Posting Date Archive - 27/05/2019

WORLD CUP MOMENTS NO.15: Martin Crowe enters Hall of Fame

As Kane Williamson drilled one final maximum over the ropes to secure the most thrilling of victories, it was - perhaps - the most fitting tribute that a country could have paid to Crowe, its greatest ever batsman

27/05/2019 | The Cricketer | World Cup 2019 | New Zealand | News | Features |

Afghanistan merely looking to improve during World Cup, says Gulbadin Naib

The minnows are bidding to add to their maiden victory at the 50-over showcase from 2015 when they beat Scotland

27/05/2019 | Nick Howson | World Cup 2019 | News | Global Game | Afghanistan |

Eoin Morgan not worried England will become complacent

Despite the ease of the nine-wicket win over Afghanistan, the skipper does not feel his side will lose their intensity

27/05/2019 | Nick Howson | World Cup 2019 | News | England news | England |

PLAYER RATINGS: Jason Roy's blitz, Joe Root's spin and Mohammad Nabi swings hard

The Cricketer rates the performances as England and Afghanistan conclude their World Cup preparations at The Oval

27/05/2019 | Nick Howson | World Cup 2019 | News | Global Game | Features | England news | England | Afghanistan |

Ditch warm-ups and Afghan ambition......ENGLAND V AFGHANISTAN TALKING POINTS

NICK HOWSON AT THE OVAL: The World Cup favourites cruise to victory over Afghanistan in both nation's final warm-up match

27/05/2019 | Nick Howson | World Cup 2019 | News | England match centre | England | Afghanistan |

Usman Khawaja briefly hands Australia another World Cup scare before recovering to open batting

The left-hander had already narrowly escaped more serious injury on Wednesday after being struck on the jaw by a bouncer from Andre Russell

27/05/2019 | The Cricketer | World Cup 2019 | Sri Lanka | News | Australia |

Somerset have foundations in place to dominate, says director of cricket Andy Hurry

He says the Royal London One-Day Cup victory over Hampshire at Lord’s will provide vital impetus to securing a successful long-term future

27/05/2019 | The Cricketer | Somerset Men | News | Hampshire Men | County Cricket | County Championship |

Former Zimbabwe bowler Henry Olonga appears on The Voice Australia

The 42-year-old was forced to retire from international cricket in 2003 after he wore a black armband during the World Cup to "mourn the death of democracy" in Zimbabwe

27/05/2019 | The Cricketer | Zimbabwe | News | Global Game |

Going to the World Cup? Be sure to bring your life savings

NICK HOWSON AT THE OVAL: Will a pricing strategy which includes £100 champagne, £13 pizzas and £20 ties help make the tournament a great one?

27/05/2019 | Nick Howson | World Cup 2019 | News | Features | England news | England | Afghanistan |

Sophie Day and Heather Knight set up win for table-toppers Berkshire

Berkshire, who feature World Cup winners Knight and Anya Shrubsole, sit top of Division Two after a 36-run win over Durham

27/05/2019 | Syd Egan | Women's Cricket | News |

India v Pakistan "definitely" going ahead despite boycott and security fears

The ICC admits recent events have created some "nervousness" but conversations with local police have given them a clear understanding of the challenges

27/05/2019 | Nick Howson | World Cup 2019 | Pakistan | News | India |

England receive World Cup boost as Mark Wood injury concerns eased

Wood left the field during England's 12-run defeat to Australia on Saturday, having bowled just 19 deliveries

27/05/2019 | The Cricketer | World Cup 2019 | News | England |

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