Monday, 8 February 2016

NZ V AUS, 3RD ODI, HAMILTON

NZ defend 246 on McCullum ODI farewell

Brendon McCullum signed off from ODI cricket with a win, with New Zealand consigning Australia to a 55-run defeat in Hamilton © Getty Images
Brendon McCullum and Mitchell Marsh greet each other after the match, New Zealand v Australia, 3rd ODI, Hamilton, February 8, 2016 © Getty Images
Steven Smith talks to match referee Chris Broad after the match, New Zealand v Australia, 3rd ODI, Hamilton, February 8, 2016 © Getty Images
Brendon McCullum receives the Chappell-Hadlee trophy from Sir Richard Hadlee, New Zealand v Australia, 3rd ODI, Hamilton, February 8, 2016 © Getty Images
Scott Boland was run out for 2, New Zealand v Australia, 3rd ODI, Hamilton, February 8, 2016 © AFP
Steven Smith and David Warner look dejected after losing the series, New Zealand v Australia, 3rd ODI, Hamilton, February 8, 2016 © Getty Images
Brendon McCullum is congratulated by Steven Smith and David Warner, New Zealand v Australia, 3rd ODI, Hamilton, February 8, 2016 © Getty Images
Brendon McCullum poses with the series trophies, New Zealand v Australia, 3rd ODI, Hamilton, February 8, 2016 © Getty Images
New Zealand pose with the series trophies, New Zealand v Australia, 3rd ODI, Hamilton, February 8, 2016 © Getty Images

EDITOR'S PICKS

Why the good-length ball has lost its sting
- Sanjay Manjrekar: The old precept of bowling on a good length doesn't work when pitches are flat and batsmen fearless
Billings revels in T20 adventure land
- England's other big-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman talks about his experiences at the PSL and being picked up by Daredevils
A power-hitter who empowered his players
- Numbers Don't Lie: Brendon McCullum was a match-turner as batsman and captain in limited-overs cricket
Is mankading any worse than sledging?
- Tony Cozier: Why do those who quote the spirit of cricket tend to do so only when it's convenient?
The Englishmen who spoke for voiceless South Africans
- Remembering two Test cricketers who worked to undermine apartheid's evil effects. By Mohamed Aslam Khota
How the eight teams stack up after the auction
- How will Dhoni handle KP? Will all the domestic players deliver? How will the overseas slots be filled? We analyse
Make Pakistan's home Tests day-night affairs
- Kamran Abbasi: Instead of having their exiled team play in empty stadiums, the PCB must look to innovate in the UAE
Kohli's and Rohit's paths to batting glory
- Ian Chappell: One has found great success in limited-overs formats, while the other is a master of all
'Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer singles and boundaries of outrageous fortune'
- Our eloquent comments of the week

QUOTE UNQUOTE

If I get hit on the pad, do I wait till it's going to show that up on the big screen?

VIDEOS

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NZ V AUS, 3RD ODI, HAMILTON

'Losing wickets in clusters cost Australia the series'

Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon praise Ish Sodhi's spell, talk about the Mitchell Marsh dismissal and a typical 'McCullum' innings for his last ODI
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NZ V AUS, 3RD ODI, HAMILTON

'As a bowler you've got to be willing to take risks' - Sodhi

Ish Sodhi, who was the Man of the Match in the series decider against Australia in Hamilton, talks about the moments that tilted the match in New Zealand's favour and Brendon McCullum's farewell
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IPL 2016 AUCTION

IPL franchises explain preference for India uncapped players

This year's auction was characterised by local talent being in greater demand than some proven international stars
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IPL 2016 AUCTION

'Uncapped players selection USP of the auction'

IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla is pleased with how the auction had been all about local talent claiming the spotlight

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