Taskin Ahmed has been one of the most impressive bowlers for Bangladesh in recent times. He took 3 wickets in total in the Asia Cup T20 with economy rate of just 5.75. © AFP Dharamsala: Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny have been reported for suspect bowling actions during their side’s opening match against the Netherlands in the ICC World T20 on Wednesday. (Bangladesh Start Campaign…
Irani Cup: Rest of India Come From Behind to Beat Mumbai in Record Chase
Rest of India with Irani Cup at Brabourne Stadium after defeating Mumbai. © PTI Mumbai: Rest of India batsmen displayed collective brilliance as they planned a classic run-chase to perfection against Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai, winning the Irani Cup by 4 wickets reaching a mammoth victory target of 480 runs in Mumbai. (Read More in Cricket) Vidarbha’s left-handed opener Faiz Fazal (127, 280 balls) and Sudeep Chatterjee (54) of Bengal…
India vs West Indies, Highlights: ICC World T20 2016, Warm-up Match: India Thrash West Indies by 45 Runs
India won the toss and elected to bat. Rohit Sharma proved why he is regarded as one of the most dangerous batsmen in T20s by smashing 98 off 57 balls that helped India post 185-5. Yuvraj Singh also played a solid hand by smashing 31 off 20 balls while Shikhar Dhawan chipped in with 21 off 17 balls. Mohammed Shami, Pawan Negi, Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya took two wickets…
Consistent form gives us good chance – Domingo
Under Russell Domingo, South Africa have reached the semi-finals of two ICC tournaments © AFP For all the unwanted accolades Russell Domingo earned this summer – he oversaw South Africa’s longest winless streak in Test cricket since readmission in which they were also bowled out for their two lowest scores – he remains their most successful major tournament coach and therein lies the chance for him to declare this season…
Khawaja knows he could be squeezed out
Usman Khawaja made 33 in Australia’s win in Cape Town © Getty Images Usman Khawaja might be one of Australia’s most in-form players in any format, but he does not necessarily expect to be part of the starting XI for the World Twenty20 in India. Khawaja opened the batting and scored 33 from 25 balls in Australia’s win over South Africa in the third T20 in Cape Town on Wednesday,…
Morgan feels inexperience could help England
Captain Eoin Morgan believes “a little bit of naivety” could work in England’s favour at the World Twenty20 in India. The 29-year-old has made 56 appearances in the sprint format and is familiar with Indian conditions thanks to his IPL experience, but only two other members of his 15-man squad – Alex Hales and Jos Buttler – have more than 15 T20 international caps and several have yet to play in India. Morgan’s…
Excitement builds ahead of World Twenty20
[embedded content] There was a buzz of excitement as England prepared to depart for the World Twenty20, with all-rounder David Willey admitting he was still pinching himself ahead of the trip. Eoin Morgan‘s 15-man squad departed for India on Tuesday with the goal of becoming the first country to win the World T20 for the second time. “It’s what you dream about as a kid – going to a World Cup…
Edwards expects wide-open tournament
[embedded content] England captain Charlotte Edwards expects competition to be fierce at the Women’s ICC World Twenty20 and hopes to play her part in a high-scoring tournament. Edwards’ England won the inaugural tournament on home soil in 2009 but Australia have since dominated, winning the last three events. New Zealand are the only other team to have appeared in a Women’s World T20 final, but Edwards believes that could change in…
Panesar returns to Northants squad
Monty Panesar has a chance to resume his career © Getty Images Monty Panesar will take another step towards resuming his professional career on Wednesday when he embarks on Northamptonshire’s pre-season tour to Barbados. Although Panesar, who underwent shoulder surgery in December, is not yet fit to return to bowling, he will continue his rehab and take the opportunity to get to know the squad. As an experienced player, the…
Why Pakistan's teams are not travelling to India yet
World T20 2016 March 9, 2016 The ICC has shifted the India-Pakistan match to Kolkata because of security concerns in Dharamsala, but the PCB has reasons for not yet clearing the departure of its teams Play 05:25 Ugra: Indian politics to blame for game moving The PCB’s decision to defer the departure of its men’s and women’s teams to the World T20 in India pending, “an assurance against specific threats…