Tag: Cup
With Saqlain Mushtaq's Rousing Speech Recalling Successful CT17 Campaign, Pakistan Raise The Tempo
Pakistan cricket team's interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has reportedly given a short but rousing speech to the Babar Azam-led side ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup clash against India on Sunday (October 24), urging them to conjure up the magic of the 2017 Champions Trophy final and beat the neighbours in the most-anticipated match of the tournament. ....
Handle The Pressure And Enjoy The Game, Suresh Raina Tells Virat Kohli And Co.
Calm your nerves, focus on the process and play 40 overs of good cricket, is Suresh Raina's mantra for success in games involving Pakistan, but the former India cricketer adds that its easier said than done, given the pressure-cooker situation inside the stadium. ....
'Chacha Chicago' Set To Cheer In Unique Split Indo-Pak Jersey Featuring MS Dhoni
Superfan 'Chacha Chicago' aka Mohammed Bashir, is all set to cheer teams by donning his unique split India-Pakistan jersey featuring MS Dhoni as the arch-rivals lock horns in a high-octane T20 World Cup match, here on Sunday. ....
T20 World Cup: You Should Not Get Overawed, Shoaib Akhtar To Pakistan Skipper
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Sunday tried to ease the nerves of Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the high-octane match against India in the ICC T20 World Cup. He took to Twitter to share an 'important baat (matter)' with Babar. ....
T20 World Cup: A Really Good Feeling To Win Against India, Says Shaheen Afridi
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi said that it was a really good feeling to secure a win against India in the ICC men's T20 World Cup. He added that the team had a plan and it was just about executing it. ....
Team Was Jaded After Hectic IPL; Long Break Will Help Immensely: Virat Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli did concede after the 10-wicket thrashing at the hands of Pakistan in an ICC T20 World Cup 'Super 12' game here that the "high-intensity" Indian Premier League 2021, which concluded here recently, did take a toll on the players and the week-long break before the next game will do his side a world of good. ....
T20 World Cup: Injured Mitchell Starc In Doubt For Sri Lanka Match
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc is doubtful for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash with Sri Lanka on Thursday after suffering a leg injury during training. The Australian team management is closely monitoring his condition after he appeared limping and in pain during the nets on Wednesday evening, according to reports in the Australian media. ....
Quinton De Kock Terms It A 'misunderstanding', Says Ready To Take The Knee
South Africa's wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has apologised for his decision to withdraw from the team's T20 World Cup match against the West Indies and said he was ready to take the knee if "it helps to educate others and makes the lives of others better". ....
Hardik Pandya Back Bowling In The Nets; Raises Hope Ahead Of New Zealand Match
In what could be encouraging news for India ahead of their virtual do-or-die clash against New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 'Super 12' game on October 31, all-rounder Hardik Pandya could return to bowling duties against the Kane Williamson-led side after he was seen rolling his arm over in the nets on Friday morning. ....
Quite Funny When People Talk About My Form: David Warner
Australian opener David Warner has said that people talking about his form is "quite funny", given that he has hardly played competitive cricket in the last few months, adding that he was "never worried about it" coming into the ICC T20 World Cup here. ....
