What makes a player suited to a particular position? There are numerous factors to consider, including the ball, the pitch, and a player’s mentality. Top-order batters are among the most proficient in the XI and bat during the trickiest period, namely against the new ball and the frontline bowlers. The new ball is hard, shiny...
John Simpson’s 18th first-class century put Hampshire on the ropes before a batting collapse put Sussex on the brink of a County Championship victory at Utilita Bowl. Skipper Simpson was superb to record back-to-back centuries, and third of the campaign, as he scored an unbeaten 106 – which included a 173-run stand with 78-maker Fynn...
Getty Images A dashing batsman, Sharma is widely regarded as a modern day great Rohit Sharma’s abrupt retirement from Test cricket has jolted Indian fans, leaving the team without its captain and most seasoned opener just weeks before a pivotal five-Test series starts in England. India haven’t won a Test rubber in England since 2007....
England A squandered a match-winning position as they collapsed to a 25-run defeat against Australia A with just four balls remaining in the four-day match in Sydney. England were eyeing victory at 181-2 and 252-5 in pursuit of 289, but lost their last five wickets for 12 runs and fell to 264 all out. Hollie...
Pooran is regarded as one of the world’s best hitters of spin. Over the past two IPL seasons, playing for Lucknow Super Giants, he has scored 448 runs at an average of 89.6 and strike-rate of 184.4 against slow bowlers – again suggesting he can bat with severe aggression while not getting out. He stands...