In pursuit of a massive total, Royals had a poor start as Luke Ronchi was dismissed in the fourth over. Andre Fletcher (47), Agha Salman (73) and Farhaan Behardien (62) played crucial hands as Edmonton Royals overcame Winnipeg Hawks by five wickets in the Global T20 Canada on Saturday (July 7). Royals chased down the […]
Continue ReadingEngland may have to take the hard call of sitting Joe Root out to include Stokes. The bigger picture of India’s full tour of England was always going to be about what transpires in the ODIs and Tests. ODIs, because it gives a glimpse of where two solid contenders for the 2019 World Cup final in less […]
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Glenn Maxwell (left) scored a brisk half-century in Australia’s win. © AFP Australia came into the contest against Zimbabwe aiming to polish all the rough edges ahead of the T20I tri-series final against Pakistan. However, they will enter the all-important clash with the same worries they had ahead of the clash. While they did seal […]
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Hales played a matured knock in the chase to help England level the series. © Getty A disciplined performance from the England bowlers and an unbeaten half-century from Alex Hales helped the hosts beat India by five wickets in the second T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Friday (July 6). Having kept India to 148 […]
Continue Readingएमएस धोनी को 2007 में टीम इंडिया का कप्तान बनाया गया था। यह जिम्मेदारी बीसीसीआई ने प्रयोग के तौर पर धोनी को सौंपी थी। धोनी ने इस जिम्मेदारी को बखूबी निभाया और टीम इंडिया को 2007 वर्ल्ड टी-20 चैंपियन बना दिया। इसके बाद ‘कैप्टन कूल’ ने कभी पीछे मुड़कर नहीं देखा और आज दुनिया उनकी […]
Continue ReadingI will certainly do all I can to ensure that we complete our work on the new global strategy for cricket: Richardson. Dave Richardson, the ICC Chief Executive, will step down from his role following the 2019 World Cup, he announced on Tuesday (July 3). Richardson has held the role since 2012 after joining the […]
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Wrist-spin and powerplay overs remain key in what can be termed as a high-octane series between England and India And so we have arrived at the cricketing summer’s main event. With all due respect to Pakistan and Australia, the upcoming T20I, ODI and Test series against India has always been the most enticing part of […]
Continue ReadingShimron Hetmyer was forced out of Windies’ last Test against Sri Lanka due to illness. © Getty Shimron Hetmyer returns to Windies’ squad to take on Bangladesh in a two-Test series, it was announced on Monday (July 2). Keemo Paul, the right-arm pacer, who had replaced him for the Sri Lanka series, retained his place […]
Continue ReadingShakib’s Test sabbatical had not gone down too well with a few BCB officials and they believe that the skipper should be with the team at all times. It is expected to be the start of a new era for Bangladesh as they look to take their game forward under the guidance of new coach […]
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Stanlake registered career-best T20I figures of 4 for 8. © AFP It needed Billy Stanlake’s best-ever figures in cricket to pause Pakistan’s smooth sail in the shortest format, as Australia claimed a resounding victory against the number-one ranked side, at the Harare Sports Club on Monday (July 2), with yawning ease. This is only Pakistan’s […]
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