West Indies players – Darren Sammy (centre), Dwayne Bravo (left) and Chris Gayle do the ‘Champion’ dance following their World T20 semifinal win over India. © AFP Kolkata: Following is a factbox on the World Twenty20 final between West Indies and England to be played at the Eden Gardens on Sunday: (World T20: Six Appeal as England Face West Indies in Marquee Clash) World T20 head-to-head: Played: 4 – West…
World T20: Australia Women Counter Windies Might in Way of Fourth Title
Meg Lanning is Australia’s highest scorer of the Women’s World T20 with 149 runs © AFP Highlights Kolkata: A spirited West Indies women’s cricket team, in their bid to make it a ‘Dream Double’ for the assortment of islands, will come out all guns blazing to stop the juggernaut of the three-time defending champions Australia in the final of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20, in Kolkata on Sunday. (Meg Lanning…
Explosive West Indies Face Fearless England in Fitting World T20 Finale
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 Dismisses Reports of his Resignation as Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman
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…
Shastri's contract ends, India seek coach again
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…
EWA win again
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 retires from international and Australian first-class cricket
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…
World T20 Final: Destructive Chris Gayle vs Consistent Joe Root, Who Will Win the Clash of Titans?
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…
World T20: Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni An Inspiration For Australian Women's Team
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…
Leicestershire put faith in old stagers
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,…