Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 100 against England in World T20, included 11 sixes and five fours. © AFP Mumbai: Chris Gayle, whose unbeaten 100 helped his side thrash England in World T20, attributed his sensational knock to strenuous practice and preparation in the run-up to the ICC event. (World T20: Chris Gayle’s Unbeaten Century Blows Away England) “The preparation has been really good, it’s all about practising and then doing it…
Nothing at all is locked in – Smith
Steven Smith: ‘I could be batting three or I could be batting six. It’s about being flexible and adapting to what we’re facing’ © AFP Buzzwords and key phrases quickly become clichés in cricket. Execute our skills to the best of our ability, anyone? How about being confident in our skill set? Or, the particularly Australian, Aggressive Brand of Cricket? Now the word most often heard leading into Australia’s World…
World T20: England Women Ease Past Bangladesh by 36 Runs
Charlotte Edwards during her blistering knock vs Bangladesh in World T20. © PTI Bengaluru: Riding on half-century from skipper Charlotte Edwards, England women outclassed Bangladesh by 36 runs in a group league encounter of the ICC World T20, here on Thursday. Opting to bat, England scored 153 for seven with Edwards scoring 60 off 51 balls with seven fours. Apart from Edwards, Natalie Sciver smashed 27 off 22 balls with…
World T20: Pakistan's Familiarity With Eden Gardens Will Hurt India, Says Sunil Gavaskar
Shahid Afridi-led Pakistan will face India in Kolkata on Saturday. © AFP If India’s 47-run loss to New Zealand in World T20 wasn’t enough, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side’s headaches just increased after Pakistan’s 55-run win over Bangladesh. Apart from being arch-rivals, the Shahid Afridi-led side is also the host’s next opponents on Saturday. (World T20: Shahid Afridi Powers Pakistan to Big Opening Win) According to Sunil Gavaskar, the fact that…
Pakistan Women's Javeria Khan fractures thumb
Javeria Khan could take no further part in the game against West Indies Women after being hit by the ball © IDI/Getty Images Pakistan Women opener Javeria Khan has fractured her right thumb while batting in the game against West Indies Women in the World T20 game in Chennai on Wednesday. Javeria was struck by a bouncer from pacer Shamilia Connell in the first over of the chase – the…
World T20: Chris Gayle's Form Not a Good Sign For Rivals, Says Sunil Gavaskar
Chris Gayle celebrates after completing his ton against England in a World T20 match. © AFP Chris Gayle, on just the second day of the World T20, came to his elements. On the receiving end of his wrath was England, as the tall West Indies player struck 11 sixes on way of becoming the first man to hit two Twenty20I tons on Wednesday. (World T20: Chris Gayle’s Unbeaten Century Blows…
New South Wales on top despite Christian's five
Victoria 251 and 3 for 20 need another 249 runs to beat New South Wales 341 and 178 (Copeland 47, Christian 5-40, Holland 3-48)Scorecard Daniel Christian picked up 5 for 40 © Getty Images New South Wales were well poised to secure a place against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after dismantling Victoria’s top order late on the third day in Alice Springs. Chasing 249 for victory, which…
Farewell to Martin Crowe
On March 3, 2016, former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe died, aged 53, in Auckland after a battle with lymphoma. Crowe scored a New Zealand record 17 Test centuries, and was instrumental in his side reaching the 1992 World Cup semi-final. Knee problems forced him to retire at the age of 33, after which he served the game as a writer, commentator, and as the inventor of Cricket Max, the…
Queensland loss sends Redbacks into final
Western Australia 380 (Cartwright 92, Marsh 74, Nicholas 68, Voges 52, Hopes 3-60) beat Queensland 147 and 227 (Lynn 80, Hogan 4-58, Rimmington 3-53) by an innings and 6 runsScorecard File photo: Chris Lynn made a brisk 80 from 46 balls © Getty Images South Australia will contest the Sheffield Shield final for the first time in 20 years, after Queensland bowed out of contention with an innings defeat at…
Queensland farewell Hopes with a loss
Western Australia 380 (Cartwright 92, Marsh 74, Nicholas 68, Voges 52, Hopes 3-60) beat Queensland 147 and 227 (Lynn 80, Hogan 4-58, Rimmington 3-53) by an innings and 6 runsScorecard File photo: Chris Lynn made a brisk 80 from 46 balls © Getty Images Queensland bowed out of the race for a spot in the Sheffield Shield final when they lost to Western Australia by an innings, inside three days…