Ish Sodhi’s valiant stand for New Zealand ended at 63 as Pakistan completed an emphatic 248-run victory in the first Test in Abu Dhabi. Sodhi had managed to survive the Pakistan onslaught on day four, but was the final New Zealand wicket to fall early on day five as they finished on 231 chasing 480. […]
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Zimbabwe fought back well on the second day of the final Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong after a chastening day in the field. After starting the day on 303 for two, the Bangladesh batsmen had threatened to throw away a strong position until late runs boosted them to 503 before they were dismissed. Despite losing
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Former Australia captain and commentator Richie Benaud has announced that he is battling skin cancer. The 84-year-old is undergoing radiation therapy and made his illness public at an event in Sydney to mark the start of Australia’s summer season. “I’m coping with it very well – the doctors are pleased,” Benaud said in quotes on
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Pakistan’s batsmen continued their relentless run of form as they ran up a total of 566 for three declared on day two of the first Test against New Zealand at Abu Dhabi. The tourists were left to negotiate seven tricky overs before the close of play, but Brendon McCullum and Tom Latham remained unscathed as
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Fast bowler George Edwards has joined Lancashire following his release by Surrey in September. The 22-year-old, who made 10 first-team appearances for Surrey, has signed a two-year deal at Emirates Old Trafford where Ashely Giles became cricket director and head coach a month ago. Giles has already released seamers Kabir Ali and Oliver Newby, while Kyle Hogg
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