Darren Sammy smashed an unbeaten 50 from 28 balls that included a six and six fours against Australia in World T20 warm-up match at Eden Gardens. © AFP Kolkata: A stunning hat-trick from Josh Hazlewood was not enough for Australia, as West Indies skipper Darren Sammy led from the front with an unbeaten half-century to fashion a morale-boosting three-wicket win for his side in a World T20 warm-up match at…
World T20 Highlights: Tamim Iqbal Powers Bangladesh Into Super 10
Tamim Iqbal celebrates his maiden century at World T20. © AP Bangladesh humble Oman by 54 runs in their Group A first round match of the World T20 at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Tamim Iqbal struck a strokeful maiden century to help Bangladesh advance to the Super 10 stage and join Australia, India, New Zealand and Pakistan in Group 2. Source: NDTV
World T20: Mahendra Singh Dhoni Is My Idol, Says Pakistan Wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s finishing skills is something Sarfraz Ahmed wants to emulate for Pakistan. © AFP Kolkata: Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed on Sunday said he idolises Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and he would want to become a “finisher” like him. (Afridi, Malik Say Pak Gets Only Love in India, Not Threats) “Absolutely, Dhoni inspires me. He does it for wicket-keeping and batting both. He is a great keeper. I…
World Twenty20: Shahid Afridi Confident of Progress Despite Rough Build-up to Tournament
Shahid Afridi says that Pakistan’s good record at the Eden Gardens gives them tremendous confidence ahead of the ICC World Twenty20. © AP The World Twenty20 build-up has been far from ideal for Pakistan but captain Shahid Afridi said his team is in a positive frame of mind even though it needs to be more disciplined in executing strategy. (Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik Say Pakistan Get Love in India, Not…
World Twenty20: Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik Say Pakistan Get Only Love in India, Not Security Threats
Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik have said the Pakistan team is overwhelmed by the love from the Indian fans on their arrival for the World Twenty20. © PTI Floored by the warm reception in India after their arrival for the World Twenty20 Championship, Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and senior all-rounder Shoaib Malik today said they have never felt any security threat in the country. (ICC World T20: Pakistan Finally Touch…
T20 World Cup: India's Winning Run Comes to Halt With Narrow Defeat to South Africa in Warm-up
India’s Hardik Pandya (left) cwas the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking three for 36 against South Africa in the World T20 warm-up match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. © AFP Mumbai: India made a brave effort to overhaul South Africa’s mammoth score of 196 for eight but fell short by four runs to lose their ICC World T20 warm-up match at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. (Highlights) Chasing…
Rashid and Roy lead England to victory
12 March 2016 | David Clark Tweet A superb spell of bowling from Adil Rashid and Jason Roy’s half-century ensured England kicked off their ICC World Twenty20 campaign with a six-wicket warm-up win against New Zealand in Mumbai. Kane Williamson had got the Black Caps off to a flyer after they won the toss and chose to bat, but leg-spinner Rashid grabbed 3-15 from four tidy overs to…
Rashid keeps New Zealand in check
Adil Rashid took 3-15 as England’s bowlers fought back strongly to restrict New Zealand to 169 for eight in their ICC World Twenty20 warm-up. Kane Williamson caused carnage during the powerplay en route to 63 off 39 balls, as the Black Caps raced to 84 for one inside eight overs in Mumbai. But leg-spinner Rashid slowed New Zealand’s progress, with four wickets falling for 18 runs during the middle overs,…
Star turn pleases Rashid
Adil Rashid was pleased to make a positive start to England’s ICC World Twenty20 campaign – on both a personal and a collective note. The leg-spinner took 3-15 as England reeled New Zealand in from a flying start to restrict the Black Caps to 169 for eight. Jason Roy then walloped a quick fifty, before contributions from Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler saw England home with six wickets…
Mommsen calls for rethink over World Cup qualifying path, venues
Preston Mommsen, the Scotland captain, has called on the ICC to have a rethink about the venue of the qualifying tournament for the 50-over World Cup in 2019. Mommsen believes the qualifying tournament should be held in the same country as the main event. Currently, the top eight teams in the ODI rankings will automatically qualify for the World Cup in England, while teams below them will vie for two…