Indian women’s captain Mithali Raj fell for a golden duck for the first time in her career off the first ball against South Africa at Leicester on Saturday. She was dismissed by Dane van Niekerk. India failed to overhaul South Africa’s score of 273 and was dismissed for 158 Runs. South Africa ended up winning the match by 115 Runs. Continue reading “First Indian Women’s captain to register a golden duck in ICC World Cup 2017- Mithali Raj”
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Highest Score By a Batsman On Test Captaincy Debut
Graham Dowling former New Zealand captain holds the record for scoring the maximum number of runs in captaincy debut of 239 runs followed by Chanderpaul (203) and Cleam Hill (203). Joe Root joins fourth in list when he scored 190 runs against South Africa at Lords. Continue reading “Highest Score By a Batsman On Test Captaincy Debut”
India A Squad for the Tour of South Africa
Here are the list of India A players who are going to feature for the tour of South Africa. Krunal Pandya and Basil Thampi have earned maiden call-ups to the India A side after their impressive performance for their respective IPL Franchise. The tour will begin on July 26 with a triangular one-day series, also involving Australia A. India and South Africa will play two 4 day games in August. Continue reading “India A Squad for the Tour of South Africa”
South Africa’s Test Squad for 2017 England Tour
Here are the list of South Africa’s test players who are going to feature against England starting from July 6. They have added fresh faces including wicketkeeper Heino Kuhn, Aiden Markram and allrounder Andile Phehlukwayo. The players to get the axe are Stephen Cook and Wayne Parnell. Stephen Cook’s omission was perplexing because he was recently awarded a national contract by cricket South Africa. Continue reading “South Africa’s Test Squad for 2017 England Tour”
First Batsman to Be Dismissed Obstructing the Field in T20Is-Jason Roy
England opening batsman Jason Roy became the first Batsman to be dismissed obstructing the field in T20Is during his side’s three-run defeat against South Africa at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on Friday. The incident took place in the 15th over when Liam Plunkett hit the ball towards the point fielder and Roy straightaway called for a run. He quickly changed the direction and started running towards non striker’s end. Continue reading “First Batsman to Be Dismissed Obstructing the Field in T20Is-Jason Roy”
South Africa’s T-20 Squad for 2017 England Tour
Here are the list of players who are going to feature in the 3 Matches T-20. This tour will take place after the Champions Trophy. South Africa will be without Faf Du Plessis who will return home for the birth of the first child. Ab De Villiers will lead the side in his absence. Continue reading “South Africa’s T-20 Squad for 2017 England Tour”