The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been asked by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to explain the invocation of the 'Force Majeure' clause in the boycott of their ICC T20 World Cup group stage clash against arch-rivals India on February 15, as per ESPNCricinfo's report from Saturd
After suffering a close three-wicket loss to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup opener, Netherlands' Paul Van Meekeren said his side could have sent the Salman Ali Agha-led side home after delivering a decisive performance.
Surya masterclass at his home ground of Wankhede Stadium saved India from embarrassment as after being six down in less than 100 runs, it was his half-century which took India to a respectable total, which has given them something to fight for.
Buttler has a couple of big milestones to get as the 2022 T20 WC champions, England aim to start off their T20 World Cup on a high under the inspirational leadership of young captain Harry Brook, under whom they have not dropped a series so far.
West Indies captain Shai Hope underlined the importance of starting strongly in major tournaments, saying there is no room for mistakes in World Cups, following his side's convincing win by 35 runs in their T20 World Cup opener against Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.
While defending 183 for his side, Romario generated figures of 5/20 in his three overs. During his 17th over, he got wickets of Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, and Oliver Davidson to complete the hat-trick and concluded the over with another wicket of Safyaan Sharif, making it four wickets in
Shimron Hetmyer's blistering 64, followed by a fantastic bowling performance from Romario Shepherd, who picked up a hat-trick and five-wicket haul, helped the Windies to defend their 183-run target.
The Men in Blue will start their quest to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title against the USA, who surprised everyone during the 2024 edition with a finish in the Super 8, including a win over Pakistan and close games against India and South Africa.
India will start their title defence against the USA at Wankhede on Saturday, aiming to become the first team to defend their T20 WC title and make it three T20 WC trophies in their cabinet. For Suryakumar, who made his international debut in 2021 as a late bloomer at the age of 30, it is
During their campaign opener against WI, the Windies showcased a glimpse of their ferocious hitting, and Hetmyer was at the centre of it, with a brilliant 64 in 36 balls, with two fours and six towering sixes, striking at over 177.