Mohammed Jawadullah fit for decider as UAE chase more history against New Zealand
Mohammed Jawadullah is confident he will be fit to play in the deciding third T20 international against New Zealand on Sunday night.
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"If He Is Able To Do That...": Ex-India Coach's Timely Advice For Jasprit Bumrah
Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah returned to action on Friday after being on the sidelines for nearly 11 months due to a back issue. Bumrah, who successfully underwent a surgery earlier this year in New Zealand, returned to India colours during the first T20I against Ireland on Friday. On his return to the side, Bumrah, who is the captain for the tour, led from the front as India defeated Ireland by two runs via DLS method. Bumrah returned figures of 2/24 and was named 'Man of the Match'.
Chapman denies NZ underestimated UAE after shock T20 loss
DUBAI : New Zealand batter Mark Chapman denied they took the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lightly after their shock loss to the minnows in the second T20 International in Dubai on Saturday.
"We Have A Better Middle-Order Than India": Ex-Pakistan Star's Bold Claim
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali feels that the Babar Azam-led side has a better and a more settled middle-order than India, heading into the Asia Cup and the subsequent. Basit said that India could face issues in the middle-order, something which has been evident in their performances of late. India head into the Asia Cup with both Shryeas Iyer and KL Rahul still undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Rishabh Pant's absence has also created a huge void in India's middle-order.
More Changes In ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule? Hyderabad Police Raises Security Concerns
The ICC World Cup 2023 schedule has already seen a lot of changes in the recent past but it seems like the fixture list can get altered once again. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has informed the Board For Cricket Control in India (BCCI) that they may find it difficult to host World Cup matches on consecutive days. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad will host the match between New Zealand and Netherlands on October 9 and on the very next day, Sri Lanka will face Pakistan at the same venue.
Watch: Panic, Kicks, Frustration! Terrible Mix-up Helps Batter Survive Run Out
Apart from some exciting action on the field, the European Cricket League (ECS) often produces moments which are hard to replicate. The latest incident from ECS Switzerland T10 surely justifies this statement. During a match between Zurich Lions and St Gallen Cricket Club, a batter had all the luck on his side after the bowler missed a sitter of a run out from close range. Zurich's Ankush Lal wanted to sneak a single while the opposition players were busy appealing for an LBW.
United Arab Emirates vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I: UAE Thrash New Zealand By 7 Wickets For Historic Win
United Arab Emirates captain Muhammad Waseem made 55 to set up a seven-wicket win over New Zealand on Saturday in Dubai as the hosts levelled the three-match T20 series. Set 143 to win after again choosing to bowl first, the UAE lost opener Aryansh Sharma without scoring before Waseem and Vriitya Aravind (25) steadied the innings. Waseem struck four fours and three sixes in his 29-ball knock, which ended when he skied left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner to extra cover. Asif Khan finished off the job with an unbeaten 48 as he smacked New Zealand skipper Tim Southee for three boundaries in the 16th over to seal a famous victory with 26 balls to spare.
"He Opens Up The Game...": Sourav Ganguly Picks India's Wicketkeeper For ICC World Cup 2023
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has picked Ishan Kishan as the team's wicketkeeper-batter for the Asia Cup and the subsequent ODI World Cup on home soil. With Rishabh Pant out of action due to injuries sustained in a car crash last year, India are yet to finalise their first-choice wicketkeeper-batter for the mega events. In his absence, India have a choice to make between Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and KL Rahul, who is currently out injured.