Nagpur

Going green: India prepare quick tracks as South Africa loom

Nagpur - Muslimchronicle

Captain Virat Kohli Thursday said India had demanded fast, green-topped wickets for the Test series against Sri Lanka to prepare for their tour of South Africa. The hosts laid out a green pitch in the opening Test in Kolkata, and Nagpur is also expected to favour the fast bowlers in the second Test starting Friday. The three Sri Lanka TestsRead more

Stanikzai hails historic win over Windies

Nagpur - Arab Today

Afghanistan skipper Asghar Stanikzai hailed his underdog side after their historic six-run victory over the powerful West Indies at the World Twenty20 match in Nagpur on Sunday. Afghanistan had failed to qualify for the semi-finals heading into Sunday's match, but were determined to take home a consolation victory against the West Indies, who had already made the final four. StanikzaiRead more

Windies into semis after thrilling win

Nagpur - Arab Today

West Indies captain Darren Sammy hailed a job well done after his side clinched a spot in the World Twenty20 semi-finals with a tense three-wicket win over South Africa yesterday. The Windies successfully chased down a target of 123 with just two balls to spare for a third consecutive Group One victory, becoming the second team to qualify for theRead more

Gayle back to open against Proteas as Windies eye semis

Nagpur - Arab Today

Chris Gayle is set to return to the top of the batting order as the West Indies seek to clinch a World Twenty20 semi-finals spot Friday against a South African side who can ill afford to lose. The Windies big-hitting opener tweaked a hamstring while fielding against Sri Lanka on Sunday night and was dropped down to number six, muchRead more

As red-hot India begin World Twenty20 campaign

Nagpur - Arab Today

Star batsman Virat Kohli urged his team-mates to stay calm Monday amid growing fervour about India's prospects in the World Twenty20, ahead of the host's tricky tournament opener against New Zealand. After winning 10 of their past 11 T20 internationals, India are red-hot favourites for the World T20 and former batsman Virender Sehwag said last week he was "99 percentRead more