Toss New Zealand chose to bat v PakistanLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:53 Watch – Guptill smashes 49-ball 80 On a ‘good wicket,’ Kane Williamson decided to put runs on the board in a bid to make the semi-final of the World T20. Mohali had a sprinkling of grass, but the common perception was that its presence was to help the ball come onto the bat quicker. New Zealand…
MCC match evenly poised after Yorks riposte
Yorkshire overcame a batting wobble to set up an intriguing last day against MCC in Abu Dhabi. Just before tea on the third day of four the County Champions slipped to 147 for six in their second innings, a precarious lead of 123. However Will Rhodes, who narrowly missed out on a first-innings ton, and Andy Hodd came to the rescue with a seventh-wicket stand of 80 that was broken…
Finn makes injury comeback in Middlesex friendly
It is still more than a week until the first-class season begins in England, but a couple of familiar faces made the most of some March sunshine in warm-up matches today. Steven Finn, who was so disappointed to be ruled out of England’s squad for the ICC World T20 because of a calf injury, made a welcome return for Middlesex against Surrey at the Kia Oval. Meanwhile Marcus Trescothick stepped…
Injured Hazell replaced by Marsh
Yorkshire off-spinner Danielle Hazell has been ruled out of the remainder of England’s ICC Women’s World Twenty20 campaign, after straining her left calf muscle during the team’s training session in Dharamsala on Monday (21st March). Hazell, who featured in England’s 36-run win against Bangladesh in their opening match of the tournament, will return to the UK to start a rehabilitation programme. She will be replaced by Kent’s Laura Marsh. England…
Shakib calls for top-order push in Powerplays
Play 02:46 Shakib Al Hasan has indicated his willingness to bat at no. 3 Bangladesh’s batting in the Powerplay is the aspect of their game that requires most urgent improvement, allrounder Shakib Al Hasan had said on the eve of the match against Australia. Missing star opener Tamim Iqbal through injury, Bangladesh made only 33 in their first six overs against Australia, on a Bangalore surface that had been expected…
Phangiso set for comeback in spin-friendly Nagpur
Aaron Phangiso is likely to get his chance at the World T20 © AFP Aaron Phangiso is set to make his first international appearance since remodelling his bowling action less than two weeks ago when South Africa face West Indies in Nagpur. Phangiso is one of only two specialist spinners in the squad and with JP Duminy, who performs the role of part offspinner, ruled out with a hamstring injury,…
Rattled Bangladesh run into resurgent India
Match facts Wednesday, March 23, 2016Start time 1930 local (1400 GMT) Play 02:00 Chappell: Net run rate could factor into India’s plans Big Picture After a thumping loss to New Zealand in their opening game, India found their footling with a Virat Kohli masterclass against Pakistan, and are now eyeing the semi-finals. They will face a Bangladesh side, reeling from two defeats, to add to the absence of Taskin Ahmed…
Fowler urges ECB to cover university academies funding cuts
MCC’s funding of the university centre of excellences has been cut by 50% © Getty Images Graeme Fowler has called on the ECB to fund the university centre of excellence programme after the MCC announced it will slash its contribution by 50%. Fowler, who established what is currently termed the MCCU scheme two decades ago, is concerned that the cuts will see talented cricketers forced to choose between completing their…
Fowler calls for ECB to fill university academies funding cuts
MCC’s funding of the university centre of excellences has been cut by 50% © Getty Images Graeme Fowler has called on the ECB to fund the university centre of excellence programme after the MCC announced it will slash its contribution by 50%. Fowler, who established what is currently termed the MCCU scheme two decades ago, is concerned that the cuts will see talented cricketers forced to choose between completing their…
New Zealand see off Pakistan to take semi spot
New Zealand became the first team to reach the semi-finals of this ICC World Twenty20, making it three group wins from three as Martin Guptill‘s 80 proved too much for Pakistan. Guptill’s 48-ball innings, featuring 10 fours and three sixes, set the Black Caps up for a score of 180 for five under lights in Mohali. That was 22 too many for Pakistan, who ended on 158 for five and…