T20 World Cup: Gerhard Erasmus at ease ahead of Namibia's vital game against UAE
From the demeanour of the captain, Gerhard Erasmus, on the eve of the big day in Geelong, it was difficult to tell there is T20 World Cup survival on the line.
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"Tummies Visible": Ex-Pakistan Captain Lambasts Babar Azam-led Side's Fitness Level
Pakistan were given a wake-up call in their recent warm-up game against England on Monday ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup. They misfired in all departments and lost the match by six wickets. Though players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan did not play the game, the Pakistan XI had stars like Shan Masood, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali among others. Pakistan managed to score 160/8 batting first, but England chased down the target in just 14.4 overs. They begin their 2022 T20 World Cup campaign against India and before that their fitness level has failed to impress Pakistan great Misbah-ul-Haq.
Scotland vs Ireland, T20 World Cup Live Score: Mark Adair Strikes As Scotland Lose Early Wicket vs Ireland
SCO vs IRE, T20 World Cup Live Updates: Scotland take on Ireland in a T20 World Cup qualifying Group B match at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Scotland look to make it two wins out of two, having stunned West Indies in their first game. Ireland, on the other hand, look to bounce back after going down against Zimbabwe. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Roger Binny redefines his all-rounder status
World Cup hero, captain, selector, administrator... He has essayed every role with aplombBENGALURU: If you want a peek into the simple life Roger Michael Humphrey Binny leads, all you have to do is take a mid-afternoon metro ride on the purple line to MG Road in Bengaluru. Until last week, it was a common sight to find the 67-year-old among passengers who got off at the Cubbon Park metro station. From there, it used to be a short walk to the M Chinnaswamy stadium, from where he discharged his duties as the president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association.
Watch: India Fan Wants To Bowl Leg-Spin To Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan Star Responds Ahead of T20 World Cup
The last time India faced Pakistan in a World Cup match, Mohammad Rizwan starred for the Babar Azam-led side. The wicketkeeper-opener top-scored with a 55-ball 79 as Pakistan chased down 152-run target with all wickets intact. It was Pakistan's first-ever win over India in a World Cup match. India and Pakistan meet again at the 2022 T20 World Cup on October 23 in Melbourne. It will be the opening match for both the teams, and Rizwan's role will be crucial in the tie. The Pakistan team has landed in Australia and its preparation is in full swing.
Would Sachin Tendulkar Have Done A Deepti Sharma? Here's How Master Blaster Responded
Despite the recent rule changes by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with regards to run-out at non-striker's end, there continues to remain a debate in the cricketing spectrum. After Indian women's cricket team star Deepti Sharma ran out Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end, many former and current cricketers expressed their disappointment on social media while also calling the dismissal against the spirit of the game. Sachin Tendulkar, one of the veterans of the game, has given a firm response to those still scratching the 'sportsmanship' angle in the dismissal.
Watch: Virat Kohli, Babar Azam Bat Side-By-Side; Gear Up For T20 World Cup 2022
The anticipation for the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan is building rapidly. The two teams are to square off on October 23 in what would be their opening match in the tournament. Ahead of the big match, the talismans of the two teams -- Babar Azam and Virat Kohli -- were spotted batting side-by-side in the nets. The moment was a unique one for fans on social media as two of the greatest batters of the modern generation were spotted showing their skills parallely.
India vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
India take on New Zealand in a T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday. This is the Rohit Sharma-led side's last game ahead of the T20 World Cup. Before this India had played another warm-up game against Australia which they won by six runs. KL Rahul (57 off 33) and Suryakumar Yadav (50 off 33) smashed entertaining half-centuries to power India to 186 for seven after Australia opted to bowl at the Gabba. Needing 16 runs off the last 12 balls with six wickets in hand, Australia were on course for a comfortable win before Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel and Virat Kohli the fielder scripted a turnaround for India. India play Pakistan in their first match in Melbourne on Sunday.