| 单词 | batsman |
| 例句 | One evening, I play the best shot a batsman can ever make. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Yelling and running and standing still, watching the ball speed toward the batsman as if nothing's more important. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z "Your father was a very good batsman, you know. You want to play with them?" Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The batsman looks a bit grumpy, but even he says hello. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Roots Manuva's Again and Again describes the improvement gained by a poor batsman. Readers recommend: songs about cricket – results 2013-07-25T14:52:05Z The title of this latest novel by the editor of Harper’s Magazine refers to a baseball metric that tracks a pitcher’s hit batsmen, wild pitches, balks and errors. New in Paperback: ‘Until the End of Time’ and ‘Warhol’ 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z THE evidence is a bit thin, but it seems that Adolf Hitler was not a cricket-lover; apparently, he thought batsmen who wore pads were sissies. Herr Howzat? 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z It was a free slog to the batsmen, who got fours and sixes in droves. Marion Cotillard to star in next Dardenne brothers film 2013-02-26T17:34:48Z A posse of Britain’s most interesting critics rallied in support of the novel in their reviews, taking turns whacking it up into the air as if they were the batsmen on a mighty cricket team. Books of The Times: ‘Quesadillas,’ by Juan Pablo Villalobos 2014-02-27T22:39:35Z True story: if the ball reached the net, two runs were added to all the batsmen ran. Marion Cotillard to star in next Dardenne brothers film 2013-02-26T17:34:48Z The batsman at the non-strikers end shouted "Run" and so we did. Digested classic: Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man by Siegfried Sassoon 2010-05-07T09:12:00Z The hosts were victorious in this clash last year, while the visitors boast the talents of veteran Aussie batsman Simon Katich. TV highlights 05/07/2013 2013-07-05T05:59:00Z He was adorable and loved to talk about cricket, although he did think it should adopt the baseball approach of three batsmen in turn from each side. Christopher MacLehose: A life in publishing 2012-12-28T22:55:09Z Worse still, no one thought to cut a hole by the gate so that the incoming and outgoing batsmen could get on or off the field. Marion Cotillard to star in next Dardenne brothers film 2013-02-26T17:34:48Z If the ball cleared it, the batsmen only got three runs in total. Marion Cotillard to star in next Dardenne brothers film 2013-02-26T17:34:48Z The batsman, Lee Germon, was so startled that he didn't score off it. Marion Cotillard to star in next Dardenne brothers film 2013-02-26T17:34:48Z Larwood's technique of bowling straight at the batsman's body led to accusations of unsportsmanlike behavior and strained relations between England and Australia. This week's new theatre 2011-08-26T23:06:09Z Géza Vermes on the Jewish origins of Jesus and Michael Holding on how to destroy batsmen would be riveting. The Hay Q&A 2010-05-31T21:00:00Z But after one distinctly brutal loss in Australia — during which Windies batsmen were literally assaulted by the fast bowling, or pitching, of the Australians — the tables dramatically turned. When Cricket Was a Symbol, Not Just a Sport 2011-07-17T02:00:06Z Cricket in “Fire in Babylon” is a mélange of brutality and grace; with showmanship and etiquette, Windies bowlers insistently take down batsmen as if pins in an alley. When Cricket Was a Symbol, Not Just a Sport 2011-07-17T02:00:06Z Australian captain Michael Clarke will be hoping his batsmen make a better fist of coping with India's bowling attack this time. TV highlights 18/03/2013 2013-03-18T07:00:09Z As a batsman's average came up on screen, the presenter read it out and added: "That's the number of runs he normally scores." Why are the English obsessed with ghosts? 2010-10-16T23:06:00Z He draws arrows to illustrate his point, like a cricket graphic – a batsman's wagon wheel. Arundhati Roy | Gandhi, but with guns | Part One 2010-03-27T09:00:00Z When he was put on the spot at the film's packed press conference, Affleck fielded questions with the agility of a master batsman. Hoax! 2010-09-17T23:03:00Z Because he wasn't a very good batsman, he replied. The Authors XI: A Season of English Cricket from Hackney to Hambledon by The Authors Cricket Club – review 2013-07-18T07:00:01Z And there are breaks for cricket songs by reggae and calypso musicians, most notably Lord Short Shirt’s “Vivian Richards,” a lilting, evocative tribute to that legendary batsman. | 'Fire in Babylon': A Look at West Indies Cricket 2011-07-21T23:39:12Z In 1980 it is played by teams of 16 players, with mechanical aids such as a "steam bowler" and a "catapult", which require the batsman to wear wicker helmets and other protective clothing. David Lodge: rereading Anthony Trollope 2012-12-14T22:55:04Z This year's series has started on a controversial footing after Australian batsman David Warner threw a punch at his English counterpart Joe Root. The Ashes, Tyne, The Moment Of Truth: what to see at the theatre this week 2013-06-22T05:00:20Z Opening batsman Wicket keeper Spin bowler A terrible one Why was Follow My Leader, Rattigan’s satire on fascism, denied a licence by the Lord Chamberlain in 1938? Cause C?l?bre: Terence Rattigan centenary ? quiz 2011-07-27T10:07:11Z The cricket ground, a green bubble in the very centre, disappeared under a shopping centre in the late 1990s, remembered only by an insulting statue of a batsman. The tragic battle for Hastings 2010-10-09T23:07:00Z The players, one of them an Indian in a pink turban, in two motionless groups waiting for a new batsman. From the Observer archive, 27 June 1954: Groucho Marx goes to cricket's Mecca 2013-06-22T23:05:12Z There are those who speak of it with the earnestness of the late Christopher Martin-Jenkins describing Hampshire batsmen of yesteryear. Lulu; Huw Watkins day – review 2013-02-17T00:06:20Z The batsman had missed Australia’s last game against Afghanistan because of vertigo. Marsh powers Australia to 8-wicket win over Bangladesh at Cricket World Cup 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The pitch at the majestic Eden Gardens should be batsmen friendly, with spin coming in to play later. India wins toss and opts to bat against South Africa in table-topping Cricket World Cup match 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z In his absence, the hosts have gone with a similar combination as it did against New Zealand a week ago in Dharamsala – six batsmen and five bowlers. England wins toss and will field in Cricket World Cup match against India 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z They had some help - both batsmen were dropped - rounding up a poor day in the field for the Black Caps with five catches dropped overall. Australia holds nerve to beat New Zealand by 5 runs at Cricket World Cup 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Ben Stokes, who is featuring in this tournament only as a batsman, returns after recovering from a hip problem. England wins toss and opts to bowl against South Africa at Cricket World Cup 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z But India’s worry will be balancing out the bowling attack, as none of the top-order batsmen can reliably bowl. Unbeaten New Zealand and India meet at scenic Dharamsala in Cricket World Cup on Sunday 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z The image of India's unbeaten batsman Vinod Kambli crying as he left the field lingers as an iconic moment from that tournament. Cricket World Cup 2023: India's highs and lows in World Cup cricket 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z CA had recommended the use of neck protectors since the death of Phillip Hughes in 2014 but a number of top batsmen, including David Warner and Steve Smith, have resisted wearing them. Australian players have to get used to neck protectors - Inglis 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z None of the top five batsmen bowl, and that is a handicap, as is the lack of a consistent hitter in the bottom half. Asia Cup 2023: The undying charm of an India-Pakistan cricket match 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z India has a clutch of batsmen who can walk in to one another's shoes, but Bumrah is unique as a bowler. ICC World Cup 2023: The importance of being Jasprit Bumrah in team India 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z While playing for Barnsley Cricket Club he attended trials for Yorkshire alongside the future umpire Dickie Bird and a young batsman called Geoffrey Boycott. Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Stuart was a batsman, a really good batsman. 'The premature baby who became an England legend' 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z He loaded the bases with two walks and a hit batsman in the third before striking out eight of his final 13 batters. Adam Frazier homers twice to lift Orioles to 6th straight win, 5-2 over Marlins 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z The ball hit the centre of his windscreen and it "made me jump", the batsman's father said. Cricketer hits a six and smashes dad's windscreen during match 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Australia won the match after the English batsman left his position in the second test, apparently thinking the over had ended. Australia PM applauds Ashes win amid Sunak criticism 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z England coach Brendon McCullum said the batsman believed the umpires had declared the over finished, which would mean the ball was dead. The Ashes 2023: Bairstow dismissal just not cricket, says Rishi Sunak 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z All the research that I had was that we had a wonderful bowler in the making, a decent batsman and a mentally tough character. 'The premature baby who became an England legend' 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z The visiting batsman didn't know how Johnson had toughed up in the top six inches, but they could see what he had done on his top lip. The ruin, rise and revenge of Mitchell Johnson 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Australia's batsman David Warner discusses rivalry with Stuart Broad and says how playing the pantomime villain "takes a lot of pressure off the other players". Warner thrives on Ashes 'pantomime villain' role 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, further footage emerged of Australian batsman Usman Khawaja, a Muslim player of Pakistani heritage, being taunted and jeered at by English members in the crowd. Australia PM applauds Ashes win amid Sunak criticism 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z He owes it as much to himself as to a billion fans who like to draw a straight line from one batsman of a generation to the next. Shubman Gill: Is the Indian batter cricket's next big thing? 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z I can't remember a time when the arrival of a team's No. 8 batsman was awaited with such anticipation. IPL: The remarkable reinvention of cricket legend MS Dhoni at 41 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Arjun's father Sachin was good enough to play for the country at 16 and was recognised as the best batsman in the world at 19. Arjun Tendulkar: The burden of being Sachin Tendulkar's son 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Canó has faced 26 hitters and allowed one to reach base — a hit batsman Wednesday. Perspective | For these rollicking Orioles, anything feels possible 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z What India are looking for is an all rounder or at least a top five batsman who can also bowl in white ball cricket. Is too much talent a problem for Indian cricket? 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Its software can automatically identify the different strokes played by a particular batsman from a recording of a test match or other game. 'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here' 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z For a lean man he strikes the ball with startling power, and bowls at a pace that catches batsmen by surprise. T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya’s story of pain, grit and glory 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z When I once asked the younger Pataudi to compare himself with his father, he said, "He may have been the better batsman, but I was the better fielder." Arjun Tendulkar: The burden of being Sachin Tendulkar's son 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z "As a left-handed opening batsman too, I didn't have to look much further." 'Meant to be' - Moeen to lead England in Pakistan 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Do you play the extra batsman or the bits-and-pieces man who might have a good day? Is too much talent a problem for Indian cricket? 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The former India captain and lead batsman has not made a century in international cricket since November 2019, and has played only four T20 matches out of India's last 24. Asia Cup: India and Pakistan gear up for next cricket battle 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Former England batsman Jonathan Trott has been appointed Afghanistan's head coach and will join the squad during their tour of Ireland next month, the country's cricket board has said. Two new 'Avengers' films coming to Marvel's slate 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z In turn, they discreetly instructed players when to throw a slow ball to a batsman or get out to help members of the gang earn more money from bets. It Really Wasn’t Cricket: the Strange Case of the Fake Indian Premier League 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The umpire would then make a signal to the batsman and bowler to steer bets in their favor. Indian farmers streamed fake pro cricket matches to Russian bettors for two weeks 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z The fake umpire would then "signal the bowler and batsman to hit a six, four or get out", Mr Rathod said. India: Police rumble fake 'IPL' cricket league 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z James Anderson makes an early breakthrough, removing India opening batsman Shubman Gill for 17 on day one of the fifth Test at Edgbaston. Anderson makes early breakthrough with wicket of Gill 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z He first became the number one Test batsman in 2015 and was last at the top in December 2021, before being leapfrogged by Labuschagne as Australia cruised past England in the Ashes. Root returns to top of Test batting rankings 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z "He is a pleasure to watch, the most complete England batsman I have seen," Cook told BBC Sport. Root will go 'miles past' my Test record - Cook 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z "It's certainly not out of our reach. The way that the pitch has played should give our batsmen a lot of confidence that we can chase anything." 'Pathetic' batting has cost England in first Test 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z He was India's opening batsman at the time and a rising star in his fledging international cricket career. Navjot Singh Sidhu: India's cricketer-turned-politician jailed for road rage death 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The two teams took exception to a few hit batsmen and high-and-tight offerings when they squared off in St. Louis from April 25 to 27. Proving They Are Human, Mets Lose Their First Series of 2022 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z Root became the second England batsman to score 10,000 Test runs after scoring a fine century on day four of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Root returns to top of Test batting rankings 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z "The person who could play the most incredible innings was Kevin Pietersen, but for the most complete batsmen in all three forms, it's Root. His consistency is incredible." Root will go 'miles past' my Test record - Cook 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z The dismissal meant Surrey became the first team ever to lose three consecutive batsman in the nineties in first-class cricket, following Foakes' departure and that of Pope late on day one. Surrey break record in piling up 671-9 at Kent 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z It is the first big decision by Rob Key, the former England batsman who was recently hired as managing director of men’s cricket in England. Stokes appointed as captain of England’s test cricket team 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z What the Fire are after is not unique, Kirsten admits - "genuine pace in your attack, power-hitting through the middle and quality opening batsmen and some quality spin" - with balance and depth crucial. Welsh Fire want 'match-winners' as Hundred looms 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Wilson: In the end he was the only batsman who stood firm in Grenada and in the end it was a bit of a shooter that got him. In credit, work to do or gone backwards? - England's players assessed after West Indies tour 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z He chattered endlessly, asking batsmen to consider what might come next. 'Adulation and scandal... but arguably cricket's best ever bowler' - Warne obituary 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Evans laughs and says, “I led a couple of leagues in hit batsmen.” Meet the Seattle Angels, who won the city’s last professional baseball championship — 56 years ago 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z The pitch should aid the batsmen and the side chasing will have an advantage again. West Indies wins toss and opts to bowl versus India 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z The age of Kohli the captain is over, but Kohli the batsman will remain, and perhaps the end of the captain will see the resurgence of the batter. Virat Kohli: India's aggressive and spirited captain transformed cricket 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z He is also an extremely versatile batsman, who can keep wicket or field in virtually any position. 'England show spirit, bottle & backbone' 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z Australia batsman Travis Head will miss the fourth Ashes cricket test against England in Sydney next week after testing positive for COVID. read more . Australia starts 2022 with record COVID cases 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z The England bowlers must be fed up, running in giving 110%, and zero back-up from the batsmen over and over again. 'Press the reset button' - how pundits reacted to England's Ashes defeat 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z Australia secure victory in the second Ashes Test after England's batsmen fight doggedly on the final day in Adelaide. Highlights: Australia break through England to win second Test 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z "For any right-hand batsman, facing the left-armer, knowing the angle will bring the ball back - that is going through your mind," said Agnew. Everything on the line - Root's agony 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z If he can only play as a batsman, or is ruled out completely, then England will have to think of the make-up of their attack, perhaps again stocking it with an extra seamer. 'England show spirit, bottle & backbone' 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z The vultures are circling around Buttler because of costly mistakes behind the stumps, but he was one of the few England batsmen to look vaguely fluent in the first Test at the Gabba. 'England batting collapse inexcusable' 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z "We've got the best batsman in the world and the best all-rounder in the world. We truly believe we've got a good chance." Australia are beatable - Anderson 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z His career graph defines how he combined his own version of aggression with relentless ambition to become one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game. Rahul Dravid: What the return of 'The Wall' means for Indian cricket 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z "We got told to give him some space, so we kept well away," said Australia batsman Travis Head. Everything on the line - Root's agony 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z But it could be a "catalyst for positive change" according to former England batsman Mark Ramprakash. 'Trailblazer Rafiq has created a watershed moment' 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Opening batsman Quinton de Kock withdrew from Tuesday’s team for “personal reasons” in a move that appeared to be tied to the directive. Cricket South Africa orders team to take knee at World Cup 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z The first black African batsman to play Test cricket for South Africa, the first to score a Test century and the first to captain the national team. 'I don't fight the responsibility' - meet South Africa's cricketing history-maker 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Despite the fact he has never made a hundred in his nine Tests down under, Root is currently ranked as the world's number one batsman. Covid, quarantine and Root - Ashes questions answered 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z To a supreme batsman like Root, that might have hurt even more than the double impact to such a sensitive area. Everything on the line - Root's agony 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z San Diego jumped on shaky Webb in the first inning for four runs on three hits, two walks, a hit batsman and a wild pitch. Caratini, Padres beat Giants 7-6 in 10 to tighten NL West 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z San Diego jumped on shaky Logan Webb in the first inning for four runs on three hits, two walks, a hit batsman and a wild pitch. Caratini, Padres beat Giants 7-6 in 10 to tighten NL West 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Chaudhry claimed that New Zealand received threatening emails before it arrived in Pakistan on Sept. 11, including an email sent to the wife of Martin Guptill in which the opening batsman received a death threat. Pakistan says threat to NZ cricketers originated in India 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z The gender-neutral term “batter” will be used instead of “batsman,” cricket’s lawmaker said Wednesday, to reflect the growth of the women’s game. Cricket drops ‘batsman’ to reflect growth of women’s game 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z It, most likely, will not affect a young boy being called a 'batter', but it might affect a young girl being called a 'batsman'. MCC adopts gender-neutral term 'batters' 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z A man who entered the field of play during the second and third Tests did so again here and was arrested on suspicion of assault after colliding with England batsman Bairstow. England Test remains finely poised 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The man entered the field of play in the morning session and mimicked bowling a delivery before making contact with the England batsman. Jonny Bairstow: Man arrested for assault after Oval pitch invasion 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z At Lord's, stump mics picked up much derisive laughter as the England wickets fell or batsmen struggled. 'Over-the-top Kohli faces questions over his form and his captaincy' 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z The last redraft of the laws, in 2017, kept the terminology “batsman” and “batsmen” after consultation with key figures in women’s cricket. Cricket drops ‘batsman’ to reflect growth of women’s game 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Garcia then singled, before a hit batsman, a walk and fielder’s choice grounder that sent him home. Alvarez, Correa go deep as Astros beat rookie Rangers 5-2 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z After India had threatened to make things difficult for England by moving to 215-2 on day three, Robinson removed both overnight batsmen. England surge to huge win over India 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z But you have to stay patient on or around the fourth-stump line, bringing the batsmen forward. England must be patient - Vaughan 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Speaking of Tendulkar, Root may also have an outside chance of breaking the India legend's record for most Test runs by a batsman. 'The best in the world' - Root's stunning year and the records he could break 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Ted Dexter, who has died aged 86, was a commanding, attacking batsman and medium-pace seamer who captained Sussex and England - though success eluded him in a later spell as chairman of selectors. Innovator, attacking batsman and 'one of England's greatest' 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Dexter, who was born in Milan, was a middle-order batsman who played 62 tests for England from 1958-68, captaining the team 30 times. Ted Dexter, former England cricket captain, dies at 86 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Nicknamed 'Lord Ted', Dexter was an aggressive batsman and useful seam bowler who played 62 Tests for England and was captain between 1961-1964. Ex-England captain Dexter dies aged 86 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z After a hit and a hit batsman, Cave sent the first pitch he saw to the same spot over the Boston bullpen to make it 9-4. Donaldson, Cave homer in 10th to lead Twins past Boston 9-6 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z In fact, Root has scored more runs in two-and-a-half Tests of this India series alone - 507 - than any other England batsman has managed all year. 'The best in the world' - Root's stunning year and the records he could break 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z But four at-bats in a baseball game are hard to guarantee because of walks, hit batsmen, substitutions and injuries. They Tried to Beat DiMaggio. Like Everyone Else, They Failed. 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z “Hope England’s batsmen can put on a show today and that they play with the kind of grace and style and flair that Ted Dexter epitomised,” former England captain Mike Atherton wrote on Twitter. Ted Dexter, former England cricket captain, dies at 86 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z The improvement was engineered by the two class acts in the England team - Root the premier batsman and Anderson the ageless maestro of a fast bowler. Burns falls late to check England rally 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z It was one of the best ever by an England batsman. Root shows why he is England's Atlas 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z Root's 1,398 runs put him fourth on the list of runs scored by an England batsman in a calendar year. 'The best in the world' - Root's stunning year and the records he could break 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Opening batsman Gill returned home to India after suffering a shin injury in June's World Test Championship final defeat by New Zealand. India trio ruled of England series 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z "It was a hit, a hit batsman, a base hit to left, and all of a sudden the floodgates opened and we couldn’t stop it." Cruz HR in Rays debut, Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 10th in row 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z The lack of early wickets severely hampered England's cause and as the home bowlers struggled with their lengths, Pakistan's batsmen queued up to despatch the ball into the stands. Livingstone ton not enough for England 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z Yes, the degree of difficulty has been very high for batsmen in this game, which doesn’t auger well for England against India. India v New Zealand: World Test Championship final, day six – live! 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z The celebrations were not dampened by the insipid way in which a number of England batsmen surrendered their wickets. Burns & Lawrence keep England afloat 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z The old tweets were shared online while he was on the field at the home of cricket, where he took 2-50 and claimed the wickets of New Zealand batsmen Tom Latham and Ross Taylor. After England debut, Robinson says sorry for abusive tweets 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z He was hitting catches, doing fielding, throwing balls to batsmen. The making of England coach Silverwood 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z As a youngster he was a batsman who bowled off-spin, only switching to pace as he grew taller in his mid-teens. Sacked by Yorkshire, picked by England 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z The noises from the Indian camp are certainly positive, likewise the fact that in that opening over, both batsmen were looking to score. India v New Zealand: World Test Championship final, day six – live! 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z The grunt of a bowler's delivery, the shuffle of the batsman's feet and the crunch of willow striking leather. Meet cricket's first blind commentator 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z The teams combined for six errors, three wild pitches, two hit batsmen, a passed ball and a balk. Cordero snaps slump, Red Sox hold on to beat Tigers 12-9 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Earlier, Pandey scored more freely than Warner as Chennai kept both batsmen in check. Chennai back on top of IPL after beating Hyderabad 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Rather than old wounds being reopened, it began Robinson's golden period as the scourge of county batsmen, en route to his England call-up. Sacked by Yorkshire, picked by England 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z The former England batsman, 43, will leave the England and Wales Cricket Board at the end of the month. Smith's England selector role abolished 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z In the inning, Chicago was the recipient of 10 walks - five with the bases loaded - three Kansas City errors and one hit batsman. This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Another young opener who made the most of the shortened red-ball campaign was Kent batsman Jordan Cox. What to look out for in the County Championship 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Berríos finished with 12 strikeouts, a hit batsmen and no free passes on 84 pitches. Twins’ no-hit bid vs Brewers ended with one out in eighth 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z Their stunning display made light of the absences of injured captain Eoin Morgan, fellow batsman Sam Billings and the rested Joe Root. Awesome England chase 337 to beat India 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z A left-handed batsman, Merchant learnt his cricket in Sydney and on the Gold Coast, where he played with former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds. 'Jules has Skype calls with Chris Gayle' 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Accrington Cricket Club wanted a new road in the town to be named after the locally-born former batsman, who is better known as "Bumble". David Lloyd: Council rejects naming Accrington street after cricketer 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z England's fast bowlers also repeated their superb display from the series opener, hitting the India batsmen with a barrage of short bowling on a two-paced surface. Buttler trumps Kohli in England win 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z "Given the nature of the schedule and the challenges around Covid, it's impossible to see guys who play all three formats being available during any of our summer series," said 34-year-old batsman. England not prioritising T20 - Morgan 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z England's batsmen floundered on turning pitches against India's spinners, but are not due to play their next Test in Asia until the end of 2022. 'Stupid' not to learn lessons - Root 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z In truth, this game was won in the first two days, after which India's spinners tormented the England batsmen with their sleight of hand, natural variation and relentless accuracy. England lose series in another collapse 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z Stokes said it was up to individual batsmen to "find your own way" to play on such turning pitches rather than deciding "this is what we need to do better as a group". Hardest conditions I've faced - Stokes 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z England's batsmen failed again on the first day of the final Test against India in Ahmedabad. England batting fails again in India 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Captain Joe Root says England's batsmen "shouldn't be scared" of the pitch or India's bowlers in the final Test in Ahmedabad starting on Thursday. England 'shouldn't be scared' - Root 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z Scoring runs was a challenge, but perhaps made to look more difficult by the errors of the batsmen. Pitch problems or pointless spin? 2021-02-27T05:00:00Z Chris: In this innings I'd like to see batsmen celebrating reaching 10 as they would when usually reaching a half century. 'Shall we celebrate a 10-run partnership?' 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z England's batsmen played "like rabbits in headlights" on the first day of the third Test against India in Ahmedabad, says former captain Michael Vaughan. 'England batted like rabbits in headlights' 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z Captain Joe Root called on his batsmen to be "full of confidence" and to play in a "controlled but fearless" manner. England batting fails again in India 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Crawley was the second batsman to fall in a collapse of four wickets for nine runs, part of an overall slide of the last eight falling for 38. Feeble England crumble to 112 all out 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z They must also decide how best to restrict the India batsmen on such pitches. Pitch problems or pointless spin? 2021-02-27T05:00:00Z Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for £1.4m after they outbid CSK to secure his services. Moeen sold for £700,000 at IPL auction 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z In this extreme environment, India's batsmen are more adept at scoring runs, their bowlers more relentless in exploiting the assistance. England crumble in second India Test 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Like when batsman Joe Burns was amid a miserable run of results in December, Langer spent hours working with him in the nets one on one and backed him for two Tests against India. 'Now Langer's adaptability is tested' 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z It was a sign of appreciation from one of the world's other star batsmen. Root's 218 keeps England in command 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z “Maths nerd here. The law of averages is a thing, but it’s not what people think it is. There’s no corrective effect that makes a batsman “due” a bad run, or a good score. India v England: Root hits double hundred on day two of first Test – live! 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z As Joe Root prepares to play his 100th Test, younger brother and Glamorgan batsman Billy reveals what it was like growing up with a future England legend. 'My brother, the 100-cap England captain' 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z "He hit one batsman on the helmet and it cracked," Gandhe says. Why England should fear India's pace attack 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z England performed well in the warm-up games, with five different batsmen, including Pietersen, scoring hundreds. Pietersen's Mumbai masterpiece in his own words 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z "We were outplayed," said stand-in captain Dinesh Chandimal, who was one of a number of batsmen to play a rash shot. Root urges England not to 'stand still' 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z He's showing just why he's one of the very best batsmen in the world. 'Root one of the best against spin' 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z The remarkable comeback was duly appreciated by the greatest India batsman of all… 'Egg on face' for Vaughan & 'Australian arrogance' 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z "He is a lovely guy off the field but seriously competitive on it," says Brown, before recounting a spell to former England batsman Ian Bell when Sussex met Warwickshire in the County Championship. Why England should fear India's pace attack 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z "England's batsmen showed us there's nothing wrong with the pitch; we batted terribly." 'Right up there with the worst we've seen' 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z Smith denied accusations that he was trying removing the marks used to guide India's batsmen at the crease. Langer defends '100% innocent' Smith 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z We've given you the world's top 10-ranked batsmen, according to the International Cricket Council's Test rankings, and want you to select your top five. 'Root one of the best against spin' 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z There were suggestions Australia batsman Steve Smith deliberately scuffed up the crease to gain an advantage - a claim he disputed - while captain Tim Paine was embroiled in a verbal exchange with India's Ashwin. 'Egg on face' for Vaughan & 'Australian arrogance' 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z Former Kiwi captain Jeremy Coney says Jamieson "immediately made a difference" as opposing batsmen struggled with the bowler's height and skill. On top of the world - why New Zealand are excited by 6ft 8in all-rounder Jamieson 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z India’s senior batsmen must dig in again on day five. Crowd abuse delays play; India 98-2 chasing 407 to win 2021-01-10T05:00:00Z As the arm continues past midday towards the batsman, that flex snaps back into position. 'He sneaks up on you, you don't hear him coming' 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z After Joe Root's second century in as many games in Sri Lanka pick your top five Test batsmen from the current world top 10. 'Root one of the best against spin' 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z The batsman finishes the over with that wristy slap he plays across the line of the ball, sending it to a deep-set mid-on for a single. Australia v India: first Test, day one – live! 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z Ranked as the number one T20 batsman in the world, Malan often accumulates at the start of his innings, but he moved to 16 from three deliveries courtesy of some woeful South African bowling. England complete 3-0 win over S Africa 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z In June, against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement, former England batsman Michael Carberry said that racism is "rife" in the game. ECB introduces commission for equality 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z In June, former England batsman Carberry said racism is "rife" in the sport, with the England and Wales Cricket Board subsequently saying it would "commit to change" in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. No experience of racism, says Moeen 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z And earlier this year former England batsman Michael Carberry said he does not "expect anything" from the ECB in fighting racism, which he says is "rife" in the sport. ECB accused of 'institutionalised racism' 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z They’ve tied India down, but India’s batsmen have kept a lot of good balls out. Australia v India: first Test, day one – live! 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z There was no time for the batsmen to run, yet Donald set off down the pitch. Under pressure: why athletes choke 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z As for Warner, the Australia batsman is a bit of a pantomime villain with English fans, but is there a case for the defence? Magic Mumbai, Banton learns Hindi & is Gayle the greatest? - IPL social 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z Australia batsman Steve Smith captains the side but Stokes is quick to quash any suggestion of hostility between his international rival. Stokes on coping with quarantine & inspiring a generation 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z A hard-hitting batsman and a pacey seam bowler, Reid played 58 tests for New Zealand - captain for 34 of them. Wednesday Sports in Brief 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Slow going for India’s batsmen, over rate on the slow side as well. Australia v India: first Test, day one – live! 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z A hard-hitting batsman and a pacey seam bowler, Reid played 58 tests for New Zealand — captain for 34 of them. New Zealand cricket great John Reid dies at 92 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z But Gibson never actually led the league in hit batsmen, and when he did hit a batter, it was usually a right-hander moving up on the plate to reach the slider. Cardinals’ Trust in Bob Gibson Went Beyond His Fastball and Slider 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z Australia took the lead in the three-match series against the world champions without star batsman Steve Smith, who was rested as a precaution after being hit on the head in the nets on Thursday. Hazlewood stars as Australia beats England by 19 runs in ODI 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z The other ton — 106 against India two years ago — was as a specialist batsman. Crawley emerges as new England star with 267 vs Pakistan 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z Most of the players have their jumpers on, including both batsmen, as it dips below 20 degrees as we tick towards 17:30 in Adelaide. Australia v India: first Test, day one – live! 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z Did England’s batsmen turn a collapse into a cakewalk? England v Pakistan: third Test, day two – live! 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z The 22-year-old batsman is only playing in his eighth test match because Ben Stokes is missing while he attends a family matter back in New Zealand, and now looks undroppable on this form. Crawley’s 171 puts England in charge of 3rd test vs Pakistan 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z The batsman said he sold the vehicle after he bought several new cars with the rise in his stature in international cricket. Sachin Tendulkar asks fans to find his first car 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Each team had 38 at-bats, 13 hits, 12 assists, two errors, five strikeouts, three walks, one hit batsman and one passed ball. This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z If there’s one thing Broad can’t stand, it’s lower-order batsmen swinging the bat, so he switches to the short stuff, whereupon Cornwall flicks him off the hip for a comfy single. England v West Indies: third Test, day three – live! 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z And because of Stokes being unlikely to bowl, England were already down to their last two proper batsmen – neither of them in great form. England v West Indies: third Test, day two – live! 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z It was the first test century by a No. 3 batsman for England since November 2018, and a first on home in four years. Crawley’s 171 puts England in charge of 3rd test vs Pakistan 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z He made his international debut aged 16 in November 1989 and in 2012 became the only batsman in the history of the game to reach 100 international centuries. Sachin Tendulkar asks fans to find his first car 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z When Ben Stokes — promoted to No. 4 and playing as a specialist batsman — was bowled through the gate by Roach for 20, England was 92-3 and its batting lineup was suddenly looking wafer thin. Pope, Buttler steer England to 258-4 in decider vs Windies 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z But in practice, players who have their eye in are far more likely to score quickly than new batsmen walking out. England v West Indies: second Test, day five – live! 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z Here’s hoping, though, that the West Indies batsmen make a real fight of things and we get a finish, late tomorrow, to match the brilliance of the First Test at The Ageas. England v West Indies: second Test, day four – live! 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z The batsmen came together when England was a precarious 81-3 on Thursday afternoon and the West Indies attack was finally focused, but Sibley, the opener, and the mercurial Stokes hunkered down. Stokes and Sibley tons let England declare at 469-9 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Underwood went wicketless in his 1966 test debut against West Indies at Nottingham but was soon terrorising batsmen, spinning the ball nearly at a medium pace off a run-up of 10 yards. On this day: Born June 8, 1945: Derek Underwood, England cricketer 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z “He was not seeing anything else other than the batsman and the stumps,” Boycott recalled when Willis died in December from prostate cancer, aged 70. On this day: Born May 30, 1949: Bob Willis, English cricketer 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z Born in Yorkshire, Laker viewed himself as a batsman and quick bowler but was persuaded to try his hand at off-spin. On this day: Died April 23, 1986: Jim Laker, English cricketer 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z The former Test opening batsman played 68 matches for Pakistan, the last being a 2015 World Cup match against the UAE in New Zealand. Former Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed jailed over fixing scandal 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z His teammates charged forward, the official who could not watch swung around and sped off with the rest towards the batsmen. How Nigeria's cricket team 'shocked the world' 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z For if Underwood was virtually unplayable on sticky pitches, he was also unrelenting on dry surfaces, probing tirelessly until the batsman wavered. On this day: Born June 8, 1945: Derek Underwood, England cricketer 2020-06-07T04:00:00Z Baked Indian tracks are hardly a fast bowler’s buffet but Willis tore into the home batsman like a man possessed, ending the series with 20 wickets at an average of 16.75. On this day: Born May 30, 1949: Bob Willis, English cricketer 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z Leach follows opening batsman Rory Burns and veteran fast bowler James Anderson home. England loses another player as spin bowler Leach heads home 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z The team also lost opening batsman Rory Burns and fast bowler Jofra Archer to injury in the run-up to the second test. Broad, Anderson lift England as South Africa slips to 60-3 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Pakistan returned with a phenomenal second innings of 555-3, with all of its top four batsmen making centuries, setting Sri Lanka a virtually impossible target. Teen Naseem leads Pakistan to homecoming triumph 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z “If you call it a batting paradise I think you are taking away from the skills of the batsmen,” Sri Lanka coach Rumesh Ratnayake said. Centuries by Abid and Masood put Pakistan in control 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z Australian test batsman Phillip Hughes died at the age of 25 in November 2014 after being struck in the top of a neck by a cricket ball in a domestic match. Umpire died after being hit by cricket ball 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z Kohli is one of the world’s premier batsmen and respected leaders, and is involved in a home series against Bangladesh. Players’ mental health becoming major issue in cricket 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z “So you got to decide ‘whether I want to replace the batsman or I replace the bowler’ because it’s very difficult to replace both. Itchy eyes, sore throat but Bangladesh OK with Delhi air 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z And that magic solution allows that batsman to get free. ‘Keep digging away’: Jones on how to beat the All Blacks 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z System One makes judgments quickly, intuitively and automatically, as when a batsman decides whether to cut or pull. The 100 best books of the 21st century 2019-09-21T04:00:00Z That is the shot he played so well a few years back when he was right alongside Smith, Kohli and Williamson as the best Test batsman in the world. Ashes 2019: England v Australia, fifth Test day one – live! 2019-09-12T04:00:00Z Cricket lovers have known him as "Sir Geoffrey" for years, but now former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott is getting a real knighthood. In a hurry? Here's what you need to know in five minutes 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z The batsman gets one by turning it off his pads, and he’s off the mark. Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day five – live! 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z I suspect that was for the benefit of England’s batsmen; Labuschagne did something similar a few minutes ago. Ashes 2019: England 301 all out against Australia in fourth Test, day four – live! 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z The Paine of those young years was a stylish batsman who was expected to make big runs. Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day three, rain delay – live! 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z One of the few batsmen with their reputation enhanced through this series. Ashes 2019: England v Australia, fifth Test day one – live! 2019-09-12T04:00:00Z As boring as it would be, I’d happily see 10 consecutive overs of 5th-stump leaves from the batsmen rather than the spray currently being produced.” Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day two – live! 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z The batsman follows up with a calmer push for a single. Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day five – live! 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z Both overnight batsmen removed by the left-armer without much scoreboard damage. Ashes 2019: England 301 all out against Australia in fourth Test, day four – live! 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Playing and missing isn’t always due to batsman error - bowlers are allowed to beat the bat. Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day three, rain delay – live! 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Beats Labuschagne, challenges his pads, then has the batsman flick to short leg and overbalance... Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day one – live! 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z “Whilst we grapple with one particular batsman and how to dismiss him,” says Andrew Benzeval, “I note that over in Chittagong Rahmat Shah has scored Afghanistan’s maiden Test hundred. Well done that man.” Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day two – live! 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z When England’s last batsman, Jack Leach, joined Stokes at the crease they still required an unlikely 73 for victory. Ben Stokes inspires England to sensational third Test win over Australia 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z It did occur to me at the time that this batsmen might outlast England's best. Ashes 2019: England v Australia, third Test day four – live! 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Australian coach Justin Langer assured reporters after play yesterday that his star batsman had passed all the necessary medical tests to be allowed back into the arena. Ashes 2019: England v Australia second Test, day five start delayed by rain – live! 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z Then a short ball to finish the over, making the batsman duck. Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day one – live! 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Archer, every bit as pitiless as the Australian quicks have been to England’s batsmen in recent series, followed it up with another bouncer. Jofra Archer’s fire could be key to breaking Steve Smith’s dominance | Andy Bull 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z In the 21st century batsmen are less adept at batting out for a draw and there are still 196 overs available in the second Ashes Test. Ashes 2019: England v Australia second Test, day four – live 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Nobody seems to have any idea how to dislodge the most fidgety and idiosyncratic of batsmen but Chris Woakes is a man with a plan, possibly, as Ali Martin reports. England v Australia: Ashes 2019 first Test, day four – live! 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z What do you do if you’re a batsman who is already out at this stage of the game? Ashes 2019: England v Australia second Test, day five start delayed by rain – live! 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z The Australia attack was on target and combative; the pitch was losing pace, sucking the energy out of batsmen and bowlers. Steve Smith stands firm again as Australia establish lead against England 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z He hit Smith again, badly this time, flush on the left forearm, in the spot where any sensible batsman would be wearing an armguard. Jofra Archer’s fire could be key to breaking Steve Smith’s dominance | Andy Bull 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z “When was the last time an English batsman batted for three consecutive days in the *same* innings in a Test Match?” Ashes 2019: England v Australia first Test, day three – live! 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z If the stumps are hit then the bowler has won and the batsman hasn’t protected his wicket. Ashes 2019: England v Australia first Test, day two – live! 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z His innings was not a thing of beauty – they rarely are – but it was masterful display on a day when no other batsman hinted at permanency. Steve Smith’s century drags Australia out of trouble on first day of Ashes 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Moeen remains consistently reliable and trustworthy as a character in the dressing room and utterly frenetic and unpredictable as a batsman in the middle. Steve Smith stands firm again as Australia establish lead against England 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z Just desserts for the bowler, just deserts for the batsmen. Tim Murtagh’s surreal spell for Ireland dishes out just deserts for England | Andy Bull 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z However matches that finish early do so partly because there’s the possibility of them extending into a fifth day, and though the majority batsmen are not currently building long innings, that will change. England v Ireland: Lord's Test match, day one - live! 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z England’s batsmen have to press home the advantage as the bowlers tire. Ashes 2019: England v Australia first Test, day two – live! 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Matthew Wade in his first Test for two years and his first as a specialist batsman, departed in the same way. Steve Smith’s century drags Australia out of trouble on first day of Ashes 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Crowds cheered on the batsman at Sheffield Collegiate Cricket Club, where the 28-year-old made his cricketing debut. Who are England's newest world champions? 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Instead of a surging batsman like England’s Ben Stokes going out, Trent Boult’s one fractious foot means six runs and Stokes’s continuance. Perspective | An epic Wimbledon finish and a wild Cricket World Cup final made for a smashing Sunday in London 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z “It was almost written in the stars for Ben Stokes,” England batsman Joe Root said. Stokes sorry for outrageous fluke on day of redemption 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z After 100 regular overs of the final, the scores were tied on 241 when New Zealand ran out England’s last two batsmen on the last two balls. Super Over caps dramatic Cricket World Cup final 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z He’s faced some extremely tough situations this World Cup, as a captain and batsman, mainly because of the abject form of New Zealand’s openers. New Zealand’s nice guys get 2nd shot at World Cup title 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Chris Stewart, who taught Root at school, remembers the batsman as a "lovely, really well-grounded lad". Who are England's newest world champions? 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z “A little bit overawed,” recalled batsman Ross Taylor, who will be one of five New Zealand survivors from that seven-wicket loss. NZealand, England seek redemption, glory in World Cup final 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z From 183-2, England’s batsmen added just 11 runs for the next eight wickets. A look at the 11 previous Cricket World Cup finals 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Teams nominate three batsmen, get only two wickets, and face one bowler. Super Over caps dramatic Cricket World Cup final 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z It is the gap between the batsman’s bat and pads that bowlers try to locate if they try to hit the wickets. That strange sport the world plays: An AP guide to cricket 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z He became the 10th batsman in World Cup history to be out hit wicket. The curious case of Martin Guptill’s Cricket World Cup 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z In the early 1930s, England captain Douglas Jardine instructed his bowlers to aim directly at the Australian batsmen, including the legendary Don Bradman. England v Australia: 142 years of cricketing beef 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z Sri Lanka was 206-7 with three overs to go when its batsmen left the field amid dark and overcast conditions, prompting celebrations among the Australians and the crowd, who thought the game was over. A look at the 11 previous Cricket World Cup finals 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z This is the first time in the entire history of ODI cricket that the top three batsmen have all been out for one run. India chasing 240 to beat New Zealand: Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final – live! 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z When the over is, well, over, it’s the turn of the batsman at the other end to face the next bowler. That strange sport the world plays: An AP guide to cricket 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z The next Kiwi batsman in that list is veteran Ross Taylor, way down with 261 runs and an average of 37.28. Play with freedom, Williamson tells off-color New Zealand batsmen 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z The revelation of the World Cup, his 606 runs rocketing him to the top table of batsmen in world cricket. Cricket World Cup’s team of the group stage 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z Confusion on the field was followed by the batsmen returning in near darkness. A look at the 11 previous Cricket World Cup finals 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z The batsmen come back for a second run and it seems straightforward, but Jadeja runs in from deep square leg and hits the stumps from side-on and a distance of 40 yards! India chasing 240 to beat New Zealand: Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final – live! 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z The yorker is a ball bowled that hits the ground near the batsman’s feet at the crease. That strange sport the world plays: An AP guide to cricket 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Mehidy, who collects a straight drive from Imam, flings the ball back at the batsman and watches in horror as it beats Mushfiqur and runs away to the fence. Pakistan v Bangladesh: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z Plenty of excellent batsmen are playing their last Cricket World Cup. Chris Gayle not ready to go gently into that good night 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Despite these individual achievements, unease is starting to emerge with batsman Jonny Bairstow reacting angrily to former England captain Michael Vaughan’s criticism by claiming some people in England want the team to lose. Struggling England faces India in must-win ‘away’ home game 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z The next goes down to long leg, and the batsmen manage to run a fairly comfortable two thanks to some half-hearted fielding. India chasing 240 to beat New Zealand: Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final – live! 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z There was the complete absence of prolific batsman and former captain AB de Villiers, who apparently made himself available for World Cup duties only on the eve of the squad being publicly announced. A win for South Africa feels “bittersweet” for du Plessis 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z South Africa’s bowlers were more impressive by contrast, preventing any Sri Lanka batsman from scoring more than 30. South Africa wins by 9 wickets, dents Sri Lanka’s Cup hopes 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Making matters worse, the Indian batsmen ran through for a bye to get Dhoni off strike. West Indies chasing 269 for victory over unbeaten India 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Gayle is a larger-than-life character, and Holder laughed when he reflected Wednesday on the star batsman’s latest surprise. Holder hails Gayle as veteran batter backflips on retirement 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z The batsmen were eventually out for 36 and 31 respectively. Pakistan gets away with more dropped catches at World Cup 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z We certainly haven’t seen the best of this team yet, and they were pretty close to beating Australia despite several misfiring batsmen. New Zealand v West Indies: Cricket World Cup 2019 - live! 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Their openers, the only batsmen to show any form so far in the tournament, were dismissed inside three overs to contrasting outside edges, Karunaratne’s went to the keeper, Perera’s to third man. Sri Lanka and Malinga blow away England in World Cup shock 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z If it’s any consolation for Afghanistan’s batsmen, they will be facing a changed India bowling lineup. India looks to follow England with run-fest vs Afghanistan 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z Many of the West Indies greats played in that era, including batsmen Clive Lloyd and Vic Richards. Holder hails Gayle as veteran batter backflips on retirement 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z The 24-year-old batsman later checked in with an International Cricket Council doctor. Afghan batsman rejects advice, bats on after head knock 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z He said all the bowlers were under pressure from England’s batsmen, particularly after Morgan was dropped. Afghan spinner Rashid Khan gets unwanted century vs England 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z The 17 sixes are the most by a batsman in a one-day international, beating the previous record by one shared by three others. Morgan’s 17 sixes highlights England World Cup record day 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z But otherwise, the West Indies batsmen struggled, the last four wickets fell for 10 runs, as the England bowlers exploited ideal conditions for seam bowling. West Indies’ World Cup woes grow as Russell limps off 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z Making matters worse for England, Morgan was the second batsman to hobble off the field in the first innings. England has 2 injuries but bowls out West Indies for 212 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z Gayle’s 36 in the World Cup group game against England was eventful on Friday, as expected for the West Indies opening batsman who calls himself Universe-Boss. Gayle sets batting mark against England at Cricket World Cup 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z New Zealand’s opening batsman Martin Guptill was dismissed for a golden duck. New Zealand opens World Cup with 3 straight wins 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z Warner is one of the hardest-hitting batsmen and aggressive fielders in the game, but is very sensitive to injuries on the playing or practice field. Warner unsettled after bowler knocked down in net accident 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z Bumrah brings “match intensity” even to the nets, Kohli says, and forces batsmen to trust their technique or any doubt will be smelled like blood to a shark. Oval classic: India v Aussies, Bumrah v Starc, Kohli v Smith 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z Off the field, the revelation that star batsman AB de Villiers made a last-minute offer to come out of international retirement to play at the tournament but was turned down hasn’t helped. Batsmen under control — for now — at Cricket World Cup 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z Aaron Finch was the first batsman to depart, to Thomas, for 6. Coulter-Nile, Smith rescues Australia in 288 vs West Indies 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z “The way he’s bowling right now, it’s so, so good to see because when you see batsmen literally clueless against him,” Kohli said. Bumrah rushes into the World Cup with 2 wickets on debut 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Sandy Alcantara pitched six innings, singled home the Marlins’ lone run and worked around two hits, five walks and a hit batsman. Giants snap 7-game losing streak with 3-1 win over Marlins 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z He worked around two hits, five walks and a hit batsman. Giants snap 7-game skid by beating Marlins 3-1 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z It is not just Archer’s pace that brings an added dimension to this side; it is his command of line which offers batsmen no width. Stokes and Archer star as England beat South Africa in Cricket World Cup 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z It just shows that the positive attitude these England batsman have cannot be denied for long. England v South Africa: Cricket World Cup 2019 opener – live! 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z He showed on Wednesday he’s shortening up the batsmen in the opening overs, too. Bumrah rushes into the World Cup with 2 wickets on debut 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z As the greatest ODI batsman the game has witnessed to date, he will want to make it count. Cricket World Cup 2019: Guardian writers’ predictions 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z He played a few games as a middle-order batsman for his state team, and was also included in the Delhi Daredevils squad of the Indian Premiere League tournament. Has Modi ended dynastic politics in India? 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z He’s the best batsman in the world and undoubtedly cricket’s biggest star. 5 players who could shine in the Cricket World Cup 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z A bat and a batsman reflecting India’s passion for cricket seem like good choices. Analysis | The broom, the bicycle or the banana? India’s election is a clash of symbols. 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z And Bumrah is there to help his teammates, too, with his attitude in the practice nets ensuring the batsmen are right atop their games. Bumrah rushes into the World Cup with 2 wickets on debut 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Smith, who was the top-ranked batsman in test cricket, and Warner accepted their 12-month bans for their parts in the plot. Smith and Warner bans set to end, now for Cricket World Cup 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z In the video, there’s some lively discussion between Ashwin and the English batsman Buttler on the field while the decision was referred to the TV umpire. Mankad decision in IPL divides cricket fans around world 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal tweeted “entire team got saved from active shooters. Frightening experience and please keep us in your prayers.” Bangladesh cricket team flees mosque shooting 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z The tourists came to the last five overs needing 44 runs, vulnerable if one of the two established batsmen might have fallen. India beats Australia by 7 wickets in 3rd ODI, wins series 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z South Africa’s batsmen will on Sunday almost certainly deliver a seventh straight series win on South African soil and the latest success for the Proteas following back-to-back wins against India and Australia a year ago. South Africa on brink of series win over Pakistan 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Perera simply encouraged those batsmen to block out the bowlers until he could get back on strike and take up the contest again. Perera gives New Zealand a scare with 13 sixes in 2nd ODI 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Stumps were called after Pakistan’s last batsman fell. Pakistan out for 190, South Africa needs 149 to win 1st test 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z South Africa’s star batsman AB de Villiers was at the crease. Caught on tape: the story behind Australian cricket's greatest fall | Geoff Lemon 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z He also said he enjoyed watching batsmen from English and Australian teams rather than the current Indian team. Kohli shocks with 'leave India' jibe 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z Kumble, who is an engineer by training and one of the country’s all-time top cricketers, said the technology will also be used to help players and coaches understand and tweak how batsmen are playing. Microsoft partners with professional cricketer to make smart bat technology 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z “I told the last few batsmen it’s very hard to hit on this ground because of the wind, so I had to take the responsibility throughout the innings,” he said. Perera gives New Zealand a scare with 13 sixes in 2nd ODI 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z Mendes, who is an expert batsman, played there as a boy, immersing himself in the game. Sam Mendes’s Directorial Discoveries 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z Cricket lenses have 76× to 95× zoom, able to shoot from the grandstand to track a single bead of sweat running down a batsman’s face. Caught on tape: the story behind Australian cricket's greatest fall | Geoff Lemon 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z And a maddening batsman, so breezy and entertaining early on, just another tail-ender now. England v India: third Test, day one – live! 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z “Par is about 420. Swing is from the hand - playing late and leaving the wider ones reduces the jeopardy significantly, There’s a bit of drift and slow spin, but good batsmen should deal with that.” England v India: first Test, day two – live! 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z Their batsmen are enterprising and tough, except for when they aren’t, and their bowlers are clever and capable, except for when they aren’t. England v India: first Test, day one - live! 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z A 3-2 Angels lead evaporated in the sixth inning when Chicago rallied for three runs on two singles, one that left the infield, three walks and a hit batsman. Angels lose to the lowly White Sox, 5-3 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z Hamels allowed seven runs and nine hits in five innings, with five strikeouts, two walks and a hit batsman. Lucroy slam as A’s beat Texas 15-3 for 24th win in 31 games 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z Milwaukee entered the frame trailing 3-2, and loaded the bases with one out on catcher’s interference, a walk and a hit batsman. Major League Baseball roundup: Martinez blasts another home run,... 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z That player, Grongarrong, was a batsman in Australia's first international sporting side - an indigenous cricket team that toured England in 1868. Aboriginal cricketers honour legacy of 1868 'heroes' 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z And the India batsmen know he can bowl jaffas, so will be circumspect facing him than any of the alternatives. England v India: first Test, day one - live! 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z Lee suggested hit batsmen should throw the bat instead of leaving it at the plate. Baseball fights more appropriate for UFC 2018-04-14T04:00:00Z Or will the batsman, with lightning footwork and majestic audacity, thump his way into the record books? Bringing up a ton: what you learn about cricket as a 99-year-old 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Past cricket giants such as master batsman Sir Donald Bradman are revered for their conduct as much as for their victories. In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for... 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z Scuffing can make the ball act unpredictably, making it more difficult for batsmen to hit. Cricket Hero Breaks Down in Tears on TV Over Cheating 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z Talented 25-year-old batsman Cameron Bancroft had been reportedly coached by the famously divisive former captain David Warner how to use sandpaper to illegally rub the ball in pursuit of an advantageous reverse spin. Australia's ball-tampering scandal delivers bout of soul-searching 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z “I understand the distress this has caused the sport and its fans,” the opening batsman wrote. Cricket: Lehmann resigns as disgraced trio return to Australia 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z Smith, the top test batsman in the world and the star of Australian cricket, knew about the plan. Wednesday’s Sports in Brief 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z This is confounding for batsmen, especially as reverse swing tends to occur late in the ball's trajectory, giving them little time to respond. A ball-tampering row consumes Australia 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z The punishment confirmed a dramatic fall from grace for Smith, the star of Australian cricket and the No. 1-ranked test batsman. Ball tampering plot: Smith, Warner banned for 12 months 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z In the space of two days, top batsman Smith has gone from Australia’s cricketing golden boy to national pariah and it looks likely that he has played his last test as captain. Stunned Australia digests ball-tampering shame 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Since teams rarely lose all their wickets in the short forms of the game, frugal bowling is prized rather simply dismissing batsmen. Why spinners are enjoying a purple patch in cricket 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Others have called for a life ban for the No. 1-ranked batsman in test cricket. Scratching the surface reveals Australian cricket cheaters 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Bowlers use the ball's tendency to swing in air to bamboozle batsman. A ball-tampering row consumes Australia 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z The yearlong ban for Warner, the pugnacious 31-year-old opening batsman, may mean an end to his international career. Ball tampering plot: Smith, Warner banned for 12 months 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z He also tried racing into the court on return, like a batsman advancing down the crease to a spinner, but it was likewise rarely effective. Nick Kyrgios out of Australian Open after thriller against Grigor Dimitrov 2018-01-21T05:00:00Z But in fact, the system overturns the umpire’s call in favour of the batsman 34% of the time, compared to just 20% of the time for bowlers. Why spinners are enjoying a purple patch in cricket 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z The bowler must call out “ready”, before coming in to bowl, and has to wait to hear a response from the batsman before releasing the ball, at which point he must say “play”. India’s blind cricketers are champions – but money is still a sticky wicket 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z In their captain, Steve Smith, they had one of the all-time great batsmen, while his deputy, David Warner, was a reliably intimidating presence at the top of the order. A ball-tampering row consumes Australia 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z To be fair, it is hard to see how that was given not out initially, a full delivery coming back at the batsman. Ashes 2017-18: Australia v England fourth Test, day two – live! 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z The great batsmen are so predictable and Smith undoubtedly is one of them. Drama of Warner's Ashes century ignites Boxing Day of Australian control 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z The interruptions drew boos from the crowd for Sri Lanka’s opening batsmen as they made their way to the crease, where they played without masks. Pollution stops play at Delhi Test match as bowlers struggle to breathe 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z When asked whether he considers himself a batsman or a bowler, he shot back: all-rounder. India’s blind cricketers are champions – but money is still a sticky wicket 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z That break upset the batsmen’s concentration, which was not evident from their strokeplay but their running between the wickets. Australia dig in but England’s Craig Overton nabs Steve Smith 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z Vince is the only batsman in England's top five yet to be dismissed by Lyon in this series. Ashes 2017-18: Australia v England fourth Test, day two – live! 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z However, he will be selected as a batsman irrespective of whether he is able to bowl . Ashes 2017-18: Australia v England second Test, day one – live! 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z In Pune and Brisbane, the most naturally gifted batsman of his generation decided to instead become a little Aussie battler. Steve Smith goes against natural instincts to suck oxygen out of England | Adam Collins 2017-11-25T05:00:00Z The Anglicans put up an almost unassailable lead of 176 for 3 on the strength of a century — 100 runs in a single innings — from the South African batsman Chris Kennedy. Protestants and Catholics Meet, on the Cricket Pitch 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z The bounce is loopy, the batsmen are set and two singles are all the over offers. Ashes 2017-18: Australia v England first Test, day two – live! 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z After drilling Turner with another fastball in the third, McCullers set a World Series record with his fourth hit batsmen of the game. Astros defeat the Dodgers 5-1 to earn their first World Series title 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z His own Test match record as a batsman was, in his own word, poor. A former England cricket captain explores the question of “form” 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z The Angels then extended the rally with an error and a hits batsman, loading the bases for C.J. Angels' rally comes up just short in lengthy 10-9 loss to Rangers 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z This game, which is played in the pub gardens of Kent, involves batsmen or women hitting a rubber ball that is fired upwards from a mechanical device - the trap. The weird and wonderful world of pub games - BBC News 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z Rashid pitched the ball outside leg stump before it turned sharply, beating the bat and clipping the top of the batsman’s off-stump. Relays to relish, tremendous own goals and boxing's hardest punchers | Classic YouTube 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z “I loved it,” said Butler, who is considered by many cricket fans to be a unique batsman. On the Fourth of July, an American Baseball Invasion of London 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z It’s also superstars v journeymen, overlords v underdogs, well-oiled machinery v something more mercurial, and, broadly speaking, batsmen v bowlers. Pakistan v India: ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final – live! 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z A click on the artwork transports users to a game on London's Oval cricket grounds, in which the batsmen are crickets and the fielders are snails. Google Doodle Celebrates the ICC Champions Trophy With a Game 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z Wicket-keeper batsman Bairstow is a fixture in the Test side but has failed to nail down a regular spot in what is a congested England limited-overs middle order. England v Ireland: Joe Root stars with bat and ball as hosts seal series at Lord's 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z "Mark Wood and David Willey add variety and quality to our bowling strengths and David's ability as an attacking batsman is also an important element for us," Whitaker added. England: Mark Wood returns to squad for Champions Trophy and South Africa series 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Terms such as batsman and third man remain, but the laws will remove previous references to the term "he". MCC confirms sendings-off and other laws to come in on 1 October 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z “My theory is: batsmen win you games, bowlers win you tournaments.” Pakistan v India: ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final – live! 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z Working with Wieters in a game for the second time, he allowed the two runs on three hits, two walks and two hit batsmen. Tanner Roark recovers from shaky start as Nats beat Marlins again, 6-4 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z "We know how talented the West Indies team are - their batsmen can hit the ball out of the ground whenever they choose to and they've always had good quick bowlers." West Indies v England: Ben Stokes says he has grown up before ODI series 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z The squad features batsman Carlos Brathwaite, who hit four successive sixes in the final over from England's Ben Stokes to win the World Twenty20 last year. Tom Curran: Surrey bowler joins England squad for West Indies tour 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z The Yorkshire batsman takes over from Cook, who resigned on 6 February after a record 59 Tests in charge. Joe Root: New England captain to seek advice of former skippers 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z The morning belongs to these two opening batsmen, who have ridden their luck, run like idiots, and reeled off some glorious shots. Pakistan v India: ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final – live! 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z The quartet, widely regarded as the four finest batsman in the world, occupy the top four spots in the International Cricket Council's batting rankings. Joe Root: New England captain a born leader - Martyn Moxon 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z The Yorkshire batsman, 26, replaces Alastair Cook, who resigned after more than four years in charge last week. Joe Root: England to name batsman Test captain, replacing Alastair Cook 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z England and Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance, who was named captain of the county in December 2016, said that his team-mate Root's inexperience was not an issue in him assuming the captaincy. Joe Root is 'obvious candidate' for England captaincy says James Anderson 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z The 32-year-old opening batsman led England a record 59 times in Tests. Alastair Cook: Playing under new England captain 'not an issue' following resignation 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z He does like the game and almost certainly would have been a fine batsman. Roger Federer defies age and expectations to dazzle Australia | Kevin Mitchell 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z "It's exciting for cricket, for all of us who are supporters of the game, seeing four wonderful batsmen ply their trade and now lead their countries," said former Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie. Joe Root: New England captain a born leader - Martyn Moxon 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z But the British number three was a little rankled by the snub from the batsman, 35, who is in Australia to play for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. Dan Evans: Britain's latest tennis star snubbed by Kevin Pietersen 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z Australia's David Warner has become the fifth batsman to hit a century before lunch on the opening day of a Test match. David Warner achieves rare Test feat with rapid century - BBC News 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z "It's like dominoes going down," said former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott. Alastair Cook: Forget the captain, these are the real questions for England 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z "Cook is a top professional and a top batsman," said Boycott. Alastair Cook: Michael Vaughan expects England captain to step down 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Four years after he replaced Andrew Strauss - now England's director of cricket - as captain, Cook is facing increased pressure to return to the ranks, although his place as opening batsman is secure for now. India v England: Geoffrey Boycott feels Alastair Cook should step down as captain 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Nair, playing in his third Test, made 303 not out to become only the second India batsman to make a triple century. India v England: Karun Nair makes 300 in fifth Test in Chennai 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z The pitch is in the batsmen's favour, but it's not the sort of pitch you can crash-bang-wallop. India v England: KL Rahul makes 199 on day three in Chennai 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z Although he was really only a batsman who bowled, his natural ability as a spin bowler saw him preferred over more experienced candidates. Alastair Cook: Forget the captain, these are the real questions for England 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z Vaughan described 25-year-old Root as "a world class player, the best batsman in the team, thoughtful and tactically very astute". Alastair Cook: Michael Vaughan expects England captain to step down 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z The Essex batsman will meet with England director of cricket Strauss after the India tour, as he does after each series. Alastair Cook: Trevor Bayliss says debate over England captain 'pain in backside' 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z "The pitch is getting worse and for a new batsmen it won't be easy to play. Hopefully it will turn more tomorrow." India v England: Karun Nair makes 300 in fifth Test in Chennai 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z You need an extra spinner and an extra batsman. India v England: Ravichandran Ashwin seals series win in Mumbai 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z "England need another batsman at five," said Boycott. Alastair Cook: Forget the captain, these are the real questions for England 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z "India are a better team in these conditions. Even if England played an extra batsman, they'd still probably lose," former England captain Michael Vaughan said on BBC Test Match Special. India v England: Virat Kohli makes double century as visitors face series defeat 2016-12-11T05:00:00Z Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali, who both struggled on the first day, bowled a much more consistent line but the sharp spin that they found will surely play on the mind of England's batsmen. India v England: Virat Kohli & Murali Vijay centuries give hosts upper hand 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z Instead the bowlers failed to remove the tailenders and the batsmen failed to get the runs. Cricket’s Brazilian outpost: how CCC thrive in the ‘corridor of sun certainty’ 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z I would send for another batsman from the Lions. India v England: Ravichandran Ashwin seals series win in Mumbai 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Durham batsman Keaton Jennings will become Alastair Cook's latest opening partner for England in the fourth Test against India in Mumbai. England v India: Keaton Jennings to open with Alastair Cook 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Criticism that the bouncer was against the 'spirit' of cricket led to the International Cricket Council limiting the number of bouncers in a Test match to one per batsman, per over in 1991. Phillip Hughes' death: Have attitudes to the bouncer changed? 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z Gary Ballance is the reserve batsman, but he's left-handed and not in form. India v England: Jayant Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin wrap up second Test win 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z "From India's point of view, the end of the day is huge," said former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott on Test Match Special. India v England: Alastair Cook and Haseeb Hameed fall late in second Test 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z England batted like "idiots" as India took control of the second Test, says former batsman Geoffrey Boycott. India v England: Tourists batted like idiots on day two - Geoffrey Boycott 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Even though their spinners put in a much-improved display from an opening day when India piled on 317-4, the batsmen wilted on a surface that is more difficult than the first Test. India control England in second Test in Visakhapatnam 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z "I look at Ansari, and he's a batsman who bowls a bit," said Vaughan. India v England: Michael Vaughan questions spinners' ability as tourists struggle 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z India are unbeaten at home in their last 15 Tests, and their batsmen will be key in setting the tone of the game. India v England: James Anderson fit for selection in Visakhapatnam 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z If he reaches three figures on Sunday he will become the first teenage England batsman to do so. India v England: Haseeb Hameed & Alastair Cook build lead in Rajkot 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z Averaged 55 as England won Ashes for first time in 19 years in 1953 - no other England batsman averaged more than 39. Who is England cricket's best ever Test captain? 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z The baseball federation went about turning bowlers into pitchers and batsman into hitters, convincing young cricketers to give up on Pakistan’s national pastime and try America’s instead. Pakistan’s National Baseball Team Arrives, Improbably, in Brooklyn 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z "England's first innings is crucial," said former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott. India v England: Michael Vaughan questions spinners' ability as tourists struggle 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z In cricket there is no 100% effective form of protection, as we sadly saw when Australian batsman Phillip Hughes was tragically killed after being struck by a ball just below the ear. Why pitchers won't wear helmets despite Shoemaker's 105mph liner to the head 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z If selected, Lancashire's Hameed would be the ninth batsman to fill the role alongside Cook since Andrew Strauss retired in 2012. Trevor Bayliss hints at new England opener with Haseeb Hameed in frame 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Still, England were accelerating once more through Morgan and Ben Stokes, playing as a specialist batsman on his return after a calf injury, when the rain first delayed the inevitable, then confirmed their victory. England v Pakistan: Joe Root and Jason Roy earn Southampton win 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z Asked if there was any correlation between the hit batsmen, Weiss said, “None whatsoever.” Anderson ejected in Rockies’ loss to Phillies 2016-08-13T04:00:00Z David Richardson, chief executive of the International Cricket Council, said many batsmen around the world took inspiration from Mr. Mohammad. Hanif Mohammad, Pakistani cricket star known as the ‘Little Master,’ dies at 81 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z In cricket, there’s “sledging,” which is when fielders verbally abuse batsmen in order to break their concentration. Doping Wasn’t Always Considered Cheating 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Root, who twice fell to poor strokes in England's 75-run defeat in the first Test, said: "It's a great feeling. "Those two occasions at Lord's were batsman error on my part. England v Pakistan: Michael Vaughan praises hosts' flawless display 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z England batsman Joe Root: "The way he played was a really mature innings, which is what you expect from your captain. "We've bounced back as a batting unit in this Test match. England v Pakistan: Alastair Cook and Joe Root hit centuries in second Test 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z Cook said England lost the game in the first two days, adding his batsmen were "confused with different angles which you don't always get". England v Pakistan: Alastair Cook blames 'naive' batting for Lord's defeat 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z "He is a world-class player and one of the best all-round batsmen in the game." England v Pakistan: Jake Ball to make debut in first Test at Lord's 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z Santiago Casilla got Tyler Goeddel to ground out for the final out for his 17th save after loading the bases on a walk, a hit and a hit batsman. Resurgent Peavy leads Giants past Phillies, 5-4 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z If Sri Lanka's batsmen had earlier underperformed, then England's opening pair made their bowling attack look utterly toothless. England v Sri Lanka: Alex Hales and Jason Roy lead 10-wicket rout 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z "It does affect us because Ben bats at five, filling the role of batsman and bowler very well," added batsman Morgan. England v Sri Lanka first ODI: Eoin Morgan wants greater consistency 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott and Test Match Special: "Number three, Compton, and Finn's bowling is up for debate. " England v Sri Lanka: Hosts win series 2-0 as rain ruins final day at Lord's 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z The Essex batsman denied himself a 48th Test fifty when he declared with himself on 49. England v Sri Lanka: Alex Hales hits 94 as hosts set up final-day victory push 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z The former England batsman was forced to retire in April at the age of 26. James Taylor: Former England batsman has operation for heart condition 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z The innovation is the latest used by umpires in response to concerns over standing just over 22 yards away from batsmen striking the ball with immense power. England v Sri Lanka: Alex Hales and Jason Roy lead 10-wicket rout 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z For England's other top-order batsmen, it was a tale of familiar flaws as once again the team made a stuttering start to their innings after Cook won the toss. England v Sri Lanka: Alex Hales and Joe Root give hosts edge 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z The playoffs will be missing one usual face, India’s veteran wicket-keeper batsman and captain, MS Dhoni. In Indian Premier League, Gujarat Lions Are a Success From Day 1 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z Seldom have so many top-order batsmen been on a pair in Test cricket. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z An email from Tom Gourd: “My thickly-accented French friend suggests that your picture shows the greatest English batsman of all time standing in front of the greatest Australian batsman of all time: ZeDon ZeBra-dman.” England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day one – live! 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z England batsman Alex Hales: "We relish batting together. It's a very special day and one we'll remember for a long time. "Tuesday was a kick up the backside for the top order. England v Sri Lanka: Alex Hales and Jason Roy lead 10-wicket rout 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z It will turn and it's good for the batsmen. England v Sri Lanka: Alex Hales and Joe Root give hosts edge 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z The versatile batsman enjoyed another fruitful 12-month period, with two centuries in England's Ashes triumph last summer and four one-day international centuries. Joe Root, Anya Shrubsole & Charlotte Edwards win England awards 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z For all their good play, there’s not a huge amount the batsmen can do when Anderson is able to control the ball with Jedi mind powers. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z We anticipate them playing with so much more freedom and purpose than two years ago despite having a trio of unproven batsmen in their line-up. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day one – live! 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Last June , he threw a no-hitter against Pittsburgh that was a two-out, bottom-of-the-ninth hit batsman away from being a perfect game. A 20-strikeout night shows Max Scherzer is the real deal 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z He played hockey as a goalkeeper for Barbados and cricket as an opening batsman and wicketkeeper for two Barbados clubs, Wanderers and Carlton. Tony Cozier: West Indian commentator dies aged 75 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z England batsman James Taylor this week announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 26 owing to a serious heart condition. Final whistle: How MS ended an England footballer's career - BBC News 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z A single brings Silva back to strike, and Broad sends down one of those balls that a batsman just has to close his eyes and hope, pray he doesn’t nick. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Both batsmen score a single, which sadly means I can no longer blather on about Hales only scoring fours. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day one – live! 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z England and Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire because of a serious heart condition. James Taylor: England and Nottinghamshire batsman forced to retire 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Phillip Hughes was killed in 2014 by a cricket ball that freakishly, somehow, struck the Australian batsman on the small area on his neck that wasn’t protected by his helmet. Column: Athletes are actors in sports’ tragedies 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z West Indies needed 19 runs, usually considered an impossible target, from the final over to beat England, and batsman Carlos Brathwaite struck English bowler Ben Stokes over the boundaries for four consecutive sixes. After Winning Title, West Indies Calls Out Its Cricket Board 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z A single brings Silva back to strike, and Broad sends down one of those balls that a batsman just has to close his eyes and hope, pray he doesn’t nick. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z An email from Tom Gourd: “My thickly-accented French friend suggests that your picture shows the greatest English batsman of all time standing in front of the greatest Australian batsman of all time: ZeDon ZeBra-dman.” England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day one – live! 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Carlos Brathwaite, the part-time batsman on strike, had scored a grand total of 25 runs across his four previous T20 internationals, spread across four and a half years. World Twenty20: T20 is keeping West Indies cricket alive 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z The batsmen had crossed so it was Gayle who drove loosely at Root’s next offering, the ball sliced over cover for four. West Indies win World T20 final as Carlos Brathwaite sinks England 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z "One criticism that T20 cricket gets is that people slog in it - they don't. "There are very few slogging batsmen around the world. World Twenty20 final: England v West Indies - five key battles 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z It had quickened up from the first day but now the bounce became challenging as well, with the Sri Lanka batsmen unable to cope with the dangers posed by England’s seamers. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Both batsmen score a single, which sadly means I can no longer blather on about Hales only scoring fours. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day one – live! 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Subtly changing his wrist position with devastating effect, Mustafizur bamboozled the batsmen throughout, claiming wickets in consecutive deliveries in the final over. World Twenty20: New Zealand beat Bangladesh for fourth win 2016-03-26T04:00:00Z Braithwaite hit another six and for a moment the batsmen thought it was all over. West Indies win World T20 final as Carlos Brathwaite sinks England 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z We've established both teams have some tasty batsmen, but what about the bowlers? World Twenty20 final: England v West Indies - five key battles 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z There’s a bit of in-shape there, but both batsmen nudge singles and survive without much incident. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z We anticipate them playing with so much more freedom and purpose than two years ago despite having a trio of unproven batsmen in their line-up. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day one – live! 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z After their batsmen put England to the sword on a flat track in Mumbai, the West Indies demonstrated great versatility to record a completely different type of victory on a more-spin friendly pitch in Bengaluru. World Twenty20 2016: West Indies beat Sri Lanka to close in on semis 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z There is not another batsman like him in this form of the game. World Twenty20 2016: England need clear heads - Agnew 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z But India’s batsmen lost four wickets in the first five overs and managed just 79, stunning a stadium full of fans eager to celebrate a victory. New Zealand Stuns India in Another Surprising Twenty20 Match 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z There’s a bit of in-shape there, but both batsmen nudge singles and survive without much incident. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z He is regarded as New Zealand's finest test batsman but often battled with the pressure of expectation. Actor Russell Crowe was a pallbearer at the funeral of his cousin, former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe, who died March 3 of lymphoma 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z He is regarded as New Zealand’s finest test batsman but often battled with the pressure of expectation. Russell Crowe a leading man at Martin Crowe’s funeral 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z For T20 cricket, you want good, flat pitches that allow batsmen to play their shots. World Twenty20 2016: England need clear heads - Agnew 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z He was the man who sparked controversy during the qualifiers when he 'Mankaded' Hong Kong batsman Mark Chapman, described as a "cowardly" act by their coach Simon Cook. World Twenty20 2016: Scotland & Ireland set for group stage in India 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z Seldom have so many top-order batsmen been on a pair in Test cricket. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Opening batsman Warner defended the forthright approach to the game from his side, who went top of the International Cricket Council Test rankings with their series win. David Warner: New Zealand fans went 'too far' with Australia abuse 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z The tourists changed their team for Sunday's match at the Wanderers, bringing in batsman Sam Billings for bowling all-rounder David Willey. England defeat against South Africa 'men against boys' - Bayliss 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Also accumulating off his pads, Hales became only the fifth England batsman to register five successive ODI half-centuries. AB de Villiers gives South Africa ODI series win over England 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z While Inzamam-ul-Haq is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in Pakistan history, he is almost as famous for his dodgy running between the wickets. World Twenty20 2016: Scotland & Ireland set for group stage in India 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z It had quickened up from the first day but now the bounce became challenging as well, with the Sri Lanka batsmen unable to cope with the dangers posed by England’s seamers. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z South Africa batsman Hashim Amla says his side are treating the rest of the series as three finals in a row. South Africa v England: Win would mean everything - Reece Topley 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z Five minutes earlier his money was on Australia, but now as the Indian batsman gets ready to face the last over he's changed his mind. Howzat? The clamour to legalise sports betting in India - BBC News 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Someone like Marcus Trescothick probably wouldn’t have a career if he was starting now and he’s turned out to be one of England’s finest opening batsmen.” One Six Nations title and no grand slams since 2003. What is English rugby’s problem? | Robert Kitson 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z India will be a hard tour, with England needing both quality spinners and batsmen who can play spin bowling. England still on the up despite last Test defeat - Jonathan Agnew 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z Silva c Bairstow b Anderson 14 - Sri Lanka 35-2 For all their good play, there’s not a huge amount the batsmen can do when Anderson is able to control the ball with Jedi mind powers. England v Sri Lanka: first Test, day three – live! 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Kevin Pietersen, the former England batsman who is now a T20 specialist, says a "smaller, condensed tournament will improve the competitive element, keeping more teams interested for longer and driving up the standard". Big Bash League: Is this the future of cricket? Are Tests in danger? 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Whatever movement Stokes is getting is being blunted by these two batsmen. South Africa v England: fourth Test, day one – live! 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z "To me, he hasn't got the technique," said former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott. Stokes, Broad, Root & Bayliss - why England are exciting 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Joe Root has progressed to one of the best batsmen in the world and Stuart Broad is ranked as the best bowler in Test cricket. England still on the up despite last Test defeat - Jonathan Agnew 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z As soon as he starts lifting those knees up and running in hard, batsmen are in trouble. Stuart Broad: England bowler will stand up and be counted - Agnew 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z Ex-England batsman Geoffrey Boycott: "At times England were scoring 10 an over. Stokes is a game-changer. And at the opposite end, Root was playing magnificently. He's got the lot and batted beautifully." South Africa v England: Joe Root and Ben Stokes turn tide 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z Whatever movement Stokes is getting is being blunted by these two batsmen. South Africa v England: fourth Test, day one – live! 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z The man with an average of under 12 is in danger of looking like a batsman, here. South Africa v England: third Test, day two – as it happened 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z Very rarely do opposition batsmen run away from them. England benefit from South Africa errors - Jonathan Agnew 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z He’s been the most aesthetically pleasing South African batsman of this series, for my money. South Africa v England: third Test, day one – as it happened 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z He became a top prospect as a teenager, playing for the Leeward Islands’ under-15 and under-19 teams, and later for the West Indies team as a left-handed opening batsman. Cricket Star Kieran Powell Tosses His Bat and Picks Up a Smaller, Rounder One 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z Cook has short leg and a leg slip for company, as Broad looks to use the batsman’s movement over to off stump to his advantage. South Africa v England: fourth Test, day one – live! 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z The next ball gives the batsman no space at all, and brings the wicket. South Africa v England: third Test, day two – as it happened 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z The West Indies batsman was disciplined for "inappropriate conduct". Chris Gayle: Somerset's Shrubsole has no problem with batsman 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z He’s been the most aesthetically pleasing South African batsman of this series, for my money. South Africa v England: third Test, day one – as it happened 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z An aggressive batsman by nature, he made merry at the crease for over six and a half hours. Pranav Dhanawade: The Indian boy who scored a record 1,009 runs - BBC News 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Cook has short leg and a leg slip for company, as Broad looks to use the batsman’s movement over to off stump to his advantage. South Africa v England: fourth Test, day one – live! 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z The man with an average of under 12 is in danger of looking like a batsman, here. South Africa v England: third Test, day two – as it happened 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z In only his seventh Test match, Bavuma played superbly well and proved he is worthy as a Test batsman regardless of his skin colour. Temba Bavuma hundred for South Africa transcended cricket - Agnew 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z The batsman is reprieved by the umpires call, as the replay shows it clipping the top of middle. South Africa v England: third Test, day one – as it happened 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z "Many times we see that batsmen, after scoring a hundred, say 'Sir we want water', but he did not create this type of disturbance. He was very fit." Pranav Dhanawade: The Indian boy who scored a record 1,009 runs - BBC News 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Stokes, whose 11 sixes was the most by an England batsman in a Test innings, hit 130 runs in the morning session as the tourists flayed South Africa. Ben Stokes: England all-rounder felt under pressure before 200 2016-01-03T05:00:00Z The next ball gives the batsman no space at all, and brings the wicket. South Africa v England: third Test, day two – as it happened 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z In recent years the England batsmen have generally struggled on bouncy pitches, though Broad and Finn would like this to be Perth-lite. South Africa v England: second Test, day one – live! 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z Is there a more beautiful sight in cricket sport life than a pace bowler snaring a high-class batsman with a seaming, swinging proper-length jaffa that takes the outside edge and nicks through to the keeper? South Africa v England: third Test, day one – as it happened 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z The two issues still outstanding are the wicketkeeper and the opening batsman. England can dominate South Africa - Jonathan Agnew 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Their slim hopes of avoiding defeat rest with batsman AB de Villiers, unbeaten on 37 at the close. South Africa v England: Bairstow & Finn help tourists close in on win 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z He bangs one in and the batsman glances it just past Taylor’s grab at short leg. South Africa v England: first Test, day four – live! 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z Big opportunity for the batsmen and also excited to watch this young tearaway fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the first time in the flesh. South Africa v England: second Test, day one – live! 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z Is there a more beautiful sight in cricket sport life than a pace bowler snaring a high-class batsman with a seaming, swinging proper-length jaffa that takes the outside edge and nicks through to the keeper? South Africa v England: third Test, day one – as it happened 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z The Proteas' senior fast bowler Dale Steyn was forced off with injury, star batsman AB de Villiers failed to quash rumours of his Test retirement, and the middle order surrendered meekly. South Africa v England: Joe Root helps tourists press for victory 2015-12-28T05:00:00Z Rashid is set to turn out for Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash this winter, and Swann wants to see more spinners exposed to the world's most destructive batsmen. World Twenty20 2016: Can England win the tournament? 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z He bangs one in and the batsman glances it just past Taylor’s grab at short leg. South Africa v England: first Test, day four – live! 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z Four more as the Nottinghamshire batsman slashes hard over second slip. South Africa v England: second Test, day one – live! 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z The batsman is reprieved by the umpires call, as the replay shows it clipping the top of middle. 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