Skipper Rohit tried to get Dravid to stay on as India coach

Skipper Rohit tried to get Dravid to stay on as India coach

India captain Rohit Sharma said Tuesday that he had unsuccessfully tried to get Rahul Dravid to stay on as coach, hailing him as "a big role model." Dravid said ahead of India's opening match at the T20 World Cup against Ireland in New York on Wednesday that the tournament would be his last act as coach. Dravid's contract runs out at the end of the month and he […]

June 5, 2024 13

Sport

Cricket’s T20 giants and minnows ready to battle in USA and Caribbean

Cricket's ability to grow its global presence beyond its heartlands, while still maintaining the quality at the highest level, will be tested over the coming month in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States. The ninth edition of the tournament, in the fastest and most explosive form of the game, will be the biggest ever after the decision of the International Cricket Council (ICC) […]

May 27, 2024 30

Sport

King whips the Proteas

Brandon King scored an imperious half-century to inspire the West Indies to an impressive 28-run win over South Africa in their T20 International match at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, on Thursday. The West Indies, who were asked to bat first, scored 175 for eight. In reply, South Africa hobbled their way to 147 in 19.5 overs. This is the biggest margin with which the West Indies have defeated […]

May 24, 2024 9

Sport

Capricorn Eagles Set to Soar at Debut Appearance in African Games

The Namibia women's cricket team, The Capricorn Eagles, is gearing up passionately to make its mark at the African Games hosted in Ghana. Scheduled from 7 to 13 March, this historic tournament marks cricket's grand entrance into the African Games. The Capricorn Eagles are looking forward to showcasing a good brand of cricket against formidable opponents from across the continent. Placed in Group A, alongside South Africa, Tanzania, and Nigeria, […]

March 6, 2024 25

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Namibia’s Loftie-Eaton smashes fastest T20I hundred

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has broken the record for the fastest T20I hundred in men's cricket. He achieved the milestone during the opening match of the tri-nation series in Nepal.. Playing against the home side, he brought up his century in 33 balls, thus bettering Nepal's Kushal Malla's record by one ball. In all, Loftie-Eaton scored 101 off 36 balls, which included 11 fours and eight sixes. The […]

February 27, 2024 18

Sport

Australia punish New Zealand to win second T20 and clinch series

Australia's bowlers sliced through some reckless New Zealand batting on Friday to win the second Twenty20 international by 72 runs in Auckland and clinch the three-match series. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa knocked over the middle order to finish with 4-34 as the home side were skittled for 102 in 17 overs at Eden Park. New Zealand lost early wickets and always looked unlikely to match the visitors, who were dismissed […]

February 23, 2024 7

Sport

New Zealand win toss, bat in first T20 against Australia

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and the hosts elected to bat in the opening Twenty20 international against Australia in Wellington on Wednesday. The three-match series is the last for both teams before the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies in June. Finn Allen and Devon Conway opened the batting for New Zealand with Kane Williamson rested. Australia left out Steve Smith, with […]

February 21, 2024 5

Sport

Australia’s Warner ready for hostile New Zealand fans in T20s

Australia batting great David Warner said Monday he expected a hostile reception when the world champions begin a Twenty20 series in New Zealand this week. New Zealand host Australia in Wellington on Wednesday in the first of three T20 matches before a two-Test series. Warner eight years ago accused New Zealand fans of "derogatory and vulgar" abuse aimed at him and his team-mates during Australia's last Test tour […]

February 19, 2024 7

Sport

Allen’s record 137 gives New Zealand series-clinching Pakistan T20 win

New Zealand sealed their T20 series against Pakistan with two games to spare Wednesday on the back of a record 137 off 62 balls by opener Finn Allen at University Oval in Dunedin. The Black Caps, sent in to bat in game three of the five-match series, won by 45 runs after posting a colossal 224 for seven and restricting Pakistan to 179 for seven. It followed their […]

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