Cricket Today: Smithy gets his dues
Welcome to Cricket Today where we examine what is going on in the world of Cricket365 and social media.
What’s on the site
Steve Smith reaped the rewards of a tough old slog of a season that included an Ashes victory when Cricket Australia held their annual awards.
Darren Lehmann wants a more aggressive and settled Australia team for ODIs with a view to doing well at the World Cup.
The pitch for the T20I between New Zealand and England at the Westpac Stadium is an interesting one to say the least.
Jason Roy has urged his England teammates to bat smarter in T20Is.
Jos Buttler says it’s hard to bat first in T20Is.
What’s in the news
Cricket South Africa revealed that Imran Tahir was racially abused at the Wanderers on Saturday night.
David Warner will be given a short break from cricket before rejoining the squad for the remainder of the T20I tri-series in New Zealand.
Chadd Sayers is likely to replace Jackson Bird in the Australia Test squad if the Tasmania seamer does not recover from a hamstring strain in time.
Sunil Gavaskar has been very critical of Yuzvendra Chahal, who claimed the wicket of David Miller with a no-ball in the fourth ODI at the Wanderers.
The Proteas will be looking to expose the India middle-order in Port Elizabeth.
What’s on social media
Rumours abound that cricket is heading to Texas and Pakistan…
Texas will play host to international cricket in August following the confirmation of a Tri Series involving West Indies, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the USA. https://t.co/D4pyQgDJCO
— The Cricketer (@TheCricketerMag) February 12, 2018
The offending drop in pitch at the cake-tin, this one looks like a flop.
Interesting pitch…#NZvEng pic.twitter.com/UNmG3DdyYG
— Ian Ward (@WardyShorts) February 12, 2018
Imran Tahir thanked fans for their support during his racial abuse ordeal…
Thanking every one for your support and love really humbled.Iam a very simple person who believes in showing love to everyone regardless of country , color or religion.I have played cricket all over the world and have only made friends.Much love 🙏
— Imran Tahir (@ImranTahirSA) February 12, 2018
What’s on TV
Tuesday 13th February
Trans-Tasman Tri-series
New Zealand 06:00 England
Sky Sports Cricket (05:30), Sky Sports Main Event (05:30)
South Africa v India ODI Series 2018
South Africa 11:00 India
Sky Sports Cricket (10:55), Sky Sports Main Event (11:00)
Friday 16th February
New Zealand 06:00 Australia
Tri-Series in Australia/New Zealand 2018, Sky Sports Cricket (05:30), Sky Sports Main Event (05:30)
South Africa v India ODI Series 2018
South Africa 11:00 India
Sky Sports Cricket (10:55), Sky Sports Main Event (11:30)
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