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Shikhar sure India won’t wilt under the pressure

LONDON - Muslimchronicle

Shikhar Dhawan is confident the pressure will not get to India as they aim to avoid a shock 2-1 series defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka today. The hosts face Angelo Mathews and Co. in Visakhapatnam with the contest locked at 1-1 — the tourists having shocked India with a seven-wicket win in Dharamsala in the opener of theRead more

Ashwin's triple strike leaves England reeling in third India Test

Mohali - Arab Today

Ravichandran Ashwin rattled England's top order with three wickets to leave them reeling on 78 for four at stumps on day three of the third Test on Monday, still trailing India by 56 runs. The visitors had earlier conceded a 134-run first-innings lead after India's lower-order batsmen gave the hosts control of the game in Mohali. At close of playRead more

Bairstow leads England fightback in third India Test

Mohali - Arab Today

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow hit a gritty half-century to lead England's fightback against a persistent Indian bowling attack on the opening day of the third Test in Mohali on Saturday. England, who trail the five-match series 1-0, were 205 for five at tea with Bairstow on 66 and Jos Buttler on 38 at the crease after the visitors elected to batRead more

England call on Buttler service for third Test

Mohali - Arab Today

England are likely to recall Jos Buttler as they look to keep alive hopes of a second-consecutive Test series win in India when the third Test begins in Mohali Saturday. The tourists trail 1-0 following a thumping 246-run defeat in Visakhapatnam and need to claim at least a draw to retain a chance of winning the five-match series. Alastair Cook'sRead more

India hails 'genius' Kohli after stunning Aussies

Mohali - Arab Today

Virat Kohli was hailed as a batting genius Monday after his brilliant innings led India to an improbable victory over Australia and sealed a semi-finals berth for the hosts at cricket's World Twenty20. Kohli hit an unbeaten 82 off 51 balls that mixed classic strokeplay with raw power in Mohali on Sunday night, as India chased down Australia's total ofRead more

Finch helps Australia to 160 in India World T20 clash

Mohali - Arab Today

Opener Aaron Finch hit a quickfire 43 before India pegged back Australia to 160-6 in their do-or-die World Twenty20 group stage clash in Mohali on Sunday. The 29-year-old shared 54 runs for the opening wicket with Usman Khawaja to give Australia a flying start after Steven Smith elected to bat at the Punjab Cricket Association ground. Both Australia and IndiaRead more

Australia deal Pakistan knockout blow at World T20

Mohali - Arab Today

James Faulkner said Australia's quest for the elusive World Twenty20 trophy was back on track Friday after his record-breaking bowling performance knocked out Pakistan and set up a must-win showdown against India. Faulkner took 5-27 against Shahid Afridi's team, including four wickets in the final over, to seal a 21-run victory after Australian skipper Steve Smith had earlier madeRead more

Australia bat first in must-win Pakistan World T20 match

Mohali - Arab Today

Australia skipper Steven Smith won the toss and elected to bat in a must-win group match at the World Twenty20 against Pakistan in Mohali on Friday. The Australians made two changes from the side that won the previous game against Bangladesh, bringing in Aaron Finch and Josh Hazlewood in place of Mitchell Marsh and John Hastings. Finch, the top-ranked T20Read more

Aussie all-rounder Watson to retire after World T20

Mohali - Arab Today

Veteran Australian all-rounder Shane Watson announced Thursday that he would retire from international cricket at the end of the ongoing World Twenty20 tournament in India. Watson, 34, shared his decision to call it quits with teammates in Mohali, where Australia take on Pakistan in a World T20 group match on Friday, Cricket Australia said. "It's been over the last weekRead more

Misfiring Aussies face must-win Pakistan cricket showdown

Mohali - Arab Today

A stumbling Australia will need to raise their game when they take on Pakistan in a must-win group match of the World Twenty20 in Mohali on Friday. The Australians handed Bangladesh a second straight defeat in their previous outing but survived a scare against Mashrafe Mortaza's depleted side. The reigning 50-over world champions have appeared tentative at best, going downRead more