Chaminda Vaas was Sri Lanka’s bowling coach from February 2013 to April 2015 © AFP Ireland have appointed Chaminda Vaas, the former Sri Lanka seamer, as their bowling consultant ahead of the World T20. Vaas will begin his short-term assignment during Ireland’s visit to Abu Dhabi, where they will play two T20Is against UAE on February 14 and 16, and remain with the squad until the end of the World…
Australia batsman Usman Khawaja stole the show as Sydney Thunder eased past Adil Rashid‘s Adelaide Strikers to book their place in Sunday’s Big Bash League final. Khawaja made light work of Sydney’s victory target of 160, the opener moving to 104 from just 59 deliveries with the winning run off Rashid, who had earlier given the Strikers a chance by smashing 14 from the final three balls of the innings. Adelaide had…
Canberra: Australia’s Glenn Maxwell is in doubt for the fifth and final ODI against India after the middle-order batsman was hit on the knee during his cameo in the home team’s fourth consecutive win in the cricket series.(Match Report | Scorecard | Highlights) Maxwell was struck on the right knee during the early stages of his entertaining blitz, which helped Australia post a challenging 348 for eight at the Manuka…
Marcus Trescothick has relinquished the Somerset captaincy after six seasons in the job © Getty Images Marcus Trescothick has promised his “unconditional support” to his replacements having stepped down as captain of Somerset. Trescothick, now aged 40, was appointed captain in 2010 but, despite leading the side through some of the most enjoyable, competitive years in their history, the trophies remained elusive. Chris Rogers, recently signed as Somerset’s overseas player,…
Brian Vitori’s bowling action is under scrutiny © AFP Zimbabwe left-arm seamer Brian Vitori has been reported for a suspect action following the third T20 international against Bangladesh. Vitori will have to undergo a test on his action at an ICC-accredited centre within 14 days but can continue bowling in international cricket until the results are out. The ICC said that the match officials’ report had been handed over to…
John Hastings is the leading wicket-taker for Australia with seven wickets to his name in the ongoing ODI series against India. © AFP Pacer John Hastings has provided boost to Australia’s ambitions of notching up a 5-0 whitewash in the ODI series against India, saying he is thriving on the extra responsibility following a few impressive performances. (Read More in Cricket) Hastings took the important wickets of centurion Shikhar Dhawan…
England internationals Charlotte Edwards and Katherine Brunt’s Perth Scorchers missed out on a place in the Women’s Big Bash League final after they were narrowly beaten by Sydney Thunder. Played at the Adelaide Oval ahead of the men’s BBL last-four clash between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder, the Scorchers were unable to chase 119 for victory. Edwards and Brunt tried their best with the bat, both making 18, but the…
Chaminda Vaas has worked as a bowling consultant for New Zealand and Sri Lanka, as well as coaching in the Indian Premier League. © AFP Former Sri Lanka bowler Chaminda Vaas is to help Ireland prepare for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in India as a consultant bowling coach, Cricket Ireland announced on Thursday. (Read More in Cricket) The 41-year-old will link up with Ireland next month and remain with…
India’s Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid along with team captain Ishan Kishan during a press conference in Mumbai. © PTI Legendary batsman Rahul Dravid has advised young players not to take the forthcoming Under-19 World Cup as the crowning achievement of their careers, but as a stepping stone for bigger things, like representing their respective countries in the senior World Cup. (Read More in Cricket) The tournament is due to start…
Match facts January 22, 2015Start time 1900 local (0600 GMT) Play 01:10 ‘Pakistan one of the favourites for World T20’ – Taylor Big picture Just the way the two teams sit together – with 114 rating points each – in the ICC T20I rankings, Pakistan and New Zealand have kept the series alive and hard-fought. Pakistan will get some more T20 practice in the Asia Cup before heading to India…