Chattogram, March 6 (Ians) A brilliant all-rounder performance by seasoned Shakib Al Hasan, who claimed his 300th Odi wicket during a haul of 4-35 after hitting 71-ball 75, helped Bangladesh defend a modest 246 for a 50-run win against England here on Monday.
Bangladesh had already lost the series after losing the first two ODIs before salvaging some pride by winning the third match.
The home side may have lost their first Odi series since 2016, but the Asian Tigers must be relieved to have avoided a whitewash in their own den, with Sri Lanka having inflicted the last one in 2014.
Shakib scored 75, hitting seven fours, while wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 70 and Najmul Hossain Shanto added 53 as Bangladesh were shot out for 246 in 48.5 overs.
Shakib then returned to fox the English batters with his spin bowling, claiming 4-35 as England were bundled out for 196 in 43.1 overs as the hosts won by 50 runs.
It was...
Bangladesh had already lost the series after losing the first two ODIs before salvaging some pride by winning the third match.
The home side may have lost their first Odi series since 2016, but the Asian Tigers must be relieved to have avoided a whitewash in their own den, with Sri Lanka having inflicted the last one in 2014.
Shakib scored 75, hitting seven fours, while wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 70 and Najmul Hossain Shanto added 53 as Bangladesh were shot out for 246 in 48.5 overs.
Shakib then returned to fox the English batters with his spin bowling, claiming 4-35 as England were bundled out for 196 in 43.1 overs as the hosts won by 50 runs.
It was...
- 3/6/2023
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New Delhi, Jan 25 (Ians) India’s right-handed batter Suryakumar Yadav was named winner of the Icc Mens T20I cricketer of the year 2022 award. He also becomes the first Indian to win the honour.
Suryakumar beat competition from England’s left-arm pace all-rounder Sam Curran, Zimbabwe’s off-spin all-rounder Sikandar Raza and 2021 award winner, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, to get the coveted honour.
“Thank you so much, Icc for naming me Icc Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year. It’s a great feeling as 2022 was amazing for me. From a personal point of view, I enjoyed the few knocks I played in that year.”
“If I had to pick one knock which was very special to me, was the first hundred for my country (against England in the third T20I at Nottingham) because the first hundred is always special. Hopefully, many more knocks to come,” he said on receiving the award.
Suryakumar beat competition from England’s left-arm pace all-rounder Sam Curran, Zimbabwe’s off-spin all-rounder Sikandar Raza and 2021 award winner, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, to get the coveted honour.
“Thank you so much, Icc for naming me Icc Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year. It’s a great feeling as 2022 was amazing for me. From a personal point of view, I enjoyed the few knocks I played in that year.”
“If I had to pick one knock which was very special to me, was the first hundred for my country (against England in the third T20I at Nottingham) because the first hundred is always special. Hopefully, many more knocks to come,” he said on receiving the award.
- 1/25/2023
- by News Bureau
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Cape Town, Jan 24 (Ians) After his team Mi Cape Town’s 52-run loss to Pretoria Capitals in the ongoing SA20, skipper Rashid Khan said that they won’t do too much experimentation and just need to stay calm, stay relaxed and do the basics right in the upcoming matches of the tournament.
Chasing 183, Mict batters Dewald Brevis and Sam Curran (22 off 11) sizzled with the bat early in the big run chase but couldn’t convert the start into big knocks. Brevis — who completed his career’s 1000 T20 runs in this game — smashed a quick-fire 46 off 30 deliveries. The teenage batting prodigy hit a couple of no-look sixes in his knock on Monday night.
His team may not have got the result they wanted but Mict captain Rashid Khan led from the front once again and produced yet another stellar show with the ball. The Afghan spin sensation completed 500 T20 scalps in...
Chasing 183, Mict batters Dewald Brevis and Sam Curran (22 off 11) sizzled with the bat early in the big run chase but couldn’t convert the start into big knocks. Brevis — who completed his career’s 1000 T20 runs in this game — smashed a quick-fire 46 off 30 deliveries. The teenage batting prodigy hit a couple of no-look sixes in his knock on Monday night.
His team may not have got the result they wanted but Mict captain Rashid Khan led from the front once again and produced yet another stellar show with the ball. The Afghan spin sensation completed 500 T20 scalps in...
- 1/24/2023
- by News Bureau
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Cape Town, Jan 24 (Ians) Pretoria Capitals put daylight between themselves and the five other SA20 teams after claiming a 52-run victory over second-placed Mi Cape Town at Newlands.
After being sent in to bat, the Capitals flew out the blocks when Will Jacks (62 off 27 balls) and Kusal Mendis (29 off 19 balls) smashed their way to an 88-run partnership after seven overs.
The innings hit a speed bump when Rashid Khan (3/16) and Odean Smith (2/27) grabbed three wickets between them in 17 balls.
Theunis de Bruyn (36 off 26 balls) stabilised the innings before some lusty blows by James Neesham (22* off 18 balls) at the back end of the innings guided the Pretoria-side to 182/8.
Mi Cape Town’s chase got off to a rocky start when they lost Ryan Rickelton (11 off 11 balls) and Sam Curran (22 off 18 balls) by the eighth over.
Dewald Brevis (46 off 30 balls) and Rassie van der Dussen (24 off 25 balls) got the innings back on...
After being sent in to bat, the Capitals flew out the blocks when Will Jacks (62 off 27 balls) and Kusal Mendis (29 off 19 balls) smashed their way to an 88-run partnership after seven overs.
The innings hit a speed bump when Rashid Khan (3/16) and Odean Smith (2/27) grabbed three wickets between them in 17 balls.
Theunis de Bruyn (36 off 26 balls) stabilised the innings before some lusty blows by James Neesham (22* off 18 balls) at the back end of the innings guided the Pretoria-side to 182/8.
Mi Cape Town’s chase got off to a rocky start when they lost Ryan Rickelton (11 off 11 balls) and Sam Curran (22 off 18 balls) by the eighth over.
Dewald Brevis (46 off 30 balls) and Rassie van der Dussen (24 off 25 balls) got the innings back on...
- 1/24/2023
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New Delhi, Jan 23 (Ians) Talismanic India batters Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Monday were named in the Icc Men’s T20I team of the Year for 2022, which is captained by England’s T20 World Cup winning skipper Jos Buttler.
Others who made the cut for the Men’s T20I team of the Year 2022 include Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan and pacer Haris Rauf, New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips, Zimbabwe’s off-spin all-rounder Sikandar Raza, England’s Sam Curran, who was Player of the Tournament at T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka’s leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Ireland’s left-arm pacer Josh Little.
The latter half of 2022 saw Kohli showing glimpses of his vintage run-making self. He took the T20 Asia Cup in the UAE by storm, finishing as the second-highest run-getter with 276 runs in five games.
He also brought an end to his century drought...
Others who made the cut for the Men’s T20I team of the Year 2022 include Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan and pacer Haris Rauf, New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips, Zimbabwe’s off-spin all-rounder Sikandar Raza, England’s Sam Curran, who was Player of the Tournament at T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka’s leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Ireland’s left-arm pacer Josh Little.
The latter half of 2022 saw Kohli showing glimpses of his vintage run-making self. He took the T20 Asia Cup in the UAE by storm, finishing as the second-highest run-getter with 276 runs in five games.
He also brought an end to his century drought...
- 1/23/2023
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Cape Town, Jan 19 (Ians) Legendary South African batter Hashim Amla, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Wednesday, has said he is grateful to his family, coaches, teammates for the constant support throughout his career.
With his retirement, Amla leaves behind a rich legacy in Cricket South Africa and is a big servant of the game.
Bringing curtains down on an illustrious cricket career that spanned over two decades, legendary South Africa cricketer Hashim Amla looks back on his incredible journey and the memories he created through the game.
Amla is now involved with SA20 as the batting coach of Mi Cape Town and shaping up the career of the younger generation. Players like Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Grant, Kagiso Rabada, Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, Jofra and others are benefitting from his experience and game insights.
“Very grateful. I can only thank the Almighty and so many people...
With his retirement, Amla leaves behind a rich legacy in Cricket South Africa and is a big servant of the game.
Bringing curtains down on an illustrious cricket career that spanned over two decades, legendary South Africa cricketer Hashim Amla looks back on his incredible journey and the memories he created through the game.
Amla is now involved with SA20 as the batting coach of Mi Cape Town and shaping up the career of the younger generation. Players like Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Grant, Kagiso Rabada, Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, Jofra and others are benefitting from his experience and game insights.
“Very grateful. I can only thank the Almighty and so many people...
- 1/19/2023
- by News Bureau
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New Delhi, Dec 14 (Ians) On Tuesday, the Indian Premier League (Ipl) released the final auction pool of players, with the event set to happen in Kochi on December 23. A total of 273 Indian players, and 132 overseas, including four players from Associate countries, are part of the final auction list.
Also, in the final auction list, there are 119 capped players alongside 286 uncapped players. The auction will also see some of the biggest all-rounders in world cricket go under the hammer and teams will be vying to get them into their rosters. Here’s a look at three world-class all-rounders who will be on the wish list of every team ahead of the Ipl 2023 Auction: –
Ben Stokes (Auction Base Price: – Inr 2 crore)
Considered by many to be one of the great all-rounders of modern cricket, there is no doubt that Ben Stokes, currently England’s inspirational Test captain and leading their charge in...
Also, in the final auction list, there are 119 capped players alongside 286 uncapped players. The auction will also see some of the biggest all-rounders in world cricket go under the hammer and teams will be vying to get them into their rosters. Here’s a look at three world-class all-rounders who will be on the wish list of every team ahead of the Ipl 2023 Auction: –
Ben Stokes (Auction Base Price: – Inr 2 crore)
Considered by many to be one of the great all-rounders of modern cricket, there is no doubt that Ben Stokes, currently England’s inspirational Test captain and leading their charge in...
- 12/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The planned way in which England dismantled Pakistan’s potent pace attack on Sunday night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the final was reminiscent of a similar type of attitude that Jos Buttler and his victorious team adopted against the star-studded Indian batting line-up in the semifinal clash at the Adelaide Oval on November 10.
The no-frills outlook and attention to details worked wonders for England as they restricted Pakistan to a total below 140 in the summit clash.
And when they chased the target, England’s batsmen were put under severe pressure by the top-class Pakistan bowling attack but came out with glory, led by the cool and calm demeanour of Ben Stokes, who stroked his way to 52 not out in 49 balls.
Stokes was the bowler who suffered at the hands of the big-hitting Carlos Brathwaite in the 2016 T20 World Cup final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata when he...
The no-frills outlook and attention to details worked wonders for England as they restricted Pakistan to a total below 140 in the summit clash.
And when they chased the target, England’s batsmen were put under severe pressure by the top-class Pakistan bowling attack but came out with glory, led by the cool and calm demeanour of Ben Stokes, who stroked his way to 52 not out in 49 balls.
Stokes was the bowler who suffered at the hands of the big-hitting Carlos Brathwaite in the 2016 T20 World Cup final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata when he...
- 11/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Melbourne, Nov 13 (Ians) Star all-rounder Ben Stokes on Sunday hailed a new legacy under captain Jos Buttler after England became the Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 champion at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Left-arm pacer Sam Curran (3/12) and leg-spinner Adil Rashid (2/22) bowled brilliant spells to restrict Pakistan to 137/8 before an unbeaten fifty from Stokes (52 not out off 49) helped England crown themselves as winners of Men’s T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory.
England added the T20 World Cup to their 50-over title, becoming the first team in men’s cricket history to hold both trophies simultaneously.
With the now-retired Eoin Morgan — who captained England to victory at the Lord’s in 2019 — standing beside him as a commentator, Stokes said that Buttler had put his own stamp on the team as skipper.
“When the great man stepped down and Jos took over, you look how quickly he managed to take control...
Left-arm pacer Sam Curran (3/12) and leg-spinner Adil Rashid (2/22) bowled brilliant spells to restrict Pakistan to 137/8 before an unbeaten fifty from Stokes (52 not out off 49) helped England crown themselves as winners of Men’s T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory.
England added the T20 World Cup to their 50-over title, becoming the first team in men’s cricket history to hold both trophies simultaneously.
With the now-retired Eoin Morgan — who captained England to victory at the Lord’s in 2019 — standing beside him as a commentator, Stokes said that Buttler had put his own stamp on the team as skipper.
“When the great man stepped down and Jos took over, you look how quickly he managed to take control...
- 11/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Melbourne, Nov 13 (Ians) Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Sunday defended his team’s approach with the bat following their loss to England in the final of the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, here.
Left-arm pacer Sam Curran (3/12) and leg-spinner Adil Rashid (2/22) bowled brilliant spells as Babar and his fellow Pakistani batters stuttered through the first innings to reach 137/8 from their 20 overs. Thereafter, an unbeaten fifty from Ben Stokes (52 not out off 49) helped England crown themselves as winners of Men’s T20 World Cup with five-wicket victory.
“I’m very sad. I think we were 20 runs short and we couldn’t defend because of that. We are very proud to play for Pakistan. It is very sad when you can’t finish it. I’m disappointed,” the Pakistan captain said in the post-match press conference.
“We were in a different situation. We were trying to...
Left-arm pacer Sam Curran (3/12) and leg-spinner Adil Rashid (2/22) bowled brilliant spells as Babar and his fellow Pakistani batters stuttered through the first innings to reach 137/8 from their 20 overs. Thereafter, an unbeaten fifty from Ben Stokes (52 not out off 49) helped England crown themselves as winners of Men’s T20 World Cup with five-wicket victory.
“I’m very sad. I think we were 20 runs short and we couldn’t defend because of that. We are very proud to play for Pakistan. It is very sad when you can’t finish it. I’m disappointed,” the Pakistan captain said in the post-match press conference.
“We were in a different situation. We were trying to...
- 11/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Melbourne, Nov 13 (Ians) Cricket legends from across the world on Sunday congratulated the England cricket team on its Icc Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 title win.
Left-arm pacer Sam Curran and leg-spinner Adil Rashid bowled brilliant spells to restrict Pakistan to 137/8 before an unbeaten fifty from Ben Stokes helped England crown themselves as winners of Men’s T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory achieved with an over to spare in front of 80,462 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
With this, England’s men claimed the T20 crown for the second time in their history. As soon as Jos Buttler led the side became white ball champions, wishes poured in for them on social media.
“Congratulations to England for playing a strong entertaining brand of cricket. Well played Pakistan for never giving up! Cricket was the winner #T20WorldCupFinal,” tweeted Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya.
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar called...
Left-arm pacer Sam Curran and leg-spinner Adil Rashid bowled brilliant spells to restrict Pakistan to 137/8 before an unbeaten fifty from Ben Stokes helped England crown themselves as winners of Men’s T20 World Cup with a five-wicket victory achieved with an over to spare in front of 80,462 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
With this, England’s men claimed the T20 crown for the second time in their history. As soon as Jos Buttler led the side became white ball champions, wishes poured in for them on social media.
“Congratulations to England for playing a strong entertaining brand of cricket. Well played Pakistan for never giving up! Cricket was the winner #T20WorldCupFinal,” tweeted Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya.
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar called...
- 11/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Nov 13 (Ians) As Ben Stokes finished off the chase of 138 with a single through the gap at mid-wicket off Mohammad Wasim Jr. on the final ball of the 19th over, it clinched the deal for England to be the winners of Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 with a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in front of 80,462 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament, Sam Curran (3/12) was impressive upfront and in death overs, while Adil Rashid (2/22) was stunning in the middle overs as England’s meticulous planning and tactics, especially in the second half of the innings, meant they never let Pakistan get away at any stage to restrict them to a below-par 137/8 in 20 overs.
In the chase, England lost three wickets, including captain Jos Buttler, in the Power-play. But Ben Stokes showed calmness and poise in his typical gritty style...
Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament, Sam Curran (3/12) was impressive upfront and in death overs, while Adil Rashid (2/22) was stunning in the middle overs as England’s meticulous planning and tactics, especially in the second half of the innings, meant they never let Pakistan get away at any stage to restrict them to a below-par 137/8 in 20 overs.
In the chase, England lost three wickets, including captain Jos Buttler, in the Power-play. But Ben Stokes showed calmness and poise in his typical gritty style...
- 11/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Melbourne, Nov 13 (Ians) Former England captain Eoin Morgan was hugely impressed with the performance of Ben Stokes in guiding the side to their second Men’s T20 World Cup trophy with an unbeaten 52, saying that the all-rounder continues to stand up for the side in big games.
Few questions were raised over Stokes’ selection in the T20 World Cup squad despite him not featuring much in T20Is. But all those doubts were quashed when Stokes stood up to the occasion and took England over the line in a 49-ball knock to hunt down 137/8 made by Pakistan with an over to spare and five wickets in hand.
“Ben is just such a special player. In big games, he continues to stand up for his country when his country needs him. That is such an incredible skill to have.”
“When something has the potential to go awry, Ben is the guy...
Few questions were raised over Stokes’ selection in the T20 World Cup squad despite him not featuring much in T20Is. But all those doubts were quashed when Stokes stood up to the occasion and took England over the line in a 49-ball knock to hunt down 137/8 made by Pakistan with an over to spare and five wickets in hand.
“Ben is just such a special player. In big games, he continues to stand up for his country when his country needs him. That is such an incredible skill to have.”
“When something has the potential to go awry, Ben is the guy...
- 11/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Nov 13 (Ians) After captaining England to their second Men’s T20 World Cup triumph in his first major tournament as the captain, Jos Buttler credited the victory to the side enjoying the rewards of a long journey with some changes over the years.
England’s white-ball revolution in 2015 culminated in Eoin Morgan winning the 2019 Odi World Cup at home. But that has now converted into absolute domination with Buttler now carrying that legacy successfully with a five-wicket win over Pakistan at the McG on Sunday.
The win also makes England the first team in history of men’s international cricket to hold both 50-over and 20-over World Cups at the same time, and unarguably the best white-ball side in the world.
“To be able to win the T20 World Cup, I’m just immensely proud of everyone here. It’s been a long journey with a few changes over...
England’s white-ball revolution in 2015 culminated in Eoin Morgan winning the 2019 Odi World Cup at home. But that has now converted into absolute domination with Buttler now carrying that legacy successfully with a five-wicket win over Pakistan at the McG on Sunday.
The win also makes England the first team in history of men’s international cricket to hold both 50-over and 20-over World Cups at the same time, and unarguably the best white-ball side in the world.
“To be able to win the T20 World Cup, I’m just immensely proud of everyone here. It’s been a long journey with a few changes over...
- 11/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Nov 13 (Ians) All-rounder Ben Stokes showed calmness and poise in his typical gritty style to slam an unbeaten 52 in guiding England to the Men’s T20 World Cup title with a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Sunday.
Six years after Stokes was left heartbroken in the 2016 final at Kolkata when Carlos Brathwaite hit him for four consecutive sixes in the final over, Stokes finally found redemption by rising to the occasion in a big match and sealing England’s second T20 World Cup trophy.
The win also makes England the first-ever side in men’s international cricket to hold two World Cup trophies at the same time, after Stokes played a pivotal role in the 2019 Odi World Cup final win at home, with ‘Sweet Caroline’ being played at the McG.
Chasing 138, England lost Alex Hales in the opening over, as...
Six years after Stokes was left heartbroken in the 2016 final at Kolkata when Carlos Brathwaite hit him for four consecutive sixes in the final over, Stokes finally found redemption by rising to the occasion in a big match and sealing England’s second T20 World Cup trophy.
The win also makes England the first-ever side in men’s international cricket to hold two World Cup trophies at the same time, after Stokes played a pivotal role in the 2019 Odi World Cup final win at home, with ‘Sweet Caroline’ being played at the McG.
Chasing 138, England lost Alex Hales in the opening over, as...
- 11/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Nov 13 (Ians) England captain Jos Buttler has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the final of the Men’s T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Both England and Pakistan, who featured at the venue in the 1992 Odi World Cup final 30 years ago, are entering the title clash with unchanged playing elevens from their respective blazing wins in the semifinal.
While Pakistan registered a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England thrashed India by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval.
“Huge game, good nerves, good energy around the team and in the stadium. Looking forward to the challenge. I think it is a good wicket and hopefully it will stay the same throughout. Both teams in red-hot form, looks a good wicket, a bit of weather around which is why we bowled first. We start fresh today, we...
Both England and Pakistan, who featured at the venue in the 1992 Odi World Cup final 30 years ago, are entering the title clash with unchanged playing elevens from their respective blazing wins in the semifinal.
While Pakistan registered a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England thrashed India by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval.
“Huge game, good nerves, good energy around the team and in the stadium. Looking forward to the challenge. I think it is a good wicket and hopefully it will stay the same throughout. Both teams in red-hot form, looks a good wicket, a bit of weather around which is why we bowled first. We start fresh today, we...
- 11/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Nov 12 (Ians) Ahead of the final of the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, England captain Jos Buttler and Pakistan Babar Azam on Saturday picked Suryakumar Yadav and Shadab Khan as their respective ‘Player of the Tournament’.
Suryakumar made a massive impact for India in the T20 World Cup with his consistency clubbed with a more than healthy strike rate. Heading into the final, he is the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 239 runs that came at a strike rate of 189.68, the best in the tournament.
Buttler, who chose to go with Suryakumar, also highlighted the role of two England players who stood out in the tournament and didn’t forget to mention that they had another opportunity to be strong contenders for the award.
“I think Suryakumar Yadav. For me, he has been someone who’s played with extreme freedom. He’s been incredibly eye-catching to watch in such a star-studded line-up.
Suryakumar made a massive impact for India in the T20 World Cup with his consistency clubbed with a more than healthy strike rate. Heading into the final, he is the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 239 runs that came at a strike rate of 189.68, the best in the tournament.
Buttler, who chose to go with Suryakumar, also highlighted the role of two England players who stood out in the tournament and didn’t forget to mention that they had another opportunity to be strong contenders for the award.
“I think Suryakumar Yadav. For me, he has been someone who’s played with extreme freedom. He’s been incredibly eye-catching to watch in such a star-studded line-up.
- 11/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Melbourne, Nov 12 (Ians) After a topsy-turvy time in the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, the final of the tournament has arrived. If the unpredictable weather of Melbourne permits a full match, then fans are in store for a blazing final between a confident England and solid Pakistan on Sunday, which is ironically a repeat of the settings of the 1992 Odi World Cup final clash.
With both teams on their quest to win just their second T20 World Cup title, the heavy rain predicted for the final showdown on Sunday as well as on Monday, the reserve day, the trophy could be shared between the two teams. Fans will be praying to the cricketing gods to conjure up miraculous circumstances for the match to be held, even if it is a 10-overs a side affair.
Both England and Pakistan, who featured here in the 50-over World Cup final 30 years ago,...
With both teams on their quest to win just their second T20 World Cup title, the heavy rain predicted for the final showdown on Sunday as well as on Monday, the reserve day, the trophy could be shared between the two teams. Fans will be praying to the cricketing gods to conjure up miraculous circumstances for the match to be held, even if it is a 10-overs a side affair.
Both England and Pakistan, who featured here in the 50-over World Cup final 30 years ago,...
- 11/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Melbourne, Nov 12 (Ians) Eoin Morgan, the former England captain who led the side to the 2019 Odi World Cup at home, said he would pick David Willey over Chris Jordan to play in the final of Men’s T20 World Cup if Mark Wood is unavailable for the title clash due to general body stiffness.
Jordan had replaced an injured Wood in England’s 10-wicket win over India in the second semifinal at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. He clinched figures of 3/43 in his four overs and was praised immensely by captain Jos Buttler on bowling three of the last five overs.
But Morgan feels that the dimensions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where straight boundaries are shorter and square boundaries are longer than Adelaide Oval, may not suit Jordan and that left-arm pacer Willey could come into the side to pick early wickets.
“If you look at conditions at the McG,...
Jordan had replaced an injured Wood in England’s 10-wicket win over India in the second semifinal at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. He clinched figures of 3/43 in his four overs and was praised immensely by captain Jos Buttler on bowling three of the last five overs.
But Morgan feels that the dimensions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where straight boundaries are shorter and square boundaries are longer than Adelaide Oval, may not suit Jordan and that left-arm pacer Willey could come into the side to pick early wickets.
“If you look at conditions at the McG,...
- 11/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Nov 10 (Ians) Half-centuries from Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli powered India to a challenging 168/6 against England in the second semifinal of the Mens T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
While Kohli was sublime in smashing four fours and a six in his 40-ball 50, his fourth fifty of the tournament, Pandya gave a massive boost to the Indian innings in the last five overs with a 33-ball 63, hitting four fours and five sixes at a strike-rate of 190.91, as the side got 68 runs off the last five overs.
England bowled excellently till the 15th over to deny India scoring opportunities towards the short square boundaries and got them to play more towards the longer side of the ground. While Chris Jordan picked 3/43 on his England comeback, leg-spinner Adil Rashid and pacer Chris Woakes were outstanding in their tight spells while taking a wicket each.
Pushed into batting first on a used pitch,...
While Kohli was sublime in smashing four fours and a six in his 40-ball 50, his fourth fifty of the tournament, Pandya gave a massive boost to the Indian innings in the last five overs with a 33-ball 63, hitting four fours and five sixes at a strike-rate of 190.91, as the side got 68 runs off the last five overs.
England bowled excellently till the 15th over to deny India scoring opportunities towards the short square boundaries and got them to play more towards the longer side of the ground. While Chris Jordan picked 3/43 on his England comeback, leg-spinner Adil Rashid and pacer Chris Woakes were outstanding in their tight spells while taking a wicket each.
Pushed into batting first on a used pitch,...
- 11/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
T20 World Cup: Salt, Jordan come in as England win toss, elect to bowl first against unchanged India
Adelaide, Nov 10 (Ians) England captain Jos Buttler has won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second semifinal of Men’s T20 World Cup at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. The winner of Thursday’s match will face Pakistan in the final at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
After winning the toss, Buttler confirmed that pacer Mark Wood and left-handed batter Dawid Malan miss out on the semifinal due to injuries, with experienced pace all-rounder Chris Jordan and right-handed batter Phil Salt coming into the playing eleven.
“There is going to be a great atmosphere here. Obviously the dimensions here are a little different, so we have to adapt quickly. Looks a good wicket. Hope it stays well the whole game,” he added.
India skipper Rohit Sharma said he would have batted first anyway and added that the playing eleven is unchanged from their 71-run win...
After winning the toss, Buttler confirmed that pacer Mark Wood and left-handed batter Dawid Malan miss out on the semifinal due to injuries, with experienced pace all-rounder Chris Jordan and right-handed batter Phil Salt coming into the playing eleven.
“There is going to be a great atmosphere here. Obviously the dimensions here are a little different, so we have to adapt quickly. Looks a good wicket. Hope it stays well the whole game,” he added.
India skipper Rohit Sharma said he would have batted first anyway and added that the playing eleven is unchanged from their 71-run win...
- 11/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Perth, Oct 9 (Ians) England beat Australia by eight runs in a thrilling first T20I to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Perth Stadium, here on Sunday.
The win marked England’s first victory in men’s T20Is in Australia in 11 years. Their first and only win in Australia in a T20I came in 2011 in Adelaide when they won by one wicket. Since then, England lost all six T20Is they played in Australia until the game on Sunday.
Put in to bat, Jos Buttler and Alex Hales treated Australia’s second-string attack – none of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell made the long trip west – with disdain and recorded a 132-run opening partnership to put England on course for a big total.
It was the highest men’s T20I first-wicket partnership in Australia, and England’s second highest in the format.
The win marked England’s first victory in men’s T20Is in Australia in 11 years. Their first and only win in Australia in a T20I came in 2011 in Adelaide when they won by one wicket. Since then, England lost all six T20Is they played in Australia until the game on Sunday.
Put in to bat, Jos Buttler and Alex Hales treated Australia’s second-string attack – none of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell made the long trip west – with disdain and recorded a 132-run opening partnership to put England on course for a big total.
It was the highest men’s T20I first-wicket partnership in Australia, and England’s second highest in the format.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Oct 1 (Ians) Phil Salt smashed an unbeaten 88, at a strike rate of 214.63, as England cruised to an eight-wicket victory with 33 balls to spare in the sixth game of the seven-match T20I series against Pakistan here on Friday.
The win helped the team, led by stand-in skipper Moeen Ali, level the series 3-3 and turns Sunday’s encounter into a final before the two sides depart for Australia to finalise their preparations for the Icc T20 World Cup that commences on October 16.
Salt, vying for an opening berth alongside regular skipper Jos Buttler, had failed to fire in the series, but looked in sublime form on Friday as England reached the inning total of 170 with ease.
The England openers were sensational in the powerplay, thrashing the Pakistan bowlers all around the park and had accumulated 50 by the end of the third over — with Salt on 26 (10 balls) and Alex Hales...
The win helped the team, led by stand-in skipper Moeen Ali, level the series 3-3 and turns Sunday’s encounter into a final before the two sides depart for Australia to finalise their preparations for the Icc T20 World Cup that commences on October 16.
Salt, vying for an opening berth alongside regular skipper Jos Buttler, had failed to fire in the series, but looked in sublime form on Friday as England reached the inning total of 170 with ease.
The England openers were sensational in the powerplay, thrashing the Pakistan bowlers all around the park and had accumulated 50 by the end of the third over — with Salt on 26 (10 balls) and Alex Hales...
- 10/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Lahore, Sep 29 (Ians) Babar Azam’s Pakistan defended their lowest score in Pakistan (145) in another thriller to go 3-2 up against England following a six-run victory in the seven-match T20I series at the Gaddafi Stadium here late on Wednesday.
Managing just 145 runs in 19 overs, thanks to superb bowling effort from England pace bowler Mark Wood (3/20) and Sam Curran (2/23), the host were counting on luck to win the game, but all six Pakistan bowlers bowled exceptionally well to restrict the visitors to 139/7 to help the hosts take a 3-2 lead in the series.
After edging England out by three runs in the fourth game at Karachi on Sunday, Mohammad Nawaz was phenomenal with the new ball and derailed England’s run chase from its onset with the wicket of Alex Hales, who trying to swat the left-arm orthodox down the ground edged the ball into the hands of short third-man.
Managing just 145 runs in 19 overs, thanks to superb bowling effort from England pace bowler Mark Wood (3/20) and Sam Curran (2/23), the host were counting on luck to win the game, but all six Pakistan bowlers bowled exceptionally well to restrict the visitors to 139/7 to help the hosts take a 3-2 lead in the series.
After edging England out by three runs in the fourth game at Karachi on Sunday, Mohammad Nawaz was phenomenal with the new ball and derailed England’s run chase from its onset with the wicket of Alex Hales, who trying to swat the left-arm orthodox down the ground edged the ball into the hands of short third-man.
- 9/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai, Sep 28 (Ians) Stylish Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav moved one position ahead to attain a career-best-equalling second position, closing gap on No 1 Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan in the latest Icc Men’s T20I Player Rankings, released on Wednesday.
In the latest weekly update that considers performances in the second and third matches of the India-Australia series, Suryakumar is at second position with 801 rating points after smashing a match-winning 69 off 36 deliveries in the third T20I in Hyderabad on Sunday that helped hosts clinch the series 2-1.
On the other hand, Pakistan opener Rizwan has retained his top spot in the batting charts after his brilliant displays in the ongoing seven-match series against England.
The 30-year-old Rizwan has notched up scores of 88 not out, 8 and 88 in the second, third and fourth T20Is against England, helping him maintain his position at the top. His performances helped Pakistan win the second and the fourth T20Is,...
In the latest weekly update that considers performances in the second and third matches of the India-Australia series, Suryakumar is at second position with 801 rating points after smashing a match-winning 69 off 36 deliveries in the third T20I in Hyderabad on Sunday that helped hosts clinch the series 2-1.
On the other hand, Pakistan opener Rizwan has retained his top spot in the batting charts after his brilliant displays in the ongoing seven-match series against England.
The 30-year-old Rizwan has notched up scores of 88 not out, 8 and 88 in the second, third and fourth T20Is against England, helping him maintain his position at the top. His performances helped Pakistan win the second and the fourth T20Is,...
- 9/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Karachi, Sep 19 (Ians) Back in the T20I mix for England and in their squad for Mens T20 World Cup in Australia next month, all-rounder Sam Curran has said he is trying to adapt to different roles to what extent he can do during the T20I series against Pakistan, starting from Tuesday.
In white-ball matches of home summer, Curran batted at top of the order by Surrey in the T20 Blast and then by Oval Invincibles in the Hundred. But with England having a settled top-order, it means that Curran may have to be the finisher or be a floater till the Men’s T20 World Cup.
“I’m trying to be as adaptable as possible. I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of rotation: guys coming back from injury, newer guys coming in. My role might vary as guys come back or guys come in.
In white-ball matches of home summer, Curran batted at top of the order by Surrey in the T20 Blast and then by Oval Invincibles in the Hundred. But with England having a settled top-order, it means that Curran may have to be the finisher or be a floater till the Men’s T20 World Cup.
“I’m trying to be as adaptable as possible. I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of rotation: guys coming back from injury, newer guys coming in. My role might vary as guys come back or guys come in.
- 9/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Cape Town, Sep 19 (Ians) Following their massive success in the Australia’s Big Bash League (Bbl) player draft recently, several top England players are reportedly looking for big paycheques in the SA20 auction later on Monday, with retired T20 skipper Eoin Morgan, Jason Roy and Adil Rashid among 50 players up for grabs in the new T20 tournament.
While current England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler and all-rounder Moeen Ali are among SA20’s pre-signed English players, Morgan, Roy, Tymal Mills and Rashid will be sold later on Monday, said a report in Daily Mail.
Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain and currently the commissioner of the SA20 league, is hoping the franchise tournament will emerge the second-most popular cricket league in the world after the Indian Premier League.
“Five of the competition’s 22 pre-signed players are English, with Buttler and Liam Livingstone set to earn close to 450,000 pounds; Sam Curran,...
While current England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler and all-rounder Moeen Ali are among SA20’s pre-signed English players, Morgan, Roy, Tymal Mills and Rashid will be sold later on Monday, said a report in Daily Mail.
Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain and currently the commissioner of the SA20 league, is hoping the franchise tournament will emerge the second-most popular cricket league in the world after the Indian Premier League.
“Five of the competition’s 22 pre-signed players are English, with Buttler and Liam Livingstone set to earn close to 450,000 pounds; Sam Curran,...
- 9/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Sep 7 (Ians) Opening batter Alex Hales on Thursday was called up to England’s squad for the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia as a replacement for in-form batter Jonny Bairstow. Hales, 33, has also been added to England’s squad for the seven T20Is tour of Pakistan.
It also means that Hales’s three-year exile from international cricket, after last representing England in March 2019, is over. He had a failed recreational drugs test and was removed from the 2019 Odi World Cup, which England won at home.
The then-captain Eoin Morgan often cited a “complete breakdown in trust” on Hales’ exclusion from the England side.
With Morgan now retired from international cricket and Jos Buttler being the new skipper along with Jason Roy losing form rapidly and Bairstow sustaining a freak left ankle injury after slipping on a golf course last week, it has cleared the path...
It also means that Hales’s three-year exile from international cricket, after last representing England in March 2019, is over. He had a failed recreational drugs test and was removed from the 2019 Odi World Cup, which England won at home.
The then-captain Eoin Morgan often cited a “complete breakdown in trust” on Hales’ exclusion from the England side.
With Morgan now retired from international cricket and Jos Buttler being the new skipper along with Jason Roy losing form rapidly and Bairstow sustaining a freak left ankle injury after slipping on a golf course last week, it has cleared the path...
- 9/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bristol, July 27 (Ians) England middle-order batter Jonny Bairstow is a doubtful starter for the opening T20 International against South Africa here later on Wednesday after the 32-year-old was seen doing an unusual training drill that saw him carrying team-mate Sam Curran on his shoulders, according to a report in Daily Mail. The report said […]...
- 7/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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