T20 World Cup 2021: MS Dhoni links up with Indian team as mentor for campaign

Dubai: MS Dhoni on Sunday joined the Indian team camp as their mentor for the T20 World Cup, two days after leading Chennai Super Kings to their fourth IPL title. Dhoni was appointed in the new role last month. “Extending a very warm welcome to the KING Crown @msdhoni is back with #TeamIndia and in…

Ex-India cricketer Yuvraj Singh arrested in Hansi, released on interim bail, say reports

Hisar: The Haryana Police on Sunday said cricketer Yuvraj Singh was arrested and released on bail in an alleged casteist remarks case in compliance with a high court order. Singh was accused of making casteist remarks against another cricketer during an Instagram chat last year. Superintendent of Police (Hansi) Nitika Gahlaut said over the phone,…

T20 World Cup 2021: Shakib Al Hasan overtakes Lasith Malinga to become leading T20I wicket-taker

Muscat: Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday became the leading wicket-taker in Twenty20 internationals with his second scalp against Scotland on day one of the World Cup. Shakib sent back Scotland’s Michael Leask for nought with his left-arm spin in Muscat to surpass former Sri Lankan pace bowler Lasith Malinga’s feat of 107 wickets (84…

T20 World Cup 2021: Michael Hussey ‘pretty optimistic’ about Australia’s chances in tournament

Dubai: His country may not have won a T2O international series since February 2020 but former Australia batter Michael Hussey remains optimistic about the team’s prospects in the shortest format’s World Cup. The tournament started in Oman on Sunday with the first round matches. Prior to the showpiece, Australia suffered five series defeats to England,…

T20 World Cup 2021 Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs England warmup game on TV and online

Hardik Pandya’s form and the distribution of spots in the batting order will be playing on skipper Virat Kohli’s mind as India begin their preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup with a practice match against England on Monday. Seeing as most, if not all, Indian players are coming off of the Indian Premier League,…

T20 World Cup 2021: Zeeshan Maqsood, openers help Oman hammer PNG by 10 wickets

Muscat: Skipper Zeeshan Maqsood returned bowling figures of 4-20 to set up a 10-wicket win for hosts Oman in the Twenty20 World Cup opener against debutants Papua New Guinea on Sunday. Maqsood’s four wickets, including three in one over, kept PNG to 129 for nine in the first round match at the Al Amerat ground…

T20 World Cup 2021: Hardik Pandya’s selection should depend on ability to bowl in warmups, says Gautam Gambhir

Dubai: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir is of the opinion that star all-rounder Hardik Pandya can be a part of the Virat Kohli-led team’s playing XI in the T20 World Cup only if he is able to bowl at his best in the warm-up matches. Hardik has not bowled regularly for India and his Indian…

T20 World Cup 2021: Stephen Fleming says New Zealand full of talent, need to find the right balance

Dubai: Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming, who will be assisting head coach Gary Stead during the Black Caps’ T20 World Cup campaign, feels their players’ skill levels are very high and the team only needs to get the balance right. Fleming has joined the New Zealand team after guiding Chennai Super Kings to their…

T20 World Cup 2021: Mitchell Starc says full-strength squad gives Australia hope of maiden title

Abu Dhabi: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc on Sunday asserted that they can defy their recent slide in the shortest format and win the T20 World Cup since they are going into the tournament full-strength. Australia have just six wins from their last 21 games in T20 cricket and have lost five consecutive series —…

BCCI invites applications for India cricket team’s head coach, support staff

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday invited applications for the positions of head coach, batting coach, bowling coach and fielding coach with the Indian team. The cricket board has also invited applications for the position of Head Sports Science and Medicine with the National Cricket Academy. The applications for the…