Cricket Today: Rabada launches desperate appeal
Welcome to Cricket Today where we examine what is going on in the world of Cricket365 and the beast from below that we know as social media.
What’s on the site
Kagiso Rabada has appealed against his ban from the ICC but given the track record of appeals in the past we won’t be holding our breath.
Jimmy Anderson feels that the kind of emotion Rabada shows is good for the game.
India cantered past Bangladesh to reach the final of the Nidahas trophy tri-series in Sri Lanka
Paul Farbrace feels that Ben Stokes will play in the first Test against New Zealand.
What’s in the news
Injuries plague the Dolphins as they prepare to face the Lions in the Sunfoil Series.
The Cobras want to play ‘Spirited Cricket’ against the Titans.
Virat Kohli spoke about the need to take a break from the game.
England use Mark Wood as an opening bowler with one eye on the future.
Graeme Cremer admits Zimbabwe got lucky against Scotland.
What’s on social media
Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi urges thirsty men to stay hydrated and respect women…
NOTE TO THIRSTY GUYS
U need to drink water to quench your thirst instead of being disrespectful and troubling women who don’t want u#RespectWomen #ThirstyGuys pic.twitter.com/N5WNrioYs5
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) March 14, 2018
Keemo Paul arrives in Zimbabwe hoping to help the West Indies reach the 2019 World Cup
New boy Keemo Mandela Paul gets a taste of the action as Windies have a full training session at Harare Sports Club
We are preparing for the Super Six match against Afghanistan on Thursday
First ball: 9:30am (3:30am Eastern Caribbean/2:30am Jamaica)#CWCQ #RALLY pic.twitter.com/1jxp3exh85
— CricketWestIndies (@westindies) March 14, 2018
Tributes continue to pour in for Dave Callaghan a loyal servant to Yorkshire and England cricket.
Tonight at 6pm on @BBCLeeds @WYSdaily we pay tribute to Dave Callaghan with contributions from Jason Gillespie, Jonny Bairstow and Howard Wilkinson among others pic.twitter.com/v69skMXlAc
— West Yorkshire Sport (@WYSdaily) March 13, 2018
What’s on TV
Thursday 15th March
ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018
West Indies 07:30 Afghanistan
Sky Sports Cricket (07:15), Sky Sports Main Event (07:30)
Friday 16th March
ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018
Ireland 07:30 Zimbabwe
Sky Sports Cricket (07:15)