Fans Endorse Day-Night Test Cricket
Beyond USA December 1, 2015 0
Cricket fans who attended the historic Commonwealth Bank Test in Adelaide have overwhelmingly endorsed day-night Test cricket. A survey taken at the ground during the first two days of the highly anticipated match has shown most fans now prefer their traditional cricket under lights. The positive response by fans... Read more
Nagpur Pitch Rated As “Poor” By ICC Match Referee
Beyond USA December 1, 2015 0
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the pitch for the third Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur has been rated as “poor”, triggering a review of the performance of the pitch under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process. In accordance with Clause 3 of the Process,... Read more
WICB Throws Support Behind Narine After Bowling Suspension
Beyond USA November 30, 2015 0
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Sunil Narine will receive the full support of the West Indies Cricket Board, following his suspension from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. The suspension followed the announcement from the International Cricket Council, the sport’s World governing body, that an independent assessment has found... Read more
David Richardson Hails Successful Debut For Day/Night Test Cricket
Beyond USA November 30, 2015 0
Following the third Test between Australia and New Zealand which concluded in Adelaide on Sunday, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson has hailed the successful debut of day/night Test cricket and says that it is a concept which can greatly enhance the traditional format of the game.... Read more
Morne Morkel Spearheads Proteas Bowling Performance Against India
Beyond USA November 25, 2015 0
With Morne Morkel a magnificent spearhead the Castle Lager Proteas found a useful ally in early reverse swing to bowl India out for 215 on the opening day of the third Freedom Series Test match at Nagpur on Wednesday. By the close the Proteas had replied with 11/2 although... Read more
ICC Appoints Four Female Umpires For First Time Ever
Beyond USA November 25, 2015 0
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that, for the first time ever, four female match officials have been selected for the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier 2015, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28 November to 5 December. Experienced New Zealander Kathleen Cross will be... Read more
Morne Morkel Ready To Lead Bowling Attack
Beyond USA November 23, 2015 0
Castle Lager Proteas paceman, Morne Morkel, has stepped up to the responsibility of potentially leading the attack in the third Test match against India starting in Nagpur on Wednesday. The absence of Vernon Philander and the uncertainty around Dale Steyn (whose availability will be known on Tuesday) means Morkel... Read more
Proteas Shift Focus To ‘Do Or Die’ Match
Beyond USA November 23, 2015 0
The Castle Lager Proteas have turned their focus to the ‘do or die’ third Test match against India starting in Nagpur on Wednesday. The squad held a lengthy training session at the 45000-seater Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium on Sunday morning as preparations intensified after more than a week... Read more
Marchant de Lange Added To Bolster Bowling Reserves
Beyond USA November 20, 2015 0
Unlimited Titans fast bowler, Marchant de Lange, has been called up to bolster the bowling reserves for the last two Freedom Series Test matches against India. Dale Steyn continues to make progress from a groin injury, but remains a doubtful starter for the third Test match starting in Nagpur... Read more
