5 talking points as England turn attention to ODI format in a World Cup year England have travelled to South Africa for three one-day internationals. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
England captain Jos Buttler backs Jason Roy as the opener bids to find his form Roy will open the innings alongside Dawid Malan as part of a new-look top-order in Friday’s first ODI against South Africa. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Younger players hampered by ‘impossible’ cricket schedule, says England captain Jos Buttler As Harry Brook and Ben Duckett continue to impress across other formats, the England skipper sympathises with the talented youngsters Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023
Abbott joins Aussie seamers' county trail Sean Abbott is to play for Surrey in a deal that will see the Australian international paceman on English county duty until the end of July. AAP · Jan 26, 2023
Steve Harmison pinpoints England difference maker ahead of Australia Ashes clash Former England bowler Steve Harmison believes James Anderson will be a central figure in this summer's Ashes series as Ben Stokes' side hope to regain the urn from Australia Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
Santner looks to apply his learnings at CSK as New Zealand captain RANCHI: Mitchell Santner says that time spent under Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Stephen Fleming at Chennai Super Kings will come in handy as he leads New Zealand in the T20I series in India. The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023
Pakistani cricket star Babar Azam named player of the year He was the only batter in international cricket who managed to cross more than 2,500 runs in all formats last year. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023
Shubman Gill will start the NZ T20 series as Prithvi Shaw will have to wait: Hardik Pandya NEW DELHI: India skipper Hardik Pandya minced no words on Thursday as he made it clear that Prithvi Shaw, who has made a comeback to the national team, will have to wait and the in-form opener Shubman Gill will start the T20 series against New Zealand starting in Ranchi on… The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023
Jos Buttler throws down England challenge as World Cup preparations begin in South Africa England captain not worried about lack of training time before key ODI series in South Africa Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023
'First cherry of the season', tweets Ravindra Jadeja after claiming 7-wicket haul on return from injury NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday proved his match fitness, ahead of the crucial Test series against Australia, as he claimed a seven-wicket haul for Saurashtra in Tamil Nadu's second innings in a Ranji Trophy match in Chennai. The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023
Watch: MS Dhoni visits Team India dressing room in Ranchi ahead of 1st T20I against NZ NEW DELHI: Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni gave Team India players a pleasant surprise on Friday as he visited the team's dressing room ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand in Ranchi. The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023
Jofra Archer set for long-awaited England comeback There were minor alarms when the fast bowler was not seen at Bloemfontein’s Mangaung Oval on Thursday The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Jos Buttler thrilled for "exciting" Jofra Archer's England return but issues caution Jofra Archer played under Jos Buttler once before ahead of the 2019 World Cup, but they will be working closely on their title defence this year - starting on Friday against South Africa Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
England bowling legend retires from county cricket Katherine Brunt will play in this summer’s Hundred but will not feature for the Northern Diamonds or Yorkshire The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023 Long England wait over for Jofra Archer with World Cup place and Ashes in mind Return of star pace bowler still feels significant despite England’s success in his near two-year absence
Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023 West Lothian teenager handed first-ever call-up to Scotland senior cricket squad The 19-year-old will be part of the side's tour of Nepal next month.
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023 England star branded the "most exciting talent since Kevin Pietersen" ahead of return England legend Steve Harmison has heaped praise on a returning star - labelling him "one of the most exciting talents I've seen in cricket for a long long time"
The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023 Double delight for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in ICC awards DUBAI: It was double delight for Pakistan skipper Babar Azam as he was picked for both the 'ODI Cricketer of the Year' and the 'Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of 2022' on Thursday.
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023 Alex Lees embraces 'Bazball' with 94-ball Lions hundred after "disappointing" England axe Alex Lees smashed a brilliant century off just 94 balls in his first innings since being dropped by England, with the opener hopeful of earning a Test match recall
The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023 It's global cricketing issue to keep players inspired for all three formats: AB de Villiers NEW DELHI: South Africa great AB de Villiers feels it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep players "inspired" for all three formats amid the punishing schedule, creating a pressing need for cricket boards and cricketers to have an honest communication over the latter's preferred choice of formats.
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023 South Africa to adopt 'Bazball' mindset after taking inspiration from England "pioneers" South Africa white-ball skipper Temba Bavuma says he is happy to cherry pick ideas and strategies from England's double World Cup winners ahead of the ODI series
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Bazball a ‘stupid’ term but South Africa captain admits England are ‘pioneers of the game’ Temba Bavuma is keen for his team to adopt some of England’s attacking principles
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 England stars Ben Stokes and Nat Sciver win ICC cricketer of the year awards Sciver finished the World Cup as the tournament’s third-highest scorer as England reached the final
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Temba Bavuma: Bazball a stupid term but SA could take some ideas from England South Africa’s limited-overs captain has encouraged his side to adopt some of England’s attacking principles.
The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023 Finn Allen experiment is failing; look at the way Rohit Sharma plays: Former Kiwi opener Cumming AUCKLAND: Former New Zealand cricketer Craig Cumming is unhappy with head coach Gary Stead's persistence with opener Finn Allen, who failed with the bat in the recently-concluded three-match ODI series against India.