Aug 18, 2019
Langer says Smith blow may see neck guards become compulsory
Smith had made 80 on the fourth day when he was struck by a short ball from fast bowler Jofra Archer, timed at 92.4 mph.
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Aug 17, 2019
Cummins double stuns England after Smith makes brave 92 in second Test
Steve Smith’s 92 was the centrepiece of Australia’s 250 all out in reply to England’s first innings score of 258.
Aug 17, 2019
Steve Smith entertains, even when he leaves the ball
Steve Smith’s outrageous technique to leave the ball during the second Ashes Test at Lord’s gathered more mileage than his runs.
Aug 16, 2019
Jofra Archer ‘will take getting used to’ predicts Waugh
As a debutant, England’s Jofra Archer has showcased enough potential and Australian legend, Steve Waugh believes he can prove to be a nuisance for bat...
Aug 16, 2019
Stumps: Australia’s Hazlewood in the wickets on Ashes return
At the close, Ashes-holders Australia were 30-1, a deficit of 228 runs, with Cameron Bancroft and Usman Khawaja on the crease.
Aug 16, 2019
David Warner continues to have a horrid run in the Ashes
Warner was dismissed for a single digit score for the third time in the ongoing Ashes series.
Aug 16, 2019
Archer strikes as Australia slump in a rain-hit second Ashes Test
Australia remain 178 runs behind England on a rain-struck day of the second Ashes Test.
Aug 15, 2019
Australia bowl against England in second Ashes Test
After Wednesday’s first day was washed out without a ball bowled, play will be extended to 98 overs per day, with the follow-on reduced to within 150...
Aug 14, 2019
Root expects England revival as Paine looks forward to ‘special’ Lord’s
Wednesday’s match will see Smith and Tim Paine back at the ground where they both made their Test debuts against Pakistan in 2010.
Aug 14, 2019
Did you know that South Africa have a ‘Gold Medal’ in cricket?
Cricket is back in the Commonwealth games and here is a look back at the only time cricket was a part of the Games, way back in 1998.
Aug 14, 2019
Australia’s Hazlewood edges out Starc for second Ashes Test
Hazlewood has seen off competition from left-arm quick Mitchell Starc, who was included in the squad after James Pattinson was omitted as part of a ro...
Aug 14, 2019
Andrew Strauss tells England to be patient in pursuit of Smith wicket
Smith returned to Test cricket following a 12-month ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal with innings of 144 and 142 as Australia beat England...
Aug 14, 2019
Steve Smith’s $100,000 investment turns into $12.1 million in four years
Smith, who is believed to be worth $31million, has made a staggering money in return by investing in an online mattress company.
Aug 13, 2019
MCC committee insist ‘neutral’ umpires still best for Tests
Many observers claimed the best umpires in the game should be on duty for what remains cricket’s highest profile Test series.
Aug 13, 2019
Steve Smith’s Ashes run-spree sparks Bradman comparisons
The pair have been mentioned repeatedly in the same breath since Smith hit innings of 144 and 142 during Australia’s 251-run win over England in the f...
Aug 13, 2019
Moeen Ali takes break from cricket after Ashes axe
Moeen Ali was replaced by Somerset left-arm spinner Jack Leach for the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.
Aug 13, 2019
Starc, Hazlewood vie for Ashes places as Pattinson misses out
Starc and Hazlewood are included in Australia’s 12-man squad after Pattinson missed out due to history of back problem.
Aug 13, 2019
England hope Archer is on target against Smith in second Ashes Test
Archer insisted he was ready for the challenge, having proved his fitness for Sussex in a 2nd XI match against Gloucestershire during which he took 6-...
Aug 12, 2019
Ashes 2019: Two fandoms locked in a war of words beyond boundaries
Shots were fired from English fans before the start of the Ashes, but the win at Edgbaston has given the Australians a chance to reply back.
Aug 12, 2019
England pace star Archer throws down gauntlet to Aussie batsmen
With James Anderson ruled out with a calf injury, Jofra Archer is now in line to play in the second Ashes Test.
Aug 11, 2019
Archer’s ‘X factor’ can ignite England’s Ashes bid, says Buttler
England are eyeing a comeback in the series with Jofra Archer in course to make his test debut in the second Ashes test.
Aug 11, 2019
World Cup-winner Adil Rashid ruled out for rest of season
English bowling attack suffers another blow as spinner Adil Rashid is ruled out for the season due to a shoulder injury.
Aug 11, 2019
Nothing to lose’ for England’s Leach after Ashes call-up
England will be expecting Jack Leach to deliver against Steve Smith and capitalize on the batsman’s weakness against left-arm spin.
Aug 11, 2019
Warne backs Archer to be Smith’s ‘biggest challenge’ in the Ashes
Jofra Archer will be replacing James Anderson in the English pace attack for the second Ashes test at Lord’s.