Archive for May, 2009

Lack of cricket won’t harm Pakistan’s chances – Afridi

Afridi believes Pakistan’s recent lack of international cricket will not hamper their chances at the World Twenty20 in England next month. Since January 2007, no team has played as little as Pakistan’s ten Tests and 50 ODIs. Even Bangladesh, the weakest Test-playing nation, have played 15 Tests and 55 ODIs and teams such as Australia [...]

T20WC trophy unveiled in Mumbai

Twenty20 World Cup in England starting on June 5 Former Indian cricket captain Dilip Vengsarkar has unveiled the trophy of T20 World Cup 2009 England in Mumbai. “Since this is a very good side, all the players are in good form and they are capable of giving their best performance, so they have the best [...]

Shahid Afridi may captain Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup

Disappointed over Pakistan’s One-day series loss to Australia, skipper Younis Khan is considering relinquishing captaincy for the next month’s World Twenty20 Championships in England. According to a source, Younis is unhappy with the bitter criticism aimed at him following the 2-3 series defeat to Australia and he might step down as the captain for the [...]

Pakistan will win Twenty20 World Cup this time : Younis

Pakistan still regrets losing to India in the final of the ICC Twenty 20 World Cup two years ago, as captain Younis Khan has said that he will make sure that his side wins the trophy this time around. “We’re looking forward to the event in England and we’d definitely like to take the trophy [...]

Ajmal named for Twenty20 World Cup

Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has defended Saeed Ajmal’s selection for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup despite the offspinner being reported for a suspect bowling action. Match officials reported Ajmal for a suspected illegal bowling action after Pakistan’s second one-day against Australia in Dubai on April 24. Ajmal will now have to undergo a biomechanical assessment [...]

RP Singh In, Munaf Out from T20 World Cup squad

RP Singh was on Monday rewarded for his consistent performance in the ongoing IPL with a recall and Munaf Patel is out from India’s 15-member squad for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup in England. Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik  has also been out from the t20world cup and Batsman Robin Uthappa has also been lost. All participating [...]

Twenty20 World Cup proves a high scorer for ESPN STAR

Broadcaster has already sold 90% of airtime at 45% premium. Cashing in on the popularity of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty 20 tournament, ESPN STAR Sports has sold 90 per cent of its on-air advertising inventory for the upcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup cricket for about Rs 225 crore and also in record time. [...]

Three new players in NZ Twenty20 squad

 New Zealand have included three new players in their 14-member squad for the women’s World Twenty20 in June. spinner Saskia Bullen, wicketkeeper Victoria Lind and  fast bowler Sian Ruck are the players who weren’t part of the squad that reached the World Cup final in Australia earlier this year. The trio take the place of [...]

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