Afghanistan sack T20 captain Rashid after World Cup exit
AHMEDABAD, INDIA, March 5 : Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan was sacked as their Twenty20 captain on Thursday following their group-stage exit from the ongoing 20-overs World Cup.
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South Africa won’t dwell on T20 World Cup exit, Markram says
March 5 : Given their form going into Wednesday's T20 World Cup semi-final, South Africa expected to compete better against New Zealand but are philosophical about their nine-wicket defeat in a format where momentum can swing quickly.
England have belief and skills to take down India, says Brook
MUMBAI, March 4 : England are drawing confidence from a run of tight victories ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, captain Harry Brook said, adding that his team's resilience would be a key factor on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium.
Pakistan drop former captain Babar for ODI series in Bangladesh
March 4 : Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam was dropped from the squad for a one-day international series against Bangladesh, despite scoring a century in his last ODI series.
Bengaluru to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL games after safety improvements
BENGALURU, India, March 3 : Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play five home matches in this year's Indian Premier League at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a stampede killed 11 people in June while fans were celebrating their maiden IPL title outside the arena, the franchise said on Tuesday.
NZ captain Santner wants 'perfect game' to halt unbeaten S Africa
KOLKATA, India, March 3 : New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner wants his team to piece together their first "perfect game" of the Twenty20 World Cup when they face in-form South Africa in Wednesday's semi-final at Eden Gardens with a wound fresh in their minds.
Wary Markram keeps unbeaten S Africa grounded ahead of NZ semi
KOLKATA, India, March 3 : South Africa may be in red‑hot form at the Twenty20 World Cup, but captain Aiden Markram said they will take nothing for granted in Wednesday's semi‑final against New Zealand, especially with his side moving to a new venue for them in the tournament.
India coach Gambhir hails Samson's match-winning knock
March 2 : Sanju Samson delivered under pressure when it mattered most, coach Gautam Gambhir said, praising the wicket-keeper batter for his pivotal role in securing India's semi-final spot in the Twenty20 World Cup.