Funky selections cost Australia World T20: Warne
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Leg spin legend Shane Warne says Australia’s “funky” selections cost them a place in the final four of their World T20 campaign. Australia bowed out in the Super 10 phase for…
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West Indies post 143/6 vs New Zealand in Women’s World T20 semis
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Britney Cooper smashed a quickfire 61 off just 48 balls as the West Indies posted a challenging 143/6 in 20 overs against New Zealand in the second semi-final of the Women’s…
Somerset snap up Jayawardene
London, March 31 (IANS) English county cricket club Somerset signed Sri Lankan batting legend Mahela Jayawardene on Thursday for their NatWest T20 Blast campaign this summer. He will feature in 12 of their 14 group…
New Zealand opt to bowl against Windies in Women’s WT20 semis
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) New Zealand skipper Suzie Bates won the toss and decided to bowl in the second semi-final of the Women’s World Twenty20 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday. The squads: New…
England beat New Zealand to enter World T20 final
New Delhi: Jos Buttler of England in action during the first WT20 semi-final match between England and New Zealand at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi, on March 30, 2016. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS) New…
England beat New Zealand to enter World T20 final
New Delhi: English players celebrate fall of a wicket during the first WT20 semi-final match between England and New Zealand at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi, on March 30, 2016. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)…
Kiwis post competitive total against England in World T20 semis
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) New Zealand posted a competitive total of 153/7 in their World Twenty20 semi-final against England at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Wednesday evening. The Kiwis should have got a bigger…
Mumbai Indians collaborate with Diesel
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Fashion brand Diesel on Wednesday announced that they will produce a limited edition capsule collection for Mumbai Indians, the defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The first assortment is…
Australia in fourth successive Women’s WT20 final
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Three-time defending champions Australia stepped closer to a fourth successive Women’s World Twenty20 title with an impressive five-run win over old foe England in the first semi-final here on Wednesday….
Gayle hard to find, we interact with Sammy: Windies women’s skipper
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) West Indies women’s Twenty20 skipper Stafanie Taylor has said that the team interacts mostly with men’s team captain Darren Sammy as swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle is hard to find. The West…
Taskin will rectify his action quickly: Heath Streak
Dhaka, March 30 (IANS) Bangladesh bowling coach Heath Streak is confident suspended pacer Taskin Ahmed will soon adjust his bowling action and return to action in international cricket. According to the Zimbabwean great, the 20-year-old…
England opt to field against New Zealand
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and asked New Zealand to bat in the first semi-final of the World Twenty20 being played at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Wednesday….
Australian pacer Starc in line for ODI comeback
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bangalore player Mitchell Starc during a practice session at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on May 1, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Sydney, March 30 (IANS) Left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc has returned to…
Full credit to Kohli for believing in his ability: Shastri
Bengaluru: Indian team director Ravi Shastri during the seven days preparatory camp for the upcoming series against South Africa at NCA, in Bengaluru on Sep 25, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Indian cricket…
Yuvraj’s absence will have an impact, says Shastri
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) India cricket team’s director Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said that injured batsman Yuvraj Singh’s absence will have an impact after the left-hander was ruled out of the remainder of the World…
Pandey replaces injured Yuvraj in India squad
Delhi Daredevils player Manish Pandey arrives for a practice session at Firoz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi on May 4, 2014. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Right-hand batsman Manish Pandey will…
West Indies ready for tough Indian challenge: Sammy
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) West Indies skipper Darren Sammy said on Wednesday that his team is ready to overcome the tough Indian challenge and come out victorious when the two sides clash in the second…
Afridi apologises for Pakistan’s World T20 debacle
Kolkata: Pakistan`s Shahid Afridi in action during the ICC WT20 2016 match between India and Pakistan at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 19, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Karachi, March 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s T20 skipper Shahid…
India face West Indies in high-voltage World T20 semis
By Aritra Chowdhury Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) On a high after a thumping win over Australia, favourites India will aim to continue their winning momentum and seal a place in the final when they take…
New Zealand take on West Indies in women’s World T20 semis
By Aritra Chowdhury Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) With an all-win record in the group stages of the women’s World Twenty20 tournament, New Zealand will aim to extend their winning momentum and seal a place in…