Cricket Today: The waiting game

Welcome to Cricket Today your window into the world of Cricket365 and social media buffoonery where we’ve been playing the waiting game.
What’s on the site
While we wait to hear the outcome of Kagiso Rabada’s appeal we have been enjoying looking back the Kevin Pietersen’s career in both the Test and Limited overs arenas.
KP has admitted that the legs don’t work like they used to before even if he can sweep us off our feet.
Dean Elgar is keen to ensure that Australia work harder for his wicket.
England fast bowler Stuart Broad wants to prove he still has a lot to give in Test cricket.
The World Cup qualifier only serves to highlight the folly of a ten team World Cup
What’s in the news
Yuzvendra Chahal has made some serious gains in the T20I rankings.
Ben Stokes should be fit to bowl in the first Test against New Zealand.
The Mumbai Indians sign Mitchell McClenaghan as replacement for Jason Behrendorff.
The West Indies scraped past Zimbabwe to keep their World Cup fate in their own hands.
Martin Guptill has been added to New Zealand’s squad for the first Test against England as batting cover.
What’s on social media
You are going to be seeing a lot more wildlife shots on social media from KP…
Monday morning magic! pic.twitter.com/tbnvjICrRX
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) March 19, 2018
Incredible atmosphere in Harare today:
What an atmosphere at Harare Sports Club as #WIvZIM goes to the wire! #CWCQ pic.twitter.com/Qo38Ksea7e
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 19, 2018
Luke Ronchi continues to impress in the twilight of his career.
The brilliant Luke Ronchi #PSL2018 #IUvKK pic.twitter.com/sZbSkbZ3w1
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) March 19, 2018
What’s on TV
Wednesday 21st March
ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018
West Indies 07:30 Scotland
Sky Sports Cricket (07:15), Sky Sports Main Event (08:55)
Thursday 22nd March
New Zealand v England Test Series 2018
New Zealand 01:00 England
Sky Sports Main Event (00:00), Sky Sports Cricket (00:00)
ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018
United Arab Emirates 07:30 Zimbabwe
Sky Sports Mix (08:55)
South Africa v Australia Test Series 2018
South Africa 08:00 Australia
Sky Sports Cricket – Red Button (08:00), Sky Sports Cricket (08:30), Sky Sports Main Event (08:30)
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