India start World T20 as favourites
Mirpur: Fans during the fourth match of AsiaCup 2016 between India vs Pakistan at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur of Bangladesh on Feb 27, 2016. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS) New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) On…
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Notice against Afridi for “getting more love in India”
Lahore, March 14 (IANS) Captain Shahid Afridi has become embroiled in yet another controversy after a petition was filed against him in the Lahore High Court over his latest remark that the Pakistan cricket team…
CAB to felicitate Indo-Pak cricket legends
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Monday confirmed that they are planning to felicitate eight legendary cricketers from India and Pakistan ahead of the two sides locking horns in a…
India strong contenders for Women’s World T20: Skipper Mithali
Bengaluru, March 14 (IANS) India skipper Mithali Raj believes the hosts are strong contenders for the Women’s World Twenty20 title and should be able to qualify for the semi-finals. “With the kind of momentum we…
CAB to felicitate India-Pakistan cricket legends
Kolkata: CAB chief Sourav Ganguly addresses a press conference in Kolkata, on March 9, 2016. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS) Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Monday confirmed it was planning to…
Bowlers with tricks can dominate T20: Hazlewood
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood says a bowler with a bagful of tricks can dominate Twenty20 cricket easily, adding that spinners have been successful for the same reason. “If you are a…
Bangladesh qualify, Netherlands beat Ireland
Dharamsala, March 13 (IANS) Bangladesh defeated Oman by 54 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis system in a rain-affected match to qualify for the main draw of the World T20 tournament here on Sunday. Left-hander Tamin Iqbal…
Netherlands beat Ireland by 12 runs in WT20 qualifier
Dharamsala, March 13 (IANS) The Netherlands prevailed over Ireland by 12 runs in a six over-per-side rain-curtailed inconsequential qualifying contest of the World Twenty20 cricket tournament at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium here…
Pakistan cricketers raise a toast to Indian fans, security
Kolkata: Pakistan player Shoaib Malik addresses during a press conference in Kolkata on March 13, 2016. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS) Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Indian fans and the country’s security environment got a rousing endorsement from…
Windies beat Australia in World T20 warm-up
Kolkata: West Indies bowler Dwayne Bravo celebrates fall of a wicket during a practice match between Australia and West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on March 13, 2016. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS) Kolkata, March 13…
Australia favourites to win Women’s World T20
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Meg Lanning’s Australia have won three out of four Women’s World Twenty20 tournaments to date and it is no surprise that the No.1 ranked T20I side in the world will start…
Never faced any security issue in India: Shoaib Malik
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Giving a thumbs up to the security provided by the Indian authorities, Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik on Sunday said he has never faced any security issues during his frequent trips to…
It will help us to hear from Imran, Akram, says Riaz
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz on Sunday said he was keenly looking forward to getting a pep talk from cricketing legends Imran Khan and Wasim Akram ahead of the crunch World Twenty20…
Give your best against India and emerge hero: Malik advises team
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Seasoned Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik on Sunday advised his young teammates to just give their best shot in the March 19 game against India in the World twenty20 and emerge a…
All eyes on Mohammad Amir as Pakistan tune up at Eden
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Pacer Mohammad Amir was the cynosure of all eyes as Pakistan took the field here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday for a World Twenty 20 training session. Amir, who returned…
I idolise Dhoni: Pakistan’s Sarfraz Ahmed
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed on Sunday said he idolises Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and he would want to be a “finisher” like him. “Absolutely, Dhoni inspires me. He does it…
Pakistan cricketers get more love in India than back home: Afridi
Kolkata: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi during a press conference at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on March 13, 2016. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS) Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Happy with the reception here, Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi on…
Amir is the best bowler: Afridi
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi hailed fast bowler Mohammad Amir as “the best”, adding his name is already among the top international pacers. A few days back, India opener Rohit Sharma said…
Stars who can set the World T20 alight
By Debdoot Das Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Predicting the ultimate winner of the upcoming World Twenty20 could be as risky as guessing the London weather, but it requires no rocket science to conclude that the…
Innings against Proteas a learning curve: Dhawan
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Despite India losing their World Twenty20 warm-up game against South Africa, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan believes his knock of 73 was a great learning experience which made him wiser. Batting first…