New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Ahead of their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Namibia on Thursday, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah were set to train on Tuesday evening, while Abhishek Sharma is still sidelined with a stomach issue.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate welcomed the confirmation that India-Pakistan will face each other in Colombo on Sunday, saying his team was glad the fixture was back on schedule and were trying to stay clear of political discussions around it.
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Tim Seifert and Finn Allen produced a world record opening partnership of 175 runs as New Zealand thrashed the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets in a Group C match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Tuesday marked a landmark moment for Irish officiating as Roly Black became the first umpire from Ireland to officiate on the field in a men’s T20 World Cup.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, accompanied by his wife Rivaba Jadeja, Gujarat’s Minister for Tribal Development, Primary, Secondary, and Adult Education, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Colombo, Feb 10 (IANS) Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh confirmed that Nathan Ellis will be available for selection in their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland on Wednesday, with the fast bowler ticking off his return from a hamstring issue in time for the match, but stated that Tim David will not be rushed back, with the powerful middle-order batter set to miss the clash as he continues to manage his own hamstring recovery.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Namibia head coach Craig Williams admitted their side fell short with the bat in a seven-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in their Men’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, adding that the lack of runs on board is always going to put anyone on the backfoot.
Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Skipper Muhammad Waseem felt the United Arab Emirates (UAE) fell slightly short despite a solid batting effort, admitting that the middle overs proved decisive after the hosts posted 173.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) When Bas de Leede entered the Netherlands bowling attack, Namibia were cruising at 94/2 in 12 overs on a sticky pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton was at 38 off 33 balls, while captain Gerhard Erasmus looked dangerous in hammering 18 off eight balls – 16 of which came in the previous over off Timm van der Gugten.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Former India cricketer Madan Lal has criticised Pakistan’s handling of the India-Pakistan fixture controversy at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, stating that the country’s eventual decision to play the match was unavoidable due to financial and administrative pressures.
