An injury to big-hitting opening batsman Chris Gayle failed to hamper West Indies against ICC World Twenty20 holders Sri Lanka as Andre Fletcher blasted them to a second victory in as many Group 1 matches. Gayle, having smashed a 47-ball century against England earlier this week, was only available to bat if required due to a hamstring problem sustained in the field, leaving the vocal Bangalore crowd disappointed. But Fletcher…
'Need to work a lot on our batting' – Malik
Shoaib Malik said that Shahid Afridi’s knock against Bangladesh had influenced the decision to promote him © Associated Press After yet another loss to India at a world event, Pakistan allrounder Shoaib Malik highlighted the team’s batting as the main area in need of improvement. “Victory and defeat happen in the game. I think there are a few areas where we need to improve, especially our batting, even though it…
Bangladesh 'very upset' about Taskin, Sunny suspensions
Taskin Ahmed’s suspension will be a particularly heavy blow to Bangladesh’s chances © AFP Mashrafe Mortaza has voiced substantial disappointment and disbelief at the suspension of two key bowlers in the midst of Bangladesh’s World T20 campaign. On Saturday, the team had been hit by the news that the bowling actions of left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny and left-arm paceman Taskin Ahmed were found to be illegal. Mashrafe described the news…
Why Pakistan Can Never Beat India in World Cups – Kumar Sangakkara, Sunil Gavaskar Explain
Virat Kohli’s 55* took India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in World T20. © AFP India’s six-wicket win over Pakistan in World T20 on Saturday once again raised a longstanding question – Can the Men in Blue be ever beaten by their arch-rivals in World Cups? (Virat Kohli Fifty Helps India Make it 5-0 vs Pakistan in World T20s) After Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 55 took India to a scintillating…
De Villiers too hot for Afghanistan
A brilliant AB de Villiers half-century helped South Africa get their ICC World Twenty20 campaign back on track with a 37-run victory over Afghanistan in Mumbai. Having been stunned by a Joe Root-inspired England on Friday, the Proteas knew this was a game they had to win in order to harbour any realistic hopes of progressing from Group B. They looked firmly on course when de Villiers smashed 64 from…
World T20: Faf Du Plessis Wants Under-Performing Bowlers to Shape Up
South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 37 runs for their first win of the World T20. © AFP Mumbai: South Africa’s bowlers at the World T20 need to show an immediate improvement, captain Faf du Plessis said on Sunday after watching them struggle despite the luxury of defending huge scores in their first two matches. “Our first three overs were very disappointing, obviously there were some really good shots. But we…
Wiese replaces Steyn, South Africa bat
Toss South Africa choose to bat v AfghanistanLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:17 ‘Minnows in the running in T20’ – Amla A self-confessed, “shellshocked” Faf du Plessis chose to bat in South Africa’s must-win match against Afghanistan in Mumbai. The previous two games at this venue were won by the chasing team but du Plessis backed his attack to defend with dew unlikely to become a factor later on…
Watch India vs Pakistan Match Highlights, ICC World T20 2016
Virat Kohli talks to Shahid Afridi after India’s win over Pakistan in World T20. © AFP India rode on Virat Kohli’s 37-ball 55* to defeat Pakistan by six wickets and clinch their first win at the ICC World T20 2016 in Kolkata on Saturday. (Virat Kohli Fifty Helps India Make it 5-0 vs Pakistan in World T20s) This win takes India’s undefeated run against Pakistan in World Cups to 11…
Hazlewood in frame on 'IPL style' pitch
Josh Hazlewood will come into contention for Australia’s second game © AFP Australia’s captain Steven Smith has opened the possibility of a recall for Josh Hazlewood after declaring the Bangalore pitch to be more akin to an IPL surface than most of the turning tracks prepared so far at the World Twenty20. Smith’s words may mean a rapid demotion for the left-arm spinner Ashton Agar, who bowled only one expensive…
Australia, Bangladesh fight for survival
Match facts Monday, March 21, 2016Start time 1930 local (1400 GMT) Could it be lights out for Australia at the World Twenty20? © Getty Images Big picture Following the wintry weather of Dharamsala, Australia hope to thaw their World Twenty20 campaign in the warmer surrounds of Bangalore. Faced with an opponent in Bangladesh who have never beaten them in the format, and aided by the harsh lessons of their opening…