England tour of south africa 2015 16

For as long as Sri Lanka were in pursuit of clearing the 130-run deficit they had carried on to the fourth day, they looked untroubled, much like it was the case with their batting on the third day. Even though there was ample turn, the slow nature of the surface didn't threaten batsmen enough. Three sessions into their second innings, they had lost only four wickets - one slashed to the fielder at deep backward square leg, one of a batsman who had registered ducks in his four previous innings, one of a nightwatchman and one of a batsman who had scored a century - only his second since making his Test debut almost a decade ago. … [Read more...] about Embuldeniya strikes but England close in on a win

The visiting team has been allowed to practice and train at the Karachi Gymkhana from today. The CSA said media personnel will not be allowed to interact with the team in person during the training session but the team captain, Quinton de Kock, will address a virtual press conference tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Pak vs SA: Touring team tests negative for coronavirus upon arrival in Karachi

Sri Lanka's innings felt another dent soon thereafter when Dasun Shanaka was undone by Jack Leach's delivery beat his bat and knocked off the bails. Leach nearly accounted for Wanindu Hasaranga as well when his forward defensive shot went to the fielder at silly point but it was a tough chance to grab on. In the extended 20 minutes of play, Sri Lankan batters - including the settled Mathews looked in trouble against the English spinners who managed to get extra bounce, zip and turn. … [Read more...] about England make crucial inroads in attritional session

The Southern African region is the hardest-hit area in Africa in terms of the number of cases, followed by the Northern African region, according to the Africa CDC. … [Read more...] about Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 3.23 mln: Africa CDC

Steele holds the outright 54-hole lead for the second consecutive season at the Sony Open in Hawaii. He could become the first player to lose a play-off and win the same event the following season since Ryuji Imada in 2008. … [Read more...] about Steele posts lowest round of PGA Tour career to lead Sony Open