Indian batsmen failed miserably against New Zealand’s spin bowling in the World T20 opening match. © AFP India’s 47-run loss to New Zealand in the World T20 opener in Nagpur on Wednesday makes Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men a vulnerable lot, ahead of the big Pakistan clash, according to Sunil Gavaskar. (World T20: Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi Help New Zealand Stun India by 47 Runs) The former India captain said the…
World T20: I Was Hungry to Perform, Says Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi picked up two wickets in addition to his 19-ball 49 to put Pakistan on top against Bangladesh. © AFP Kolkata: Not ready to dwell on the past, Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi says the moral-boosting win over Bangladesh will hold them in good stead when they clash with arch-rivals India in their crucial ICC World Twenty20 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (World T20: Shahid Afridi Powers Pakistan…
Head, Sayers star in big South Australia win
South Australia 346 (Head 192, Ross 52, Bird 5-81, Rainbird 3-80) beat Tasmania 91 and 177 (Doolan 67, Bailey 58, Worrall 4-71, Sayers 3-31) by an innings and 78 runsScorecard File photo – Travis Head scored a career-best 192 © Getty Images A career-best 192 from captain Travis Head and a 10-wicket match from Chadd Sayers set up a massive win for South Australia over Tasmania inside two days at…
Taylor helps Windies edge past Pakistan
Stafanie Taylor top-scored with 40 as West Indies claimed a four-run victory over Pakistan in their ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Group B opener. The Windies captain led from the front, hitting five boundaries in her knock, but Anam Amin’s four-wicket haul restricted the Windies to 103 for eight off their 20 overs. After Javeria Khan retired hurt after four balls of the chase, Sidra Ameen and Bismah Maroof scored 20…
Duminy confident despite 'really average season'
JP Duminy expects to play a key role with the ball in the World T20 © Getty Images All the dress rehearsals are over. South Africa have prepared at home and away, they have played at home and away, they have won at home and away. For good measure, they even lost at home, to Australia, and all of that will stand South Africa in good stead for the four…
Preview: Buoyant Bangladesh takes on Pakistan in World T20
Kolkata – Bangladesh will look to compound the misery of beleaguered Pakistan Wednesday in their opening group match of the World Twenty20, fresh from humbling their arch-rivals in the Asia Cup. Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi © PCB Despite their recent improvements in 50-over cricket, Bangladesh have a rotten record in the World T20 and have never beaten Pakistan in the premier tournament of cricket’s shortest format. But they will fancy…
Preview: West Indies’ ‘Gayle Storm’ set to hit England at World Twenty20
Mumbai – Controversial batsman Chris Gayle will be looking to ensure the West Indies’ troubled build-up to the World Twenty20 becomes a distant memory when they open their campaign against England in Mumbai Wednesday. West Indies batsman Chris Gayle can destroy any bowling attack © AFP/File Michael Bradley The Windies are out to prove they are still a force in the shortest form of the game despite their declining Test…
Dhoni blames batsmen for stunning New Zealand loss
Nagpur (India) – Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed his batsmen for their shock 47-run loss to New Zealand in the opening World Twenty20 group match in Nagpur on Tuesday. New Zealand bowler Mitchell Santner celebrates during the World T20 cricket tournament match between India and New Zealand in Nagpur on March 15, 2016 © AFP Punit Paranjpe Full Scorecard: New Zealand vs India Match 13 World T20 2016 India’s…
Under-fire Afridi clarifies ‘love for India’ comments
Kolkata: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has sought to clarify his comments he made after his side’s arrival in India for World T20, which attracted severe criticism from some of his countrymen.The flamboyant all-rounder remarked that Pakistani players received more love from Indian fans as compared to their Pakistani counterparts, which drew scathing comments especially from former skipper Javed Miandad. Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi © PCB Also Read: Pakistan coach backs…
Morgan says confident England ready for World T20 challenge
London: England skipper Eoin Morgan said that his side are brimming with confidence and new energy ahead of their World T20 campaign, which starts against west Indies in Mumbai from Wednesday. England’s Eoin Morgan plays a shot © AFP File The 29-year-old, who believes that England are a different proposition at the moment, said that the T20 format’s pinnacle event would provide his side with a great opportunity to showcase…