West Indies claimed their first ICC Women’s World Twenty20 title after beating Australia by eight wickets in Kolkata Elyse Villani and Meg Lanning posted half-centuries as the three-time defending champions set an imposing target of 149 to win after winning the toss. But captain Stafanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews would set the Windies on their way with a century partnership before an overthrow in the penultimate over clinched a record-breaking…
Virat Kohli Adjudged Man of the Tournament in World T20
Virat Kohli was named the Man of the Series in the World T20 for his 273 runs in the tournament. © Reuters Highlights Virat Kohli was the silver lining in India’s failed campaign in the ICC World T20. The Indian vice-captain was adjudged the Man of the Tournament at the end of Sunday’s final between West Indies and England at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. (We Learn From Our Mistakes: Virat Kohli)…
Afridi says he's not retiring from T20Is, but steps down as captain
Shahid Afridi has stepped down as Pakistan’s T20 captain but has said that he intends to continue playing “for my country and league cricket”. After the 2015 World Cup, Afridi had announced his intention to retire from international cricket following the World T20 in India. Earlier this year, however, he stated that he was facing “huge pressure” from family and friends to not retire from international cricket in April at…
World T20: Carlos Brathwaite Cameo Seals England's Fate in Thrilling Final
Carlos Brathwaite picked up 3/23 during the England innings in the World T20 final. © AFP Highlights Kolkata: Carlos Brathwaite sensationally hit four successive sixes off Ben Stokes in the last over as the West Indies stunned England by four wickets to win the World Twenty20 title at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. (Scorecard | Highlights) They won with just two balls to spare having needed 19 off the…
Afridi steps down as T20 captain, but wants to continue playing
Pakistan news April 3, 2016 ESPNcricinfo staff Shahid Afridi has stepped down as Pakistan’s T20 captain but has said that he intends to continue playing “for my country and league cricket, etc”. More to follow… © ESPN Sports Media Ltd. Source: ESPN Crickinfo
Maiden World Twenty20 Title Should Spur Women's Game in Caribbean: Stafanie Taylor
Stafanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews shared a 120-run stand as West Indies women achieved their first win over Australia to secure their maiden title. © AFP Highlights Kolkata: Having clinched their maiden Women’s World Twenty20 title, West Indies skipper Stafanie Taylor on Sunday said that the historic triumph should act as the stepping stone for the development of the women’s game in the Caribbean. Taylor called for the Caribbean authorities…
Unchanged Australia Women opt to bat in final
Australia Women chose to bat v West Indies WomenScorecard and ball-by-ball details Australia Women lost just one game in the group stages, to New Zealand Women in Nagpur © IDI/Getty Images Meg Lanning won the toss on a humid day as an unchanged Australia Women opted to bat in the grand finale of the World Twenty20 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Australia, who are eyeing their fourth successive World T20…
Afridi steps down as Pakistan T20 captain
Shahid Afridi has stepped down as Pakistan T20 captain following their group stage exit at the ICC World Twenty20. Pakistan endured a poor tournament as they finished fourth in Group 2, having only won one game against Bangladesh. The all-rounder, who became the leading wicket-taker in World Twenty20 matches, insists he will continue to play for his country after Pakistan’s disappointing showing in India. Afridi said in a statement: “Today I…
IPL for women will be fantastic for the game – Lanning
The inaugural Women’s Big Bash League bloomed with a few matches attracting crowds larger than those seen at Women’s World T20 finals © Cricket Australia/Getty Images Australia Women’s captain Meg Lanning hopes the introduction of a separate Indian Premier League for women will give the sport a massive fillip even as talks of the Women’s World T20 going standalone from 2018 have been received with a mixed response. Lanning believes…
Women's IPL can boost the game – Lanning
The inaugural Women’s Big Bash League bloomed with a few matches attracting crowds larger than those seen at Women’s World T20 finals © Cricket Australia/Getty Images Australia Women’s captain Meg Lanning hopes the introduction of a separate Indian Premier League for women will give the sport a massive fillip even as talks of the Women’s World T20 going standalone from 2018 have been received with a mixed response. Lanning believes…