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Chris Martin, the New Zealand fast bowler, has announced retirement from all forms of cricket

Brydon Coverdale02-Jul-2013Chris Martin, the New Zealand fast bowler, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 38. Martin will leave the game with 233 Test wickets at 33.81, making him New Zealand’s third-highest Test wicket taker, behind only Richard Hadlee and Daniel Vettori.Martin played 71 Tests, 20 ODIs and six Twenty20s for his country in an international career that began in November 2000 when he made his Test debut against South Africa in Bloemfontein. It was also in South Africa that Martin played his final Test, at Newlands in January this year, when he finished with 3 for 63, the best figures from the New Zealand attack in an innings defeat.Although Martin has had ups and downs over the course of his career and has been in and out of the side – he has missed 32 of the Tests New Zealand have played since his debut – he had picked up 23 wickets at 27.86 over the past 18 months. However, he leaves at a time when New Zealand have found some talented young fast bowlers, with Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Doug Bracewell all having made their mark over the past couple of years.”It feels like the right time to step down,” Martin said. “I have loved every second and given it everything when playing for the Black Caps, but after 15 years of professional cricket, it’s time to pursue a new challenge. Representing the Black Caps has been a massive privilege, and playing with a group of guys who’re so passionate about doing well for their country has been very special. I wish [captain] Brendon [McCullum] and the team all the best for the future.”Although Martin was rarely the centre of attention in the New Zealand side, he was a reliable performer who in swinging conditions could become a major threat. When Martin passed 200 Test wickets in late 2011, he was described by Vettori as “an under-rated bowler” who “deserves to be regarded as one of New Zealand’s best-ever Test bowlers”.Twice he was Man of the Match in Tests, first with a tally of 11 for 180 in New Zealand’s nine-wicket win over South Africa in Auckland in 2003-04, and then eight years later in Napier, where he collected match figures of 8 for 31 in a crushing innings victory over Zimbabwe. Martin picked up five-wicket hauls on ten occasions in Tests and he saved his best work for South Africa, against whom he claimed 55 wickets at 26.72.The batsmen he dismissed most often in Test cricket tell of his talent: he removed Graeme Smith eight times and Jacques Kallis on six occasions. No bowler from any country has dismissed Smith as often in Tests as Martin. New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said that Martin was one of the most respected players in the New Zealand dressing room and his experience would be missed.”The way Chris goes about his business both on and off the field has made him one of the most respected players in the changing room,” Hesson said. “He’s been a great role model for younger team mates and will be sorely missed. We wish him all the best for the future.”David White, the New Zealand Cricket chief executive, also paid tribute to Martin, saying his work ethic helped him become one of New Zealand’s most successful bowlers in Tests.”During his career Chris has formed a reputation as one of the most consistent performers in world cricket, something which can be put down to his relentless work ethic,” White said. “He’s shown all the qualities required to perform on the international scene – fight, determination and a huge passion for the game. It’s his attitude which has led Chris to becoming one of New Zealand’s most successful Test bowlers.”However, as impressive as his bowling was over 13 years in international cricket, Martin became as well known for his comical batting exploits at No.11, which endeared him to cricket fans the world over. In 104 Test innings, Martin managed only 123 runs at an average of 2.36, and the only time he reached double-figures was with 12 not out against Bangladesh in Dunedin in 2007-08.Only Courtney Walsh (43) made more ducks in Test cricket than Martin’s 36, although he can comfortably claim the record for the most Test pairs. On seven occasions, Martin was dismissed for 0 in both innings of a Test – Walsh, Mervyn Dillon, Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, Muttiah Muralitharan and Marvan Atapattu are all equal second with four pairs each.

Preview of the first Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare

The Preview by Mohammad Isam16-Apr-2013Big PictureApril 17-21, Harare
Start time 1000 (0800 GMT)Mushfiqur Rahim goes to Zimbabwe knowing it has always been a tough place to tour for Bangladesh captains•AFPBig PictureIf these two teams were geographically closer, their running battles over the years would have gathered more edge and may have prompted a nickname for their matches. As nations, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are only tied together by their placing in international cricket, right down at the bottom of the Test-playing countries pile.In this year’s battle of prestige, the visitors have their noses ahead after an impressive last 18 months. Bangladesh have learned the harsh lessons in their last tour to Zimbabwe where they lost the one-off Test and also went down in the ODI series. It brought about major changes in the side, the biggest of them being the sacking of Shakib Al Hasan as captain and the subsequent appointment of Mushfiqur Rahim. The change at the top has made Bangladesh a more stable line-up, reflecting in their results.After completing their most successful tour of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh should be mentally a stronger side. They have a few more confident batsmen, which ensures a middle-order less prone to collapse. An offspinner has emerged while players with more experience have fought their way back into the team. The pace attack is worrisome, but the biggest hole in the team’s psyche remains their lack of knowledge of winning a Test match, the last of which came almost four years ago.Zimbabwe on the other hand had won that game against Bangladesh in 2011, a confidence-boosting victory as it was their first Test on return from self-imposed exile. But they have not enjoyed success since, and theirs is a side mired in disputes and injuries. They have managed to recover mostly unscathed from what looked like a dire situation surrounding player payment, Craig Ervine being the only player who didn’t sign the contract. But injuries have wrecked havoc: Christopher Mpofu (lower back), Tino Mawoyo (groin) and Regis Chakabva (finger) are out, leaving the team without one experienced seamer and two batsmen.The hosts have named a 21-member squad just in case, but their bigger worry is the quiet confidence of the opposition. An interesting contest is ahead, over the weekend, if Zimbabwe can take full advantage of home advantage, but Bangladesh’s previous experiences in this country have fitted them with pragmatism.Form guideBangladesh: LDLLL (most recent results first)
Zimbabwe: LLLLLPlayers to watchKyle Jarvis burst onto the scene in his debut Test two years ago against the same opponents. He would be expected to spearhead the attack this time, having gathered some experience during this period. Apart from a strong action, Jarvis can be expected to swing the ball in favourable conditions.Nasir Hossain’s first international foray came against Zimbabwe; he will have happy memories of scoring 63 on ODI debut there. His current form should help him continue his good work from the previous visit, as he remains an important batsman coming in at No. 7 for a team that is prone to a collapse.Team newsZimbabwe will have to make a number of changes, with Mpofu, Mawoyo and Ervine unavailable for their various reasons. To lengthen the batting line-up, captain Brendan Taylor could give the wicketkeeping gloves to Richmond Mutumbani. They are likely to continue with the spin duo of Graeme Cremer and Prosper Utseya, but the pace combination could see Bangladesh’s tormentor from the last tour, Brian Vitori, sit out.Zimbabwe (probable) 1 Vusi Sibanda, 2 Timycen Maruma, 3 Hamilton Masakadza, 4 Brendan Taylor (capt & wk), 5 Malcolm Waller/Sean Williams, 6 Richmond Mutumbami, 7 Elton Chigumbura, 8 Graeme Cremer, 9 Keegan Meth, 10 Kyle Jarvis, 11 Tendai ChataraBangladesh have a problem in balancing a line-up that could see Shakib Al Hasan in only a limited bowling role. After a shin problem, Shakib is working on a rehab programme. While he will definitely play as a batsman, it’s still 50-50 on whether he will bowl. Tamim Iqbal’s thumb injury hasn’t healed enough, while the form of Mahmudullah is another concern. Mominul Haque could make way for Shakib, while Enamul Haque jr could play alongside Sohag Gazi.Bangladesh (probable) 1 Jahurul Islam, 2 Shahriar Nafees, 3 Mohammad Ashraful, 4 Shakib Al Hasan, 5 Mushfiqur Rahim (capt & wk), 6 Mahmudullah/Mominul Haque, 7 Nasir Hossain, 8 Sohag Gazi, 9 Enamul Haque jr, 10 Rubel Hossain, 11 Robiul Islam.Pitch and conditionsThe pitch is not considered to be too lively, because of the mild weather conditions during this time of the year. It has good, fairly consistent carry, and is likely to be flat.Stats and trivia This will be only the second Test at the Harare Sports Club in the month of April. The previous occasion was in 2001, also against Bangladesh Out of three Bangladesh captains to tour Zimbabwe, Naimur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan lost their jobs after losing Test series thereQuotes”We have had hard moments but we still have our smiles and we still keep going. Life goes on. It’s just one little blip and we come back and we play cricket.”
“I have tried to find a way that works with the players and give them freedom. At the same time we want to have a disciplined environment, and we want to have fun. We just have a team focus and ensure that everyone steps up for the team.”

Ricky Ponting is the first international player to join the newly formed Caribbean Premier League, which begins July 29

ESPNcricinfo staff15-Mar-2013Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has announced his participation in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), becoming the first international player to be involved in the newly formed T20 league. The CPL is scheduled to begin July 29, and will run till August 26. It will involve six franchise countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia and Trinidad & Tobago.So far there are six confirmed West Indian players for the tournament: Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Marlon Samuels, Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, and West Indies captain Darren Sammy. As of now, no decision has been made as to which franchise Ponting will be associated with. This is now Ponting’s fourth international T20 team, as he is already a part of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, and Surrey in English county cricket.The CPL will contract a total of 90 players, with each franchise team selecting 15 players. Just like the IPL, there are quotas regarding players playing under a certain age, and how many international players a team can field at one time. Each team can field a maximum of four international players, and must have at least four players under the age of 23, with the rest of the squad comprising of local regional players.”The West Indies has always been one of my favourite cricket destinations,” Ponting said. “The mix of entertainment and cricket is the perfect recipe for West Indian cricket fans, as well as the rest of the world. The format and concept is fantastic, and I am sure it will be a huge success right from the start.”Ponting announced his international retirement last year and has since plied his trade in Sheffield Shield, and in the Big Bash League for Hobart Hurricanes. He was picked up by the Mumbai Indians during the IPL auction held in February, and is expected to captain the squad this season.

Blessed with a God-given talent bequeathed to only the chosenfew, Brian Lara became the finest batsman of his time, and one ofthe finest of all time

Tony Cozier22-Feb-2013Blessed with a God-given talent bequeathed to only the chosenfew, Brian Lara became the finest batsman of his time, and one ofthe finest of all time.He created individual scores higher than anyone has ever reachedin either Test or first-class cricket and fashioned innings ofsuch dazzling brilliance they brought applause from even themost cynical of wizened old players.He earned fortune and fame, was accorded his nation’s highesthonour, and was elevated to the most exalted post available toany West Indian cricketer, the captaincy of the Test team.Such is the stuff of which the wildest dreams are made but, forLara, they were repeatedly transformed into the reality ofdreadful nightmares.Now 31, he should be at the height of the exceptional powers thatwere first manifested when he was a boy in short pants at FatimaCollege in Port-of-Spain, in his native Trinidad.Instead, he has been overpowered by the enormous pressures towhich every international celebrity is subjected. They havedrained him of the enthusiasm and the yearning without which noteven the greatest artists can perform. Now he cannot even bringhimself to hold the bat that he had wielded with such devastatingeffect.Lara had the world at his feet when, within six weeks of eachother in 1994, he set the new standards of 375 in a Test againstEngland in Antigua and 501 not out for English county,Warwickshire, against Durham. It was an incredible double andbrought gifts and adulation from his grateful countrymen and fatcontracts from eager sponsors.A friend warned him at the time that his headaches had justbegun. He soon came to realise what he meant. Within a year, ithad all become too much.On the West Indies tour of England in 1995, Lara complained tomanager Wes Hall that ‘cricket is ruining my life’, announced hisretirement and left the team. Only sympahetic persuasion fromthen president of the West Indies Board, Captain Peter Short,influenced him to return, but things would never be the same.Time and again, the mercurial temperament of a genius has beensince exposed with upsetting consequences.He withdrew from the tour of Australia in 1995-96 two days beforethe team was scheduled to leave. When he returned from thesubsequent World Cup in India and Pakistan, he was censured bythe board for his biting criticism of the team management thatwas picked up by the tape recorder of a snooping reporter and foran open spat with team trainer Dennis Waight. In the Caribbean,he was fined, not for the first time, for turning up a day lateprior to a Test against Sri Lanka.Not only did he seem to be self-destructing. He was also causingchaos within West Indies cricket itself.When the board overruled the selectors’ recommendation that theyreplace Courtney Walsh with him as captain for the 1997 tour ofPakistan, the Trinidad and Tobago Board charged there was ‘acalculated plot’ against ‘its captain, its national hero and itsworld-class performer’ and that it was ‘sowing the seeds ofdestruction’.Jamaicans, on the other hand, accused Lara of deliberatelyundermining Walsh as all three Tests were lost in Pakistan.For all his unpredictability, two things remained constant aboutLara. He was a very special player and he had an understanding ofthe game that made him the obvious, if not only, choice for thecaptaincy, a post for which he had been prepared since he led theWest Indies team to the first Youth World Cup in Australia.Inevitably, if belatedly, Lara was installed in his predetermined role as captain against England in 1998, replacing theadmirable Walsh, and proceeded to lead the West Indies to adouble triumph, 3-1 in the Tests and 4-1 in the One-DayInternationals.His boyhood dream, it appeared, had finally come true.In less than a year, it had again turned sour. On the way to atour of South Africa as eagerly anticipated as much for itssocial and political significance as for its cricket, the playerschose London’s Heathrow Airport as the venue for an unexpectedstrike to air their grievances against the board.Lara, and his vice-captain Carl Hooper, were immediatelydismissed, only to be reinstated after a settlement was reached.What followed was the shame of a 5-0 whitewash in the Tests and a6-1 thrashing in the One-Day Internationals.Lara returned home with his captaincy in jeopardy and his publicstatus as low as it had ever been. Had there been a clearalternative, there is little doubt he would have been sacked.As it was, he was retained, yet castigated, by the board for his’weakness in leadership’, told he had to make ‘significantimprovements in his leadership skills’ and placed on probation ascaptain for two Tests.What happened next beggared belief and revealed a strength ofcharacter in Lara not previously obvious.When the West Indies were bowled out for their all-time low 51 tolose the first Test to the dominant Australians by 314 runs,there was justifiable reason to fear the absolute worse. Instead,the crisis seemed to light a fire in Lara’s belly.He had not scored a hundred for 13 Tests. Now he successivelyreeled off three of his most magnificent. His 213 in Jamaica and153 not out in Barbados inspired remarkable victories.If his even 100 in Antigua could not prevent Australia fromlevelling the series and retaining the Frank Worrell Trophy, atleast he had almost single-handledly restored West Indian prideand self-esteem and his own reputation and credibility asleader.Once more, the euphoria was short-lived. Exit from the firstround of the World Cup followed immediately and a succession oflimp performances in later short-game tournaments in Toronto andSharjah presaged a new crisis in the life of Lara and of WestIndies cricket.It came in December and January on the tour of New Zealand whereboth Tests and all five One-Day Internationals were surrenderedto unified, committed but hardly intimidating opponents.It was the last straw.

Australia Women leveled the two-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand with a close, five-wicket win in Melbourne on Tuesday

ESPNcricinfo staff22-Jan-2013
ScorecardMeg Lanning steered Australia’s chase, scoring 64•Getty ImagesAustralia Women leveled the Twenty20 series against New Zealand with a close, five-wicket win in Melbourne on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, New Zealand Women had beaten Australia by six wickets.Chasing a target of 132, Australia’s innings revolved largely around opener Meg Lanning – who was their batting mainstay in the first T20 too – whose knock of 64 included seven fours. Although the New Zealand bowlers picked up wickets regularly, the target was too small for them to defend and Australia knocked off the runs with a ball to spare.Having chosen to bat, the New Zealand batsmen got off to a solid start and looked set to rattle up a big total. However, the Australia bowling unit managed to peg them back, as New Zealand went from being 2 for 121 to 6 for 130. Medium-pacer Megan Schutt and offspinner Erin Osborne were the most effective bowlers for Australia.

Kamran Akmal, the Pakistan wicketkeeper who is awaiting clearance by the PCB’s integrity committee, has been named in the country’s provisional 30-man squad for September’s World Twenty20

Umar Farooq11-Jul-2012Kamran Akmal, the Pakistan wicketkeeper, has been named in the country’s provisional 30-man squad for September’s World Twenty20 after being cleared by the PCB’s integrity committee. Batsman Imran Nazir, who last played for Pakistan in February 2010, and allrounder Abdul Razzaq have also made the squad. None of the three players has a central contract.”We have tried lots of wicketkeeper batsmen after Kamran, but nothing was panning out,” Iqbal Qasim, Pakistan’s chief selector, told ESPNcricinfo. “We need a solid wicketkeeper who can score quick runs and currently Kamran is the only option for us. He has kept himself fully fit and more importantly he has been cleared by the PCB.””Imran is a good fielder and a dominating batsman, and so far he has been doing reasonably well in domestic cricket, while Razzaq is a utility player. But it [the final squad] all depends on the coach and captain’s plans.”Kamran had last played for Pakistan at the 2011 World Cup, but has been active on the domestic circuit and had played the inaugural Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) earlier this year.In May, Qasim had said Kamran needed to clear himself of integrity issues before being eligible for selection for the national team. He was summoned before the integrity committee on July 4.Kamran had come under the scanner when he was sent a notice by the ICC’s anti-corruption and security unit after the Nottingham Test against England in July 2010, seeking information about events related to the 2010 World Twenty20 held in the Caribbean. He later claimed he has an ICC clearance letter that says there is no inquiry pending against him.Razzaq has not played for Pakistan since injuring his shoulder in the ODI series against Sri Lanka in the UAE in November. He was cut from the contracts list for 2012, and had criticised the selectors’ decision to keep him from the ongoing tour of Sri Lanka. Razzaq has remained active in domestic Twenty20, though, playing Australia’s Big Bash League in December-January and the BPL that followed. He is currently in England, where he is playing limited-overs cricket for Leicestershire.Nazir has impressed in domestic Twenty20 this year. He had finished as the second-highest run-getter in Pakistan’s Faysal Bank Super Eight T20 Cup, scoring 191 at 47.75 with a strike-rate of 172 for Sialkot Stallions. He was also second on the run charts in the BPL, with 390 runs for Dhaka Gladiators, at an average of 43.33 and a strike-rate of 156.Squad: Mohammad Hafeez, Ahmed Shahzad, Khalid Latif, Nasir Jamshed, Imran Nazir, Shahzaib Hasan, Awais Zia, Sharjeel Khan, Umar Akmal, Asad Shafiq, Haris Sohail, Shoaib Malik, Rameez Raja, Shahid Afridi, Hammad Azam, Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Mohammad Sami, Sohail Tanvir, Yasir Arafat, Wahab Riaz, Junaid Khan, Aizaz Cheema, Anwar Ali, Saeed Ajmal, Abdur Rehman, Raza Hasan, Sarfraz Ahmed, Kamran Akmal, Shakeel Ansar

The final one-day international between England and West Indies at Headingley was washed out as torrential rain lashed Leeds leading to a call-off shortly after 1pm

ESPNcricinfo staff22-Jun-2012England v West Indies – Match abandoned
ScorecardThe final one-day international between England and West Indies at Headingley was washed out as torrential rain lashed Leeds leading to a call-off shortly after 1pm. It meant England take the series 2-0 following their handsome victories at West End and The Oval.In 2009 the corresponding fixture was also abandoned without a ball bowled when the Headingley drainage struggled to cope with a morning downpour but this time the weather never threatened to break to allow any action. This was the fourth day of international cricket lost during the tour following the weather-ruined Edgbaston Test that only had play on two days.The lack of action meant no opportunity to look at England’s rejigged side after they rested Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann, a decision that provoked another debate about resting and rotation. The three players will be back with the squad for the Twenty20 international at Trent Bridge on Sunday which concludes West Indies’ visit.Following the Twenty20, England then have five one-day internationals against Australia before the main contest of the season with a three-Test series against South Africa.

Sri Lanka player Jehan Mubarak was taken in custody and released on bail after the car he was driving was involved in a fatal accident that killed one person and injured another on the Chilaw-Colombo main road

Sa'adi Thawfeeq23-Apr-2012Sri Lanka player Jehan Mubarak was taken in custody by police and later released on bail after the car he was driving was involved in a fatal accident that killed one person and injured another at Maikkulan on the Chilaw-Colombo main road on Sunday.Mubarak was driving back to Colombo at around 1.00 pm when his car hit two youths who were heading to Chilaw on a motorbike.The victim, identified as a 31-year-old resident of Dumbaladeniya, was admitted to the Chilaw Base Hospital and transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo where he succumbed to his injuries. The injured person was receiving treatment at the Chilaw hospital, police said.Mubarak, who was produced before the Chilaw district judge on Monday, was released on personal bail of two sureties of Sri Lankan rupees two million each after being remanded immediately after the accident.The court also ordered Mubarak to pay SLR 600,000 to the family members of the deceased and SLR 400,000 to the injured person. Of this amount SLR 200,000 and SLR 100,000 have already been paid to the victims’ families, it was revealed in court.The case will be taken up again on May 3.Mubarak, a 31-year-old left-hand batsman from Royal College, Colombo, has represented Sri Lanka between 2002 and 2009, appearing in 10 Tests, 38 ODIs and 16 T20Is.

Injured wicket-keeper batsman Tim Paine has been included in the Australia A squad for the tour of England in July

ESPNcricinfo staff10-May-2012Australia A squad

Ed Cowan (capt), Peter Forrest (vc) , George Bailey, Jackson Bird, Joe Burns, Tom Cooper, Patrick Cummins, Ben Cutting, Liam Davis, Jon Holland, Mitchell Johnson, Michael Klinger, Nathan Lyon, Tim Paine, James Pattinson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc

Wicketkeeper batsman Tim Paine, who has been away from competitive cricket since July 2011 due to a finger injury, has been included in the Australia A squad for the tour of England in July. Paine, widely regarded as Brad Haddin’s successor, has undergone extensive bone-graft surgery on his right index finger and John Inverarity, chairman of selection panel, said that the selectors were keen to accelerate Paine’s return to form. “Tim was impressive when he represented Australia in the various formats and he is recovering well from his injury,” Inverarity said.Inverarity said the A squad had been selected on the basis of good performances in the domestic season, and also aimed at giving the upcoming young talent exposure to English conditions. Batsman George Bailey, bowlers Patrick Cummins, James Pattinson, Mitchell Johnson and allrounder Steve Smith, who are part of the ODI squad, have also been named in the A team.”The second (exposure to English conditions) is a focus on the Ashes tour of 2013 and familiarising a number of our less experienced international players and back-up players with English conditions,” he said.South Australia batsman Michael Klinger, who is in England with county side Worcestershire, has been included in the squad as an opener along with Ed Cowan. Mitchell Starc, who is contracted to represent Yorkshire, has also been included.Inverarity said that the selection of the A squad had been difficult to finalise due to a busy schedule ahead and the need to manage player workloads.”There is an ICC World Twenty20 preparation camp in Australia in August. Those on the Australia A tour who are selected for the ICC World Twenty20 will have to leave the A tour after one or two of the scheduled four games. Hence there will be a need for replacements and a degree of flexibility.”

Pakistan Under-19s won a tight game against South Africa Under-19s by two wickets in the last over to take the three-match one-day series 2-1

ESPNcricinfo staff29-Jan-2012
ScorecardPakistan Under-19s won a tight game against South Africa Under-19s by two wickets in the last over to take the three-match one-day series 2-1. Pakistan needed 22 off the last two overs when they lost their seventh wicket but Ehsan Adil smashed three sixes off 11 deliveries to bring up victory off the third ball of the final over. The chase had unravelled after a solid opening stand had been backed up by a 130-run second-wicket partnership between Babar Azam and Umar Waheed. The duo had lifted the score to 190 after 38 overs, leaving Pakistan with 75 to get off 72 with nine wickets intact. But the fall of Azam to Lizaad Williams led to a clutch of wickets falling. Prenelan Subrayen jolted Pakistan with strikes in successive overs. Waheed’s departure with the score on 231 further dented the chase but Adil’s cameo ensured that when he fell on the last ball of the 49th over, Pakistan needed only six off six.South Africa’s total had earlier been built on the back of Quinton de Kock’s 133 off 135 deliveries. But South Africa were unable to build on an opening partnership of 147 between de Kock and Murray Koetzee. They added only 117 in the 20.4 overs after the openers were separated.