side has already retained the trophy it won in 2021 by taking an…
Henry Thornton may have a ‘simple’ game plan, but it reaped rewards on day one of South Australia’s all-important clash with New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield South Australian quick Henry Thornton just loves bowling bouncers. Back in the state’s Sheffield Shield side for the first time since November, the speedster ripped through New South Wales’ batting order on Thursday. Raising the ball aloft as he walked off Karen Rolton Oval, Thornton just achieved something he’d never once accomplished in the competition – a five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. Thornton shines with maiden five-wicket haul Having previously taken multiple…
‘It took me by surprise’: King’s re-lives Dunkley wonder-ball Alana King is not content with being crowned the world’s top ODI bowler, with the Australia leg-spinner declaring her intention to remain on the throne. Having missed out on selection for the T20I leg of the multi-format series against India, King issued a reminder of her class across the one-day leg, taking seven wickets at 16.71 including 4-33 in the third match.A couple of days later, she rose to No.1 in the ICC’s ODI bowling rankings for the first time, ending England spinner Sophie Ecclestone’s 1,450-day reign in top spot. While…
Sixteen years of ‘Midge’: The best of Alyssa Healy This week at the WACA Ground, the curtains will come down on Alyssa Healy’s 16-year international career. The Australia captain will go down as one of the all-time greats, holding the record for most wicketkeeping dismissals across formats and sitting in the top echelon of Australia run scorers. Alyssa Healy 2010-2026 Tests: 10 | Runs: 489 | Ave: 30.56 | HS: 99 | 50s: 3 | Catches: 22 | Stumpings: 2 ODIs: 126 | Runs: 3777 | Ave: 37.02 | HS: 112* | SR: 100.69 | 100s: 8 |…
England have fallen short of rampant India’s massive total in Mumbai despite Jacob Bethell’s defiant century India have roared into the final of their home T20 World Cup after not even a gloriously defiant century from England’s Jacob Bethell could top the hosts’ thunderous batting display as they eked out a thrilling seven-run win. Sanju Samson, match-winnner in their do-or-die win over the West Indies, fired once again to crash 89 off 42 balls and lead India to 7-253, the fourth-highest total in the tournament’s history, on Thursday (Friday AEDT). Faced with a record-breaking chase, Bethell then kept Mumbai’s Wankhede…
Brendon McCullum said he “would love to carry on” as England head coach but added that a “hard conversation” was needed following a difficult winter away with the Test team.McCullum praised England’s toughness and the “mental fortitude” of white-ball captain Harry Brook despite their T20 World Cup semi-final exit to India on Thursday, as they were edged out by just seven runs when chasing a massive 254 to win. But looking back on the winter as a whole – which included a 4-1 drubbing by Australia in The Ashes – McCullum suggested that discussions needed to be had over the…
India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell’s superb 105. After Sanju Samson’s scintillating 89 laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7, England fell just short in what would have been a record chase, finishing on 246-7. Phil Salt (5), Harry Brook (7) and Jos Buttler (25) fell early, but Bethell, aided by Will Jacks (35) kept England in the hunt. The left-hander hit seven sixes and eight fours in his 48-ball thrash before his run out in the final over…
England fell seven runs short in a spirited chase of 254 in their T20 World Cup semi-final against India, with Jacob Bethell’s stunning 105 off 48 balls not quite enough to see them into Sunday’s final against New Zealand.England conceded over 250 in a T20 international for the first time as India posted a massive 253-7 after being inserted at the toss, but Bethell’s 45-ball hundred took Harry Brook’s side to the cusp of a remarkable victory. Bethell shared in a superb 77-run partnership with Will Jacks (35 off 20) for the fifth wicket, leaving England needing a gettable 82…
Birmingham Phoenix have confirmed Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company®, as their new Lead Partner in a major commercial deal starting from the 2026 season of The Hundred, strengthening the franchise’s brand and global reach. Skechers branding will appear front and centre on the Birmingham Phoenix shirt, in what is the beginning of a new era for the global sports team as The Hundred competition explodes into 2026. The partnership reflects a shared ambition between Birmingham Phoenix and Skechers to connect with cricket fans in bold, authentic ways that impact the wider community. Stuart Cain, Chief Executive of Birmingham Phoenix, said:…