Tag: T20
Promoting Hasaranga Was A Plan, Says Sri Lanka Skipper Shanaka After Ireland Win
With his top-order batsmen failing to fire in their ICC T20 World Cup match Ireland, Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka had to do something drastic as the islanders had slumped to a disastrous 8 for 3 and were looking like they may struggle to put even 100 on the board. ....
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Need To Beat PNG With An Eye On Run Rate
Having lost to Scotland in their opening match, Bangladesh's hopes of making it to the Super 12 round depend on putting together a comprehensive show against Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground on Thursday. ....
T20 World Cup: Inzamam-ul-Haq Picks India As Best Suited To Win In Gulf Conditions
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has picked India as the favourite to win the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Oman and United Arab Emirates (UAE). ....
T20 World Cup: It's Going To Be A Real Dogfight, Says Matthew Hayden On India Vs Pakistan
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden reckons that the high-octane clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC men's T20 World Cup clash in Dubai on Sunday will be "a real dogfight". He added that Pakistan captain Babar Azam is a premium player and will be targeted by the Indian bowlers.....
T20 World Cup: Any One Of West Indies Players Can Single-handedly Win A Game, Says Samuel Badree
Former West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree is of the opinion that any one of the players in the national side are capable of single-handedly winning the match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman. He added that many predicting West Indies to defend their title are right due to the presence of many match-winners in the side. ....
Our Real Anger Is With New Zealand, Not India: Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar has fired a 160kmph salvo at the New Zealand cricket team, saying that his side's "real anger is with the Black Caps", and that the Babar Azam-led side had "no issues with India".....
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. ....
Will Back David Warner Because He Is 'just Bloody Good': Aussie Skipper Aaron Finch
Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup opener against South Africa later on Saturday, Australian captain Aaron Finch has said he will back embattled opener David Warner to the hilt as the 34-year-old is "just bloody good" and one of the greatest players that Australia has produced. ....
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. ....
T20 WC: Throwdowns To Batters & Tips To Wicket-keepers, MS Dhoni Moves Into His New Role
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni seems to have transitioned smoothly into the role of mentor of the Virat Kohli-led side during the ICC T20 World Cup, as the veteran cricketer was seen giving throw-downs to the players ahead of the 'Super 12' game against Pakistan here on Sunday (October 24). ....
