Archive for September 5th, 2012

Amla, de Villiers ease SA home to level series

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South Africa levelled the one-day series with a resounding seven-wicket victory at Trent Bridge after England’s batting had subsided

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Plunkett assessing options

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Liam Plunkett has been given permission to talk to other counties. He has a year to go on his Durham contract but has played only one Championship match this season after losing form and confidence.

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Late inspiration aids de Villiers

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A last-minute change of tactics by AB de Villiers put South Africa on the road to squaring the one-day series after a quick chat with Gary Kirsten led him to open the bowling with Robin Peterson’s left-arm spin.

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Wyatt sets up consecutive wins

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Danni Wyatt top scored for England Women as completed a second comfortable victory over Pakistan in as many days with an 81-run win at Loughborough.

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Croft set to end playing career

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Robert Croft, the Glamorgan offspinner, is expected to confirm his retirement from first-class cricket at the end of the season

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Cockbain gives Gloucs command

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James Fuller’s career-best County Championship bowling figures and 99 from Ian Cockbain put Gloucestershire in a winning position on the second day at Bristol.

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Giles’ anxiety until job is done

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With last year’s agonising disappointment in mind, Ashley Giles won’t be at peace until the Championship title is secured

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Belgium star Vermaelen dismisses injury fears

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Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has dismissed suggestions he has suffered an injury setback.

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Spinners help Pakistan crush Australia

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Pakistan began their warm-up for the ICC World Twenty20 with a comprehensive win over Australia in Dubai, where their spinners flummoxed Australia’s long batting line-up

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Spinners help Pakistan crush Australia

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Pakistan began their warm-up for the ICC World Twenty20 with a comprehensive win over Australia in Dubai, where their spinners flummoxed Australia’s long batting line-up

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