Toss South Africa chose to bat v AustraliaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:47 ‘My goal to have a century in each format’ – De Kock After South Africa’s success chasing in recent matches, Faf du Plessis decided they needed to have another go at defending a total and opted to set Australia a target on a slow Newlands pitch. South Africa opted to rest AB de Villiers and give…
After women's day, Oman's day
There was a game between South Africa and Australia on in Cape Town even as the lower-profile match between Ireland and Oman twisted and turned in Dharamsala. Sport is all about context. Never thought I would be watching Oman vs Ireland over Australia vs South Africa……. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 9, 2016 Damn, it wasn’t even close. I totally preferred Oman v. Ireland over RSA v. Australia. — Samir…
Joy for underdogs Oman, Ireland stunned
Oman 157 for 8 (Maqsood 38, McBrine 2-15) beat Ireland 154 for 5 (Wilson 38, Ansari 3-37) by two wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 03:45 Highlights – How Oman stunned Ireland Oman pulled off a stunning upset against a side that is known for upsetting stronger sides in global tournaments, shocking Ireland with a two-wicket win with two balls to spare in Dharamsala. Chasing 155 on a slow track, Oman’s…
Aamer cameo deals Ireland shock defeat
Oman 157 for 8 (Maqsood 38, McBrine 2-15) beat Ireland 154 for 5 (Wilson 38, Ansari 3-37) by two wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 00:45 Watch – Oman’s winning moment Oman pulled off a stunning upset against a side that is known for upsetting bigger sides in global tournaments, and shocked Ireland with a two-wicket win in Dharamsala. Chasing 155 on a slow track, Oman’s fortunes swung from one way…
Iqbal replaced by Baig in Pakistan women's WT20 squad
File photo – An injury to Sania Iqbal forced a change in the Pakistan women’s World T20 squad © AFP Sania Iqbal will be replaced by Diana Baig in Pakistan women’s World T20 squad, after she suffered a fracture in her right thumb during a training camp in Karachi. The decision, made by the Women’s National Selection Committee, was approved by PCB Chairman Shaharyar Mohammad Khan. Baig is a 20-year-old…
Dispirited Netherlands feel pain of tough format
‘Eight-run margin here, and I can find so many different moments to make up that eight runs’ – Peter Borren © International Cricket Council Listen to Peter Borren after a fairly close defeat to a Test-playing nation, and you will feel the helplessness of these teams going through a cruel qualifying process. Clearly, Netherlands were not a side outplayed by Bangladesh. Perhaps, they bowled a couple of length balls too…
ICC to conduct random dope tests in World T20
New Delhi – Cricket’s World T20 tournament organisers said Wednesday they will carry out random dope tests, following a series of drug scandals that have blighted the sports world including Maria Sharapova’s shock revelation. Director of the Indian Cricket Council T20 World Cup Cricket tournament M V Sridhar speaks to media ahead of the start of the event at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala on March 8, 2016 © AFP…
Pakistan cricket team delays World T20 departure over security fears
Karachi – Pakistan have delayed their departure to India for the World Twenty20 as they await security clearance from the country’s interior ministry, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board said Wednesday. Pakistan’s captain Shahid Afridi (C-R) congratulates India’s captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (C-L) at the end of the Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament match between India and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on February 27,…
Cricket captain Morgan hails turnaround in ‘brash’ England
Mumbai – Skipper Eoin Morgan said Wednesday his new-look England team were under orders to be “brash and aggressive” in the World T20 and that a side once notorious for its conservative cricket had developed an attacking mindset. England batsman Eoin Morgan during the second T20 against South Africa at Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg on February 21, 2016 © AFP/File Marco Longari England suffered a humiliating exit from the group…
AB de Villiers rested, SA bat in decider
Toss South Africa chose to bat v AustraliaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:47 ‘My goal to have a century in each format’ – De Kock After South Africa’s success chasing in recent matches, Faf du Plessis decided they needed to have another go at defending a total and opted to set Australia a target on a slow Newlands pitch. South Africa opted to rest AB de Villiers and give…