T20

PCB suspends Mohammed Irfan in PSL spot-fixing scandal

Karachi - Arab Today

Pacer Mohammed Irfan was on Tuesday suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for being in touch with a suspected bookmaker, making him the third player to be charged in the ongoing probe of alleged corruption in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). "The Pakistan Cricket Board in furtherance to its investigation into potential corrupt practices has today issued a NoticeRead more

Australia announce Test cricket tour of Sri Lanka

Sydney - Arab Today

Australia on Wednesday announced their first Test tour of Sri Lanka in five years, with the world's number one team embarking on a two-month series from July. Steve Smith's side will play three Tests -- in Kandy, Galle and Colombo -- along with five one-day internationals and two Twenty20s, Cricket Australia said on its website, with the team departing onRead more

India's Yuvraj ruled out of World Twenty20 semi-final

New Delhi - Arab Today

Indian veteran allrounder Yuvraj Singh was Wednesday ruled out of the World Twenty20 on the eve of the hosts' semi-final clash with the West Indies, after suffering an ankle injury. Batsman Manish Pandey will replace Yuvraj, who picked up the injury during India's six-wicket win over Australia that booked them a spot in Thursday's semi-final encounter, the International Cricket CouncilRead more

Women seek World T20 boost

New York - Arab Today

From poor pay to lack of training grounds and media coverage, and even sexual harassment, women cricketers have long faced inequality in a multi-billion dollar sport dominated by men. Australia and England face off in the Women's World Twenty20 semi-finals in Delhi on Wednesday, and New Zealand play the West Indies in Mumbai on Thursday. With both semi-finals and Sunday'sRead more

South Africa register consolation win against Sri Lanka

New Delhi - Arab Today

Hashim Amla's composed fifty after an inspired bowling show helped South Africa beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to notch up a consolation win in World Twenty20 in New Delhi on Monday. Chasing a modest 121 for victory in an inconsequential final league match, the Proteas rode on Amla's unbeaten 56 to canter home in 17.4 overs and get someRead more

Holders Sri Lanka fight to avoid World T20 exit against England

New Delhi - Arab Today

Holders Sri Lanka face being dumped out of cricket's World Twenty20 on Saturday unless they can overcome an England team desperate for runs to clinch their own spot in the semi-finals. After a stuttering start to their title defence, the islanders will have next to no chance of reaching next week's semis if they lose in New Delhi even thoughRead 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

Bangladesh cricketer Taskin loses suspension appeal

Bangalore - Arab Today

Bangladesh's key pace bowler Taskin Ahmed lost his appeal against suspension from international cricket for illegal action, the ICC said Wednesday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) last week suspended Taskin, 20, and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny after they underwent tests in India to determine if their bowling actions breached rules. The pair were reported for throwing by the umpires toRead more

Black Caps now World T20 favourites

Wellington - Arab Today

The Black Caps' undefeated march to the World Twenty20 semi-finals means the side that international pundits initially dismissed as "a lesser team" are now tournament favourites, New Zealand media said Wednesday. The New Zealanders seized their place in the final four with a 22-run win over Pakistan in Mohali on Tuesday, adding to a string of scalps that already includesRead more

Anti-corruption sleuths widen dragnet

Mumbai - Arab Today

Fans at stadiums and guests at team hotels are under surveillance at the World Twenty20 as cricket tries to eradicate the scourge of match-fixing, according to the game's top anti-corruption troubleshooter. Ronnie Flanagan, head of the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), told AFP that his team was leaving no stone unturned during the tournament in India which runs untilRead more