T20 World Cup facts and trivia
*Mahendra Singh Dhoni holds the record for most dismissals - 32 - by a wicketkeeper. * The West Indies are the only team to have won the tournament more than once. They won in 2012 and then again in 2016.
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T20 World Cup: Coach Robin Singh explains UAE captaincy switch
For the first time since the surprise decision to replace Ahmed Raza as UAE captain two months ago, coach Robin Singh has clarified the reasoning.
Watch: Sri Lankan Players Concede Silly Overthrow After Big Confusion Between Three Players In T20 World Cup Vs Namibia
The Sri Lankan cricket team got off to a shocker in their opening T20 World Cup 2022 match against Namibia, losing the contest by a whopping 55 runs. The Lankans were taken by surprise by Namibia in the match who were better in all departments of the game. While the result did leave many fans surprised, Sri Lanka didn't look like themselves and failed to live up to the 'Asian Champions' tag. An incident from the match sums up the same.
T20 World Cup, West Indies vs Scotland, Group B Live Updates: West Indies Aim For Winning Start
West Indies vs Scotland, T20 World Cup, Group B Live Updates: Nicholas Pooran-led West Indies will be squaring off against Scotland in their opening game of the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Group B clash will be played at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Both the teams would look to get off to a good start in the tournament. The Scottish side would be captained by Richie Berrington. The opening day of the marquee event saw Sri Lanka going down to minnows Namibia in Group A. On Monday, another Group B clash would be played between Zimbabwe and Ireland. (LIVE SCORECARD)
T20 World Cup, West Indies vs Scotland, Group B: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Nicholas Pooran-led West Indies will be squaring off against Scotland in their opening game of the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Group B clash will be played at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Both the teams would look to get off to a good start in the tournament. The Scottish side would be captained by Richie Berrington. The opening day of the marquee event saw Sri Lanka going down to minnows Namibia in Group A while the Netherlands got the better of the UAE. On Monday, another Group B clash would be played between Zimbabwe and Ireland.
India Women Clinch 7th Asia Cup Title. Here's How The World Reacted
India on Saturday defeated Sri Lanka in the final of Women's Asia Cup to clinch the title a record-extending 7th time. Smriti Mandhana led the way with her 51 not out off 25 balls as the Indian side chased down a paltry target of 66 runs against Sri Lanka in only 8.3 overs. Earlier, Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and opted to bat first at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet. A superb bowling effort helped the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side restrict the Lankans to 65 for 9. Renuka Singh Thakur claimed three wickets while Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Sneh Rana claimed two wickets each.
Captain CP Rizwan 'proud' of UAE despite T20 World Cup defeat against Netherlands
CP Rizwan said he was proud of the way the UAE’s bowlers almost dragged their side to the point of victory, but was left ruing missed chances on the opening night of the T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup: Gerhard Erasmus Responds To Sachin Tendulkar's "Naam Yaad Rakhna" Tweet After Namibia Stun Sri Lanka
Namibia pulled off a huge upset as the Gerhard Erasmus-led side thrashed reigning Asian champions Sri Lanka in the opening Round 1 game of the T20 World Cup at the Kardinia Park in Geelong. Namibia recovered from 93 for six in the 15th over to post a challenging 163 for seven in 20 overs. Jan Frylinck (44 off 28) and JJ Smit (31 not out off 16) did the damage in the death overs, sharing a whirlwind 69-run stand off 33 balls to raise concerns in the Sri Lankan dressing room.