Younis Khan abruptly announced his retirement from ODIs during the series against England and was not picked in the Pakistan Super League. © AFP Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has finally broken his silence on his decision to retire abruptly from one-day international last November during the series against England. (Younis Khan Announces Retirement From ODIs) “It unfortunate I am blamed for the limited over series defeat to England. But…
Rishabh Pant slams fastest fifty in huge India win
Tariq Stanikzai struck nine fours and a six in his 48-ball 56 © International Cricket Council Group D India Under-19 opener Rishabh Pant had the fastest recorded u-19 international century comfortably in his sights when he was dismissed for 78 off 24 balls, having blown Nepal Under-19 away in a small chase. Pant did break the record for the fastest recorded u-19 fifty though, getting there in 18 balls, one…
South Africa Seek Redemption in One-Day Series Against England
Ab de Villiers would like to right the wrongs of the Test series against England and will hold the key for South Africa in the 5-match ODI series. © BCCI Bloemfontein: South Africa will be keen to avenge a Test series defeat when they meet England in five one-day internationals, starting at the Mangaung Oval on Wednesday. (Broad Bowls England to Series Victory Over South Africa) “There are no soft…
Virat Kohli Opens Up on His Aggressive Nature, Says It Runs in the Family
Virat Kohli has said that his late father could fight and that he believed in himself. © AP Virat Kohli has finally let out the source of his much-talked-about aggressive streak, saying that a part of it, is inherited from his family while the rest can be blamed on the tough system he fought through to break into the international scene. (Virat Kohli Replaces Aaron Finch As New Twenty20 World…
Conditions key as Australia and New Zealand renew rivalry
James Faulkner thinks the evolution of the one-day game means bowlers must accept their figures will balloon significantly compared to a few years ago © AFP Nearly a year ago, Australia arrived at Eden Park for their only away match of the World Cup. The 55-metre straight boundaries had their batsmen licking their lips and their bowlers scratching their heads. Big scores were expected. Instead, Trent Boult and Mitchell Starc…
Pawan Negi Expresses Surprise On His Team India Selection for Sri Lanka Series
Pawan Negi was part of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and credits Mahendra Singh Dhoni for supporting him. © BCCI It is difficult to expect that selectors would ring in changes when an Indian cricket team wins a series 3-0 on Australian soil which is precisely the reason why Pawan Negi is “pleasantly surprised” after knowing about his selection for the T20 series against Sri Lanka….
Finch suffers 'moderate grade' hamstring injury
Aaron Finch injured his left hamstring while running between the wickets against India at the MCG © Getty Images Scans have revealed that Australia T20 captain Aaron Finch suffered a “moderate grade” injury to his left hamstring during the second T20 against India. Cricket Australia’s physio Alex Kountouris said having Finch fit for the World T20, where Australia play their first game on March 18, is the target. Finch had…
Haddin critical of Bancroft selection
Brad Haddin: ‘I’m a bit shocked with the decision to play Bancroft, because Tim Paine had a really good Big Bash, and Peter Nevill’s keeping has been outstanding’ © Getty Images Brad Haddin has questioned the selectors’ decision to expose the part-time wicketkeeper Cameron Bancroft by choosing him for the final Twenty20 match against India at the SCG. Bancroft had previously been in the Australian frame as an opening batsman,…
New Zealand pick spin trio for World T20
Nathan McCullum will get a chance to team up with Ish Sodhi before McCullum retires at the end of the World Twenty20 in India © AFP New Zealand will head to India next month armed with a three-pronged spin arsenal after offspinner Nathan McCullum, legspinner Ish Sodhi and left-arm orthodox allrounder Mitchell Santner were included in a 15-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 announced on Monday. New Zealand had…
NZ pick spin trio for World Twenty20
New Zealand T20 captain Kane Williamson will lead a spin heavy side into India © Getty Images New Zealand will head to India next month armed with a three-pronged spin arsenal after offspinner Nathan McCullum, legspinner Ish Sodhi and left-arm orthodox allrounder Mitchell Santner were included in a 15-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 announced on Monday. All three spinners had been rotated through New Zealand’s limited overs squads…