After suffering a shocking defeat against England at their opening game in WT20 2016, all the remaining matches will be the must-win game for South Africa. After scoring 229 runs against England, South Africa failed to defend that mammoth total. South Africa will play their next game against Afghanistan at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday […]
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Bowlers need to learn lesson, find ways to defend totals: Duminy
Following England’s record run chase in the World Twenty20 cricket tournament, South Africa’s star batsman Jean-Paul Duminy pointed out that his team’s bowlers need to learn lessons from the loss and must find ways to defend big totals in crucial games. Batting first, the Proteas posted a commendable 229/4 in 20 overs, thanks to half-centuries […]
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Record run chase a confidence booster for England: Root
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) England’s star batsman Joe Root said that team’s astonishing 230-run record chase against South Africa in the World Twenty20 cricket tournament will give the side a lot of confidence to do even better in the forthcoming matches. Batting first on Friday, the Proteas posted a commendable 229/4 in 20 overs, thanks […]
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Revealed: Why C.M. of Bengal agreed to host India vs Pakistan T20I?
This news is the biggest headline of the year and can be the biggest controversy in the history of cricket. According to our sources, it is learnt that the recently retired cricketer turned politician Laxmi Ratan Shukla is all set to make his T20I debut in the match against Pakistan on March 19. Yes, hold […]
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ICC World T20: India vs Pakistan – Match preview
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) India host traditional rivals Pakistan in a match having plenty at stake for both the cricketing nations in the World Twenty20 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. For the home side, it is a game which they need to win at any cost having lost their group stage opener against […]
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Kevin Pietersen said England lack T20 bowling skills
Pietersen has expressed doubt over the England’s bowlers ability to stop such an onslaught. Kevin Pietersen smacked a 47 balls hundred against England that helped West Indies to win the match by six wickets. Pietersen, who has not been selected for the World T20 despite a superb record in the shortest format, has suggested England’s […]
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Demands for ticket of India-Pakistan clash reach sky high
Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) A cricket fever is sweeping the metroplis, with the craze for Saturday’s India-Pakistan World Twenty 20 match tickets reaching a crescendo. “Several Eden Gardens can be filled up, such is the demand,” said a Cricket Association of Bengal official on Wednesday. The historic venue which is set to host the high-voltage […]
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Afghanistan’s Stanikzai thanks BCCI, says they can upset Sri Lanka
Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai on Wednesday praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their support and added they are capable of beating Sri Lanka in their World Twenty 20 opener. The BCCI allowed Afghanistan to practice at a ground in greater Noida for their World T20 preparations. […]
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Twitter reactions of the 1st innings between Bangladesh and Pakistan
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first on a pitch that looked to be on the batsman’s side. They posted a total of 201 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Shahid Afridi scored 49 runs of just 19 balls and answered his critics with the bat. Mohammad Hafeez and Ahmed Shahzad scored […]
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World T20: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Match preview
Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) Struggling Sri Lanka would hope to regain their touch as they launch their title defence against qualifiers Afghanistan in the World Twenty20 at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. Though the contest may turn out to be a cake walk for Sri Lanka, the unpredictability of the format always keeps cricket […]