PCB fines players after Pakistan’s disappointing World Cup exit
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly taken strict action following Pakistan’s exit from the Super Eight stage of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly taken strict action following Pakistan’s exit from the Super Eight stage of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has confirmed that he has safely boarded a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight and is set to return home after being stranded in Saudi Arabia due to regional tensions.
India sealed their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over West Indies in the Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday, setting up a last-four showdown with England.
South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a five-wicket win Sunday that means they remained unbeaten ahead of a semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday.
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remains a vital asset for Bangladesh, offering balance with his middle-order batting and full 10 overs of left-arm spin. His absence effectively reduces the side by one batter and one bowler, complicating the team combination.
Pakistan's shortcomings were laid bare during their lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign which ended Saturday when the team failed to reach the semi-finals.
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been stuck in Jeddah after flights across parts of the Middle East were suspended amid escalating security tensions following Israel’s attack on Iran.
New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka avoided a big defeat against Pakistan on Saturday in Kandy.
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has reacted humorously to Pakistan’s daunting qualification scenario, saying that numbers alone may not be enough to secure a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Sobhana Mostary has been crowned the ICC Women's Player of the Month following her outstanding displays in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.
Sanath Jayasuriya will step down as Sri Lanka’s head coach after their final ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Pakistan national cricket team on February 28 in Pallekele, according to reports.
A group of Zimbabwe superfans told AFP "it felt surreal" to be watching their team in the Super Eights in India -- days after the colourful group had returned home thinking their T20 World Cup odyssey was over.