India pulled a one-run victory out of the fire, taking three wickets in the last three balls, to keep their ICC World Twenty20 hopes alive with the most tense of wins over Bangladesh in Bangalore. With the Tigers needing 11 from the last over, bowled by Hardik Pandya, Mushfiqur Rahim hit the second and third balls for four to make it two required from three deliveries. However Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah both…
Leg-spinner Luus runs through Ireland
23 March 2016 | Rob Barnett Tweet Sune Luus claimed amazing figures of 5-8 from four overs as South Africa thrashed Ireland in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20. The 20-year-old leg-spinner ripped through Ireland’s middle order, consigning them to a total of 89 for nine and defeat by 67 runs in Chennai The Proteas, who now sit second in Group A after their first win,…
England bat; Vince comes in for Hales
Toss England chose to bat v AfghanistanLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details James Vince came in for Alex Hales, who is out with a stiff back © Getty Images England have won the toss and elected to bat in their World T20 match against Afghanistan in Delhi. James Vince came into the England side for Alex Hales, who has a stiff back, while Liam Plunkett was preferred to Reece Topley, who…
World T20: Ashish Nehra Trolled for 'Using Old Nokia Phone' Comment
Ashish Nehra said Team India is focused on winning their World T20 tie against Bangladesh on Wednesday. © BCCI Highlights Bengaluru: Indian pacer Ashish Nehra was on Tuesday trolled for his comments that he is still “using his old phone” and doesn’t have social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter. “You are asking this question to a wrong person because I am somebody who is not on social media. I…
Shahid Afridi Indicates he Would Retire After World T20
The PCB had on Monday said that the Board had reached an understanding with Shahid Afridi that he will retire after the World T20. © AFP Highlights Mohali: Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi on Tuesday gave clear indications that he would retire from the shortest format after his team’s campaign ends in the ongoing ICC World T20. After Pakistan’s 22-run defeat to New Zealand in a crucial World T20 match, a…
New Zealand Now World T20 Favourites, Say Kiwi Media
New Zealand have only reached the semis of the World T20 once before, at the inaugural event in 2007. © AFP Highlights Wellington: The Black Caps’ undefeated march to the World T20 semi-finals means the side that international pundits initially dismissed as “a lesser team” are now tournament favourites, New Zealand media said Wednesday. The New Zealanders seized their place in the final four with a 22-run win over Pakistan…
Judicial commissioner upholds Taskin's suspension
There’s no good news as yet for Taskin Ahmed on the cricket front © Getty Images Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed‘s suspension from bowing in international cricket has been upheld by a judicial commissioner following a review hearing. The ICC said in a release that Taskin had “exercised his right to request an expeditious review of his case by a judicial commissioner” following his suspension for an illegal bowling action….
Afghanistan hold no surprises – Morgan
England know what to expect from Afghanistan, insists captain Eoin Morgan. The two teams have met only twice before, most recently in England’s comfortable win at last year’s 50-over World Cup, ahead of tomorrow’s World Twenty20 clash at the Feroz Shah Kolta in Delhi. Afghanistan have lost their first two Super 10 fixtures, to Sri Lanka and South Africa, having come through the qualifiers two weeks ago. England, in contrast,…
England sneak home in Dharamsala
England women held their nerve at the death to secure a two-wicket win over India at Dharamsala and close in on an ICC Women’s World Twenty20 semi-final place. Charlotte Edwards’ side looked to be cruising when Heather Knight’s 3-15 restricted the tournament hosts to 90 for eight before England raced to 42 for one during their powerplay. But Ekta Bisht took 4-21 and fellow spinner Harmanpreet Kaur 2-22 as England…
Pakistan's weak batting sparks Waqar's ire
Play 01:00 ‘Middle order didn’t capitalise’ – Waqar Four – the number of times coach a visibly angry Waqar Younis called Pakistan “not good enough” in his eight-minute press conference. It was preceded variously by “simply”, “once again” and “just”. In particular the targets of Waqar’s ire seemed to be – he did not name them, but it was easy to join the dots – young batsmen Ahmed Shehzad and…