Cricket Today: Kohli’s 2017 lauded, Stokes delayed
Welcome to Cricket Today where we examine what is going on in the world of Cricket365 and social media.
What’s on the site
Virat Kohli earned himself a few more awards and reached new heights in the ICC Test rankings after his excellent 153 against South Africa at Centurion.
We reflect on Zimbabwe’s stunning win over Sri Lanka in Mirpur.
If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest in the Momentum One-day Cup we have a wrap of the latest action here.
What’s in the news
Ben Stokes has learned that his return to international cricket could be delayed by his court date.
Trevor Bayliss revealed he has yet to speak to Stokes since he was charged.
The ICC named their men’s Test and ODI XI’s of the year.
A prominent figure in Zimbabwe cricket is facing anti-corruption charges.
What’s on social media
It seems that Services day at Supersport Park, an initiative to raise awareness of the work done by the South African National Defence Force, did not go off without a hitch.
Small accident @SuperSport Park ! pic.twitter.com/b1hIzsXbLL
— George Rautenbach (@GeorgeRaut56) January 18, 2018
Kent announced their new Director of cricket…
We’re delighted to welcome Paul Downton as our new director of cricket.
A Kentish man and England Test player who won 12 trophies at Kent and Middlesex before spending 19 years on the board at Middlesex.https://t.co/tX06v6wdx9
— Kent Cricket 🏏 (@kentcricket) January 18, 2018
To mixed reviews:
@Cricket365 I think @KP24 would call Downton something very similar to “Kentish man”. https://t.co/RfHcFtztxo
— Pazza (@pazza1971) January 18, 2018
Ireland’s Andy Balbirnie had a lucky escape in their ODI against Scotland.
INSIDE EDGE!
How does this ball not go crashing into Andy Balbirnie’s stumps? Velcro ball and velcro pads?pic.twitter.com/cPmysyPtoa
— The Cricket Paper (@TheCricketPaper) January 18, 2018
What’s on TV
Thursday 18th January
New Zealand v Pakistan ODI Series 2018
New Zealand v Pakistan 5th ODI
Sky Sports Cricket (21:55), Sky Sports Main Event (23:55)
Friday 19th January
ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2018
India Under 19s v Zimbabwe Under 19s
Sky Sports Cricket – Red Button (00:55), Sky Sports Mix (00:55), Sky Sports Cricket (06:00)
Australia v England ODI series 2018
Australia v England 2nd ODI
BT Sports HD1 (03:00)