Cricket News sort by South Africa tour of England - 2012
England fightback to restrict SA to 262/5 despite Petersen ton
Published on :Aug 02, 2012 12:12
South Africa were restricted to 262 for 5 by the close of play on Day 1 thanks to a sustained quality seam and swing bowling from England.
England’s number one reputation at stake
Published on :Aug 02, 2012 02:59
The Oval disaster may be confined to history, but can England overcome the scars they were given over four days of utterly one-sided cricket? Headingley will be a new venue, and that itself should give England hope to start afresh. They have no option but to fight back if they are to keep their credibility intact.
James Taylor replaces Ravi Bopara for Headingley Test
Published on :Jul 30, 2012 18:12
England have made one change to their Squad for the Second Investec Test against South Africa at Headingley in Leeds. Ravi Bopara, who failed in both the innings of The Oval Test which the hosts had lost, has been replaced with James Taylor. Bopara hasn’t been dropped but opted out of the second Test due to personal reasons.
Scorecard of Worcestershire Vs South Africans, Tour Match at Worcester (July 27-28)
Published on :Jul 29, 2012 07:04
Following is the Scorecard of the 2-day match played between Worcestershire and South Africa from July 27-28, 2012
Rookie Chris Russell rocks South Africans in drawn match
Published on :Jul 29, 2012 06:15
The Worcestershire Vs South Africans, 2-day match ended in a draw with the visitors having a bad outing. After bowling out hosts Worcestershire for 245, South Africa ended the match at 67 for 4 in their second innings with rookie medium pacer Chris Russell capturing three wickets.
AB de Villiers scores 80 in South Africa’s warm-up at Worcester
Published on :Jul 27, 2012 21:58
AB de Villiers and Albie Morkel hit half centuries in South Africa’s modest total of 237 for 9 in a 2-day tour match at Worcester.
South Africa rest Jacques Kallis for England ODI Series
Published on :Jul 26, 2012 20:04
South Africa have rested veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis for the upcoming 5-ODI NatWest Series in their England tour. Kallis is likely to make it to the South African Squad for the T20 World Championship in Sri Lanka which could be the reason why he is going to be rested after the ongoing 3-Test Series against England.
England bowlers have a point to prove
Published on :Jul 26, 2012 09:26
Although England were thoroughly outplayed at The Oval, it was their bowling performance that was a shocker. Prior to the start of the series, a lot was expected of this English bowling attack, which was even rated by some critics as the best ever in the country’s bowling history.
The Oval review: South Africa proved superior in all departments
Published on :Jul 24, 2012 02:51
After the opening day at The Oval, when Alastair Cook registered yet another century, everything seemed hunky dory for the hosts, and they seemed to be heading towards yet another comfortable Test.
