Cricket News

Lord’s welcomes new world order

Twenty20, once the cheeky, brash upstart of world cricket, firmly joins the establishment from Friday when Lord’s stages the opening match of the 2009 world championship.

England openers overpower Windies

England looked to have found the solution to their opening problems at the ICC World Twenty20 as Luke Wright and Ravi Bopara led them to a nine-wicket warm-up thrashing of the West Indies here at Lord’s.

Sharma leads India to win over Pakistan

Brilliant batting from Rohit Sharma saw defending champions India to a crushing nine-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their ICC World Twenty20 warm-up match at the Oval here on Tuesday.

Bangladesh count positives in warm-up losses

NOTTINGHAM, England - Two defeats in as many days is not new for Bangladesh, but the Tigers see a glimmer of hope in the losses during warm-up matches ahead of the World Twenty20.

Ireland blown away by Gayle

West Indies captain Chris Gayle blasted his side to a crushing nine-wicket victory over Ireland in a World Twenty20 warm-up at the Brit Oval.

Pakistan’s Gul ready to fire

KARACHI - Pace spearhead Umar Gul insists he will not curb his aggressive style of bowling during the World Twenty20, saying his wicket-taking ability is key if Pakistan are to clinch the title.

Scotland seamer Blain released from Twenty20 squad

NOTTINGHAM, England - Scotland seamer Blain has been released from the team’s Twenty20 World Cup squad after he left the camp following a heated team meeting, a Cricket Scotland official said on Monday.

Ireland 130-7 against West Indies

LONDON - Ireland made 130 for seven against the West Indies in their ICC World Twenty20 warm-up match at the Oval here on Tuesday.

Dhoni warns of New Zealand threat

LONDON - India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has highlighted New Zealand as a threat to his side’s hopes of defending their World Twenty20 title in England.

Hamilton looks to restore Scottish pride

LONDON - Scotland captain Gavin Hamilton hopes the World Twenty20 will enable his side to get back on track following their surprise failure to qualify for the 2011 World Cup.