Watson takes jab at Cook’s captaincy

Alastair Cook’s ability as captain to reproduce the attacking style of cricket England played in their recent ODI series against New Zealand has been questioned by Shane Watson.

Faf lauds IPL influence

Faf du Plessis says Bangladesh can no longer be regarded as a so called ‘minnow’ team when it comes to the shorter formats of the game, reports Kobus Pretorius.

Gazi returns for South Africa series

Bangladesh has recalled off-spinner Sohag Gazi to their 14-member squad for the two T20 internationals against South Africa next week.

New spinner only surprise for England

The inclusion of leg-spinner Adil Rashid was the only surprise when England announced their 13-man squad for the first Ashes Test against Australia.

Haddin questions England hype

Brad Haddin says he doesn’t know why England are being talked up for the Ashes after their recent ODI series victory against New Zealand.

Rabada relishes subcontinent challenge

Kagiso Rabada is eager to start learning his trade on the surfaces of the sub-continent when South Africa’s tour of Bangladesh starts on Sunday.

News round-up

Peter Moores has joined relegation-threatened Nottinghamshire on a consultancy basis with the aim of turning around their form in the County Championship.

The evolution of the pink ball

We take a closer look at how the pink ball, which will be used by Australia and New Zealand in the first ever day/night Test match later this year, are made.

Roelof goes orange

In quitting the Titans and using his newly acquired Dutch passport, former Proteas all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe will attempt to resurrect his international career with the Netherlands.

Focus will be on all-rounders

Establishing themselves in the shorter formats of the game will be the primary objective of Chris Morris and David Wiese when South Africa tour Bangladesh in July, writes Kobus Pretorius.

Ashes 2015: News round-up

Australia captain Michael Clarke believes his players are building up to their defence of the Ashes in just the right style after opening their tour with a convincing victory over Kent.

Domingo talks up Bangladesh threat

Bangladesh’s good form over the last few months could be a blessing in disguise for South Africa, who are set to tour there in July, says coach Russell Domingo.

McCullum to miss SA tour

AB de Villiers and his ODI team will not have to face the aggressive captaincy and batting of Brendon McCullum when New Zealand tour South Africa in August.

Ashes 2015: News round-up

Ryan Harris must prove he is ready to lead the Australian pace attack in the Ashes after coach Darren Lehmann hinted at an unchanged bowling unit.

Ashes 2015: News round-up

Incoming England coach Trevor Bayliss has refused to be drawn into the controversy surrounding Kevin Pietersen’s Ashes selection omission. The Australian dodged answering whether he wanted Pietersen in the squad before flying out of Sydney to take charge of the team ahead of the series start on 8 July. ‘Look, apparently, he’s unavailable for selection, so that’s all I know at this… Read more →