IPL 2015 champions Mumbai Indians will play the tournament opener against Rising Pune Supergiants © BCCI The 2016 edition of the IPL will begin on April 9, when defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on new entrants Rising Pune Supergiants at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The final, too, will be played at the Wankhede Stadium on May 29. The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will host the home…
World T20: We Have Most of Our Bases Covered, Says South Africa's David Wiese
South Africa cricketers David Miller (left), David Wiese (centre) and Rilee Rossouw share a light moment ahead of their press conference for the ICC World T20 in Mumbai. © AFP Mumbai: South African all-rounder David Wiese on Friday said his team was quietly confident of doing very well in the ICC World T20, his optimism stemming from the country’s good performance in this format over the last year and a…
Philander to make return in club cricket
An ankle ligament injury he sustained on the India tour kept Vernon Philander out of the game for more than four months © Associated Press Vernon Philander will make a return to competitive cricket after more than four months on the sidelines when he turns out for Tygerberg Cricket Club this weekend. Philander is the second South African international to use the club system to make a comeback. Last month,…
McClure 193* helps Canterbury chase 397
File photo – Ken McClure hit 29 fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 193 © ICC Ken McClure‘s career-best 193 not out helped Canterbury chase down 397 and pull off a five-wicket win over Otago in Invercargill. Coming in to bat at No. 5, after Canterbury slumped to 57 for 3 on the third day, McClure dropped anchor to build century partnerships with Peter Fulton (70) and Andrew Ellis…
Rain returns after Oman opt to bowl against Netherlands
Toss Oman opt to bowl v NetherlandsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Jatinder Singh was left out for Rajeshkumar Ranpura © ICC Oman, coming off a proper high, having scalped Associate favourites Ireland, opted to bowl against Netherlands in Dharamsala. Sultan Ahmed, the oldest captain in the World Twenty20, said that his decision was motivated by the overhead conditions, after rain and a wet outfield delayed the toss by 15 minutes.”There’s…
Ireland crash out after abandonment
Ireland joined Netherlands in exiting the ICC World Twenty20 after their Group A match against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain in Dharamsala. Will Porterfield’s side, who were stunned by Oman in their first outing, needed to beat the Tigers to retain hopes of qualifying for the Super 10s. But after rain reduced the contest to 12 overs per side, Bangladesh had reached 94 for two when the elements returned…
Tributes Pour in For New Zealand Great Martin Crowe at Emotional Funeral in Auckland
Martin Crowe was farewelled in Auckland in a funeral that was also attended by Hollywood star Russell Crowe, his cousin. © AFP Cricketing greats honoured Martin Crowe at an emotional funeral for New Zealand’s greatest batsman, with his cousin, Hollywood star Russell Crowe, acting as a pallbearer. (Former New Zealand Cricketer Martin Crowe Dies At 53) About 1,000 mourners packed Auckland’s Holy Trinity Cathedral to remember Crowe, who died on…
World T20: Waqar Younis Says Pakistan Must Rise Above Threats in India
Head coach Waqar Younis speaks during a press conference in Lahore following Pakistan government’s announcement to send the team for the World T20 in India. © AFP Lahore: Pakistan’s head coach Waqar Younis on Friday said a potentially hostile environment in India should motivate the country’s national cricket team as they prepare to travel to their arch-rival’s turf to compete in the ICC World T20. (Pakistan, Happy With ‘Solid’ Assurance,…
Jordan sticks with Sussex
England seamer Chris Jordan has agreed a new one-year contract extension which will keep him at Sussex until the end of the 2017 campaign. The 27-year-old arrived at the BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground from Surrey in 2013 and has gone on to represent England in all formats. In 27 Specsavers County Championship outings for the south coast side, Jordan has claimed 110 wickets although he could not prevent them being relegated…
World T20: Colin Munro Blitz Flattens Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma Gives India Thumping Win
Colin Munro blasted 67 off 34 balls to give New Zealand a thumping win over Sri Lanka in their ICC World T20 warm-up game. © AFP Colin Munro and Corey Anderson struck quickfire fifties as New Zealand registered a convincing 74-run victory against Sri Lanka in the warm up match of the World Twenty20 cricket tournament at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday. (ICC World Twenty20: Rohit Sharma 98 Gives…