South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis (left) reacts after he was dismissed by Sri Lanka’s Suranga Lakmal. © Reuters Highlights Dubai: South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has been fined 50 percent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for showing dissent during Monday’s win over Sri Lanka in the World T20 Super 10 stage. (World T20 One of Our Nightmares: Faf du Plessis) Du Plessis, who…
Pakistan Coach Waqar Younis Offers to Quit After World T20 Exit
Waqar Younis is in his second spell as Pakistan coach, having first held the job between March 2010 and August 2011. © Reuters Highlights Karachi: Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has offered to resign after his team were knocked out of the World T20 at the Super 10 stage, the BBC reported on Tuesday. (Waqar Younis Submits Team’s Performance Report to PCB) Pakistan exited the tournament after winning just one…
World T20: Yuvraj Singh's Injury Gives Selection Conundrum Against West Indies
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane takes a look at the pitch as skipper MS Dhoni looks on at a practice session ahead of the World T20 semifinal match against the West Indies. © PTI Highlights Mumbai: The injury to Yuvraj Singh has put Indian team with a selection dilemma as they gear up to take on the West Indies in what promises to be a battle of nerves in the World…
World T20: Ravi Shastri Calls on India's Under-Performing Batsmen to Deliver in Semifinal
Shikhar Dhawan has been woefully out form for India in the World T20 so far. © AFP Highlights Mumbai: India’s team director Ravi Shastri on Wednesday called on the side’s under-performing batsmen to raise their game in the ICC World T20 semifinal against West Indies here, saying the hosts can’t rely on one or two individuals at this stage of the tournament. (India vs West Indies, World T20 Semifinal: Virat…
Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Board of Control for Cricket in India Plea Regarding Jurisdiction
Lalit Modi was suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for financial irregularities in 2013. © AFP New Delhi: Rajasthan Cricket Association president Lalit Modi got a shot in the arm today as the Rajasthan High Court dismissed the Board of Control for Cricket in India petition challenging the civil suit filed by the state cricket body on ground of jurisdiction. (Lalit Modi Reinstated as Rajasthan Cricket…
World T20: Meg Lanning Leads Australian Women Into Final, With Win Over England
Meg Lanning (left) and Megan Schutt (right) celebrate after Australia defeated England in Women’s World T20. © AFP New Delhi: Captain Meg Lanning’s aggressive half century helped holders Australia reach their fourth consecutive women’s World T20 final on Wednesday after beating traditional rivals England by five runs in the first semi-final. (Read more cricket stories here) Put in to bat on a hot sunny afternoon in New Delhi, Australia posted…
Shahid Afridi Was Not Serious During World T20, Alleges Waqar Younis
Waqar Younis alleged that Shahid Afridi not concerned about the team’s performance in the two events. © AFP Highlights Karachi: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been accused of being non-serious throughout the Asia Cup and World Twenty20 in the report filed by under-fire coach Waqar Younis who is furious about it being leaked to the media. (Pakistan Coach Waqar Younis Offers to Quit After World T20 Exit) Senior batsman Mohammad…
Shahid Afridi Issues Video Apology For Pakistan's World T20 Flop
Shahid Afridi-led Pakistan could not qualify for the World T20 semifinals. © AFP Highlights Islamabad: Pakistan’s under-fire captain Shahid Afridi on Wednesday issued a video message to supporters apologising for his team’s early exit from the World Twenty20, but remained silent on his future following calls for him to retire. (Shahid Afridi Admits He’s Not Fit to Lead Pakistan After Loss to Australia in World T20) Afridi, nicknamed “Boom Boom”…
World T20: West Indies Fancy Chances in 'David vs Goliath' Contest, Says Darren Sammy
Darren Sammy would hope Chris Gayle to fire for West Indies against India in World T20 semifinal. © AFP Highlights Mumbai: Chris Gayle and his fellow West Indies old-timers are determined to enjoy one last hurrah and silence their critics in a “David and Goliath” World Twenty20 semi-final against India, skipper Darren Sammy said on Wednesday. (India vs West Indies, World T20 Semifinal: Virat Kohli or Chris Gayle, Who Will…
Croft is back to stir Glamorgan fervour
Aneurin Donald – one of Glamorgan’s bright new things © Getty Images Coach: Robert CroftCaptain: Jacques Rudolph Last seasonChampionship: 4th Div 2; NatWest Blast: 6th South Group; Royal London Cup: 8th Group B In: Craig Meschede (Somerset), Nick Selman, Timm van der Gugten (Dutch passport), Harry Podmore (Middlesex, loan)Out: Ben Wright (retired)Overseas: Jacques Rudolph 2015 in a nutshell Glamorgan’s surprise promotion challenge petered out in the Championship – ultimately nobody…