Tag: World Cup
We've Battled To Find The Right Balance: Sri Lankan Coach Mickey Arthur
Sri Lankan coach Mickey Arthur has said that one-year bans on three players -- Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, and Niroshan Dickwella -- for bio-bubble breach during the UK tour earlier this year had unsettled the crucial No.3 position in the batting order, adding that if that position could be "shelved down", his team would be much better off in the ICC T20 World Cup here.....
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. ....
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. ....
