Cricket

By Debdoot Das Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s cricket team will have their task cut out when they take on a spirited Bangladesh in their opening World Twenty20 Group 2 contest at the Eden Gardens…

Bengaluru, March 14 (IANS) A maiden overseas series victory in Australia, a home series win against Sri Lanka, a week-long camp at National Cricket Academy and two warm-up matches have put the Indian women’s cricket…

By Veturi Srivatsa There has never ever been a doubt over Pakistan playing in the World Twenty20, despite their posturing over security, and insisting on written assurance from the Indian government. Left to Pakistani players,…

Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim came up with a four-wicket haul as Pakistan produced a clinical display to humble Sri Lanka by 15 runs in a World Twenty20 warm-up match here on…

Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Can the likes of Virat Kohli and Dale Steyn play for the same team in the World Twenty 20? Twitter on Monday came up with a dream XI for the tournament…

Karachi, March 14 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad lashed out at his compatriot Shahid Afridi after the latter commented that Pakistan’s cricketers were loved more by Indians than fans back home. Afridi had made…

Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Mumbai’s talented batsman Jay Bista scored an impressive 37-ball 51, but his side Mumbai Cricket Association XI (MCA XI) went down by 14 runs against England in a World Twenty20 warm-up…

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Though overshadowed by the men’s event, the women’s World T20 cricket tournament will mark its beginning on Tuesday. On the first day, India take on Bangladesh in Bengaluru while New…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…