NEW DELHI: In an emotional scene following Pakistan‘s narrow six-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup, young fast-bowling sensation Naseem Shah was seen in tears as he walked back to the pavilion. Consoled by teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi, the 21-year-old’s distress underscored the high stakes and intense emotions of the match at the…
Fans come from far off places to cheer for India, Pakistan teamsNEW YORK: Ayush, the trucker from Toronto, was a saviour. When the request on the app for a 20-minute cab ride on a Sunday morning in Long Island tells you the waiting time is one hour, you know there’s something really big happening in…
NEW DELHI: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah shared his long-held admiration for bowling and his disinterest in high-scoring run-fests following India’s nail-biting six-run victory over Pakistan in their ICC T20 World Cup clash. Bumrah’s stellar performance, featuring a miserly three-wicket haul, played a crucial role in India’s defense of their modest total, keeping their World…
NEW DELHI: West Indies asserted their dominance with a resounding 134-run victory over Uganda in their T20 World Cup encounter, a result largely orchestrated by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein‘s exceptional bowling performance.Opting to bat first, West Indies posted a competitive total of 173/5, spearheaded by Johnson Charles‘s aggressive 44 and Andre Russell‘s late blitz of…
NEW YORK: When the ball jumped up from a length and hit captain Rohit Sharma‘s thumb during a training session, there was suddenly a sense of apprehension that a beautiful day can turn stormy. But it only proved to be a strong gust – a regular feature along the Long Island coast – as the…
NEW DELHI: India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, experienced an injury to his left thumb during a practice session in the lead-up to the eagerly awaited match against Pakistan. Despite this, Sharma was able to continue practising after receiving treatment from the team’s medical personnel. The much-anticipated game is scheduled to be held at the Nassau County…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt did not hold back his criticism of Haris Rauf following the fast bowler’s performance in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup match against the USA in Dallas, Texas. Rauf, who was entrusted with bowling the final over with the USA needing 15 runs to win, faltered under pressure, leading to…
NEW DELHI: After a respectable first-class career, some were looking for greener pastures; others were hoping for a second chance at life; and still others were just talented enough to be forced to find an obscure cricket ground on a weekend.T20 WORLD CUP: SCHEDULE | POINTS TABLEMeet the stars of the USA’s T20 World Cup…
NEW DELHI: It will be difficult for Babar Azam‘s team to go to the T20 World Cup knockout stages, according to legendary pacer Wasim Akram, who criticized Pakistan for their “pathetic performance” against the USA in the Super Over.Before the United States of America successfully defended 18 runs in the Super Over to record a…
NEW YORK: Westbury is a small Long Island station where people aren’t used to this. On Wednesday morning, regular commuters travelling to New York City suddenly found themselves submerged in a deep blue sea.Cricket has come to New York, and the big boys who are carrying the cross and helping the sport find a footing…
