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McCullum counsels Williamson amid New Zealand struggles
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Friday, 27 December 2019 18:56
New Zealand's former captain Brendon McCullum has counselled his successor Kane Williamson one-on-one after he delivered stinging criticism of the visitors during his commentary stints on the second day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.McCullum had questioned Williamson's tactics on the second day, notably his use of the very occasional off-spin of Tom Blundell immediately after lunch, claiming…
England World Cup winners receive honours, Clive Lloyd knighted
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Friday, 27 December 2019 14:33
Four of England's World Cup-winning men, as well as the coach, have been honoured for their services to cricket. Eoin Morgan (CBE), Ben Stokes (OBE), Joe Root (MBE) and Jos Buttler (MBE) are the players named on the New Year's Honours list, while former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd is to receive a knighthood.Trevor Bayliss, who oversaw England's first men's…
South Africa incensed as Jofra Archer escapes beamer suspension
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Friday, 27 December 2019 11:04
Vernon Philander has called on the umpires to "stand your ground" and withdraw Jofra Archer from the attack in the first Test in Centurion.Archer, the England fast bowler, appeared to be called for a second no-ball by the square-leg umpire Paul Reiffel after ending his day with a pair of beamers. While there is no doubt both deliveries were unintentional…
Wanted: Another Miracle as familiar failings torpedo conventional hope
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Friday, 27 December 2019 11:26
As England's bowlers hit back in the final session, as the Barmy Army found their voice and South African batsmen were forced to jerk their heads out of the way of some hostile bouncers - and the odd non-bouncer - it was tempting to believe that England were right back in this match.And it's true, England could still win this…
Vernon Philander leads South Africa to commanding position against England
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Friday, 27 December 2019 09:31
South Africa 72 for 4 (Archer 2-37) and 284 lead England 181 (Denly 50, Philander 4-16) by 175 runsSouth Africa's bowlers, led gallantly by the retiring Vernon Philander, put their side in a commanding position before a cache of top-order wickets left England with some hope after an intriguing second day at Centurion.Philander did not concede a run from his…
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New Zealand bowl first, Australia stick with four-man attack
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Box cricket principles bring rewards for Dhawan
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England get Ben Stokes boost, but might lose Ollie Pope for Boxing Day Test
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