India chose to bowl v Sri LankaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Dushmantha Chameera might have to contend with dew when he bowls © BCCI MS Dhoni retained the XI for a third straight match, and by electing to bowl first, he put the onus of bowling in the dew on Sri Lanka’s bowlers. When Sri Lanka played the dew similarly in Ranchi, they actually gave themselves the rough end of…
Islamabad United canter to five-wicket victory
Islamabad United 131 for 5 (Misbah 38, Latif 33) beat Karachi Kings 128 for 5 (Bopara 45, Khalid 2-19) by five wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Imran Khalid was the most successful bowler for Islamabad United with returns of 2 for 19 © PCB Khalid Latif, Misbah-ul-Haq and Asif Ali chipped in with thirties, as Islamabad United cruised to a five-wicket win against Karachi Kings in Sharjah. Chasing a modest target…
Once I get into my rhythm, no one can stop me – Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara said he didn’t have the habit of ‘switching off and on’ and that in fact he tried to remain clued in for as long as he could © Getty Images Cheteshwar Pujara was well set and batting in the 80s with less than half an hour to go for stumps. There was little that hinted at a major deviation from how he had played up to that point….
One top-order collapse too many costs India
India were reduced to 50 for 5 in the final inside 18 overs © Getty Images India Under-19s’ top-order struggles against West Indies Under-19s was not a new occurrence in the tournament that unveiled itself only in the World Cup final. An unbeaten Indian side that had nearly all its parts fall into place until now, was reduced to 50 for 5 within 18 overs. Against Ireland in the first…
Pujara ton takes Saurashtra into the lead
Saurashtra 254 for 5 (Pujara 116*, Jackson 47, Arup 3-68) lead Assam 234 (Verma 98, Unadkat 6-77) by 20 runsScorecard Cheteshwar Pujara hit 15 fours and a six in his unbeaten 116 to help Saurashtra nudge ahead © AFP Cheteshwar Pujara dipped into an imprint that has defined his standing as a Test batsman, and provided the critical nudge that advanced Saurashtra’s position in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Vadodara,…
Tamim to miss Asia Cup, Kayes called up as replacement
Bangladesh have drafted opening batsman Imrul Kayes into the squad for the Asia Cup in place of Tamim Iqbal, who has opted out due to the imminent birth of his first child. This is the only change from Bangladesh’s World T20 squad that was announced earlier this month. Bangladesh Asia Cup squad: Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Shakib Al Hasan, Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir…
Tamim to miss Asia Cup, Imrul called up as replacement
Bangladesh have drafted opening batsman Imrul Kayes into the squad for the Asia Cup in place of Tamim Iqbal, who has opted out due to the imminent birth of his first child. This is the only change from Bangladesh’s World T20 squad that was announced earlier this month. Bangladesh Asia Cup squad: Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Shakib Al Hasan, Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir…
Hughes 124 drives NSW to 284 on opening day
New South Wales 5 for 284 (Hughes 124, Rohrer 68*, Moody 2-64) v Western AustraliaScorecard File photo – Ben Rohrer endured the second new ball to see New South Wales to safety © Getty Images A firm century by Daniel Hughes and a dogged contribution from Ben Rohrer drove New South Wales to 5 for 284 against Western Australia in the day-night Sheffield Shield match at the WACA Ground. The…
Unchanged India bowl in decider
India chose to bowl v Sri LankaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Dushmantha Chameera might have to contend with dew when he bowls © BCCI MS Dhoni retained the XI for a third straight match, and by electing to bowl first, he put the onus of bowling in the dew on Sri Lanka’s bowlers. When Sri Lanka played the dew similarly in Ranchi, they actually gave themselves the rough end of…
Kevin O'Brien helps Ireland defend 134
Ireland 134 for 8 (Niall O’Brien 38, Sorensen 26, Javed 3-41) beat UAE 100 (Anwar 24, Kevin O’Brien 3-14) by 34 runsScorecard File photo – Kevin O’Brien collected 3 for 14 to suffocate UAE’s innings © AFP Ireland’s bowlers rallied around a three-wicket haul from Kevin O’Brien, as the team successfully defended a meager total of 134 against UAE, in Abu Dhabi. UAE, who needed to score at just under…