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‘Positives’ for India as S. Africa T20 series ends 2-2 after washout

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India

India’s Twenty20 series against South Africa ends 2-2 with final game washed out. Hosts bounced back from 2-0 down to level the series in Bangalore. Rain delays mean India’s players head straight to England for rescheduled fifth Test against England. Skipper Rishabh Pant on Sunday said India’s different approach to win matches has paid off … Read more

Dravid backs under-fire Pant after drawn South Africa T20 series

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Dravid

Rahul Dravid says Rishabh Pant’s form in Twenty20 series against South Africa is not concerning. The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman was making his debut as India captain. He managed scores of just 29, 5, 6, 17 and 29 in the series. Coach Rahul Dravid said Rishabh Pant remained “integral” to India’s plans despite concerns about his batting … Read more

Lyon ready for spin onslaught in Sri Lanka Tests

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Sri Lanka

Australia’s premier spinner Nathan Lyon says upcoming Tests in Sri Lanka will be a “massive challenge”. Tourists come into the five-day games from June 29 after recent 1-0 Test series win over Pakistan. Lyon expects Sri Lanka to be boosted by their two recent one-day international victories over Australia. Australia’s premier spinner Nathan Lyon on … Read more

Karthik blitz guides India to 169-6 in must win T20

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India

Dinesh Karthik hits maiden Twenty20 international fifty to lift India to 169 for six. Hosts trail the five-match series against South Africa 2-1. Tourists need 170 to clinch the series. Dinesh Karthik smashed his maiden Twenty20 international fifty to lift India to 169 for six in their attempt to stay alive in the series against … Read more

Dream debut for teen Ahmad as Afghans sweep Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 35 runs to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. Tourists completed a white-ball tour sweep having already won all three games in ODI series. Burl top scored with 15 off 24 balls. Debutant teenager Noor Ahmad was the four-wicket star as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 35 runs in Harare on Tuesday to … Read more

Australia’s Kane Richardson out of Sri Lanka series with injury

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Australia

Australia’s Kane Richardson ruled out of first one-day international against Sri Lanka. Fast bowler picked up a hamstring injury in the final Twenty20 international warm-up match. Pat Cummins named in side for five-match ODI series that begins on Tuesday. Australia suffered another injury setback on Monday as fast bowler Kane Richardson returned home with a … Read more

Zadran brings Afghanistan T20 victory after thrilling run chase

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by six wickets in Harare in the first of three Twenty20 internationals. Najibullah Zadran hit a six off the second ball of the final over to lift Afghans to victory. The tourists needed 60 runs from the final five overs for victory. Najibullah Zadran slammed a six off the second ball of … Read more

Pakistan quick Hasnain to play in Hundred after action cleared

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Pakistan

Mohammad Hasnain signs for Oval Invincibles in the second season of The Hundred. Pakistan quick has just had his bowling action cleared by the International Cricket Council. ‘Wildcard’ signings will be paid £50,000 ($63,000) for men’s teams and $19,000 for women’s. Pakistan quick Mohammad Hasnain has signed to play for Oval Invincibles in the Hundred, … Read more

Australia win toss, ask Sri Lanka to bat in second T20

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Australia

Australia captain Aaron Finch opts to field first in second T20 match against Sri Lanka. Jhye Richardson replaces Mitchell Starc. Australia beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the first T20. Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss and chose to field first against Sri Lanka in their second Twenty20 match Wednesday, hot on the … Read more

Proteas ready for India’s pace attack, says Bavuma

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Proteas

South Africa are bracing for a formidable bowling attack from India. Bumrah and Shami rested while Avesh Khan and Umran Malik make debuts. The series starts at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in a week. South Africa are bracing for a formidable bowling attack from an Indian side eager to prove themselves when their Twenty20 … Read more

Australia’s Finch hopes tour brings ‘joy’ to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

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Australia

Australia’s cricketers hope to bring “joy” to Sri Lanka, says Aaron Finch. Seven-week tour comes at a time of economic crisis for island nation. Australia last toured Sri Lanka in 2016. Australia’s cricketers hope to bring some “joy” to Sri Lanka, white-ball captain Aaron Finch said on Friday, as the island nation prepares for a … Read more

Change in format will help Kane Williamson regain form: Gary Stead

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kane williamson

Kane Williamson had a dismal IPL season, but New Zealand coach Gary Stead believes a change in format from Twenty20s to Tests would help the 31-year-old regain form in the three-match series against England next month. Williamson has returned home from the IPL to witness the birth of his second kid after scoring 216 runs … Read more

Fit-again Smith looking to replicate Ashes heroics in Pakistan

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steve smith

Star Australian batsman Steve Smith said Tuesday he was “feeling good” after recovering from concussion and hopes to replicate his big scoring from the Ashes during Australia’s tour of Pakistan, their first in 24 years. The 32-year-old fell heavily and banged his head attempting a boundary catch in the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in … Read more

Cricket: India’s Ranji Trophy postponed after Covid surge

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Ranji

NEW DELHI: India’s domestic Ranji Trophy has been postponed after a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases, the country’s cricket board said in a statement. The first-class competition — named for Maharaja Ranjitsinhji, an Indian prince who played for England in the 1890s — was scheduled to start this month. But the long-format tournament and February’s Twenty20 women’s league … Read more

‘Big-Show’ Maxwell key for disjointed Australia at T20 World Cup

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Australia

SYDNEY: Australia are banking on Glenn Maxwell being at his destructive best at the Twenty20 World Cup to carry a team beset by injuries, poor form, minimal game time and dressing-room discontent. Rarely, if ever, have Australia had such a disjointed build-up to a major tournament. But Maxwell’s blistering exploits in the Indian Premier League … Read more

PCB announces T20 squad, excluding Sarfaraz and Shoaib

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PCB announces T20 squad, excluding Sarfaraz and Shoaib

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the T20 squad of the national team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021, and excluded Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik from the squad. PCB Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim announced fifteen members, Pakistani T20 squad, for the series of New Zealand, England, and the World Cup. The squad included Skipper … Read more

Babar Azam talk about Pakistan-India Twenty20 World Cup

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Babar Azam talk about Pakistan-India Twenty20 World Cup

Pakistan cricket team captain, Babar Azam said that India will be under pressure as compared to Pakistan during the mega event at the Twenty20 World Cup. The event is scheduled to take place on 24th October at the Dubai International Stadium. While speaking to reporters, Babar was keen on beating India in the group stage … Read more

Ireland win the Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe

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Ireland win the Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe

Ireland wins their Twenty20 series with 64-run against Zimbabwe. Where O’Brien made 47 runs and Stirling made 39 runs in an 89-run partnership that laid the foundations for Ireland’s total of 174-4. O’Brien and Stirling have been in outstanding form, with the former smashing a half-century in Ireland’s series-levelling win in the 2nd match and … Read more

Babar Azam wants to re-establish Pakistan’s “Superiority” in T20

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Babar Azam: ‘Can’t talk on Sarfaraz individually, Wasim has already explained’

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said that the upcoming T20 World Cup will be an opportunity for his team to re-establish their “superiority” in Twenty20 format.

Babar Azam wants to re-establish the team’s “superiority” in the T20 format by winning the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Pakistan, the T20 World Cup champions in 2009, will open their game in the 2021 event against India at the Dubai International Stadium on 24th October.

In an ICC release, Babar said, “All the players are excited, motivated, and enthusiastic, and eyeing this tournament as an opportunity to showcase our prowess and re-establish our superiority in the shortest format of the game in conditions that suit us best,”

Pakistan will also face New Zealand and Afghanistan in Group 2 of the Super 12s stage, with two qualifiers from Round 1. At the same venue, Pakistan will play against New Zealand and Afghanistan on 27th October and 29th October respectively.

Speaking about Pakistan’s planning for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021, Babar said: “We will utilize the build-up period by playing in home series against New Zealand and England and will not only aim to fine-tune our final outlook but also try win as many matches as possible so that we can carry that winning form and momentum to the United Arab Emirates,”

He remains “focused” on inspiring his team with his performances in the T20 World Cup.

He added, “From a personal point of view, this will be my first ICC Major Event as Pakistan captain. As a player, I have tasted success in the 2017 Champions Trophy and suffered disappointment in 2019 when we missed out on a World Cup semi-final spot by a fraction of a point despite beating both the finalists in league matches,”

He concluded, “I remain focused on inspiring my side with my performances so that we can become the first Pakistan side to win an ICC Major Event in Asia,”

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE and Oman will begin from 17th October, and the final will be played in Dubai on 14th November.

 

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Gautam Gambhir: important for India to play with Pakistan in early stages

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Gautam Gambhir: important for India to play with Pakistan in early stages

Former India opener, Gautam Gambhir believed that playing against Pakistan in an early stage of the T20 World Cup will help the Indian team to focus on the remaining tournament.

The international body said on Tuesday, that India and Pakistan will play together in the ICC T20 World Cup on 24th October in a group-stage encounter.

Gautam said that it will help the Indian team as they can then focus on the remaining matches of the tournament. Speaking on a television show, Gautam emphasized the importance of India clashing with Pakistan in the initial stages of the game.

He said, “In 2007 as well, when we went on to win the World Cup, our first game was against Scotland, which was washed out, but then practically, our first game was against Pakistan. And that is exactly what I mentioned, it is important to play Pakistan in the early stages of the tournament because what happens is you don’t want to keep thinking about Pakistan you can finish it off initially and concentrate on the entire tournament, and it is exactly the same for the fans and the country as well.”

He added, “Irrespective of what the result is, I am really happy for both the countries that they are going to play against each other in the initial stages.”

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 in the United Arab Emirates and Oman will get in action from 17th October, with the final to be played in Dubai on 14th November.

The tournament will be started with the Round 1 Group B encounter between hosts Oman and Papua New Guinea on 17th October, with Scotland and Bangladesh, the other teams in Group B, clashing in the late afternoon match.

Sri Lanka, Ireland, Namibia, and Netherlands making up Group A will be in action in Abu Dhabi the next day, with Round 1 matches running till 22nd October. The top two teams of each group will move to the Super 12 stage of the game, beginning on 23rd October.

 

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ICC provides important update about T20 World Cup schedule

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Who said what at the Twenty20 World Cup

The complete schedule of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, being hosted by India in the UAE and Oman, will be announced during a digital show to be broadcast via T20worldcup.com and the ICC Cricket app on Tuesday, 17 August.

Former England cricketer, Isa Guha, will compere the show, who will debate the prospects of different teams, notable matchups and highlight the key players in the 16-team event with Daren Sammy and Dinesh Karthik.

Isa played over 100 international matches and was part of the squads that won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, she said that she is excited to present Tuesday’s show.

Isa, “I have enjoyed watching and commentating on T20 cricket from around the world, and I’m really excited to be part of a show around the schedule announcement of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. It will also be a good opportunity to catch up with my friends and colleagues on the circuit – Daren Sammy and Dinesh Karthik, as we look ahead to the tournament and discuss all the match-ups.”

Daren, who led the West Indies team to victory in 2012 and 2016, also backs his team to do well in the seventh edition.

Daren, “The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is a pinnacle event in the T20 format. We’ve had the pleasure of lifting the trophy twice and I’m sure the West Indies will be one of the favourites to win once again. I know fans back home and in the rest of the world are waiting with enthusiasm for this event. I look forward to being a part of this show and discussing the schedule.”

Dinesh played over 150 international matches across the three formats and was included in the squad of the India team that won the inaugural edition in 2007, feels the scheduled launch will increase anticipation among fans.

Dinesh, “The schedule announcement takes us one step closer to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and is the point from where teams start chalking out their final plans. Players in the T20 format have only gotten more skillful over the past five years since the last edition, and I bet we are in for some scintillating performances and nerve-wracking thrillers.”

 

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Shahid Afridi will play in Nepal’s Everest Premier League (EPL)

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Shahid Afridi EPL

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi is set to play for Kathmandu Kings XI (KKXI) in Nepal’s Everest Premier League (EPL), which will take place at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kathmandu from September 25 to October 9.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi celebrates after dismissing a batsman during the Pakistan Super League.

Afridi, a 41-year-old aggressive batsman and skilled leg-spinner with strong global experience, has played in many competitions for Pakistan and international clubs.

He has played in 27 Tests, 398 One-Day Internationals, and 99 Twenty20.

“Shahid Afridi is an iconic superstar in the world of sport, a lot of current cricket star idolize him as the great to play cricket. Nepalese cricket fans also adore him as a legendary cricketer, we understand this sentiment and we are proud and honored to announce world-renowned cricketer Shahid Afridi will be playing for Kathmandu King XI,” Rohit Gupta, team owner of KKXI told.

Afridi has also played in the Indian Premier League, Pakistan Super League, Big Bash League, Caribbean Premier League, and Bangladesh Premier League, to name a few.

KKXI, one of the six franchises participating in the tournament, unveiled Afridi on Monday as their biggest signing of the season.

Said Aamir Akhtar, CEO of Everest Premier League, “Many congratulations to Kathmandu Kings XI for securing a renowned player like Shahid Afridi to play for Kings XI,”.

Sandeep Lamichhane, a Nepali leg spinner, was also signed to play for Kathmandu Kings XI in the EPL earlier this year.

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Pak vs SA: Pakistan confirm tour of South Africa for limited overs series

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pak vs sa

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the men’s national cricket team’s tour of South Africa in April and announced the schedule for three One-Day internationals and four Twenty20 Internationals. The tour is scheduled to start on April 2 to the 16th of the month April 2021, with the Pakistan squad arriving in South Africa on March … Read more

I watch the bowl and doesn’t play by the name of the bowler, says Babar Azam

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In an interview through video conference, Pakistani batsman Babar Azam said he does not fear facing English pacer Jofra Archer all he cares about is his game.  Previously, Pakistan’s cricket team’s batting coach Younis Khan referred Archer as the biggest threat that can affect Pakistani cricketers’ batting. [embedpost slug=”archer-is-a-real-match-winner-and-a-threat-says-younis/”] The world’s top 5 Test batsman … Read more

Pakistan Cricket Team tested for coronavirus by ECB medical panel

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Pakistan Cricket Team was tested for coronavirus by the English and Wales Cricket Board’s medical panel upon arrival in England. The ECB’s medical panel tested 20 Pakistani cricketers along with 12 team officials. Bowling coach Waqar Younis was also tested. It should be noted that the team arrived from Lahore on Sunday in Manchester via … Read more

Bangladesh to attract out-of-contract Indian players in BPL

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Bangladesh to attract out-of-contract India players in BPL

Bangladesh hopes to attract Indian players to its revamped Twenty20 league to boost its international pool and raise the profile of the cash-rich tournament. The country’s cricket governing body has taken control of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which was launched in 2011, and will drop the franchises from the upcoming season. “We proposed to … Read more

Sri-Lanka white washes Pakistan in T20 series

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Sri-Lankan team white wash Pakistan

Sri-Lanka has won third T20 international against Pakistan by 13 runs here on Wednesday at the Gadaffi stadium Lahore. Sarfaraz eleven has suffered setback of 3-0 whitewash on home series. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first and sent in Danushka Gunathilaka and Sadeera Samarawickrama to open their innings. Sarfaraz eleven dropped … Read more

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