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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"Best Car In The World Is Left In Garage": Brett Lee On India Star Not Being Part Of T20 World Cup
Umran Malik took the Indian Premier League by storm with his ability to bowl over 150 kmph regularly. While plying his trade for the SunRisers Hyderabad, Umran scalped 22 wickets from just 14 matches. He was then awarded with a debut India call-up for the T20I series against Ireland. However, after playing just three matches, he was dropped from the team. Umran was also left out of India's T20 World Cup squad. Speaking on Umran, former Australia pacer Brett Lee feels that the young pacer should've been included in India's squad for the showpiece event.
"They Are Rubbish": Brett Lee On Why Icebaths Are "Over-rated" And Don't Help Injury Prevention
Team India were given a major jolt ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup as ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the marquee event due to an injury. Former Australia pacer Brett Lee has now released a video, talking about how to avoid injuries as a bowler, and he also talked about how there is no scientific proof that ice-baths work. He termed ice-baths as "over-rated".
Watch: Mohammad Kaif recreates memory of Pakistan match in Legends League Cricket
Mohammad Kaif stunned the fans by showcasing glimpses of his old self, attacking the opposition bowling attack in style. During the match between Manipal Tigers and India Capitals, Kaif walked down the pitch to hammer the bowlers. This quickly reminded fans of his batting during India's tour of Pakistan in 2004 when kaif irked Shoaib Akhter with a similar batting approach. Kaif was brilliant in that ODI series which India won by 3-2. His series-levelling unbeaten knock of 71 in the fourth match is still fresh in fans' hearts. Kaif also revisited the memories when he later took to Twitter and posted a video of both the events. "Walking is good for health!! #never stop walking. Allahabad wale cricket aise hi khelte hain. #chora ganga kinare wala @llct20 ," he wrote in the caption.
Great to play alongside Gayle, Harbhajan in Legends League Cricket: Brett Lee
Brett Lee is happy that he will have Chris Gayle and Harbhajan Singh for company in the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC). Lee, who will represent Manipal Tigers, had also played the inaugural edition in Oman's capital city of Muscat.
Watch: Irfan Pathan Puts On A Show, Hits Four Sixes vs Australia Legends As India Legends Reach Final
India Legends on Thursday reached the final of the Road Safety World Series after beating Australia Legends, courtesy of a special knock from all-rounder Irfan Pathan. With India Legends in trouble, Pathan played the finisher's role and smashed an unbeaten 39-run knock, smashing four sixes and two boundaries. Notably, he struck all sixes off Australia legend Dirk Nannes, one in the 17th over, followed by three more in the penultimate over of the match. With just one run needed off five deliveries, Pathan hit legendary Australia pacer Brett Lee for a four over midwicket to finish things off.
Travel Back In Time As Sachin Tendulkar Hits Brett Lee For Majestic Boundary Through Covers
Sachin Tendulkar reminded Indian cricket fans of what they have been missing on TV screens for close to a decade now as he hit former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee for a boundary with his trademark punch on the up through the extra cover region for a boundary during the semi-final clash between India Legends and Australia Legends in the Road Safety World Series.
Legends League Cricket, Gujarat Giants vs Manipal Tigers: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Gujarat Giants and Manipal Tigers will be going up against each other in match no. 3 of the ongoing edition of the Legends League Cricket, on Monday at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Former India batter Virender Sehwag will be leading the Gujarat based team while the Tigers will be led by former India spinner Harbhajan Singh. With the likes of Parthiv Patel, Thisara Perera, and Daniel Vettori, the Giants are strong side to compete with. On the other hand, Manipal Tigers consist of Corey Anderson, Muttiah Muralitharan, Brett Lee, among others.