Record partnerships, calamitous run-outs and a dropped catch on the last ball — day two of the Wellington Test had it all. The late dismissals of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne have given New Zealand a faint glimmer of hope following an otherwise disastrous day for the hosts at the Basin Reserve. The Black Caps … Read more
Cameron Green has rescued Australia with a counterattacking century after New Zealand’s pace attack wreaked havoc on a topsy-turvy opening day of the first Test in Wellington. The West Australian all-rounder repaid the selectors’ faith with a gritty 103 not out, his highest Test score since being elected to No. 4, guiding the tourists towards … Read more
A heroic knock from captain Mitchell Marsh and a late assault from Tim David have steered Australia towards a thrilling six-wicket victory over New Zealand in Wellington. The Australians, who at one stage required 32 runs from nine balls for an unlikely win, reeled in the 216-run target on the final delivery to take a … Read more
England captain Ben Stokes said Sunday his batsmen will look to better execute their performance and “not temper” their attacking approach, despite their huge defeat to India in the third Test. England’s batting faltered in both innings at Rajkot and were bundled out for 122 on day four, while chasing 557 for victory. It handed … Read more