Cricket
India’s batsmen suffer record-breaking brain fade in first Test, as Australia’s quicks show they are world-beaters
Christmas came early for Australia’s cricketers on a barely believable third and decisive day of the Adelaide Test. Greeted by perfect batting conditions and cushioned by a handy first innings lead, India’s batsmen suffered a record-breaking brain fade to be rolled for 36 — the tourists’ lowest score in Tests. Set 90 to win, Australian …
Kohli says didn’t miss cricket much during long coronavirus break
India skipper Virat Kohli has said he did not miss cricket as much as he expected during the months-long break caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Kohli, who also captains Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore, recently started training in the United Arab Emirates for the virus-delayed start of the glitzy Twenty20 tournament on September …
Technology will play a massive role in filling empty stadia – Venky Mysore
“When is the next time we’ll see a packed Eden Gardens?” Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive Venky Mysore is trying re-imagine the world of cricket for the near future, confronted by the immense challenge posed by the Covid-19 pandemic which continues to surge globally. Some of the innovative ideas Mysore believes are likely answers to …
Man arrested in Cricket Wireless break-in
Piedra By Olivia Neeley [email protected] | 252-265-7879 A Wilson man faces charges after police say he broke into a cellphone business Monday morning and stole merchandise. Police responded to a 2:45 a.m. burglary alarm call at Cricket Wireless located at 2336 Forest Hills Road, according to Sgt. Steve Stroud. When officers arrived, they found that …
Paine blasts DRS technology after controversial dismissal
Australia captain Tim Paine blasted cricket’s Decision Review System Friday, saying it left him “disappointed and angry” after he was dismissed controversially in the second Test against New Zealand. Paine played one of his best innings and was on track to score a maiden Test century when he was removed lbw by Neil …
Mitch Marsh punched a wall, breaking his hand, as a build-up of pressure boiled over
Updated November 23, 2019 10:18:04 Photo: Mitch Marsh has been sidelined from the Test side since breaking his hand. (AAP: Richard Wainwright) When Mitch Marsh punched a dressing room wall at the WACA Ground, derailing his Test cricket career, it was a brain explosion borne out of a building mass of tension. His injuries, which …
GB wheelchair sprinter Samantha Kinghorn wins T53 bronze at World Para Championships | Athletics News
By Mark Ashenden Last Updated: 08/11/19 5:20pm Samantha Kinghorn was defending champion heading to Dubai British wheelchair sprinter and Sky Scholar Samantha Kinghorn battled to bronze in the T53 100m at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai on Friday. It was Great Britain’s second medal of the Championships following Paul Blake’s stunning gold on …
Waugh praises Maxwell courage to take mental health break
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former captain Steve Waugh, an alumni of the “tough school” of Australian cricket, has praised all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for having the courage to seek treatment for a mental health issue. Australia’s Glenn Maxwell celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Colin de Grandhomme. Reuters/Paul Childs Maxwell was ruled out of the Australian team …
Eoin Morgan backs England’s rugby union side to seal World Cup double | Sport
Eoin Morgan, a World Cup-winning captain this year, has urged England’s rugby team to stick to the methods that have served them so well when they face South Africa in the Yokohama final on Saturday. Morgan, a keen Saracens fan, has spoken to the hooker Jamie George about the secrets to delivering on the big …