News

Shakib and Mushfiqur steady Bangladesh

Half-centuries from Bangladesh middle-order pair Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim dented Zimbabwe’s progress as the honours ended even after the first day of the second Test at Harare.

Duminy hopeful for Champions Trophy return

South Africa batsman JP Duminy is on course to make his return from Achilles surgery at the Champions Trophy in June.

Awesome Gayle creates T20 history

Chris Gayle struck the fastest Twenty20 century from just 30 deliveries during an astonishing innings for Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Jamaican was unbeaten on a 66-ball 175 in a 130-run win.

Chanderpaul cautious over Windies progress

Liam Blackburn

Derbyshire batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul is excited to be a part of the current West Indies Test team, but stopped short of tipping them to emulate the level of success the “legends of the past” enjoyed.

Bittersweet 2013 IPL bow for Wright

Luke Wright shone with the bat but suffered with the ball in his first game of this year’s Indian Premier League.

Watson relinquishes vice-captaincy

Shane Watson has stood down as Australia vice-captain, ending a tumultuous term as Michael Clarke's deputy.

Twin-ton Taylor tees up Zimbabwe triumph

Leg-spinner Graeme Cremer finished off Bangladesh with 4-4 after Brendan Taylor became the third Zimbabwean to hit two hundreds in a Test as his side won at Harare by 335 runs.

Zimbabwe domination Taylor-made

Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor again came to the fore on a day when Bangladesh capitulated to leave themselves staring defeat firmly in the face in the opening Test at Harare.

Taylor leads the way

Brendan Taylor made 171, the highest total by a Zimbabwe captain, but it was honours even at the end of day two of the first Test with Bangladesh.

Taylor ton lifts Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe moved into a strong position against Bangladesh on the back of captain Brendan Taylor’s unbeaten century on the first day of the opening Test.