HIGHLIGHTS: Australia take 2-0 lead against Pakistan
Australia secured a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Pakistan thanks to an imposing 153 not out by captain Aaron Finch in Sharjah.
Finch on song again with undefeated 155
Australia took a 2-0 lead in their five-match ODI series against Pakistan at Sharjah on Sunday, with skipper Aaron Finch scoring a second consecutive century in another emphatic win for a resurgent Australia.
Brathwaite believes Windies will rally for World Cup
West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is backing the Caribbean side to pose a challenge to the top teams in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in England.
Ominous Aussies raise the stakes with strong Pakistan win
Australia’s batsmen have given notice that they are up for the challenge to defend their Cricket World Cup title after an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Sharjah on Friday.
Finch ton fires Aussies to victory
Australian captain Aaron Finch smashed a century against Pakistan to help his side to an eight-wicket win and bag Friday’s Play of the Day, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Windies, Ireland, Bangladesh line up pre-World Cup tri-series
Ireland will play host to both the West Indies and Bangladesh from 5-17 May in a tri-series as preparation for the two visitors for the ICC Cricket World Cup in England, according to espncricinfo.
Finch hopes Aussies keep momentum from India win
Australia’s ODI captain Aaron Finch is hoping his side can carry over the momentum gained from their come-from-behind series win over India to their upcoming five-match series against Pakistan.
Jones seals England Women’s ODI series sweep
England opener Amy Jones smashed a rapid half-century to help the visitors to victory over Sri Lanka, and clinches Thursday’s Play of the Day award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Who’s on the plane to England?
KHALID MOHIDIN tries to climb into the minds of the Proteas selectors in an attempt to predict the Proteas’ 15 tickets on the plane to England.
Lights on for Newlands T20I promises WPCA
The underground cable that sparked Saturday’s floodlight failure at Newlands will not affect Tuesday’s T20I between South Africa and Sri Lanka, the WPCA has assured CSA.
‘Hugs and cuddles’ greet Smith, Warner in Aus return
Disgraced Australian’s Steve Smith and David Warner met up with the national team in the United Arab Emirates recently as part of their reintegration and were welcomed back with ‘open arms’.
WATCH: Faf on 5-0 series win
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis chats to the media after his side’s 41-run victory (DLS) at Newlands in the fifth and final ODI.
SA aim to mimic Pakistan’s Champions Trophy blueprint
Faf du Plessis believes that the Proteas could benefit from the ‘underdog’ tag by replicating Pakistan’s Champions Trophy-winning gameplan.
Proteas sweep series 5-0
Sri Lanka’s bowlers made the Proteas work hard for their runs but, ultimately, they were no match for batting unit that lived up to their true potential, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Sri Lanka battle against unplayable Tahir
Sri Lanka took the initiative to bat first in the fifth ODI at Newlands, but a powerhouse display by the Proteas bowlers kept the visitors on the back foot throughout their 50 overs, writes SIMON LEWIS.
