Month: January 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s India won their first-ever bilateral Twenty20 series in Australia.series © AFP Melbourne: India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he is happy with the manner his bowlers have executed their plans in the three-match Twenty20 International series against Australia so far. India today beat Australia by 27 runs in the second T20 to take the unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. “As a captain, I feel more…

Fiji Under-19 suffered another massive defeat in their second match of the World Cup, losing by seven wickets to Zimbabwe Under-19 in Chittagong, two days after a 299-run thrashing against England. This time Fiji batted first and were shot out for 81 in 27.4 overs, with only three batsmen making double-figure scores and no one getting past 20. Offspinner Wesley Madhevere began his tournament with figures of 5 for 24,…

Dimitri Mascarenhas had replaced Shane Bond as New Zealand bowling coach in March last year. © AFP Wellington: Former England international Dimitri Mascarenhas is stepping down as bowling coach of the new Zealand cricket team. Mascarenhas, who replaced Shane Bond in the role last March, on Friday said he will leave at the end of the season to spend more time with his family. Head coach Mike Hesson said he…

Graham Ford last season guided Surrey to the county championship second division title. © AFP London: Graham Ford has agreed to return to Sri Lanka for a second spell as coach, his English county championship employer Surrey announced on Thursday. (Click here for latest Cricket stories) The 55-year-old South African previously coached Sri Lanka from 2012 until 2014, before taking over the reins at Surrey. “We are extremely disappointed to…

Fiji Under-19 suffered another massive defeat in their second match of the World Cup, losing by seven wickets to Zimbabwe Under-19 in Chittagong, two days after a 299-run thrashing against England. This time Fiji batted first and were shot out for 81 in 27.4 overs, with only three batsmen making double-figure scores and no one getting past 20. Offspinner Wesley Madhevere began his tournament with figures of 5 for 24,…