Shaharyar Khan has said that the PCB will seek the government’s stance before travelling to India for the World Twenty20 © AFP PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan has hinted that the decision to play Pakistan’s World T20 matches at Indian venues will only be taken after consulting with the central government. He said that if the central government in Islamabad refuses to allow the team to travel to India for the…
PCB to seek government stance on World T20 in India
Shaharyar Khan has said that the PCB will seek the government’s stance before travelling to India for the World Twenty20 © AFP PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan has hinted that the decision to play Pakistan’s World T20 matches at Indian venues will only be taken after consulting with the central government. He said that if the central government in Islamabad refuses to allow the team to travel to India for the…
Root century drives England to 318
50 overs England 318 for 8 (Root 125, Hales 65, Stokes 53) v South AfricaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 02:29 Must bring out our best game – Amla Joe Root’s highest ODI score has left South Africa requiring a record chase if they are to avoid conceding a series-deciding defeat at the hands of England. Root made 125, the highest ODI score made by an England batsman against South…
SL Under-19 captain Asalanka stands by his trust of spin
Sri Lanka opted for spin as early as the 11th over, which helped India get off the hook in the Under-19 World Cup semi-final © Getty Images Charith Asalanka smiles at you whether it is just after leading Sri Lanka Under-19s to a quarter-final win over England or a semi-final defeat to India. He smiled when the Indian bowlers and fielders tried to sledge him; the exchange was completely harmless…
Shapoor, Hassan return to Afghanistan squad for World T20
Hamid Hassan has not represented Afghanistan in an international match since the 2015 World T20 Qualifier in July last year © ICC Afghanistan have recalled the pace pair of Shapoor Zadran and Hamid Hassan for the World Twenty20 in India, which starts in March. Hassan, though, is not a part of the squad for the Asia Cup in Bangladesh, which will be played in February. Hassan’s place in the squad…
Sri Lanka bowl, hand debuts to Dickwella and Rajitha
Toss Sri Lanka chose to bowl v IndiaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 04:11 ‘A good test for India’s spinners’ Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first on a green-tinged surface in Pune. Dinesh Chandimal felt there may be some seam movement early in the game. Seamer Kasun Rajitha and batsman Niroshan Dickwella debut for Sri Lanka. Dasun Shanaka is likely to bat in the top order…
Streak set to be appointed Gujarat Lions bowling coach
Under Heath Streak’s guidance, Bangladesh have got a lot from the likes of Rubel Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman © AFP Heath Streak is likely to be appointed bowling coach of Gujarat Lions, the new IPL franchise based in Rajkot. Streak, the former Zimbabwe seamer and bowling coach, currently fulfils a similar role with the Bangladesh team but ESPNcricinfo understands that his contract is not exclusive and the BCB do not…
Streak to be Gujarat Lions bowling coach
Under Heath Streak’s guidance, Bangladesh have got a lot from the likes of Rubel Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman © AFP Heath Streak has been appointed bowling coach of Gujarat Lions, the new IPL franchise based in Rajkot. Streak, the former Zimbabwe seamer and bowling coach, currently fulfils a similar role with the Bangladesh team but ESPNcricinfo understands that his contract is not exclusive and the BCB do not intend to…
Anmolpreet, Sarfaraz fifties put India Under-19s in final
India 267 for 9 (Anmolpreet 72, Sarfaraz 59, Asitha 4-43) beat Sri Lanka 170 (Mendis 39, Dagar 3-21) by 97 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 04:34 Highlights – India through to U-19 World Cup final India soared to the final of the Under-19 World Cup, for the fifth time, after their dominating 97-run win against Sri Lanka in the first semi-final in Mirpur. India were tested by Sri Lanka’s pacers…
Siriwardene returns to lead SL Women in World T20
Shashikala Siriwardene was injured during Sri Lanka Women’s New Zealand tour © BCCI Shashikala Siriwardene will lead Sri Lanka Women in the Women’s World Twenty20 and the preceding limited-overs tour of India, which starts from February 15. Siriwardene injured her thumb during the side’s tour of New Zealand in November last year and missed two ODIs as well as the T20I series on the tour. The squad for India includes…