West Indies players have made a statement that they are not a one-man team. © Reuters Highlights Kolkata: West Indies’ rag-tag army of short-format mercenaries will be hoping they have the weapons to overcome a fearless England in Sunday’s World Twenty20 final as both sides target the honour of being the first to claim a second title in the tournament. (World T20: Eoin Morgan Eyes Match-Winning Knock in Final) For…
Shahryar Khan has denied reports of his resignation as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman amidst the leak of confidential reports. © AFP Highlights The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shahryar Khan ruled out the possibility of his resignation in the wake of the national team’s debacle in the Asia Cup and World T20 events. (Shahid Afridi Was ‘Absolutely Clueless’ During World T20) After speculations were rife that Shahryar, fed…
Ravi Shastri can only be reinstated as full-time coach if his contract is renewed © AFP BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has said that Ravi Shastri‘s contract as India’s team director has ended, but can be renewed if the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly, deem fit. Shastri, whose contract expired after India’s exit from the World T20, can only be reinstated as full-time coach…
England Women’s Academy claimed their fourth consecutive victory on their tour of Sri Lanka with an 87-run win over the hosts. Emma Lamb struck 85 from the top of the order and Ellie Threlkeld made 58 as EWA posted 273 after full international Kate Cross opted to bat. Sophie Ecclestone then returned fine figures of 4-32 from 10 overs to help EWA dismiss Sri Lanka A for 186 in the…
Clint McKay’s crowning glory: When he removed Kevin Pietersen, Jonathan Trott and Joe Root to complete a hat-trick in 2013 © Getty Images Clint McKay has announced his retirement from Australian first-class and international cricket. The 33-year old fast bowler will continue to play for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League and Leicestershire in the county championship. McKay ends an 11-year relationship with Victoria, for whom he debuted in…
England’s cricket team captain Eoin Morgan (right) and West Indies captain Darren Sammy pose with the World T20 tournament trophy at the Eden Gardens cricket ground in Kolkata. © AFP Highlights New Delhi: England has been a rather unexpected finalist of 2016 World T20, while West Indies strengthened their reputation as a strong T20 team by entering the title clash with a stunning win over favourites India. (World T20: England…
Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s approach in the middle overs, where they convert ones into twos, is an inspiration for Australia Women vice-captain Alex Blackwell. © AFP Highlights Australia women’s team vice-captain Alex Blackwell said she is inspired by the way India’s Virat Kohli and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni approach their game in the middle overs. (MS Dhoni Far From Shy And Retiring When Quizzed About Retirement) “My job…
Ben Raine was one of Leicestershire’s bright spots in 2015 © Getty Images Director of cricket Andrew McDonald Captain Mark Cosgrove (Champ); Mark Pettini (T20, 50) Last season Specsavers Championship: 9th Div 2; NatWest Blast: 7th North Group; Royal London Cup: 9th Group A In: Paul Horton (Lancashire), Neil Dexter (Middlesex), Wayne White (Derbyshire), Kevin O’Brien (limited-overs), Mark Pettini (Essex) Out: Matthew Boyce (retired), Andrea Agathangelou, Dan Redfern, Alex Wyatt,…
Doug Bracewell took 5 for 60 in the first innings as Central Districts won their second match of the season © Getty Images A century from opener Ben Smith and a second successive five-wicket haul from seamer Navin Patel helped Central Districts to a four-wicket victory over Plunket Shield Champions Auckland in Napier. Auckland had already secured the title coming into this game, and as such their concern would have…
Sawid Malan must find the answer to Middlesex’s T20 travails © Getty Images Director of cricket: Angus FraserCaptain: Adam Voges (Champ), Dawid Malan (T20), James Franklin (50) Last seasonSpecsavers Championship: 2nd Div 1; NatWest Blast: 9th North Group; Royal London Cup: 7th Group B In: James Fuller (Gloucestershire)Out: Neil Dexter (Leicestershire), Gurjit Sandhu (released), Harry Podmore (Glamorgan – loan)Overseas: Adam Voges, Brendon McCullum (T20), Mitchell McClenaghan (T20) 2015 in a…