The genius of AB de Villiers
After another breathtaking knock, this time in the IPL, AB de Villiers must be the luckiest batsman in world cricket, writes Kobus Pretorius.
IPL: The latest statistics
Here are the latest statistics ahead of Monday’s match between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
AB de Villiers: I have played better
After smashing an unbeaten 133 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL on Sunday, AB de Villiers revealed the reasons behind his sustained success.
Morris makes his mark
AB de Villiers wasn’t the only South African to impress in the IPL on Sunday, as Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Chris Morris notched up his best ever bowling figures in the tournament, albeit in a losing cause against the Chennai Super Kings.
Vaughan backs Gillespie
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has slammed the England & Wales Cricket Board for the way they handled Peter Moores’ sacking, but rates Jason Gillespie to replace him.
KP on edge after Strauss steps up
The appointment of Andrew Strauss as England’s director of cricket has put Kevin Pietersen on a tightrope once again as he attempts to get back into the national team.
Amla starts on low note
Hashim Amla’s sojourn in English County Cricket with Derbyshire kicked off on a low note when he was lbw to Rory Kleinveldt for one.
De Villiers destroys Mumbai
AB de Villiers struck 133 not out – the third highest score in IPL history – as the Royal Challengers Bangalore strolled to a 39-run victory over the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, boosting their hopes of reaching the playoffs.
Twitter reacts to AB’s magic
AB de Villiers scored the second IPL century of his career with an unbeaten 133 for Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. His previous hundred came in Durban 2009, when he struck an unbeaten 105.
‘Moores to get the sack… again’
England coach Peter Moores will be sacked next week in a move that will coincide with the appointment of Andrew Strauss as the new director of cricket.
Rebel T20 league on the cards
Plans for a rival T20 league has been revealed by the Indian Essel Group, but no timeframe for the rebel competition has been set.
IPL: The latest statistics
Here are the latest statistics ahead of Saturday’s matches between the KKR and Kings XI Punjab and the Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Duminy’s Daredevils fall short
In an entertaining day of IPL action, the Sunrisers Hyderabad held on for a seven-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals, while the Kolkata Knight Riders were also successful in the defence of their total, beating the Delhi Daredevils by 13 runs.
News round-up
South Africa all-rounder Wayne Parnell has signed for Welsh county Glamorgan to play for them in the NatWest T20 Blast.
Gayle, AB humiliate KXIP
Chris Gayle smashed his 14th T20 century off just 46 balls as the Royal Challengers Bangalore crushed the Kings XI Punjab by 138 runs in the IPL on Wednesday.
