Month: March 2016

Taskin Ahmed can apply to the ICC for a re-assessment of his bowling action. © AFP Highlights Bengaluru: Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed’s suspension from bowing in international cricket was on Wednesday upheld by a judicial commissioner following a review hearing. The ICC said in a release that Taskin had “exercised his right to request an expeditious review of his case by a judicial commissioner” after his suspension for an…

Ashish Nehra said Team India is focused on winning their World T20 tie against Bangladesh on Wednesday. © BCCI Highlights Bengaluru: Indian pacer Ashish Nehra was on Tuesday trolled for his comments that he is still “using his old phone” and doesn’t have social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter. “You are asking this question to a wrong person because I am somebody who is not on social media. I…

The PCB had on Monday said that the Board had reached an understanding with Shahid Afridi that he will retire after the World T20. © AFP Highlights Mohali: Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi on Tuesday gave clear indications that he would retire from the shortest format after his team’s campaign ends in the ongoing ICC World T20. After Pakistan’s 22-run defeat to New Zealand in a crucial World T20 match, a…

New Zealand have only reached the semis of the World T20 once before, at the inaugural event in 2007. © AFP Highlights Wellington: The Black Caps’ undefeated march to the World T20 semi-finals means the side that international pundits initially dismissed as “a lesser team” are now tournament favourites, New Zealand media said Wednesday. The New Zealanders seized their place in the final four with a 22-run win over Pakistan…

England women held their nerve at the death to secure a two-wicket win over India at Dharamsala and close in on an ICC Women’s World Twenty20 semi-final place. Charlotte Edwards’ side looked to be cruising when Heather Knight’s 3-15 restricted the tournament hosts to 90 for eight before England raced to 42 for one during their powerplay. But Ekta Bisht took 4-21 and fellow spinner Harmanpreet Kaur 2-22 as England…