Head says new-look Australia can cope without Smith, Labuschagne
Travis Head said Monday Australia were experienced enough to cope as they prepare for their first Test without Steve Smith or Marnus Labuschagne since 2018.
Travis Head said Monday Australia were experienced enough to cope as they prepare for their first Test without Steve Smith or Marnus Labuschagne since 2018.
Harry Brook fell for 99 on his home ground while the brilliant Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets on Sunday to leave the first Test between England and India at Headingley finely poised.
Sri Lankan cricket veteran Angelo Mathews received a wave of love and appreciation after announcing his retirement from Test cricket.
Bangladesh settled for a draw in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, despite being in a strong position for most of the match. Rain interruptions and a cautious approach on the final day meant the game ended without a result, bringing an end to Galle’s streak of 26 consecutive Tests with a definitive outcome.
Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had "come a long way" from his combative debut against India after winning his place back for Australia's opening Test against the West Indies.
For the first time since 2013, a Test match at Galle ended in a draw—and just like last time, it was between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In the last 12 years, 26 consecutive Tests at this venue had produced results. Out of the 45 Tests played here overall, this was only the seventh to end without a winner.
Bangladesh pace bowling coach Shaun Tait admitted that the team missed an opportunity with the first new ball on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka, as the hosts finished strongly on 368 for 4 in reply to Bangladesh’s 495.
India strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah expects to feature in only three matches of the five-Test series against England as he manages his workload following a back injury.
Shubman Gill will be in the spotlight as a new-look India, without star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, bid to end their 18-year wait for a Test series win in England.
Bangladesh denied Pathum Nissanka a well-deserved double century late on Day 3 of the first Test in Galle, but the hosts still ended the day in a commanding position.
Bangladesh continue their battle in the first Test against Sri Lanka, ending Day 2 with a commanding total of 484 for 9. After resuming on 292 for 3, the day began with overnight batters Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim at the crease.
Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship winners South Africa.