T20 World Cup 2021: Experience helps Pakistan trump New Zealand who go in opposite direction

T20 has sometimes been described as cricket with training wheels. It’s a chance for fans new to the game to learn what it’s about, without having to sit through a whole test or ODI match. But that does not always apply to the players. In some ways the pressure cooker environment of T20 matches suits…

T20 World Cup 2021: Namibia aim to continue winning streak against bruised Scotland

Abu Dhabi: Having sealed a place in the Super 12s with two stunning wins, debutants Namibia will look to continue their fairytale run when they take on a bruised Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Gerhard Erasmus and his bunch of unknown cricketers stunned the cricketing world when they beat Netherlands by…

T20 World Cup 2021: Namibia aim to continue winning streak against bruised Scotland

Abu Dhabi: Having sealed a place in the Super 12s with two stunning wins, debutants Namibia will look to continue their fairytale run when they take on a bruised Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Gerhard Erasmus and his bunch of unknown cricketers stunned the cricketing world when they beat Netherlands by…

T20 World Cup 2021: Namibia aim to continue winning streak against bruised Scotland

Abu Dhabi: Having sealed a place in the Super 12s with two stunning wins, debutants Namibia will look to continue their fairytale run when they take on a bruised Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Gerhard Erasmus and his bunch of unknown cricketers stunned the cricketing world when they beat Netherlands by…

Australia’s Steve Smith hails return of ‘dangerous’ Ashes rival Ben Stokes

Australian batsman Steve Smith has welcomed Ben Stokes’ return to England’s Ashes team, saying the talismanic all-rounder makes Joe Root’s side a “more dangerous” proposition. Stokes announced this week that he would be available for the five-Test series in Australia after taking a break from cricket to address mental health issues and a nagging finger injury. Smith acknowledged Stokes’…

Australia’s Steve Smith hails return of ‘dangerous’ Ashes rival Ben Stokes

Australian batsman Steve Smith has welcomed Ben Stokes’ return to England’s Ashes team, saying the talismanic all-rounder makes Joe Root’s side a “more dangerous” proposition. Stokes announced this week that he would be available for the five-Test series in Australia after taking a break from cricket to address mental health issues and a nagging finger injury. Smith acknowledged Stokes’…

Australia’s Steve Smith hails return of ‘dangerous’ Ashes rival Ben Stokes

Australian batsman Steve Smith has welcomed Ben Stokes’ return to England’s Ashes team, saying the talismanic all-rounder makes Joe Root’s side a “more dangerous” proposition. Stokes announced this week that he would be available for the five-Test series in Australia after taking a break from cricket to address mental health issues and a nagging finger injury. Smith acknowledged Stokes’…

T20 World Cup 2021: A well-deserved victory for smarts and planning propels South Africa off the blocks

Even before the four qualifiers to the Super 12s were identified, it was obvious that South Africa were in the tougher pool at the T20 World Cup. Alongside them in Group 1 were defending two-time champions West Indies, England, the reigning 50-over World Cup winners, and Australia, a perennial threat at global competitions. When this…

T20 World Cup 2021: A well-deserved victory for smarts and planning propels South Africa off the blocks

Even before the four qualifiers to the Super 12s were identified, it was obvious that South Africa were in the tougher pool at the T20 World Cup. Alongside them in Group 1 were defending two-time champions West Indies, England, the reigning 50-over World Cup winners, and Australia, a perennial threat at global competitions. When this…

T20 World Cup 2021: A well-deserved victory for smarts and planning propels South Africa off the blocks

Even before the four qualifiers to the Super 12s were identified, it was obvious that South Africa were in the tougher pool at the T20 World Cup. Alongside them in Group 1 were defending two-time champions West Indies, England, the reigning 50-over World Cup winners, and Australia, a perennial threat at global competitions. When this…