Month: March 2016

Australia’s Usman Khawaja slammed his maiden fifty in T20Is lead his team to win over Bangladesh in the World T20 Group 2 encounter. © AFP Bengaluru: Usman Khawaja hit a quick-fire half-century while Adam Zampa took three wickets to help Australia to a thrilling three-wicket victory against Bangladesh in their World T20 clash in Bengaluru on Monday. (Scorecard | Highlights | Points Table) The left-handed opener smashed 58 off 45…

The first World T20 Super 10s match at the Feroz Shah Kotla is between Afghanistan and England on March 23. © BCCI Highlights New Delhi: The fate of the upcoming World T20 semifinal match at Ferozshah Kotla stadium is uncertain as Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Monday failed to get any relief from Delhi High Court over lack of completion certificate for its old club house. (Matches in…

Darren Sammy (left) said all the players in West Indies World T20 squad are match-winners. © AFP Bangalore: West Indies skipper Darren Sammy claimed that “It is not a one-man show” for his team as Andre Fletcher filled in the big boots of injured Chris Gayle with a remarkable 84-run knock against Sri Lanka, on Sunday. (World T20: Andre Fletcher Shines as West Indies Down Sri Lanka Without Chris Gayle)…

Imran Khan asked Pakistan team to move on from loss to India in World T20. © AFP Kolkata: Imran Khan, Pakistan’s legendary captain, was critical of current team’s tendency to wilt under pressure, stating that Shahid Afridi’s boys need to learn playing under pressure and no amount of pep talk can lift their game. (Eden Gardens Felicitates Imran Khan, Sachin Tendulkar; Big B Sings Jana-Gana-Mana) Imran met the Pakistan players…

Chris Gayle suffered the hamstring injury while fielding for West Indies against Sri Lanka. © AFP Bengaluru: Chris Gayle, West Indies batting stalwart, suffered a left hamstring twinge while fielding in the World T20 Super 10 stage match against Sri Lanka on Sunday. (World Twenty20: Chris Gayle Blasts Record Ton, Becomes King of Sixes) “Chris Gayle suffered a left hamstring twinge. He will not bat. It is not a major…

Pakistan’s cricket team captain Shahid Afridi during a training session at Punjab Cricket Association Cricket Stadium in Mohali. © AFP Mohali: Trying to stay “aloof” from the scathing backlash that he has faced in real and virtual world following the World T20 loss to India, Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said that he is not bothered by the criticism as he knows what is best from the team. (Shahid Afridi To…

New Zealand women are on the verge of a semi-final place at the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 after a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Australia in Nagpur. The White Ferns recorded their third successive Group A victory after Australia failed to recover sufficiently from slumping to four for four. Off-spinner Leigh Kasperek took three wickets in the powerplay, while Meg Lanning was run out to leave the Southern Stars facing an…

New Zealand women are on the verge of a semi-final place at the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 after a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Australia in Nagpur. The White Ferns recorded their third successive Group A victory after Australia failed to recover sufficiently from slumping to four for four. Off-spinner Leigh Kasperek took three wickers in the powerplay, while Meg Lanning was run out to leave the Southern Stars facing an…