Guptill credits ‘fun-loving’ approach for Kiwis success

Guptill credits ‘fun-loving’ approach for Kiwis success

Johannesburg : New Zealand opener Martin Guptill has credited his side’s unbeaten run in the ongoing World Twenty20 to the fun-loving approach which they have been following in the shortest format of the game.New Zealand, have been, by far the most consistent performers in the going tournament, securing a berth in the semi-finals after their […]

Faulkner five-for helps Australia knock Pakistan out of World T20

Faulkner five-for helps Australia knock Pakistan out of World T20

Mohali : James Faulkner grabbed a five-wicket haul as Australia on Friday defeated Pakistan by 21 runs in their penultimate league game of the World Twenty20 in Mohali and in the process eliminated Shahid Afridi’s team out of the tournament while keeping their semifinals hopes alive. Chasing a daunting target of 194, Pakistan kept losing […]

‘Livid’ Dhoni shuts down journalist with epic response

‘Livid’ Dhoni shuts down journalist with epic response

Bengaluru : Although skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni remained calm under intense pressure and ‘managed chaos’ in India’s nerve-wracking one-run win over Bangladesh in their penultimate league game of the World Twenty20 , he was left fuming over a hostile question asked by a reporter during the post-match press conference in Bengaluru. The journalist asked why […]

Watson to call curtains on international career after World T20

Watson to call curtains on international career after World T20

Melbourne : Australian veteran all-rounder Shane Watson has confirmed that he will call curtains on his glorious 14-year international career at the conclusion of the ongoing World Twenty20 in India.”It’s been over the last week that it’s really become clear that now really is the right time to retire from all international cricket,” Watson was […]

Under-fire Afridi clarifies ‘love for India’ comments

Under-fire Afridi clarifies ‘love for India’ comments

Kolkata : Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has sought to clarify his comments he made after his side’s arrival in India for World T20, which attracted severe criticism from some of his countrymen.The flamboyant all-rounder remarked that Pakistani players received more love from Indian fans as compared to their Pakistani counterparts, which drew scathing comments especially […]