We aren’t afraid, here to win: Scotland’s Cross looks to challenge Aussies, England in T20 WC
G Unnikrishnan Bengaluru: Scotland might be short on big-match experience but not in confidence as vice-captain Matthew Cross on Wednesday hoped to meaningfully challenge England and Australia during next month’s T20 World Cup. Scotland are placed in Group B, consisting of title holders England, former champions Australia, besides fellow Associates Oman and Namibia, in the […]
After competitive series against Pakistan, Ireland eye India clash in T20 WC
Bengaluru: Ireland batter Lorcan Tucker on Wednesday hoped to bank on their competitive outings in the recent series against Pakistan to make a strong impression against India, their opponent in the T20 World Cup on June 5 in New York. Ireland beat Pakistan by five wickets in the first T20I at Dublin but the visitors […]
Injured Taskin Ahmed receives surprise call-up to Bangladesh T20 WC squad
Dhaka: Despite nursing a side strain, pacer Taskin Ahmed was on Tuesday included in Bangladesh’s squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month. Ahmed, who has also been named the vice-captain, picked up the injury ahead of the fifth T20I against Zimbabwe last week. But before that the 29-year-old […]
Scott Edwards to lead Netherlands in T20 WC
Amsterdam: Experienced Scott Edwards was on Monday named as the captain of the Netherlands for next month’s T20 World Cup, the Royal Dutch Cricket Association announced. The 27-year-old Edwards was elected the skipper despite his modest outings in the recent tri-series, involving hosts Nepal and Namibia. Overall, he has played 56 T20I for the Netherlands, […]
CSK humble RR by 5 wickets to brighten play-offs prospects
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings stayed in contention for a place in the IPL play-offs with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals after pacer Simarjeet Singh exemplified the home team’s discipline with the ball with career-best figures of 3/26 here on Sunday. In a low-scoring match which had its share of drama with Ravindra Jadeja being […]
NZ’s c retires from international cricket after T20 WC snub
Christchurch: New Zealand’s Colin Munro, a bruising top-order batter, on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket after he was not included in the national team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Munro played one Test, 57 ODIs and 65 T20Is for the Kiwis amassing a total of 3010 runs, but it was in the […]
Radha, Richa set up India Women’s 21–run win, 5-0 T20I series sweep over Bangladesh
Sylhet (Bangladesh): Radha Yadav (3/24) ran through Bangladesh’s top-order after Richa Ghosh’s quickfire unbeaten 28 off 17 balls, setting up India’s 21–run win in the fifth T20I and a 5-0 series sweep here on Thursday. Chasing a huge 157-run target, Bangladesh began promisingly but collapsed against the left-arm spinner Yadav. Despite the rearguard act by […]
Find a structured way of T20 take over: Lara urges ICC to save Test cricket
A PTI Exclusive New Delhi: Admitting that T20 leagues have devoured a lot of Test cricket’s space, West Indian legend Brian Lara has appealed to the ICC to step in to give a structure to the unrelenting invasion of the franchise-based tournaments. In the latest instance that fuelled questions over the relevance of Tests, South […]
Rohit takes good decisions under pressure, his presence will be key in T20 WC: Yuvraj
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma is a sensible captain who takes good decisions under pressure and his presence will be crucial for India, feels former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh who wishes to see his “close friend” win the elusive T20 World Cup next month. Besides reaching the final of the 50-over World Cup and the WTC Final […]
Khyber Industries announces title sponsorship of Downtown Heroes FC
Pledges support for local football talent Srinagar: Khyber Industries, a renowned name in the cement industry, declares its association with Downtown Heroes FC as the title sponsor for the upcoming football season. Downtown Heroes Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir and The Football Club enjoys the privilege […]