Cricket Today: Pakistan’s rut continues
Welcome to Cricket Today where we examine what is going on in the world of Cricket365 and social media.
What’s on the site
Pakistan came up seriously short of a par score against New Zealand in the first T20I on a tricky drop-in at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium.
The display left Mickey Arthur frustrated and Tim Southee thinking international captaincy was an easy game.
Kagiso Rabada hopes to have a long and fruitful partnership with Lungi Ngidi for the Proteas.
What’s in the news
Australia picked bolter Jhye Richardson for their Test squad that will contest a four Test series in South Africa from March through to April.
Aussie swing king Chadd Sayers was left bemused by the Test squad and wondering what he has to do to earn a cap.
Trevor Hohns and company also announced a T20I squad that rewarded performances in the Big Bash.
We wrap up the latest from the Under-19 World Cup.
What’s on social media
Cricket Twitter was abuzz after a stunning combination catch lit up the BBL.
‘The best catch you’ll ever see!’ https://t.co/4eMXu8cUiG #BBL07 pic.twitter.com/7PQd5qp3xC
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 22, 2018
@dansimkin87 pic.twitter.com/QgRp1VwpQt
— Pete Westwood (@westwood_pete) January 22, 2018
Steve Smith enjoyed some downtime at the Australian open with fiancé Dani Willis.
Great night out at the @AustralianOpen with @dani_willis we both absolutely love our tennis! Thanks @CraigTiley for having us. What a belter of a match!👍🎾🙏 pic.twitter.com/DGIjJOIHNF
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) January 22, 2018
What’s on TV
Monday 22nd January
ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2018
England Under 19s v Australia Under 19s
Sky Sports Cricket (21:25), Sky Sports Main Event (23:00)
Tuesday 23rd January
ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2018
Pakistan Under 19s v South Africa Under 19s
Sky Sports Cricket (21:25), Sky Sports Main Event (23:15)
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