Australia wicketkeeper Wade positive for Covid ahead of England clash
Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has tested positive for Covid-19 at the Twenty20 World Cup but is expected to play in Friday's crucial clash with England, the team said.
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Cricket-Disruptors Ireland dare to dream at T20 World Cup
MELBOURNE : Ireland's long journey to credibility in global cricket took a quantum leap forward with their stunning upset over England at the T20 World Cup and left Andy Balbirnie's men dreaming of bigger things on the world stage.
Cricket-Rain washes out New Zealand-Afghanistan clash at T20 World Cup
MELBOURNE -New Zealand's Super 12 match against Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup was abandoned on Wednesday without a ball bowled due to rain, leaving both teams to share the points.
Ireland shock England with T20 World Cup victory in Melbourne
Ireland's fine form at the T20 World Cup has continued in Melbourne with a dramatic rain-affected victory over England at the MCG.
Cricket-Australia's David ready to act the enforcer when chance comes
MELBOURNE : Australia's Tim David said Marcus Stoinis's match-winning innings against Sri Lanka at the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday was something special and the power-hitter is hoping to get the chance to do something similar during the campaign.
Cricket-Zimbabwe coach critical of decision to play on in Hobart
MELBOURNE : Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton criticised the umpires' decision to continue their T20 World Cup match against South Africa despite heavy rain on Monday, with one of his bowlers left nursing an ankle injury after slipping in the wet outfield.
Cricket-England's Buttler rules out complacency against Ireland
MELBOURNE : England captain Jos Buttler said they have "great respect" for Ireland and there is no question of complacency creeping in during Wednesday's Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup.
Indian media hail 'King Kohli' after Pakistan heroics
Indian media on Sunday hailed Virat Kohli after the talismanic batsman secured a thrilling and unlikely win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.