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West Indies Hopes At T20 World Cup Rest On Dazzling Nicholas Pooran

When Nicholas Pooran was named captain of the West Indies white-ball sides in May he spoke of his desire to "drive the team forward to accomplish great things". His first real opportunity comes next week at the T20 World Cup in Australia when the two-time champions look to atone for a disappointing 2021 edition. The chances of a third Caribbean triumph will rest largely on the shoulders of Pooran, who turned 27 earlier this month and took over as skipper from Kieron Pollard.

Cricket-West Indies batsman Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban

KINGSTON : West Indies batsman John Campbell has been slapped with a four-year ban for violation of an anti-doping rule, according to a Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) decision seen by Reuters.

2nd T20I: Warner, Starc help Australia sweep series against West Indies

David Warner smashed an incendiary half-century and Mitchell Starc claimed 4-20 to help the hosts beat West Indies by 31 runs in the second Twenty20 International and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Brisbane on Friday. Warner got Australia off to a flyer with his stroke-filled 75 and Tim David belted 42 off 20 balls down the order to power them to 178-7 after being put in to bat. Starc led Australia's spirited defence of the total with career-best figures, while Josh Hazlewood conceded only 19 runs in his four overs even if he finished without a wicket.

Cricket-Warner, Starc help Australia sweep T20 series v Windies

(Reuters) - Australia's David Warner smashed an incendiary half-century and Mitchell Starc claimed 4-20 to help the hosts beat West Indies by 31 runs in the second Twenty20 International and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Brisbane on Friday.

Warner, Starc star as Australia floor West Indies

An explosive David Warner slammed 75 and Mitchell Starc grabbed four wickets as Australia beat the West Indies by 31 runs Friday to clinch the Twenty20 series 2-0 in the build-up to defending their World Cup title.

Limited overs Down Under for Ireland as rain stops play

Ireland's World Cup preparations have, once again, been hampered by the inclement weather in Australia, in what is being reported as the wettest year in Sydney since the 1850s.

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Alzarri Joseph Dismisses Cameron Green, West Indies Strike Early

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd T20I Live Score Updates: West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second and final T20I against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane on Friday.Aaron Finch-led Australia would look to seal the two-match T20I series when they square off against West Indies in the second game. Both teams had played a thriller in the first T20I, and owing to Matthew Wade's precious knock, Australia were able to register a win as they chased down 146 in the final over. Both the teams would look to get their combination right as they build up to the upcoming T20 World Cup set to be played Down Under.(LIVE SCORECARD)

Proteas bruiser Klaasen on World Cup qualification: It will be very hard, but we'll definitely try

Proteas batter Heinrich Klaasen admitted that 50-over World Cup qualification will be difficult, but insisted they'll give it their best shot.

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West Indies Hopes At T20 World Cup Rest On Dazzling Nicholas Pooran

Cricket-West Indies batsman Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban

2nd T20I: Warner, Starc help Australia sweep series against West Indies

Cricket-Warner, Starc help Australia sweep T20 series v Windies

Warner, Starc star as Australia floor West Indies

Limited overs Down Under for Ireland as rain stops play

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Alzarri Joseph Dismisses Cameron Green, West Indies Strike Early

Proteas bruiser Klaasen on World Cup qualification: It will be very hard, but we'll definitely try