India and Pakistan are eagerly awaiting for the World T20 clash between the two teams. © Getty Images Kolkata: It’s one of the world’s fiercest sporting rivalries and previous showdowns have taken place while the countries have been at war, or used as an icebreaker between frosty leaders. (India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: Handle Mohammad Amir With Care, Says Sunil Gavaskar) But when India and Pakistan face off in…
The injury is likely to keep Mark Craig completely out of action for at least six weeks © Getty Images New Zealand offspinner Mark Craig has fractured his right hand during Otago’s Sheffield Shield match against Auckland in Dunedin. He picked up the injury when he was hit by a beamer from pacer Lachie Ferguson while batting in Otago’s chase. The injury forced Craig off the field, and is likely…
Vijay Mallya will stay connected with Royal Challengers Bangalore in his role as ‘chief mentor’ © AFP Beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya has stepped down as director of Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd (RCSPL), which runs the Royals Challengers Bangalore IPL franchise. Amrit Thomas, newly appointed chairman of the RCSPL, will be the man in charge of the franchise and the main point of contact with the BCCI. RCSPL is a…
Sachin Tendulkar, a MP, and Sourav Ganguly, a top cricket official, cane become the ambassadord to revive India-Pakistan cricket ties, says Sunil Gavaskar. © AFP In a special show on NDTV ahead of Saturday’s World T20 blockbuster between India and Pakistan, Sunil Gavaskar came up with the unique suggestion that Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly could convince the Indian government to resume bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan. (India vs Pakistan…
Charlotte Edwards made her first format fifty since September 2014 as England women began their ICC Women’s World Twenty20 campaign with a comfortable 36-run win over Bangladesh. Edwards’ 60 formed the backbone of England’s 153 for seven in Bangalore, a total which was always far too steep for their opponents. England made a strong start after Edwards won the toss and chose to bat, with the skipper and Tammy Beaumont…
Charlotte Edwards made her first T20 International half-century since September 2014 as England women set Bangladesh 154 to win their ICC Women’s World Twenty20 match. Playing their first game of the tournament, England made a strong start through Edwards and Tammy Beaumont as 44 came from the powerplay. Natalie Sciver, Danni Wyatt and Katherine Brunt then made useful late contributions as England posted 153 for seven against a Bangladesh side…
Charlotte Edwards was pleased to get England’s ICC Women’s World Twenty20 campaign off to a winning start, but insisted her side still had work to do after a 36-run victory over Bangladesh. Captain Edwards made 60 at the top of the order as England women posted 153 for seven – a total their opponents never looked like chasing down. However, while the result was rarely in doubt Edwards expects her…
Jos Buttler says South Africa will hold no surprises for England in their crunch ICC World Twenty20 match on Friday. Having lost to a Chris Gayle-inspired West Indies yesterday, Eoin Morgan‘s team must respond against familiar opposition in the Proteas. England lost both recent T20 internationals versus South Africa, albeit the first was a close affair with a tight finish. Buttler, who played in each fixture and the one-day series…
Captain Faf du Plessis hopes South Africa can exploit the pressure he believes England will be under when the teams clash in the ICC World Twenty20 on Friday. Chris Gayle‘s blistering century yesterday consigned England to defeat in their tournament opener, meaning Eoin Morgan‘s side can ill-afford to lose any of their last three group games. With Afghanistan and Sri Lanka to come next week, England first meet the Proteas…
Toss: Afghanistan chose to bat v Sri LankaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details File photo: Lahiru Thirimanne was playing his first T20I since May 2014 © AFP Asghar Stanikzai, the Afghanistan captain, chose to bat in his team’s Super 10 opener against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens. Stanikzai expected the pitch to play a little slow, and hoped his side could put up a good total. Lasith Malinga, who had been…