England will rue their failure to break a 116-run stand as Pakistan chased down 226 to win the Deaf ICC Championship final in Sharjah. England captain Paul Allen won the toss and elected to bat, with the team sheet showing one change from the side that faced India as Lancashire debutant Jake Oakes replaced Dean Bedford. England openers Alun Evans and Umesh Valjee found themselves under pressure early on with…
World T20: Mahendra Singh Dhoni my Favourite But Virat Kohli Mr Popular in Team, Says Pakistan Women's Captain
Sana Mir, a veteran of 63 T20s, is Pakistan’s captain in the 2016 World T20. © AFP Chennai: In the past 11 years, Sana Mir has done her bit to change the perception about women’s cricket in Pakistan. And as she prepares to hand over the leadership baton after the World T20, she reveals that Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni are the most popular cricketers in her team. (ICC…
World T20: Variation is Key to My Success as a Death Bowler, Says Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo picked up four wickets in warm-up against Australia in World T20. © AFP Mumbai: West Indies all-rounder Dwanye Bravo on Monday said trying out different variations is key to his success as a death bowler. “I focus on my bowing a lot because most teams that I play for in T20 cricket rely on my bowling. Yes my batting is important but they (the teams) rely on my…
Finch unsure of a spot in the Australian XI
Aaron Finch said he felt good about his game and is ready to go if picked in the side © Getty Images Aaron Finch, who had been Australia’s T20 captain until January, has said that he isn’t sure of making the XI when Australia take on New Zealand in their opening match of the World T20 in Dharamsala on Friday. “I’ve got no idea, to be honest,” Finch said. “I’m…
Malinga flies to India; still recovering from 'bone bruise'
Lasith Malinga had hinted at retiring after the World T20 © Associated Press Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who has been under an injury cloud, has finally flown to India for the World T20. The rest of his team-mates are already in the country, but Malinga had to stay behind to undergo treatment on his left knee. He is still doubtful for Sri Lanka’s opening game, though, against Afghanistan…
World T20: Mashrafe Mortaza Attributes 'Fearless Cricket' For Bangladesh Success
Mashrafe Mortaza-led Bangladesh are in the group of India, Pakistan, Australia and New Zealand in the World T20. © AFP Dharamsala: Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza attributed the team’s success to ‘fearless cricket’ after they humbled Oman in the final qualifier to storm into the World T20 Super 10s in Dharamsala on Sunday. (World T20: Tamim Iqbal Stars as Bangladesh Beat Oman to Qualify For Super 10s) Opener Tamim Iqbal struck…
England women restrict Proteas
England women gave themselves a good chance of winning all three of their ICC World Twenty20 warm-ups by restricting South Africa to 101 for seven in Chennai. Tight bowling, particularly in the first 10 overs after which the Proteas were 38 for two, laid the foundations for England to build on two wins over New Zealand. After South Africa won the toss Anya Shrubsole struck in the second over, forcing…
World T20: Sachin Tendulkar Terms 'Different Sound' of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Strokes as Good Sign
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s ability to absorb pressure will come in handy for India at the World T20, said Sachin Tendulkar. © AFP New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar says the ‘sound’ that came off India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s bat during the Asia Cup was a reflection of his positive mindset and it was a good news for the already ‘favourites’ India in the World T20. (ICC World Twenty20: Mahendra Singh Dhoni…
ICC World Twenty20: Pakistan, Not Australia, Among Dean Jones' List of Semifinalists
Pakistan’s bowling attack makes them one of the top-four team to reach the ICC World Twenty20 semis. © AP Sunil Gavaskar has gone by “current form”. Dean Jones has taken “bowling attack” into account. In their respective list of ICC World Twenty20 semifinalists, only two teams are common – India and South Africa. Interestingly, Jones has not picked his home country, Australia and backed Pakistan instead. (Odds Favour India Against…
New Zealand look to shake off World T20 hoodoo in new era
Big picture At the 50-over World Cup, New Zealand are often a bridesmaid, never the bride. Seven times they have reached the semi-finals, though not until last year did they win one and gain maid-of-honour status. But at the World T20, not since the first tournament back in 2007 have they so much as passed the group stage. Forget being a bridesmaid, New Zealand go home before the speeches even…