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Sophisticated approach helps Avishka Fernando finish top scorer in series
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Friday, 23 July 2021 20:07
A minor technical change and a more sophisticated approach through the middle overs helped Avishka Fernando finish as highest run-scorer in the series against India. This is what the Player of the third ODI said, after his 76 off 98 balls helped set up Sri Lanka's second ODI win of the year, as they achieved a target of 227 with…
Angus Fraser moved from director of cricket role in Middlesex restructuring
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Friday, 23 July 2021 15:46
Angus Fraser has stepped aside from his role as director of cricket at Middlesex as part of a restructuring of management at the club. Fraser will move to overseeing the academy and county age-group squads, with men's team head coach, Stuart Law, now reporting directly into the chief executive.Fraser took over at his old club as managing director of cricket…
Chris Benjamin cameo caps Birmingham Phoenix's rise after Moeen Ali anchors 145 chase
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Friday, 23 July 2021 15:58
Birmingham Phoenix 148 for 7 (Moeen 40) beat London Spirit 144 for 6 (Crawley 64) by three wicketsBirmingham Phoenix rose to the occasion to crown the first Hundred double-header with a win for the home side in front of Edgbaston's packed stands. Having limited London Spirit to 144 for 6, despite Zak Crawley hitting the first half-century of the men's…
A feast for the soul at a very different bowl as Lancashire seal epic against Sussex's rookies
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Friday, 23 July 2021 14:11
Lancashire 274 for 8 (Lamb 86*, Lenham 4-59) beat Sussex 270 for 9 (Head 56, Carter 55; Hurt 3-55)On evenings like this, which are rich beyond easy measure, one wonders why the incomparable game seems periodically determined to tear itself to tatters. On evenings like this, when Lancashire have contrived to win a match they'd all but lost, one wonders…
No new Covid cases inside West Indies-Australia bubble, talks over series taking place
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Friday, 23 July 2021 15:55
No further positive Covid-19 tests have been reported inside the bubble of the West Indies-Australia series with talks now underway as to whether the ODIs will be able to resume.The second ODI was suspended moments before play was due to begin on Thursday with the toss having already taken place when a positive test came through from a non-playing member…
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