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Hilton Cartwright to debut against Pakistan in Sydney

Hilton Cartwright will have an opportunity to play his debut match against Pakistan in Sydney and he will be replacing Nic Maddinson who has had a ordinary series.The Australian selectors have also made one more change by bringing in spinner Steve O’ Keefe instead of pace bowler Jackson Bird with one eye on the upcoming tour of India. Pitch will be expected to turn in Sydney, and Aussies will be hoping they play spin well before the clash against India in February. They will be hoping for a whitewash to boost their confidence ahead of the India series. Continue reading “Hilton Cartwright to debut against Pakistan in Sydney”

Official- ICC Test Team of the Year 2016- Test XI for September 15-16

These are the list of ICC Test Team Players of the year 2016.

Australia- 3 (David Warner, Adam Voges, Mitchell Starc), England 4 (Alastair Cook, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow) New Zealand 1(Kane Williamson), India 1( Ravichandran Ashwin), Sri lanka 1( Rangana Herath), South Africa 1(Dale Steyn) with Australian skipper Steve Smith named as 12th man. Continue reading “Official- ICC Test Team of the Year 2016- Test XI for September 15-16”

Graeme Smith baby son 2016 Photo Romy Lanfranschi baby boy

Greame Smith’s partner Romy Lanfranschi delivered a baby boy. He has two children- A daughter Cadence Christine Smith and son Carter McMorrin Smith from his previous marriage. Here are some pictures. Continue reading “Graeme Smith baby son 2016 Photo Romy Lanfranschi baby boy”

Hilton Cartwright called up for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan

Hilton Cartwright, born in Zimbabwe Harare, who has played for Western Australia and Perth Scorchers has been called up for the boxing day test against Pakistan. Continue reading “Hilton Cartwright called up for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan”