Month: March 2016

Josh Hazlewood’s hat-trick could not inspire Australia to victory as Darren Sammy’s blistering half-century secured a three-wicket win for West Indies in their ICC World Twenty20 warm-up match in Kolkata. Right-arm seamer Hazlewood trapped Jason Holder lbw before bowling Marlon Samuels and Dwayne Bravo in the fourth over of the Windies’ chase of 162. They were struggling on 57 for five at the halfway stage, with Johnson Charles and Denesh…

Paul van Meekeren was the star of the show for Netherlands against Ireland, picking four wickets for just 11 runs. © AFP Dharamsala: Paul van Meekeren bagged four wickets to help the Netherlands notch up a consolation 12-run win against Ireland via Duckworth/Lewis method in their final match of the World T20 in Dharamsala on Sunday. (SCOREBOARD | POINTS TABLE) Invited to bat in the inconsequential group tie, the Dutch…

Darren Sammy smashed an unbeaten 50 from 28 balls that included a six and six fours against Australia in World T20 warm-up match at Eden Gardens. © AFP Kolkata: A stunning hat-trick from Josh Hazlewood was not enough for Australia, as West Indies skipper Darren Sammy led from the front with an unbeaten half-century to fashion a morale-boosting three-wicket win for his side in a World T20 warm-up match at…

Tamim Iqbal celebrates his maiden century at World T20. © AP Bangladesh humble Oman by 54 runs in their Group A first round match of the World T20 at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Tamim Iqbal struck a strokeful maiden century to help Bangladesh advance to the Super 10 stage and join Australia, India, New Zealand and Pakistan in Group 2. Source: NDTV

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s finishing skills is something Sarfraz Ahmed wants to emulate for Pakistan. © AFP Kolkata: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed on Sunday said he idolises Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and he would want to become a “finisher” like him. (Afridi, Malik Say Pak Gets Only Love in India, Not Threats) “Absolutely, Dhoni inspires me. He does it for wicket-keeping and batting both. He is a great keeper. I…

Shahid Afridi says that Pakistan’s good record at the Eden Gardens gives them tremendous confidence ahead of the ICC World Twenty20. © AP The World Twenty20 build-up has been far from ideal for Pakistan but captain Shahid Afridi said his team is in a positive frame of mind even though it needs to be more disciplined in executing strategy. (Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik Say Pakistan Get Love in India, Not…

Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik have said the Pakistan team is overwhelmed by the love from the Indian fans on their arrival for the World Twenty20. © PTI Floored by the warm reception in India after their arrival for the World Twenty20 Championship, Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and senior all-rounder Shoaib Malik today said they have never felt any security threat in the country. (ICC World T20: Pakistan Finally Touch…

India’s Hardik Pandya (left) cwas the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking three for 36 against South Africa in the World T20 warm-up match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. © AFP Mumbai: India made a brave effort to overhaul South Africa’s mammoth score of 196 for eight but fell short by four runs to lose their ICC World T20 warm-up match at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. (Highlights) Chasing…