Shane Watson said opening the innings has always suited his game. © AP Sydney: Australia’s stand-in skipper Shane Watson has declared his preference for opening the batting with a blistering 124 not out against India, just weeks out from the ICC World Twenty20. But Watson’s huge total, which came off 71 balls at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, was not enough to prevent India from winning the match to…
There are reports that Delhi Daredevils want to play their matches in IPL 2016 in venues like Raipur and Indore. © AFP Under-fire Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) officials deposited an amount of Rs 83 lakh to the Land & Development Office (L&DO) as land assessment fee for the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium as 520 seats are set to be removed under the new regulations set by Municipal Corporation…
In-form New Zealand will host Australia in a three-match ODI series. © Getty Images Wellington: New Zealand this week face Australia in a one-day international for the first time since the Baggy Greens humiliated their trans-Tasman rivals in the World Cup final last March. While the pressure proved too much on that occasion as Brendon McCullum’s men slumped to a seven-wicket loss in Melbourne, this time New Zealand are on…
Aaron Finch has previously played county cricket for Yorkshire © Getty Images Surrey have signed Australia batsman Aaron Finch as cover for Kumar Sangakkara while he is at the Caribbean Premier League. Finch, who has previously played for Yorkshire, is expected to be available from July 2, when Surrey begin a Championship fixture against Warwickshire. Sangakkara is Surrey’s main overseas signing for 2016 but has been named as one of…
Nathan McCullum will be key on the spin-friendly conditions during the World Twenty20. © AFP Wellington: New Zealand on Monday named three spinners in the Black Caps squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in India, anticipating a wealth of turning wickets. Veteran Nathan McCullum, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi were all included in the 15-man party, which will be captained by Kane Williamson with Brendon McCullum’s retirement pending. “With the…
Mohammad Amir is likely to get a Grade C central contract, according to sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board. © AFP Tainted Pakistan left-arm pacer Muhammad Amir is under consideration from the Pakistan Cricket Board for a central contract, just one month after his comeback to international cricket following a five-year ban for spot fixing. (Mohammad Amir Will Play Crucial Role in World Twenty20: Waqar Younis) Reliable sources in the…
Younis Khan abruptly announced his retirement from ODIs during the series against England and was not picked in the Pakistan Super League. © AFP Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has finally broken his silence on his decision to retire abruptly from one-day international last November during the series against England. (Younis Khan Announces Retirement From ODIs) “It unfortunate I am blamed for the limited over series defeat to England. But…
Tariq Stanikzai struck nine fours and a six in his 48-ball 56 © International Cricket Council Group D India Under-19 opener Rishabh Pant had the fastest recorded u-19 international century comfortably in his sights when he was dismissed for 78 off 24 balls, having blown Nepal Under-19 away in a small chase. Pant did break the record for the fastest recorded u-19 fifty though, getting there in 18 balls, one…
Ab de Villiers would like to right the wrongs of the Test series against England and will hold the key for South Africa in the 5-match ODI series. © BCCI Bloemfontein: South Africa will be keen to avenge a Test series defeat when they meet England in five one-day internationals, starting at the Mangaung Oval on Wednesday. (Broad Bowls England to Series Victory Over South Africa) “There are no soft…
Virat Kohli has said that his late father could fight and that he believed in himself. © AP Virat Kohli has finally let out the source of his much-talked-about aggressive streak, saying that a part of it, is inherited from his family while the rest can be blamed on the tough system he fought through to break into the international scene. (Virat Kohli Replaces Aaron Finch As New Twenty20 World…