Amir Hussain Lone lost his arms in an accident in 1997. © NDTV Srinagar: RAMKY Infrastructure has agreed to employ Amir Hussain Lone, a double-arm-amputee cricketer from south Kashmir’s Anantnag, as part of its corporate social responsibility, officials said here on Thursday. (Amir Hussain Lone, a Cricketer Without Hands But Not Courage) The Anantnag district administration had recommended Lone to be employed on a monthly honorarium of Rs 12000 per…
Shehzad replaces Manzoor in Pakistan World T20 squad
Pakistan have made another late tactical change to their ICC World Twenty20 squad after replacing Khurram Manzoor with Ahmed Shehzad. Shehzad has been rewarded with a place in the 15-man party following his eye-catching performances in the recent Pakistan Super League. Chief selector Haroon Rashid said: “While picking the squad, the team management and skipper were consulted by the selectors, and all concerned gave their consent in this regard. “The…
Zimbabwe opt to bat against Scotland
Toss Zimbabwe chose to bat v ScotlandLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Michael Leask replaced Calum Macleod in Scotland’s XI © ICC/Getty Zimbabwe captain Hamilton Masakadza opted to bat against Scotland in their World T20 Qualifier in Nagpur. His counterpart, Preston Mommsen, said he would have made the same decision had he won the toss. Mommsen’s side are still looking for their first win in the tournament. Zimbabwe were unchanged from…
Steve Smith Guides Australia to Twenty20 Series Victory vs South Africa
Steve Smith and David Warner put on 79 runs for the third wicket. © AP Cape Town: Australia gained a confidence boost ahead of the World Twenty20 with an impressive run chase to defeat South Africa by six wickets in the third and final Twenty20 international at Newlands on Wednesday. (Scorecard) Needing to achieve the highest successful chase at Newlands after Hashim Amla’s 97 not out inspired South Africa to…
Indian Premier League 2016: Mumbai Indians to Play Rising Pune Supergiants on April 9
Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings to win the 2015 Indian Premier League. © BCCI Defending Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians will begin their defense at the Wankhede Stadium on April 9. Mumbai will play debutants Rising Pune Supergiants, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. (IPL Auction 2016: Shane Watson Most Expensive Buy, Pawan Negi Costliest Indian) A total of 60 matches (including the 4 playoffs) will be played over…
Killeen handed Durham second XI reins
Durham bowling coach Neil Killeen has been handed added responsibility at the Emirates Riverside by becoming the club’s second XI coach. The 40-year-old former seamer made over 350 first-team appearances for Durham during a 15-year period before retiring in 2010. “I see it as a great opportunity to enhance my coaching experience and work closely with some of the young players at Durham,” Killeen said. “My bowling across the club…
ICC World Twenty20: West Bengal Promises Full Security to Pakistan Team
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked Sourav Ganguly to inform BCCI and ICC that the state will provide security for the India-Pakistan match at World T20. © PTI Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has assured foolproof security to the Pakistan cricket team during the ICC World twenty20 tournament. Concerned with security arrangements in India, Pakistan have demanded security assurance before letting their teams fly out to India. (Sourav…
ICC World Twenty20: In Dharamsala India vs Pakistan Fiasco, Anurag Thakur Gets Taste of Own Medicine
Anurag Thakur, BCCI secretary, slammed Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh for India-Pakistan World T20 venue controversy. © AFP Anurag Thakur has been left with a bitter taste in his mouth, for he has got a dose of his own medicine. Barely three months after the BJP MP and BCCI secretary went on record to say the atmosphere was not conducive for India-Pakistan series owing to soldiers’ death at the…
ICC World T20: Pakistan Government Puts Team Departure to India on Hold
Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shahryar Khan during a meeting with the cricket team on Thursday. (Image credit: PCB) Islamabad/New Delhi: Pakistan’s participation in the ICC World T20 continued to be shrouded in suspense with the government refusing to clear the team’s departure unless India provides written assurance of security. (ICC World Twenty20: Team Afridi Left in The Lurch as Pakistan Shadowbox With India Over Security) “We are not in a…
Zimbabwe Eliminate Scotland From World T20
Zimbabwe’s Wellington Masakadza (third from left) celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of unseen Scotland batsman George Munsey during the World T20. © AFP Nagpur: Sean Williams stroked a brisk fifty before the bowlers ensured a second straight win for Zimbabwe, beating Scotland by 11 runs in the World Twenty20 in Nagpur Thursday. (Scorecard) Electing to bat, Zimbabwe suffered from regular wicket-fall but Williams’ 36-ball 53 enabled the side to…