Virat Kohli was India’s superstar in the World T20, scoring 273 runs with three fifties. © AFP Highlights Virat Kohli’s stature as a player grew enormously during the 2016 World T20. He smashed 273 runs in five games, including three fifties, as India reached the semi-finals. His exploits could not help India reach the final as they lost to West Indies in a high-scoring semi-final at the Wankhede stadium. (Virat…
'Short of brains' description angers Sammy
“The fact that this could be the last big tournament for a few key players has also brought us closer. We’ve formed our own little circle.” © Associated Press Darren Sammy, the West Indies captain, described Mark Nicholas’ pre-tournament characterisation of his team as “short of brains” as an emotional flashpoint for his side during the World T20. Nicholas had made the comment in a column for ESPNcricinfo on March…
"Short of brains" tag angers Sammy
“The fact that this could be the last big tournament for a few key players has also brought us closer. We’ve formed our own little circle.” © Associated Press Darren Sammy, the West Indies captain, described Mark Nicholas’ pre-tournament characterisation of his team as “short of brains” as an emotional flashpoint for his side during the World T20. Nicholas had made the comment in a column for ESPNcricinfo on March…
T20 superstars take on its newest converts
Play 03:41 Match Day – England resourceful, but West Indies still favourites Match facts Sunday, April 3, 2016Start time 1900 local (1330 GMT) Big picture Test cricket originated in England, West Indies became its biggest stars. Fifty-over cricket originated in England, West Indies became its biggest stars. T20 cricket originated in England, West Indies are again its biggest stars. A little over two weeks ago, both teams were in Mumbai…
World T20: Virat Kohli's Heroics the Only Talking Point For India
Virat Kohli’s 273 runs in five games was the lone bright star in an Indian team that under-performed in the World T20. © AFP Highlights The legend of Virat Kohli reached gigantic proportions as the reigning superstar of Indian cricket virtually made the World Twenty20 a one-man show till his team’s campaign ended in the semi-final against West Indies due to lackadaisical effort from leading bowlers. (Let Down by Teammates,…
England vs West Indies, World T20 Final – Factbox
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…