Cricket

Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) Bangladesh piled up a score of 156/5 in 20 overs against Australia in the group stage Super 10 match at the World Twenty20 here on Monday. Mahmudullah top scored with a…

Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) Legend Imran Khan has said an India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series can help strengthen ties between the two countries. The World Cup winning captain said that a bilateral cricket series between the…

Nagpur, March 21 (IANS) New Zealand set themselves up for a place in the semi-finals of the women’s World Twenty20 with a six-wicket win over three-time defending champions Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium…

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Daikin Air-conditioning India Pvt. Ltd. has renewed its sponsorship deal with Delhi Daredevils for the second year in a row for the Indian Premier league (IPL), slated to be held…

Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) West Indies batting stalwart Chris Gayle suffered a left hamstring twinge while fielding in the World Twenty20 Super 10 stage match against Sri Lanka on Sunday. “Chris Gayle suffered a left…

Mohali, March 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka Women defeated Ireland Women by 14 runs in a World T20 group phase clash at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here on Sunday. Ireland managed only 115 in their…

Bengaluru, March 20 (IANS) West Indies restricted Sri Lanka to 122 for 9 in their World Twenty-20 match here on Sunday. Thisara Perera was the top scorer with 40 runs off 29 balls, while spinner…

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Despite their 37-run win over Afghanistan in a World Twenty20 encounter, South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis on Sunday stressed that his team needs to work and improve their bowling specially…

Chennai, March 20 (IANS) West Indies dominated with both bat and ball to defeat Bangladesh by 49 runs in a Group B match of the women’s World Twenty20 cricket tournament at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium…

Bengaluru, March 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) ban on bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny for illegal actions in the middle of the World T20 campaign has diminished the Bangladesh team’s spirits. They…

Bengaluru, March 20 (IANS) Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha thinks Mushfiqur Rahim’s mindset is getting in his way of returning to form. It has not been long since Mushfiqur was Bangladesh’s best batsman, but his form…

Bengaluru, March 20 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza could not hold back his tears while speaking to the media on Sunday over the suspensions of bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny. The International Cricket…

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Following Afghanistan’s 37-run loss to South Africa in a World T20 match, opener Mohammad Shahzad on Sunday said Proteas batsman AB de Villiers’ 29-run over off leg-spinner Rashid Khan made the…

By Veturi Srivatsa Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s media conference at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, after India beat Pakistan for the 11th time in the ICC tournaments, appeared more like he was addressing his own team-mates. Like…

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) South Africa’s swashbuckling batsman AB de Villiers smashed 64 runs off just 29 balls to steer his team to 209/5 in 20 overs against a low-key Afghanistan side in their second…

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) Following is the scorecard for the World Twenty20 Group 2 encounter between Pakistan and India at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. Pakistan innings (18 overs maximum) Sharjeel Khan c Pandya…

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team for its victory against Pakistan in the World Twenty20 match on Saturday. “Congratulations Team India for the amazing victory. #IndvsPak,” Modi…