Theekshana returns as Sri Lanka look to test Australia with spin
DUBAI: Spinner Maheesh Theekshana has recovered from injury in time for Thursday’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup clash against Australia, Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur said, hopeful that the youngster can exploit the opposition’s weakness against the turning ball. Theekshana, 21, who missed the win against Bangladesh due to a side strain, made his international […]
Buttler expects England to maintain momentum in Bangladesh clash
ABU DHABI: England cannot afford to make mistakes in their Twenty20 World Cup campaign with a potentially tricky clash against Bangladesh in Super 12 stage, wicket-keeper/batter Jos Buttler said on Tuesday ahead of the first T20 meeting between the two sides in Abu Dhabi. England, top of Group I, are looking to build on their […]
Ben Stokes boosts England’s Ashes cause
LONDON: Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to the England squad for the tour of Australia later this year, delivering a huge boost in their bid to reclaim the Ashes. The 30-year-old said he is refreshed after taking time out from the game both for his mental health and also underwent two operations on […]
Omar Abdullah slams Indian team for not taking stand for Mohammed Shami
SRINAGAR, OCT 25: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader Omar Abdullah on Monday slammed team India for not standing up for their teammate Mohammed Shami, who was abused and trolled on social media after India suffered a defeat against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. “Mohammed […]
Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka upstage Bangladesh in feisty clash
SHARJAH: Brilliant knocks from Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa rallied former champions Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over a sloppy Bangladesh side in their bad-tempered opening T20 World Cup’s Super 12 match on Sunday. Chasing an imposing target of 172, the 2014 champions saw Asalanka (80 not out) and Rajapaksa (53) lead them to […]
Shakib powers Bangladesh into Super 12s
MUSCAT: Shakib Al Hasan smashed 46 and had bowling figures of 4-9 as Bangladesh annihilated Papua New Guinea by 84 runs to qualify for the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup in Muscat on Thursday. Chasing 182 for victory, PNG were bowled out for 97 in 19.3 overs to hand Bangladesh their second […]
SL whip Ireland to reach Super 12s
ABU DHABI: Wanindu Hasaranga starred with a fine all-round effort as Sri Lanka decimated Ireland by 70 runs to register their second successive win in the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday and qualify for the Super 12 stage. Hasaranga smashed 71 and Pathum Nissanka, who made 61, put on a critical fourth-wicket wicket partnership of […]
James Pattinson retires from international cricket
James Pattinson, the Australian fast bowler, has announced his retirement from international cricket ahead of the Ashes that begins in December. The 31-year-old Victorian pacer made the decision to step away from international cricket to focus on family, playing for his state and helping develop the next generation of fast bowlers. In an injury-ravaged career, […]
Condemn Kashmir killings but cannot cancel India-Pakistan match: BCCI
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla has said that while he condemns attacks on non-Kashmiri civilians in Kashmir, the board cannot back out from its ‘international commitment’. According to Shukla, in tournaments organised by the International Cricket Council, countries could not back out of commitments. “We strongly condemn the killings(J&K). Strict action should be taken against […]
Namibia blown away by SL on T20 World Cup debut
ABU DHABI: Former T20 World Cup champions Sri Lanka survived an early batting collapse before blowing away debutants Namibia by seven wickets in their first Group ‘A’ fixture on Monday. Sri Lanka lost three wickets within the batting Powerplay for 26 runs before avoiding further hiccups by reaching 100-3 in 13.3 overs after Namibia were […]
