File photo – Ken McClure hit 29 fours and three sixes in his unbeaten 193 © ICC Ken McClure‘s career-best 193 not out helped Canterbury chase down 397 and pull off a five-wicket win over Otago in Invercargill. Coming in to bat at No. 5, after Canterbury slumped to 57 for 3 on the third day, McClure dropped anchor to build century partnerships with Peter Fulton (70) and Andrew Ellis…
Rain returns after Oman opt to bowl against Netherlands
Toss Oman opt to bowl v NetherlandsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Jatinder Singh was left out for Rajeshkumar Ranpura © ICC Oman, coming off a proper high, having scalped Associate favourites Ireland, opted to bowl against Netherlands in Dharamsala. Sultan Ahmed, the oldest captain in the World Twenty20, said that his decision was motivated by the overhead conditions, after rain and a wet outfield delayed the toss by 15 minutes.”There’s…
Ireland crash out after abandonment
Ireland joined Netherlands in exiting the ICC World Twenty20 after their Group A match against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain in Dharamsala. Will Porterfield’s side, who were stunned by Oman in their first outing, needed to beat the Tigers to retain hopes of qualifying for the Super 10s. But after rain reduced the contest to 12 overs per side, Bangladesh had reached 94 for two when the elements returned…
Tributes Pour in For New Zealand Great Martin Crowe at Emotional Funeral in Auckland
Martin Crowe was farewelled in Auckland in a funeral that was also attended by Hollywood star Russell Crowe, his cousin. © AFP Cricketing greats honoured Martin Crowe at an emotional funeral for New Zealand’s greatest batsman, with his cousin, Hollywood star Russell Crowe, acting as a pallbearer. (Former New Zealand Cricketer Martin Crowe Dies At 53) About 1,000 mourners packed Auckland’s Holy Trinity Cathedral to remember Crowe, who died on…
World T20: Waqar Younis Says Pakistan Must Rise Above Threats in India
Head coach Waqar Younis speaks during a press conference in Lahore following Pakistan government’s announcement to send the team for the World T20 in India. © AFP Lahore: Pakistan’s head coach Waqar Younis on Friday said a potentially hostile environment in India should motivate the country’s national cricket team as they prepare to travel to their arch-rival’s turf to compete in the ICC World T20. (Pakistan, Happy With ‘Solid’ Assurance,…
Jordan sticks with Sussex
England seamer Chris Jordan has agreed a new one-year contract extension which will keep him at Sussex until the end of the 2017 campaign. The 27-year-old arrived at the BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground from Surrey in 2013 and has gone on to represent England in all formats. In 27 Specsavers County Championship outings for the south coast side, Jordan has claimed 110 wickets although he could not prevent them being relegated…
World T20: Colin Munro Blitz Flattens Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma Gives India Thumping Win
Colin Munro blasted 67 off 34 balls to give New Zealand a thumping win over Sri Lanka in their ICC World T20 warm-up game. © AFP Colin Munro and Corey Anderson struck quickfire fifties as New Zealand registered a convincing 74-run victory against Sri Lanka in the warm up match of the World Twenty20 cricket tournament at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday. (ICC World Twenty20: Rohit Sharma 98 Gives…
Netherlands eliminated after washout
The ICC World Twenty20 Group A match between Netherlands and Oman was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain in Dharamsala. The chances of play looked slim when the heavens opened this morning, but after a slight change in weather both captains walked out for the toss which Oman won, opting to bowl. With the start of play delayed, further showers then ruled out the prospect of any play….
Pakistan receive security assurances from West Bengal government, police
World T20 2016 news March 11, 2016 Umar Farooq and Nagraj Gollapudi The Pakistan players were apprised of the security situation in India by PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan on Thursday © PCB The Pakistan government has received two letters, from the West Bengal state government and Kolkata’s police commissioner Rajeev Kumar, assuring special security measures for Pakistan’s men’s team while in Kolkata. These letters are likely to be evaluated by…
Powell set for return to West Indies first-class cricket
Kieran Powell last played for Leeward Islands in April 2014 © WICB Opening batsman Kieran Powell looks set for a return to West Indies’ first-class cricket competition after a gap of almost two years, after he was picked in Leeward Islands’ 13-man squad for the Regional 4-day tournament match against Guyana, which starts from March 11. Powell last played a first-class match for Leeward Islands in April 2014. He went…