Colombo
Wright lifts England to 196-5 against Afghanistan
Luke Wright smashed an unbeaten 99 off 55 balls as defending champions England overcame a bad start to post 196-5 against Afghanistan in the World Twenty20 in Colombo on Friday.
Wright plundered eigh
‘Sehwag’s form has nothing to do with age’
Virender Sehwag's prolonged form slump has become a cause of concern but the struggling opener today received the backing of another swashbuckler Sanath Jayasuriya who said India needed an “impact player” like him to win matches.
Ireland win toss, opt to bat against Australia
Ireland skipper William Porterfield won the toss and elected to bat in the second match of the World Twenty20 at the R Premadasa Stadium, here on Wednesday.
Teams:
Australia: David Warner, Shane Wat
No favourites as World T20 kicks off on Tuesday
The high-profile ICC World Twenty20 gets underway here on Tuesday with no clear favourites but inaugural champions India will fancy their chances on the slow familiar tracks of the island nation where
Kohli, Sharma propel India to 185/3 against Pakistan
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struck quickfire half-centuries to power India to 185 for three against arch-rivals Pakistan in their second warm-up game ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 here on Monday.
Pak beat India by 5 wickets in T20 warm-up match
Kamran Akmal smashed a blistering unbeaten 92 as Pakistan dented arch-rival India’s confidence ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 with a thrilling five-wicket win in their last warm-up game here today.
India on look out for ascendance against spirited Pakistan
Their tails up after an easy outing against hosts Sri Lanka, India would like to keep the winning momentum going when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their second warm-up game here on Monday ahea
Virat Kohli wins ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award
India’s Virat Kohli was today named the ODI Cricketer of the Year at the ICC annual awards function here. Kohli won the award for his consistent performance over the last 12 months during which he amassed runs all over the world and against almost all the countries India played.
Kohli wins ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award
India's Virat Kohli was on Saturday named the ODI Cricketer of the Year at the ICC annual awards function here.
Kohli won the award for his consistent performance over the last 12 months during which
Dhoni, Irfan star in India’s victory over Sri Lanka
Irfan Pathan scalped five wickets as India warmed up for the World Twenty20 with a comfortable 26-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka in their first practice match here today.
