Chris Gayle did not bat against Sri Lanka but is on track to play South Africa © AFP Be aggressive in the Powerplay and then bat deep. That is Chris Gayle‘s advice to Andre Fletcher, the Man of the match in West Indies’ second win of the World T20 against Sri Lanka on Sunday, and the rest of his team if West Indies are to progress deep into the World…
Duminy ruled out of West Indies clash
JP Duminy had found some form at the start of the World T20 © AFP JP Duminy has been ruled out of South Africa’s World T20 match against West Indies on Friday after sustaining a hamstring strain in their game against Afghanistan. The exact length for his recovery is unknown but South Africa are hopeful of having him ready for their final group game against Sri Lanka on Monday. He…
World T20: Mohammad Hafeez Doubtful For Pakistan vs New Zealand Match
Mohammad Hafeez scored a fifty in Pakistan’s first World T20 match. © AFP Highlights Mohali: Pakistan suffered a big blow before their crucial World T20 group match against New Zealand here on Tuesday when experienced batsman Mohammad Hafeez became a doubtful starter with a knee problem. The Pakistan Cricket Team media manager announced in a press release that Hafeez had bone contusion/edema in the right knee and there was also…
World T20: New Zealand Beat Pakistan, Qualify For Semifinals
Martin Guptill got New Zealand off to a flying start, helping them post 180 for five against Pakistan in Mohali. © AFP Highlights Mohali: New Zealand stormed into the semifinals of the World T20 with third successive victory in Group 2 on Tuesday after opener Martin Guptill smacked 80 off 48 balls to set up a 22-run win against Pakistan. (Scoreboard | Highlights | Points Table) The Kiwis posted a…
Stanikzai calls for Full Members to front up
Play 03:16 Chappell: Consider a combined Associate team for World Cup Asghar Stanikzai, the Afghanistan captain, has welcomed the call from a trio of former international captains, Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Michael Vaughan, for greater opportunities to be given to Associate nations, and has challenged cricket’s senior sides to offer his team bilateral series in which their true ability and progress could be assessed. In the wake of Afghanistan’s…
Ashish Nehra 'Connecting People' in Team India, Not Social Networking
Ashish Nehra said Team India is focussed on winning their World T20 tie against Bangladesh on Wednesday. © AFP Highlights New Delhi: Ashish Nehra walking into a press conference is a sight rarely seen by many. However, the Indian pacer did just that ahead of Wednesday’s India versus Bangladesh World T20 tie in Bangalore and his witty retorts left the media wanting for more. (World T20: Why Should India Worry…
India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup: Time for Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma to Step Up, Says Kumar Sangakkara
Shikhar Dhawan has been woefully out form. He has managed to score 1 and 6 against New Zealand and Pakistan, respectively, in two World T20 matches. © AFP Highlights Kumar Sangakkara wants Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma to “step up” as India face must-win games against Bangladesh and Australia in T20 World Cup. India play Bangladesh in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (Why Pakistan Can Never Beat India in World Cups –…
World T20: Shikhar Dhawan Gets Bouncer Drills Ahead of Tie Against Bangladesh
Shikhar Dhawan bats during a training session at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. © PTI Highlights Bengaluru: A local net bowler was hurling tennis balls at Shikhar Dhawan, straight at the head, underarm – not on the bounce but directed at the head like the trajectory of a bouncer. (World T20: Why Should India Worry About Bangladesh? Asks Virender Sehwag) At a distance, a very close short cover may…
World T20: Bangladesh Seek Review of Taskin Ahmed Ban
Bangladesh are on the verge of getting knocked out of the World T20 after losing their first two matches. © AFP Dhaka: Bangladesh on Monday sought a review of a ban on key paceman Taskin Ahmed from international cricket, said a senior official of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The International Cricket Council last week suspended Taskin and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny from bowling in international matches after an independent…
Steve Smith Warns Australia Must Play 'Better' in World T20
Steve Smith with Adam Zampa and Peter Nevill during World T20 match vs Bangladesh. © AFP Bengaluru: Australian skipper Steve Smith warned his side faced defeat in coming matches unless they improved after their thrilling three-wicket win over Bangladesh in their World T20 clash in Bangalore on Monday. Opener Usman Khawaja hit a quick-fire half-century as Australia successfully chased down Bangladesh’s total of 156 for five, with nine balls to…