Lasith Malinga marked his return with four wickets as Sri Lanka opened up their Asia Cup campaign with a routine 14-run victory over the UAE in Mirpur. Malinga, who had not played for Sri Lanka since November 2015, produced a match-winning display as he, along with paceman Nuwan Kulasekara combined to restrict UAE to 115 for nine and claim victory. A 69-run stand from openers Dinesh Chandimal, who top-scored with…
Pakistan Cricket Board Won't Play in India Until Board of Control for Cricket in India Agrees to Home Series
India and Pakistan have not played a full cricket series since 2007. © NDTV Karachi: Najam Sethi, head of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Executive Committee, on Thursday made it clear that Pakistan will not tour India for any bilateral series until the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) agrees to play a “home” series. (India-Pakistan Bilateral Series a ‘Closed Chapter’: Shahryar Khan) “We are ready to resume bilateral…
Phangiso reported for suspect action
Aaron Phangiso will be allowed to bowl till the results of his test are known © AFP Lions left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso has been reported for an illegal action following his team’s win against Warriors in the semi-finals of the Momentum One Day Cup on February 25. Phangiso, whose action will now be scrutinised according to CSA regulations, is required to undergo an independent analysis by a member of the…
Azhar Mahmood named interim Pakistan bowling coach
Azhar Mahmood is a T20 specialist who has played the shortest format in many countries © PA Photos Azhar Mahmood has been appointed Pakistan’s bowling coach for the Asia Cup and World T20, and is expected to join the squad in Dhaka on Thursday evening. The former Pakistan allrounder is replacing regular bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed for these two tournaments; according to the PCB, Mushtaq is rested and is expected…
Late Netherlands call-up for Cooper
Former Somerset batsman Tom Cooper has been added to Netherlands’ squad for next month’s ICC World Twenty20. The Australian, whose mother is Dutch, was unavailable for selection when Netherlands were forced to submit their 15-man party to the International Cricket Council. But Cooper, who played at Taunton last season, is now able to take his place in the squad at the expense of Sikander Zulfiqar. Cooper, whose brother Tom is…
Bowlers, Dunk put Tasmania on top
Tasmania 2 for 115 (Dunk 78*, Doolan 26*) trail Victoria 165 (Webster 3-18, Kingston 3-40) by 50 runsScorecard File photo – Andrew Fekete took the key wickets of Travis Dean and Peter Handscomb © Getty Images Bottom-placed Tasmania added considerable tension to the race for the Sheffield Shield final by making a storming start to their match against the competition leaders Victoria at Bellerive Oval. Sent in to bat, the…
Lehmann ton rescues South Australia
New South Wales 1 for 31 (Hughes 10*, Sandhu 8*) trail South Australia 298 (Lehmann 122, Weatherald 58, Carey 48) by 267 runsScorecard File photo – Jake Lehmann’s 148-ball 122 included 14 fours and a six © Cricket Australia/Getty Images Jake Lehmann reeled off his third century of the summer as a young South Australia side held their own against New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield match at Coffs…
Siddle's future uncertain after stress fractures
Amid Australia’s fast-bowling depth, Peter Siddle will have the challenge of regaining fitness and form to press for selection © Getty Images Fast bowler Peter Siddle faces an uncertain future after being diagnosed with stress fractures in his back that will require “a significant amount of time away from the game”. Siddle played the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington and was an important figure in the first innings,…
Sharma sets up crushing win for India over Bangladesh
Dhaka – Rohit Sharma made a half-century as India crushed Bangladesh by 45 runs to get their campaign in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament off to a flying start in Dhaka on Wednesday. Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma plays a shot during a Twenty20 cricket match against Bangladesh in Dhaka on February 24, 2016 © AFP Munir Uz Zaman Full Scorecard: Match 1 India vs Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2016 Big-hitting…
Aussie drubbing puts pressure on key New Zealanders
Christchurch (New Zealand) – Three of New Zealand’s senior players — Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Martin Guptill — were under pressure Thursday as coach Mike Hesson reviews what went wrong in the 2-0 series hiding by Australia. New Zealand’s Trent Boult bowls during day one of the second cricket Test match between New Zealand and Australia at the Hagley Park in Christchurch on February 20, 2016 © AFP/File Marty…