Suzie Bates, the 25-year-old gifted all-rounder from New Zealand, though is an anomaly. Unlike most other cricketers in the women's game, the tall and powerfully-built Suzie can play power-packed shots at will.
New Zealand opener Hamish Rutherford thrived in the chilly conditions of Leicester, hitting a century for a confidence boost ahead of next week's first Test against England at Lord's.
A double century stand by Alastair Cook and Nick Compton pulled England off the ropes and into a relatively safe position in the first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin.
England carved effortlessly into New Zealand's huge first innings lead as they reached 139 without loss at tea on the fourth day of the first Test at University Oval in Dunedin.
Bad light and heavy rain prevented play on the first day of the opening Test between New Zealand and England, as the tourists lost spinner Graeme Swann without a ball being bowled.
By CricketCountry Staff South Africa coach Gary Kirsten believes that the country’s policy of blooding different players for different formats will help them to flourish them in the future.
By CricketCountry Staff
South Africa coach Gary Kirsten believes that the country’s policy of blooding different players for different formats will help them to flourish them in the future.