Cricket
Stick or twist for England, India with series at stake
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021 09:36
Big Picture The colours red and black are more commonly associated with roulette wheels than soil types, but as is the case with that most deceptive of casino games, the surface on which this T20I series has been played has mattered little in the final analysis. What has really made the difference is the spin at the start, because the…
England reprise Mark Wood-Jofra Archer combination to great effect
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021 09:35
England's new-ball attack had been as toothless as a pangolin heading into their T20I series in India. Across the previous 18 months, they had taken 18 wickets at an eye-watering average of 48.05 in the powerplay, all while leaking 9.30 runs per over. T20 bowling is a trade-off between attack (taking wickets) and defence (keeping scoring rates down) but England…
Andy Balbirnie replaces Marnus Labuschagne for early-season Glamorgan stint
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021 07:08
Marnus Labuschagne and Michael Neser will miss the early stages of the County Championship season following the extension of the Sheffield Shield season, with Glamorgan recruiting Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie as a short-term replacement for the opening weeks of the campaign.The Shield season is set for its latest-ever finish, with the final due to be played from April 15-19, and…
Member of Pakistan's touring party to Africa tests positive for Covid-19, to isolate at home
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021 07:08
One of the players selected in Pakistan's large travelling party to Africa for the games in South Africa and Zimbabwe has tested positive for Covid-19 and has not traveled to Lahore, where the rest of the players and support staffers will assemble on March 18. The cricketer in question is expected to isolate at his residence.The PCB had ensured that…
WV Raman: India 'lacked game time', were 'short' on 'mental stamina and cricketing fitness'
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021 07:08
India Women's head coach WV Raman has pointed out that the team "lacked game time" and were "short" in terms of "mental stamina and cricketing fitness" that led to their 4-1 ODI series loss to South Africa Women in Lucknow. Already down 3-1 in the series, India were unable to defend a low score of 188 in the final game…
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