Fire erupts in basement of West Didsbury restaurant for second time in a year
A fire erupted in the basement of a West Didsbury restaurant for the second time in a year on Monday afternoon (February 19).
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T20 World Cup Warm-Up Schedule: India To Face Bangladesh On...
India will take on Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup warm-up fixture in the USA on June 1, the International Cricket Council announced on Friday. The venue and time of India's fixture is yet to be announced. Seventeen of the 20 teams will play warm-up games slated from May 27 till June 1 across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago, the ICC stated. South Africa will be playing an intra-squad match on May 29 in Florida.
Ex-Nepal Captain Sandeep Lamichhane Acquitted In Rape Case, Available For T20 World Cup Selection
The Patan High Court on Wednesday acquitted Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in the rape case after the Kathmandu District Court sentenced him eight years in jail in January, reports stated. Sandeep is now available for the T20 World Cup squad after he was found innocent. However, Nepal has already announced the 15-player squad led by Rohit Paudel but with the ICC rule of allowing the teams to make changes to their squad until May 25 it is certain that Lamichhane might get picked. According to local media reports, the court found Lamichhane innocent of raping a woman identified as Gushala-26 in a hotel in Tilganga on August 21, 2022.
Shakib named in Bangladesh T20 World Cup squad, Shanto captain
Bangladesh included experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States in June.
Injured Taskin Ahmed Receives Surprise Call-Up To Bangladesh T20 World Cup Squad
Despite nursing a side strain, pacer Taskin Ahmed was on Tuesday included in Bangladesh's squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month. Ahmed, who has also been named the vice-captain, picked up the injury ahead of the fifth T20I against Zimbabwe last week. But before that the 29-year-old had a great outing in the series, bagging eight wickets in four games at an impressive economy rate of 4.56. The Tigers will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, as all the familiar and experienced players have been included in the squad of 15.
Scott Edwards To Lead Netherlands In T20 World Cup
Experienced Scott Edwards was on Monday named as the captain of the Netherlands for next month's T20 World Cup, the Royal Dutch Cricket Association announced. The 27-year-old Edwards was elected the skipper despite his modest outings in the recent tri-series, involving hosts Nepal and Namibia. Overall, he has played 56 T20I for the Netherlands, scoring 671 runs at a strike-rate of 122. Indian-origin cricketers – Teja Nidamanuru, Vikram Singh and Aryan Dutt – are also part of the squad.
Former Sri Lanka skipper Mathews named in T20 World Cup squad
:Sri Lanka have included veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews and uncapped bowler Dunith Wellalage in their 15-man Twenty20 World Cup squad, which will be captained by Wanindu Hasaranga, the country's selection committee said on Thursday.
All Out For 12 Chasing 218, 6 Batters Dismissed For 0: This Asian Country Hits New Low In T20I Cricket
Seven months after they made their international debut at the Asian Games, Mongolia capped an ignominious milestone when they were bowled out for 12, the second lowest score in T20 International history in a match against hosts Japan in Sano (Japan) on Wednesday. In response to Japan's imposing 217 for 7 after the hosts elected to bat, Mongolia were folded in 8.2 overs, etching their name in the annals of infamy with the second lowest score in T20I history after Isle of Man's 10 all out against Spain in on February 26, 2023.
Aqib Ilyas Named Skipper As Oman Announce T20 World Cup 2024 Squad
Featuring in the T20 World Cup for the third time, Oman on Wednesday named Aqib Ilyas as their skipper for the upcoming edition of the tournament, which will be held across June in the USA and West Indies. "It's a huge responsibility, and I aim to lead the team to many victories," he said following his appointment as the team captain. "We are preparing rigorously for the World Cup, and the recent ACC Premier Cup has provided us with invaluable preparation." Former skipper Zeeshan Maqsood is also part of the 15-member side, having led the team since the 2016 edition.