Khawaja, Burns named in Cricket Australia contract list

Khawaja, Burns named in Cricket Australia contract list

Johannesburg, : Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns are among seven new players to be included in the list of central contract for 2016-17 after the retirement of a number of key players. Besides them, Adam Voges, Nathan Coulter-Nile, John Hastings, Peter Nevill and Peter Siddle have also earned place in the 20-man list. Reflecting […]

Embattled PCB chief swats away ‘resignation’ rumours

Embattled PCB chief swats away ‘resignation’ rumours

Karachi : Pakistan cricket board chief Shaharyar Khan has dismissed suggestions that he is resigning from his position following the national team’s disastrous World Twenty20 campaign. Shaharyar said in a hurriedly convened media briefing that there was no truth in the rumours that he was considering stepping down, the Dawn reported.The Shahid Afridi-led side were […]

India geared up for World T20 semifinal showdown against Windies

India geared up for World T20 semifinal showdown against Windies

Mumbai, Mar.31 : The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side will aim for the World T20 final-berth when they take on West Indies in the second semi-final clash here on Thursday. The Wankhede Stadium will be screening an ensemble-driven action, with Indian star Virat Kohli aiming to continue his batting masterclass against Darren Sammy’s side. Kohli smashed an unbeaten […]

Elated Roy hails England’s approach after reaching World T20 finals

Elated Roy hails England’s approach after reaching World T20 finals

New Delhi : After inspiring his side to the finals of the World T20, England batsman Jason Roy has branded his innings against New Zealand as `one of his greatest achievements` and also hailed his team’s approach during the tournament.”It’s the most mind-blowing experience of my life to date, that performance is up there with […]

Domingo baffled by Proteas’ collapse in World T20

Domingo baffled by Proteas’ collapse in World T20

Johannesburg : After being knocked out of the ongoing World Twenty20 tournament in India, South African coach Russell Domingo has admitted that he is puzzled by his side’s poor performance on the big stage.The Proteas’ hopes of winning their first international title were dented after they suffered a three-wicket defeat at the hands of West […]