Amir Hussain Lone lost his arms in an accident in 1997. © NDTV New Delhi: How often have we heard of the term, cricket is not just a game, it’s a religion in India? Jammu and Kashmir’s Amir Hussain Lone is the perfect example of it, with his grit and determination. The 26-year-old Lone lost his arms in an accident in 1997, when he was just eight years old. However,…
Shikhar Dhawan had had a torrid time during the Asia Cup Twenty20, having managed just 19 runs from three matches played. © AFP Mirpur: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has backed Shikhar Dhawan and said it was important that the opener stuck it out in the middle against United Arab Emirates in India’s emphatic nine-wicket win in their last round-robin match of the Asia Cup Twenty20. (Rohit, Bhuvneshwar Star in…
Shahid Afridi has had an extremely poor Asia Cup T20 tournament. In three matches, he has scored just 2 runs with one DNB and taken just 2 wickets. © AFP Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan has tried to quell speculations about a possible change in the captaincy before the World Twenty20 by declaring that the board had no plans to remove current skipper Shahid Afridi. (‘Pakistan Squad…
Yorkshire Diamonds have unveiled a new official crest for this summer’s inaugural Women’s Cricket Super League. The modern crest incorporates the traditional Yorkshire colours of navy, sky, gold and subtle hints of silver. “The branding of the Yorkshire Diamonds epitomises the bold new era of professional women’s cricket in England,” said Yorkshire Diamonds general manager Jane Hildreth. “The striking design ensures the Diamonds will be at the forefront of women’s…
Mohammad Ashraful said he is trying to help youngsters, advising them to refrain from any wrongdoings. © AFP Dhaka: When Bangladesh take on India in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, the immensely talented but disgraced Mohammad Ashraful will watch from the sidelines wondering why his moral compass deviated, leading to a match-fixing ban and a regret that will last a lifetime. (Read More in Cricket) Ashraful, who admitted to…
Suriname won the WCL Division 6 in September 2015 © ICC/Nick Wood Suriname have withdrawn from the World Cricket League Division 5 in Jersey, following an investigation conducted by the ICC regarding the eligibility of some players. The team had originally qualified for the tournament after winning the WCL Division 6, held in England last September. The investigation uncovered failures in the Surinaamse Cricket Bond’s (SCB) processes relating to player…
Australia Women 145 for 7 (Perry 43, Newton 2-16) beat New Zealand Women 128 for 8 (Bates 54, McGlashan 35, Perry 2-15) by 17 runsScorecard File photo – Ellyse Perry’s strong contributions with both bat and ball helped Australia to a 17-run win © Getty Images Ellyse Perry‘s fine all-round performance helped Australia Women to a consolation win against New Zealand Women in New Plymouth, as the hosts took the…
Shaharyar Khan – “We are not going to make anyone a scapegoat or do the witch hunt but whatever we will do, it will be done with clarity” © AFP Shaharyar Khan, the PCB chairman, has hinted at sweeping changes in Pakistan’s entire management, following the team’s early exit in the Asia Cup. Shaharyar, however, insisted that Shahid Afridi will remain captain of the T20 side unless he himself pulls…
Scotland slipped to a 14-run defeat to Oman in their opening ICC World Twenty20 warm-up match. Preston Mommsen’s team fell short on 147 for seven in Mohali after their fellow qualifying hopefuls had racked up 161 for six, on the back of opener Zeeshan Maqsood’s half-century. Maqsood, who made 58, hit six fours and two sixes from 42 balls and shared an opening stand of 72 with Khawar Ali. Left-arm…
Yorkshire all-rounder David Willey has been awarded an England increment contract for 2015-16. Willey qualifies for the award by virtue of playing four ODIs and two T20s against Pakistan and three ODIs and a T20 against South Africa during the current contract period. Non-contracted players can earn an England increment contract via a points system. Five points are awarded for a Test appearance and two for a T20 or ODI…