10-medal haul for SA at surfski world champs
South Africa's Kenny Rice won the world surfski crown at the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships in Portugal on Thursday.
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Mohammad Rizwan Stars As Pakistan Beat Bangladesh In Tri-Series Opener
Mohammad Rizwan underlined why he will be a key weapon for Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup, top-scoring in a 21-run win over Bangladesh in Christchurch on Friday. Rizwan maintained his rich vein of form with an unbeaten 78 as Pakistan posted 167-5, before restricting their opponents to 146-8. It was the opening match of a week-long tournament, which also includes hosts New Zealand. All three teams are using it to prepare for the T20 World Cup in Australia.
New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell in doubt for T20 World Cup
Christchurch after fracturing his hand during training at Lincoln on Friday. The all-rounder sustained a blow to his right-hand while batting in the nets, with an X-Ray later revealing a fracture to his fifth metacarpal (pinkie finger).
New Zealand All-Rounder Daryl Mitchell Ruled Out Of T20 Tri-Series vs Pakistan, Bangladesh
New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the ongoing T20 Tri-Series against Pakistan and Bangladesh in Christchurch after fracturing his hand during training at Lincoln. The all-rounder sustained a blow to his right-hand while batting in the nets, with an X-Ray later revealing a fracture to his fifth metacarpal (pinkie finger). The physio for the Tri-Series Theo Kapakoulakis confirmed Mitchell's hand had been placed in a cast which would need to remain on for at least two weeks.
T20 World Cup 2022: Complete format guide
The competition officially begins October 16 and a total of 45 matches are set to be played across 7 venues -- Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.While the semis will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the Adelaide Oval, the final will be hosted by the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13th. THE 16 TEAMS:Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Namibia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Ireland, UAE, Netherlands and Zimbabwe are officially the teams participating in this year's tournament Down Under.THE FORMAT:The event format will be group stage matches to determine 4 qualifier teams in Round 1, followed by the Super 12s (where 8 teams will be waiting for the 4 qualifiers) and then the knockouts (semis and final).
Cricket-New Zealand's Mitchell doubtful for T20 World Cup with finger injury
WELLINGTON : New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is doubtful for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia after fracturing the little finger on his right hand, the team said on Friday.
Shaheen Afridi Fires Subtle Warning To Rivals With 4-Worded Tweet Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2022
Pakistani speedster Shaheen Afridi might have missed out on cricketing duties of late but he has one eye on the forthcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. With Shaheen out injured, Pakistan have struggled to express themselves as well as they want to on the cricket field. Just days before the start of the T20 World Cup 2022, Shaheen has fired a warning to rival teams and their fans.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Tri-Series 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Bangladesh will take on Pakistan in the first match of the tri-series, also featuring hosts New Zealand, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Bangladesh head into the match following a 2-0 T20I series win over the United Arab Emirates. Pakistan, on the other hand, went down fighting against England in a seven-match series. Pakistan's middle-order has been their achilles heel since the start of the Asia Cup in September.