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Who is Sam Konstas?
With the Border-Gavaskar trophy well poised at 1-1, Australia’s bold selection of 19-year-old Sam Konstas highlights the risks and potential rewards of nurturing young talent. Read more
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Ashwin confirms shock international retirement
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his surprise retirement from all formats of international cricket at a post-match press conference in Brisbane. The 38-year-old was not in India’s XI for the rain-affected drawn third Test at… Read more
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Woeful England slip to crushing third Test defeat
England suffered a shocking 423-run defeat to New Zealand on day four of the Third Test at Seddon Park in Hamilton, despite classy fifties from both Jacob Bethell and Joe Root. However, England clinched the… Read more
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New ‘The Hundred’ salaries draw huge criticism
The new salaries announced by the ECB for ‘The Hundred’ have generated great controversy, despite increases for both men’s and women’s players. The top men’s players in Band 1 will earn £200,000 in next year’s… Read more
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‘A gentle reminder’- England show the world just what they’re capable of
An eight wicket thumping in Christchurch. A 323 run win inside three days at Basin Reserve. As series wins go, and with one match still to play in Hamilton, England’s victory in New Zealand is… Read more
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Atkinson and batters give England complete dominance
Gus Atkinson took a brilliant hat-trick before England’s batters led them to a seismic 533 run lead on day two of the second Test in Wellington. The Surrey paceman took the final three wickets to… Read more
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Brilliant Carse fires England to thumping victory
Brydon Carse’s spell of 6-42 propelled England to a crushing win over New Zealand on day four of the first Test in Christchurch. The Durham quick ended with match figures of 10-106 to become the… Read more
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How good is Harry Brook?
36 Test innings. Nine fifties. Seven centuries. An average of almost 60. The eighth fastest of all-time to 2000 runs. Simply staggering. He led a charmed life as New Zealand failed to capitalise on the… Read more
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Sri Lanka break records in astonishing batting collapse
Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 42 inside 14 overs to give South Africa the upper hand on day two of the first Test in Durban. This was Sri Lanka’s lowest total in their… Read more
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New Zealand vs England: what can we expect?
As far as Test cricket goes, these two teams couldn’t be at more different points. Hosts New Zealand are fresh from a historic series whitewash in India, a triumph that looks even more impressive given… Read more
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