Former Pakistan fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar declared Australian ‘shoey’ celebration a disgusting way of celebrating their victory in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. A video shared by ICC went viral on the internet where Australian players Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis are seen celebrating their win against New Zealand in … Read more
Pakistan former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who was in the audience during the ICC T20 World Cup final on Sunday between New Zealand and Australia, believed that it was an unfair decision of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to name Aussie’s David Warner as the Man of the Tournament. Warner scored 289 runs in seven … Read more
New Zealand and Australia will lock horns with each other in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The Kiwis and Kangaroos eye for their maiden T20 World Cup in Dubai. The Kangaroos started their campaign slow, but have risen to the peak at the right moment. … Read more
Pakistan former legendary fast bowler, Wasim Akram backed Australia to win the T20 World Cup as he believes that Aussies have a slight edge over New Zealand. “Australia looks very strong, especially after the semifinal win. If you ask me ‘who are the favourites for tomorrow’? I think Australians have an edge for Sunday’s final,” … Read more
After receiving a severe backlash following the ICC T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia, Pakistan fast pacer Hasan Ali has finally responded to the criticism. On his official Twitter handle, he said: “I know you are all upset because my performance didn’t meet your expectations from me but not more disappointed than me.” Ali was … Read more
DUBAI: Kane Williamson’s New Zealand eye a second global crown in a single year when they take on Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup final that will witness a new winner on Sunday. New Zealand and Australia renew their trans-Tasman rivalry in Dubai as both teams look to clinch their maiden world title in the … Read more
DUBAI: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Saturday said the team has “exciting talents” as they bid for a maiden Twenty20 World Cup title after losing Devon Conway to a freak injury. Tim Seifert is set to take over the wicketkeeping duties in Sunday’s final against Australia in Dubai. Conway, who broke his hand after … Read more
DUBAI: Known as a connoisseur of whisky and a vegan devotee, Adam Zampa would rather people focus on his leg-spin box of tricks when Australia tackle New Zealand in Sunday’s T20 World Cup final. Australia, who have won the 50-over World Cup on a record five occasions, have never triumphed in the final of the … Read more
DUBAI: Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Saturday said his team came with a “clear plan” to win the Twenty20 World Cup and reaching the final against New Zealand came as no surprise to them. The tournament showcasing cricket’s shortest format will witness a new winner in Dubai on Sunday after a clash between two teams that … Read more
After Australia defeated Pakistan in the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup on Thursday night, there was nothing much for Pakistani fans to celebrate. However, Pakistan’s Haris Rauf and Australia’s Glenn Maxell went viral over the internet after they exchanged jerseys after the match. Both players had poor returns during the knockout clash. … Read more
DUBAI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Thursday described Hasan Ali as “a fighter” who will bounce back from dropping a catch off Matthew Wade in a key moment of the T20 World Cup semi-final which Australia won by five wickets on Thursday. Marcus Stoinis (40) and Wade (41) put on an unbeaten stand of 81 to pull … Read more
DUBAI: Australia’s Matthew Wade said the team will work better on referrals in the Twenty20 World Cup final after David Warner walked off caught behind without an apparent edge in Thursday’s semi-final win over Pakistan. The Aussies won by five wickets after Wade and Marcus Stoinis put on an unbeaten stand of 81 to chase … Read more
LONDON: England captain Joe Root on Thursday demanded change after a racism row engulfed Yorkshire County Cricket Club, saying the events had “fractured our game and torn lives apart”. Root, who is currently in Australia leading England’s Ashes preparations, issued his statement following weeks of escalating pressure at the club he has represented since childhood. Former Yorkshire … Read more
Outstanding performance from Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan was not enough for Pakistan in securing their spot in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2021 as they suffered a narrow five-wicket defeat against Australia in Dubai on Thursday. After being asked to bat first in a pressure match … Read more
Pakistan will aim for a spot in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 as they will take on the mighty Australia team in the second semi-final at Dubai International cricket stadium today. The Men-In-Green, who had last played the T20 World Cup final in 2009 and won it, have an upper hand … Read more
Pakistan batting consultant Matthew Hayden has rated Shaheen Shah Afridi’s delivery that dismissed India’s opening batter, KL Rahul, earlier in the ICC T20 World Cup as one of the best he has ever seen. “Pace is most certainly an essential part of Shaheen’s arsenal,” Hayden was quoted saying by ANI. “The ball does not swing … Read more
DUBAI: Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Wednesday said dealing with Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi will be key to success in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final. The Aussies have depended on blazing starts by swashbuckling opener David Warner and Finch to get past opponents in the Super 12 stage. But Shaheen stands in Australia’s way with his ability … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed the match official appointments for the semi-final stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. The first semi-final on Wednesday, between England and New Zealand, would be overseen by on-field umpires Marais Erasmus and Kumar Dharmasena, with Nitin Menon serving as the third umpire, Paul … Read more
DUBAI: He was the fresh-faced 15-year-old who stared down Shoaib Akhtar in the nets, became the highest-ranked T20 batsman in the world before being elevated to national hero after masterminding a rare Pakistan victory over India. In the breathless aftermath of that 10-wicket win over their fiercest rivals at the World Cup, the national cricket captain was … Read more
NEW DELHI: Indian legend Kapil Dev accused the country’s cricket players of prioritising the cash-rich Indian Premier League over national duty, after the pre-tournament favourites were dumped out of the T20 World Cup. “When the players prefer to play IPL over playing for the country, what can we say? I believe that every player should feel proud … Read more
SYDNEY: Australia said on Monday it will sell coal for “decades into the future” after spurning a pact to phase out the polluting fossil fuel to halt catastrophic climate change. More than 40 countries pledged to eliminate coal use within decades during the COP26 UN climate summit in Glasgow, which aims at capping the warming … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday that Australia will have a complete tour of the country where they will play three Tests, three ODIs and a T20I in March-April 2022. The PCB took to Twitter to share this big news with cricket enthusiasts as Australia will be touring Pakistan for the first time since … Read more
MELBOURNE: A ban on unvaccinated Australians entering bars and restaurants nudged thousands to get jabbed — but it has also seen the rise of a thriving black market in fake Covid-19 vaccine certificates online. Twenty-four-year-old Molly — who asked to conceal her real name — is hitting the town. When Melbourne last month clambered out … Read more
SHARJAH: Veteran Pakistan batsman Shoaib Malik on Sunday admitted a Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against a formidable Australia will give him “butterflies”. Pakistan completed the Super 12 stage with five wins in as many games with a clinical 72-run win over qualifiers Scotland in Sharjah. Shoaib smashed a quickfire 18-ball 54 not out — the fastest half century … Read more
GOLD COAST: Confidence is high in the England camp that they can regain the Ashes, with opening batsman Rory Burns saying Sunday the return of the talismanic Ben Stokes has provided a “massive boost” for the squad. England have not enjoyed much Test success in recent months, losing home series to New Zealand and India, … Read more
SHARJAH: South Africa bowed out of the Twenty20 World up on Saturday but coach Mark Boucher said the young team is headed in the “right direction” and will soon be rewarded with a trophy. The Proteas won their final Super 12 league match in Sharjah to hand England their first loss in the tournament but … Read more
SHARJAH: Rassie van der Dussen smashed an unbeaten 94 as South Africa beat England by 10 runs but failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. Group 1 winners England and Australia, who beat West Indies in the first match of the day, made the final four from the six-team … Read more
DUBAI: Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Friday called Mitchell Starc their go-to bowler as they take on a wounded West Indies in their decisive final group match of the Twenty20 World Cup. Australia demolished Bangladesh by eight wickets on Thursday to move ahead of South Africa on net run-rate and a win in Abu Dhabi on Saturday … Read more
