Cricket

Dharamsala, March 9 (IANS) The Netherlands scared Bangladesh but fell short by eight runs in a World T20 qualifying match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here on Wednesday. Pacers Timm van der Gugten…

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Ahead of the World Twenty20 tournament, Sri Lanka veteran batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan on Wednesday pointed out that the team cannot afford to always complain of not having retired batsmen Kumar Sangakkara…

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday relocated the India vs Pakistan group stage World T20 match, to be played on March 19, from Dharamsala to Kolkata citing security reasons….

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) The iconic grey-hued Howrah Bridge in West Bengal will be wrapped in shades of magenta to spike up the cricket fever during the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 India matches in the…

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) India cricket team director Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said the India-Pakistan World Twenty20 encounter will draw huge crowd wherever it will be staged. The game which was scheduled to be played…

Kolkata: CAB president Sourav Ganguly visits Eden Garden to inspect preparations for ICC T20 World Cup in Kolkata on Feb 24, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on…

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) Indian cricket team’s director Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is “by far” the best ever Indian skipper. Dhoni recently led India to an Asia Cup triumph and…

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews on Wednesday said he was not mentally prepared to lead the side in the World Twenty20 cricket tournament after Lasith Malinga stepped down as captain at…

Melbourne, March 9 (IANS) Shane Watson says he will decide on his international cricket future at the conclusion of the World Twenty 20 tournament being held in India. Watson admitted that he was “pleasantly surprised”…

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Ahead of the World Twenty20 cricket tournament, England all-rounder Moeen Ali on Wednesday heaped praise on Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that being a part of the cash-rich competition would help…

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Wednesday said the team is a balanced one and will continue to play their aggressive brand of cricket at the World Twenty20 tournament. The 27-day tournament…

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) England skipper Eoin Morgan on Wednesday said hosts India are favourites to win the World Twenty20 cricket tournament considering their familiarity with the conditions and rich form lately. India come into…

Nagpur, March 8 (IANS) Afghanistan defeated Scotland by 14 runs in the second match of the opening day of the World T20 against Scotland at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Tuesday. Chasing a…

By Veturi Srivatsa How can there be a favourite to win a lottery! That’s Twenty20 and you can put your money on anyone. On the day India beat Bangaldesh to win the Asia Cup in…

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) and social networking site Twitter are all set to introduce a range of new interactive experiences for the ICC World T20 in India. Twitter Trump Cards…

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) While India’s limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is getting all the praise for finishing off the Asia Cup final against Bangladesh in style, star off spinner Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday…

Nagpur, March 8 (IANS) Zimbabwe got the better of Hong Kong by 14 runs to begin their World Twenty20 qualifying campaign on a positive note at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium here on Tuesday….