Play 05:45 Ramiz: Pakistan will be mentally fatigued Big picture For the first time, Pakistan will enter the World T20 a weakened side. Over the years, they have lost their Midas touch in the format and the unpredictability that was once a defining feature, is now merely a liability. Pakistan announced their World T20 squad in early February but then made changes to their squad due to injuries and form….
In-form Bangladesh look to trip up Pakistan again
Match facts Wednesday, March 16, 2016Start time 1500 local (0930 GMT) Mustafizur Rahman’s fitness will be important for Bangladesh if they are to field a strong bowling attack © Associated Press Big picture Ask the Bangladesh players and many of them will tell you that playing at Eden Gardens has been a lifelong dream. Several generations of Bangladeshi cricketers missed out on that opportunity but on Wednesday, Mashrafe Mortaza will…
World T20: Batting Let us Down Against New Zealand, Says Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has rued lack of partnerships after India lost to New Zealand in Nagpur. © AFP Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has bemoaned his batsmen’s lack of application and said the “batting let them down” in India’s shock 47-run loss to New Zealand in the World T20 Super 10s opener at Nagpur on Tuesday. (HIGHLIGHTS) (REPORT) New Zealand, electing to bat, posted 126 for seven on a sluggish pitch….
Gayle, Russell hold key for maverick West Indies
Chris Gayle will be the centre of attention once again in the upcoming World T20 © Getty Images Big picture Till Shamar Springer rolled his chest rhythmically, there was Chris Gayle and co. galloping to the Gangnam Style, having won their maiden World T20 crown, their first world title in 33 years. Four years on, the core of that 2012 batch remains intact. But there are many questions Darren Sammy…
India Cross Swords With New Zealand in T20 World Cup: Google Celebrates With a Doodle
The new Google Doodle ahead of India-New Zealand match in World T20 (Image credit: Google). The Men in Blue will be up against the Black Caps in the opening match of the Super-10 stage of the T20 World Cup. The cricket world will be all ears and eyes on the action from the Jamtha Stadium in Nagpur. Google will also bring the event live with scores and commentary. (India vs…
Energised England prepare different script
Eoin Morgan waits for his turn to bat in the nets on the eve of England’s World T20 opener © Getty Images Eoin Morgan is a man who revels in inscrutability, but as he strode from the nets at the Wankhede Stadium, it was possible to detect a glint of satisfaction in his eyes. The project of which he has been at the helm for little over a year now…
India vs New Zealand: Spin Trial Awaits Kiwis in ICC World Twenty20 Opener in Nagpur
Harbhajan Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are three Indian spinners whom New Zealand should be wary of in World T20. © AFP Nagpur: New Zealand are bracing for a trial by spin when they open their ICC World Twenty20 campaign against hosts India on Tuesday, skipper Kane Williamson said on the eve of their Super 10 fixture. (T20 World Cup: Odds Favour MS Dhoni’s India To Win Crown) The…
India stunned by New Zealand spin attack
New Zealand’s spinners took a combined 9-44 as they shocked tournament hosts India in the first game of the ICC World Twenty20’s Super 10 stage. Eyebrows were raised when seamers Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Mitchell McClenaghan were left out but the Kiwis were rewarded for their bold selection as Mitchell Santner, Nathan McCullum and Ish Sodhi bowled them to victory. Defending 127 on a dramatically turning pitch in Nagpur after…
World T20: India's Batting Makes Them Strong Title Contenders, Says Mohammad Yousuf
Batsmen like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli give India edge in the World T20, according to Mohammad Yousuf. © AFP Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousuf has picked India as the strong contender to win the ICC World Twenty20 as he feels the home team has the batting firepower. (T20 World Cup: Odds Favour India Against Pakistan; MS Dhoni’s Team Favourite To Win Crown) Yousuf pointed out that there were…
Sussex secure ground sponsor
15 March 2016 | David Clark Tweet Sussex have agreed a three-year deal with car insurance provider 1st CENTRAL to rename their ground as The 1st Central County Ground, Hove. The sponsorship deal will run until the end of the 2018 season, with the first game at the rebranded venue taking place when Sussex welcome Essex in the Specsavers County Championship from April 17. Sussex…