Date created : 17/03/2019 - 12:47 Cape Town (AFP) South Africa finished their one-day series against Sri Lanka with a clear idea of both the team and the tactics they will use in the upcoming Cricket World Cup.Sri Lanka, after their fourth 5-0 series defeat in less than two years, appeared to be in disarray.South African captain Faf du Plessis said after the fifth match on Saturday night that he was "98 to 99 percent" sure who would go to England.He said the "one or two percent" was to allow for "guys who are really red hot or striking good form".Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga said form in a forthcoming domestic tournament would be important, while he expected experienced players like Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal ? who did not play in South Africa ? to be in contention.Du Plessis indicated that South Africa were pinning their hopes on a potent bowling line-up to win matches, even if meant that the team might have a lengthy tail.South Africa?s fast bowlers, backed by … [Read more...] about South Africa pin World Cup hopes on bowlers
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Gordon Banks, linchpin of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup side who stopped Pele with ‘the greatest save ever seen’ – obituary
Gordon Banks, who has died aged 81, won the World Cup with England in 1966, and in his heyday was acknowledged to be the finest goalkeeper in the world. Banks was perhaps the only player in that victorious England side who was actually better known for something he did in the World Cup four years later, in Mexico, where he made what is commonly described as “the greatest save ever seen”, one that demonstrated to the full his agility, strength and reflexes. His moment came during England’s group game against Brazil, played in 98 degree heat. In the 10th minute, Jairzinho picked up the ball near the halfway line, ripped up the wing past Terry Cooper and whipped over an arcing cross. The ball reached... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about Gordon Banks, linchpin of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup side who stopped Pele with ‘the greatest save ever seen’ – obituary
Gordon Banks, linchpin of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup side also known for ‘the greatest save ever seen’ – obituary
Gordon Banks, who has died aged 81, won the World Cup with England in 1966, and in his heyday was acknowledged to be the finest goalkeeper in the world. Banks was perhaps the only player in that victorious England side who was actually better known for something he did in the World Cup four years later, in Mexico, where he made what is commonly described as “the greatest save ever seen”, one that demonstrated to the full his agility, strength and reflexes. His moment came during England’s group game against Brazil, played in 98 degree heat. In the 10th minute, Jairzinho picked up the ball near the halfway line, ripped up the wing past Terry Cooper and whipped over an arcing cross. The ball reached... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about Gordon Banks, linchpin of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup side also known for ‘the greatest save ever seen’ – obituary
England made to pay price over selection by magnificent Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich
West Indies vs England, first Test: live scoreboard It is an overall run rate which is none too demanding. Nowadays, a rate of 3.1 runs per over demands the same sort of tempo as a stroll in the park. The drawback is that England have to reach a target of 628 to achieve victory in the first of three Tests against West Indies. This is a belated payback for the Test match at Kingston, Jamaica, in 1930 when England made a sporting declaration that set West Indies 836 to win. The hosts made it to 408 for five by the end of the seventh day of this timeless Test – only days eight and nine were rained off, then England had to take the ship home. If their plane to Antigua cares to arrive any time on day four, England will be delighted. After a record-breaking stand between Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich, respectively the West Indian captain and keeper, Rory Burns and Keaton Jennings had 20 overs to survive, plus two days. With admirable composure for such a new pair, England’s … [Read more...] about England made to pay price over selection by magnificent Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich
England made to pay the price for wrongheaded selection by magnificent Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich on wicketless day
West Indies vs England, first Test: live scoreboard It is an overall run-rate which is none too demanding. Nowadays a rate of 3.1 runs per over demands the same sort of tempo as a stroll in the park. The drawback is that England have to reach a target of 628 to achieve victory in the first of three Tests against West Indies. This is a belated payback for the Test match at Kingston, Jamaica, in 1930 when England made a sporting declaration that set West Indies 836 to win. The hosts almost made it to 408 for five by the end of the seventh day of this timeless Test - only days eight and nine were rained off, then England had to take the ship home. If their plane to Antigua cares to arrive any time on day four, England will be delighted. After a record-breaking stand between Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich, the West Indian captain and keeper, Rory Burns and Keaton Jennings had 20 overs to survive, plus two days. With admirable composure for such a new pair, England’s openers … [Read more...] about England made to pay the price for wrongheaded selection by magnificent Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich on wicketless day