Pujara, Agarwal give India good start
Cheteshwar Pujara brought up his third century of the series as India powered themselves into a strong position on day one of the fourth Test at Sydney.
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LISTEN: The Joshua Richards interview
SACricketmag.com editor Simon Lewis chatted to talented young South African batter Joshua Richards about his life and career in December 2018 after Richards had scored four first-class centuries (plus a 98 against Pakistan) two months after his debut.
The Talented Mr Richards
Joshua Richards made his first-class debut on 4 October 2018, scoring a century in the first innings against KwaZulu-Natal Inland. Two months and 12 days later he had amassed four first-class centuries and added a score of 98 against the touring Pakistan side.
Scandal of 2018: What Bancroft had to say
To err is human, to forgive divine … but waging a PR campaign to make nice after you’ve scraped the bottom of the morality barrel is conduct unbecoming for a professional sportsman, and especially for a Test cricketer, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Analysis: Bancroft under the microscope
SACricketmag.com editor SIMON LEWIS puts a selection of some of the comments made by Cameron Bancroft (from his interview with Adam Gilchrist on Fox Cricket) under the microscope.
Stars, Renegades share honours on derby day
On derby day in Melbourne, the Renegades beat the Stars in the Women’s Big Bash League clash, while in the men’s Big Bash the Stars took the honours over the Renegades.
Dane, Kapp star for Sixers
Player of the Match Dane van Niekerk (2-12, econ 3.00) and Marizanne Kapp (2-21, econ 5.25) starred for the Sydney Sixers as they restricted the Adelaide Strikers to 139-8 to claim a win that puts them four points clear at the top of the Women’s Big Bash League.
WATCH: What a catch down under!
An astonishing catch on the boundary as Adelaide Strikers fielder Jake Weatherald holds a skier from Sydney Thunder batter Shane Watson, before flipping it into the field of play for teammate Jake Lehmann (son of Darren) to take the catch to remove danger man Watson for 28.
WATCH: King Steyn on ‘silly records’
Brilliant short documentary on one of the greatest cricketers in the history of the game, ‘king’ Dale Steyn. Quite interesting to hear his comments on records and how he feels that records come when you simply go out and play your best.
Burn the boats … there’s no turning back
Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés from the 1500s is best remembered through a great military quote: when you arrive on your enemy’s shore and you want your soldiers to fight like hell, ‘burn the boats’, said Cortés.
Hobart Hurricanes waltz to top of Big Bash League
The Hobart Hurricanes moved to the top of the Big Bash League as Cameron Bancroft’s return to pro cricket after his nine-month ban was ended by a peach of a delivery. His Perth Scorchers side suffered their third loss in four matches.
Bumrah’s 9-86 ensures India retain Border-Gavaskar trophy
Despite a lengthy delay due to rain in the morning, India wrapped up proceedings quickly on the final day of the third Test at the MCG to beat Australia handsomely and retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy with a match to spare.
Monster win as Black Caps take series 1-0
New Zealand smashed Sri Lanka by 423 runs in the second Test at Christchurch to record the eighth largest runs-margin victory in Test history while securing a 1-0 series win.
Lanning’s Scorchers pull brakes on Sydney Thunder
Meg Lanning’s 76 off 40 balls gave the Perth Scorchers the impetus they needed to break down the Sydney Thunder’s imposing target of 180, reaching it with just one ball to spare.
Highlights: Aus vs India (Day 4)
Highlights of the fourth day’s play in the third Test between Australia and India at the MCG in Melbourne as India’s bowlers roll through the Aussie top order to leave themselves on the brink of a great Test win.
