Posting Date Archive - 04/03/2022

South Africa begin "ultimate" World Cup against debutants Bangladesh

Sune Luus' side are familiar with the tournament, familiar with the pressure and familiar with each other. But first-timers Bangladesh are dipping their toe into the World Cup waters with little idea of what to expect

04/03/2022 | Nick Howson | Women's World Cup 2022 | Women's Cricket | South Africa | News | International | Bangladesh |

Joe Root pays tribute to "massive idol" Shane Warne

The England skipper described Warne as a "joy to be around", a player who could "win a game on his own" and someone who "gave so much energy to the sport"

04/03/2022 | George Dobell | News | International | England | Australia |

Sachin Tendulkar and Sir Vivian Richards lead tributes after death of Shane Warne

The passing of the former Australia leg-spinner has sparked an outpouring of emotional testimonies from across the cricketing fraternity

04/03/2022 | Nick Howson | News | International | Australia |

England have nothing to lose ahead of World Cup opener against Australia

Neither England swing bowler Anya Shrubsole nor Australia skipper Meg Lanning are taking anything for granted in the unpredictable world of tournament cricket

04/03/2022 | Elizabeth Botcherby | Women's World Cup 2022 | Women's Cricket | News | International | England | Australia |

Legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne dies, aged 52

The spinner, who took 708 wickets at 25.41 in 145 Test appearances for Australia, is believed to have suffered a heart attack

04/03/2022 | Elizabeth Botcherby | News | International | Global Game | Australia |

Australian legend Shane Warne dies, aged 52

The spinner made 145 Test appearances for Australia, picking up 708 wickets at 25.41, and a further 293 wickets in 194 ODI appearances

04/03/2022 | Elizabeth Botcherby | Testing | News | International | Australia |

Kemar Roach re-joins Surrey for first five matches of County Championship

The West Indian pace bowler took 22 wickets at 20.54 in five appearances in 2021. Top-order batter Hashim Amla also returns as the club's second overseas player

04/03/2022 | Elizabeth Botcherby | Surrey Men | News | County Cricket Homepage | County Cricket | County Championship |

WATCH: 2022 Voneus Village Cup draw on March 4

The draw for the 51st Voneus Village Cup will begin at 11am, with 339 clubs, from Meigle in Strathmore to Gulval in Penzance, targeting glory at Lord's

04/03/2022 | Elizabeth Botcherby | News | Grass Roots |

MCC opt against banning bouncers

A review into short-pitched deliveries was conducted due to concerns about the number of concussions sustained by batters

04/03/2022 | Elizabeth Botcherby | News |

Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin star as West Indies upset New Zealand

Matthews scored a first innings century while Dottin dismissed three players in the final over to complete a narrow three-run win. Sophie Devine hit a century in vain for New Zealand

04/03/2022 | Elizabeth Botcherby | Women's World Cup 2022 | Women's Cricket | West Indies | New Zealand | News | International |

Mark Watt joins Derbyshire for 2022 T20 Blast

The Scotland spinner, who previously represented Derbyshire in the 2019 T20 Blast, has taken 65 wickets in 58 T20 appearances and has an economy of 7.28

04/03/2022 | Elizabeth Botcherby | Men's T20 Blast | News | Derbyshire Men | County Cricket Homepage | County Cricket |

Former Australia wicketkeeper Rod Marsh dies, aged 74

Marsh played 96 Tests for Australia, claiming a then-world record 355 dismissals and becoming the side's first wicketkeeper to score a Test century

04/03/2022 | Elizabeth Botcherby | News | International | Global Game | Australia |

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