India’s loss to New Zealand in the World T20 opener is their first loss in seven matches. © AFP New Delhi: World T20 hosts India were accused of complacency on Wednesday after the tournament’s red-hot favourites were brought down to earth in a stunning opening-match defeat to New Zealand. (World T20: Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi Help New Zealand Stun India by 47 Runs) After winning 10 of their last 11…
Mathews hopes SL's seniors will step up
Angelo Mathews – “I’ve been batting well in the nets so hopefully I can carry that through to the games” © Associated Press Angelo Mathews has said that he trusts makeshift opener Dinesh Chandimal and new addition Lahiru Thirimanne to set the tone at the top of Sri Lanka’s innings. Chandimal was only elevated to the opening position in February, and Thirimanne had not originally been picked for the World…
World T20: Chris Gayle's Unbeaten Century Blows Away England
Chris Gayle smashed the joint-third fastest T20 international century and also became the only batsman to hit two hundreds in the T20 World Cups. © AFP Mumbai: Chris Gayle blasted a scintillating unbeaten century to propel the West Indies to a stunning six-wicket win against England in their World T20 opener in Mumbai on Wednesday. (Highlights | Points Table) The powerful left-hander smashed 11 sixes and five fours as the…
Magoffin extends Sussex deal
Paceman Steve Magofiin has committed his future to Sussex after signing a one-year contract extension at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove. The tall Australian-born seamer, who has weighed in with 267 first-class wickets in 63 matches for the county, will now remain at Sussex until at least the end of the 2017 season. The 36-year-old, who has featured as an overseas player since his arrival in 2012, recently had his…
World T20: PCB Officials, Imran Khan Expected to be at Eden Gardens For India vs Pakistan Match
Imran Khan is among the guests to watch the India vs Pakistan World Cup clash at the Eden Gardens. © AFP Kolkata: Top PCB officials Shaharyar Khan and Najam Sethi will be in attendance to watch their team take on India in the marquee match of the ICC World T20 to be played in Kolkata on March 19. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is also among the Pakistani guests to watch the…
World T20: Defeating India a Confidence Booster For New Zealand, Says Mitchell Santner
New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner returned with figures of 4/11 against India in World T20 opener. © AFP Nagpur: New Zealand’s 47-run win against India, in the World T20 opener, will give New Zealand’s confidence a big boost, according to man of the match Mitchell Santner. He added that the win vindicated the selectors’ decision to play three spinners. (World T20: Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi Help New Zealand Stun India by…
Settled Afghanistan look to upset troubled Sri Lanka
Match facts Thursday, March 17, 2016Start time 1930 local (1400 GMT) Despite his recent lack of runs, Tillakaratne Dilshan’s experience at the top with Dinesh Chandimal will be key to strong platforms © Getty Images Big picture Currently, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka find themselves on either side of a seesaw; one looks skyward, while the other has won only three of their last 16 completed international games. Yet, such has…
World Twenty20: Chris Gayle Blasts Record Ton, Becomes King of Sixes
Chris Gayle created history when he smashed his second hundred in World Twenty20 events, the only batsman to do so. © AFP Chris Gayle is the undisputed king of Twenty20 cricket. His exploits in the Indian Premier League and in Twenty20 competitions all around the world have made him one of the stars in this format. (HIGHLIGHTS) In the World Twenty20 game against England, Gayle established his credentials as one…
Afridi inspires Pakistan to victory
Shahid Afridi starred with the bat and ball as Pakistan claimed a comprehensive 55-run victory over Bangladesh in their opening match of the ICC World Twenty20. Security concerns had brought a halt to their World T20 preparations as they were forced to play only one warm-up against Sri Lanka on Monday but, like previous ICC tournaments, Pakistan proved their credentials with a impressive Group 2 win in Kolkata. A subdued…
Watson keen to give New Zealand reminder of World Cup final flop
Shane Watson will be bringing up the 2015 World Cup final on the field when Australia take on New Zealand in Dharamsala © Robert Cianflone/Getty Images On February 17, 2005, men’s T20 International cricket was born in Auckland. In a match that was seen as a novelty, Australia and New Zealand made retro cool with body hugging canary and beige – and who could forget Hamish Marshall’s ‘fro? Ricky Ponting…