[embedded content] Head Coach Mark Robinson is realising a dream leading England into the Women’s ICC World Twenty20. The trip to India is the Yorkshireman’s second tour in charge of England, who claimed two limited-overs series wins on the recent tour of South Africa. Charlotte Edwards’ side play three warm-up matches, two against New Zealand and the other versus South Africa, before taking on Bangladesh, India, West Indies and Pakistan…
Well-oiled New Zealand beat rusty Sri Lanka in World T20 tune-up
New Zealand 226 for 4 (Munro 67, Anderson 60*, Shanaka 2-48) beat Sri Lanka 152 for 7 (Thirimanne 41, Kapugedera 38, Milne 3-26) by 74 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Colin Munro blitzed Dasun Shanaka for four consecutive sixes in a 29-run over on his way to a 21-ball fifty © AFP/Getty Images Already he had hit the second-fastest fifty in Twenty20 against them. That was in January and Sri Lanka…
Carey replaces Harris in Australia Women's WT20 squad
Grace Harris was ruled out of Australia Women’s World T20 squad because of deep vein thrombosis © Cricket Australia/Getty Images Uncapped 22-year-old allrounder Nicola Carey will replace allrounder Grace Harris, who is suffering from deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in Australia Women’s World T20 squad. Australia’s team doctor Leanne Hutchison said: “Grace has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and started treatment for the condition. After consultation with external specialists and…
Nabi, Shahzad to the fore in easy Afghanistan win
Afghanistan 119 for 4 (Shahzad 41, Noor Ali 35) beat Hong Kong 116 for 6 (Rath 28, Campbell 27, Nabi 4-20) by six wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 03:12 Highlights – Nabi helps Afghanistan cruise past Hong Kong Hong Kong tied themselves into knots against Mohammad Nabi, and how. Their lack of application on slow turners, typical of the subcontinent, stood exposed as Afghanistan bossed their way to second successive…
Nabi,Shahzad to the fore in easy Afghanistan win
Afghanistan 119 for 4 (Shahzad 41, Noor Ali 35) beat Hong Kong 116 for 6 (Rath 28, Campbell 27, Nabi 4-20) by six wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Mohammad Nabi returned career-best 4 for 20 were also the best figures by an Afghanistan bowler in T20Is © Christopher Lee-IDI/IDI Hong Kong tied themselves into knots against Mohammad Nabi, and how. Their lack of application on slow turners, typical of the subcontinent,…
Evans on song in Pakistan win
England got their Deaf ICC Championship account off to a winning start as they defeated Pakistan by 16 runs at the ICC Academy Oval in Dubai. Debutant Alun Evans starred with the bat in the 50-over fixture after Pakistan opted to field first having won the toss. Evans was one of three players to make their England Deaf debut in today’s game, with Lancashire’s Luke Hughes and Essex player Dean…
Afghanistan too strong for Hong Kong
Afghanistan set up an ICC World Twenty20 Group B showdown with Zimbabwe by thrashing Hong Kong by six wickets in Nagpur. Having beaten Scotland in their opening game, Afghanistan cruised to a second victory after restricting Hong Kong to 116 for six. Mohammad Shahzad and Noor Ali Zadran then fired off a 70 stand for the first wicket as their side got home with 12 balls to spare. They now…
Cachopa extends Sussex stay
Sussex batsman Craig Cachopa has penned a new one-year contract extension that will see him remain at the BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground until the end of the 2017 season. Since arriving at Sussex during the 2014 campaign, Cachopa boosted their batting depth with impressive performances across all formats, going on to claim the Young Player of the Year award at the season’s conclusion. Cachopa continued to produce the goods as he starred…
Panesar to travel to Barbados with Northants
10 March 2016 | Callum Dent Tweet Former England spinner Monty Panesar will travel to Barbados with previous club Northamptonshire for their upcoming pre-season tour. The 33-year-old, who played 50 Tests, 26 one-day internationals and one Twenty20 for England, is currently a free agent following his release by Essex at the end of last season. Panesar, who began his professional career at Northants 15 years…
Zimbabwe eliminate Scotland from World T20
Nagpur (India) – Sean Williams stroked a brisk fifty before the bowlers ensured a second straight win for Zimbabwe, beating Scotland by 11 runs in the World Twenty20 in Nagpur Thursday. Sean Williams (R) of Zimbabwe plays a shot as Scotland’s Matt Cross looks on during their World T20 cricket match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on March 10, 2016 © AFP Prashant Bhoot Electing to bat,…