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Daily Telegraph
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- Daily Telegraph
Australia vs. West Indies, First Test, Day 3 live updates: Cricket world all says same thing as Aussies bowling attack saves batsmen's blushes
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cricket. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australia's pace attack has once again come to the rescue as the Aussies have taken a 1-0 lead in the Frank Worrell Trophy, beating the West Indies in Barbados. Chasing a daunting 301-run target for victory, the West Indies were in trouble from the outset as the Australian quicks wreaked havoc on Saturday morning (AEDT). West Indies vs. Australia Test & T20I Series | Watch every ball LIVE with ESPN, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Paceman Josh Hazlewood ripped through the Windies top order, claiming 4-4 in a stunning three-over burst to put Australia in the driving seat. 'They are playing good as always. It's like a broken record these days watching the Australian bowling attack,' former Australian cricketer Greg Blewett said in commentary for Kayo. 'They're so experienced and so clinical. 'After a really good session here on Day 3, they can freshen up overnight and they'll be ready to go to knock over the West Indies in the morning. 'They also share it around really well. This time it's Josh Hazlewood. Good figures.' The quick added another to his tally later in the morning to finish with figures of 5-43. While Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins also took one apiece before Nathan Lyon did the damage late, cleaning up the tailenders. Australia's bowling trio of Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc did the damage again. Photo by Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) The incredible performance of Hazlewood and the Aussie bowling attack, covered over the cracks of what was another dismal display from the Aussie batsmen. Earlier, the tourists posted 310 courtesy of defiant fifties from vice-captain Travis Head, all-rounder Beau Webster and wicketkeeper Alex Carey, after the top-order failed again. On Day 2, Sam Konstas failed again making just 5 off 38 balls as his Test average through six games sits at just above 20. Khawaja (15) and Inglis (12) also fell cheaply in the second innings. Inglis was sent packing for 12 after leaving a delivery from Jayden Seales that nipped in and crashed into off stump. Cameron Green also struggled again in his new No. 3 role, out for just 15. Safe to say him slotting in at No. 3, has not been the instant success Australian selectors would have hoped for. Since coming back into the team he has scores of 4, 0, 3 and 15. He also dropped a regulation chance on Day 3, as his Test nightmare continued. You can watch Cam Green's howler in the player at the top of the page. Josh Hazlewood tore through the West Indies on Day 3. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) Australian pace attack ageing out While for now the likes of Starc, Hazlewood and Pat Cummins can come to the rescue, all three are deep in their 30s and will likely retire in the coming years. And the two waiting in the wings after impressing at Shield level, Scott Boland and Michael Neser, are 35 and 34 respectively. That leaves a worrying abyss when the trio calls time on their illustrious careers. But while the three-pronged attack will likely end in the years to come, fans are soaking it in while they still can. 'The Australian pace attack is the best in the business,' one fan wrote. '37 35 34 32 is the age of Lyon, Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins. Too old to be continuing much longer? However, they do have 553, 389, 283 and 302 test wickets equalling 1527 in total. Insane,' another added. While a third said: 'Thank god for the quicks'. Originally published as Australia triumph in first Test against the West Indies as bowling attack saves batsmen's blushes
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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Hazlewood takes five as Australia beat WI in first Test
Josh Hazlewood is playing in his 74th Test match for Australia [Getty Images] First Test, Bridgetown (day three of five) Australia 180 (Head 59; Seales 5-60) & 310 (Carey 65; Joseph 5-87) West Indies 190 (Hope 48; Starc 3-65) & 141 (Joseph 44; Hazlewood 5-43) Australia won by 159 runs, lead series 1-0 Advertisement Scorecard Josh Hazlewood claimed five wickets as Australia wrapped up an emphatic 159-run victory against West Indies in the first Test in Barbados. West Indies lost all 10 of their second-innings wickets in the evening session on day three of the contest as Australia showed their ruthlessness to close out the match with two days to spare. Set 301 for victory, the hosts' response had started promisingly as they overcame the early loss of Kraigg Brathwaite to reach 47-1 with John Campbell and Keacy Carty at the crease. However, Hazlewood swung the momentum Australia's way as he ran through the West Indies top order during a characteristically controlled spell which saw four wickets fall for just nine runs. Advertisement From 56-5 it was always going to be an uphill struggle for West Indies, even though Justin Greaves (38 not out) and Shamar Joseph (44) provided some late entertainment. Hazlewood removed Jomel Warrican to finish with 5-43 before Nathan Lyon bagged two wickets in the final over of the day, after play had been extended by 30 minutes, to seal the win. Earlier, Australia had made a battling 310 in their second innings after Alex Carey had top scored with a punchy 65. The tourists had resumed the day on a precarious 92-4 but Travis Head and Beau Webster made gritty scores of 61 and 63 before Carey batted smartly with the lower order as Joseph took 5-87. Hazlewood leaves Sammy with no complaints West Indies coach Daren Sammy met with match referee Javagal Srinath after play on day two to discuss concerns about some of the decisions made by TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the match. Advertisement Sammy said after play on Thursday that he was unhappy with some of the dismissals given by the South African using the technology. In West Indies' second innings, though, Sammy could have few complaints. Instead a tricky pitch, smart bowling from an Australian attack long in the tooth, and the odd daft shot proved to be West Indies' undoing. Mitchell Starc struck in his first over to remove Kraigg Brathwaite before Carty and Campbell steadied the ship. The latter started the rot for West Indies when he bungled an attempted lap scoop against Hazlewood and left Carey with a simple catch. Shortly after Hazlewood dismissed Brandon King for a first-ball duck when he inside edged on to his pad and Cameron Green claimed the catch at gully. Advertisement Another inside edge off the bat of West Indies skipper Roston Chase then popped up into the grateful hands of Sam Konstas at short leg. Hazlewood knocked back Carty's off stump with a full delivery and then returned to have Warrican caught at slip. West Indies looked like they might scrape into the fourth day as Joseph walloped four sixes in a Test-best 44 off 22 balls but Lyon got the job done in the final over of the day. "I think once we saw West Indies take the second new ball today, we thought things could happen, but not that fast," Hazlewood said. "There's a few cracks on a length from one end, some went low and got a few bowleds and lbws. We just kept hitting the right lengths time and again."
BBC News
6 hours ago
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- BBC News
Ex-England coach Lewis leaves UP Warriorz role
Former England women's head coach Jon Lewis has left his role at UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League after three 49, combined the role with his England duties and said he expected the tournament to provide "fascinating insight into the depth of cricket in India".He was sacked from his role with England after a disappointing winter where they were knocked out of the T20 World Cup in the group stages before a 16-0 Ashes defeat in Australia. Warriorz progressed to the knockouts in the inaugural season before fourth and fifth-place finishes in the past two years.
News18
8 hours ago
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Ishan Kishan's Stance Maneuvering Leaves Bowlers Confused, Video Goes Viral
Last Updated: Ishan Kishan's impressive County Cricket debut for Nottinghamshire saw him score 87 off 98 balls against Yorkshire. Star India batter Ishan Kishan's brilliant batting was seen during Nottinghamshire's game against Yorkshire on Sunday, January 22, when he made a memorable outing in his debut in County Cricket, smacking a 98-ball 87 in a Championship Division One game. Ishan, dropped at midwicket off Jack White without addition to his 44 overnight, another error in the field after Ben Slater was put down on 11 on Day 1, advanced to 87 from 98 deliveries before being caught there off Dom Bess. Ishan struck 12 boundaries and a six down the ground off George Hill in a thrilling first instalment of his two-game stay at Trent Bridge. Watch the video here: Ishan Kishan is a special player. — Rothesay County Championship (@CountyChamp) June 27, 2025 On his debut, Ishan also caught out Adam Lyth on a golden duck off the bowling of Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas, besides stumping Bess. Ishan will next be seen in action when Nottinghamshire takes on Somerset from Sunday, June 29. Ishan is known for his limited-overs game, but has 3534 first-class runs in 59 matches, including 18 fifties and eight centuries. 'I'm feeling very excited to get my first taste of playing county cricket in England, and it will be a great chance to showcase my skills. I want to make sure I am the best cricketer I can be and playing in English conditions will help me to learn new skills," Ishan said after being roped in by Nottinghamshire. 'Trent Bridge is such a famous ground that is well-known in India and around the world and I am excited that I will be playing there," Ishan added. Ishan has joined a handful of other Indian cricketers in the Championship, with Tilak Varma signing a short-term deal with Hampshire, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will join Yorkshire for the second half of the summer. Meanwhile, Tilak scored a century on his County debut against Essex. Beginning a four-match stint on the south coast, he was playing just his 19th first-class match, compared to 119 in T20s, including 25 for India. Tilak showcased brilliant restraint with a 234-ball vigil to help Hampshire build a measured response to Essex's first-innings 296. First Published: June 27, 2025, 23:17 IST
BBC News
8 hours ago
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- BBC News
Stormont upgrade could deliver T20 World Cup matches
Cricket Ireland have confirmed a £1m investment to the Northern Ireland Civil Service Sports Association site in Belfast with the hope that the upgrades could deliver matches during the 2030 T20 World package is part of a joint venture that will help deliver phase one of the NICSSA's Future Master Plan with the hope to transform the Stormont venue into a fit-for-purpose ground with permanent infrastructure including seating and broadcast beat Zimbabwe in the first Test to be staged at Stormont in July. "The NICSSA Sports Precinct is a fundamentally important venue for Irish cricket, it not only features one of our leading international grounds but provides crucial space for community and domestic representative cricket to take place," said Brian MacNeice, Chair of Cricket Ireland."The Stormont Cricket Ground holds a great fondness for Irish fans for the many international matches it has held over the years – most notably the Test match last year against Zimbabwe."Numerous reports over the years have highlighted that there is a lack of quality training and playing facilities on the island of Ireland. We now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make major in-roads into resolving these issues."Also planned are five new hybrid pitches - three at Stormont and two in Lisburn - with high-quality indoor and outdoor training spaces to help broaden widen cricket participation numbers, while also providing training and match facilities for international and domestic cricket. The plans sit alongside the Cricket in Ireland Strategic Plan 2024–2027 and the Cricket Ireland Facilities Strategy, with additional expenditure pledged to support men's cricket this season in order to offset the European T20 Premier League's deferral to 2026."If you consider this project, the new stadium at Abbottstown and our direct support for facilities upgrade proposals at Bready and Malahide, we are demonstrating our resolve to tackle the facilities and infrastructure deficits in a substantial manner," added MacNeice.
