South Africa appoints Kallis as batting consultant

Johannesburg

Legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis was today appointed as South Africa’s batting consultant for the entire duration of their home summer. Cricket South Africa also announced that Charl Langeveldt has been appointed as bowling consultant for the season.

Benoni (South Africa)

Anderson back in action as England play out draw

England fast bowler James Anderson bowled 11 overs and picked up a wicket today in his first outing after more than four months out of action because of injury. Chris Woakes was England’s most successful bowler, taking 3/48 as the tourists bowled out CSA Invitational XI for 289 on the second day of a two-day match, which ended in a draw.

Dubai

ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10

The International Cricket Council is investigating the Qatar T10 league after intercepting “a number of known corruptors” in the event, which it sanctioned a year ago and featured some prominent retired players such as South Africa’s Hashim Amla.

Dublin

Ireland Test plans suffer blow as SL match postponed

Ireland’s Test plans suffered a fresh blow today with the announcement that Sri Lanka have postponed their one-off Test scheduled to take place in February 2020. It comes just days after Ireland announced major changes to its schedule for next year. Agencies

New York

Pacers prove too hot to handle for LA Lakers

Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 105-102 win against the Lakers on Tuesday in Indianapolis, snapping Los Angeles’ 7-game overall winning streak and 14-game road winning streak. Lebron James had 20 points in the defeat.

Beijing

Ozil removed from computer game in China over remarks

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil has been removed from Konami’s eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2020 computer game in China over his comments about the country’s treatment of its Uighur Muslims. NetEase, the publisher of the PES franchise in China, confirmed on Wednesday.

London

Japan’s Minamino set for Liverpool medical: Reports

Japan playmaker Takumi Minamino will have a medical at Liverpool on Wednesday before a proposed transfer from Red Bull Salzburg, according to British media reports. Minamino is expected to sign for the Reds on January 1, Sky Sports said on Tuesday. Agencies