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Twitter explodes after Pollard's 6 sixes in an over off hat-trick man Dananjaya
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 11:09 AM IST
- Pollard's efforts were recognized well by the cricket fraternity with fans, former cricketers and his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians tweeting in praise of the West Indies all-rounder.
Bonner leads West Indies to 223-5 vs Bangladesh on Day 1
AP
UPDATED ON FEB 11, 2021 05:18 PM IST
West Indies ground out 223-5 against Bangladesh on day one of the second Test on Thursday. Bonner was 74 not out and wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva was with him on 22 after an even first day.
Rise of West Indies cricket's new hero Kyle Mayers
By Somshuvra Laha, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 09, 2021 09:38 AM IST
- Mayers, born in Barbados, became only the sixth batsman to score a double century on debut and the sixth ever to hit a double century in the fourth innings of a Test.
Mehidy's century puts Bangladesh on top of Windies on 2nd day
AP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 04, 2021 06:05 PM IST
The West Indies were 75-2 in reply, captain Kraigg Brathwaite on 49 at stumps and newcomer Nkrumah Bonner on 17 in an unbroken 51-run partnership.
Bangladesh holds firm against West Indies on Day 1
AP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 03, 2021 04:57 PM IST
Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican picked up three wickets, conceding 58 runs, to pose a strong challenge to the hosts.
Shakib's return boosts Bangladesh hopes vs Windies for tests
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 02, 2021 05:40 PM IST
Shakib plays his first test since September 2019 following a two-year ban — one year suspended — by the ICC in October 2019 for failing to report approaches from a bookmaker.
Bangladesh completes clean sweep of West Indies
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 08:04 PM IST
Skipper Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah all hit half-centuries to help Bangladesh post 297-6 after West Indies captain Jason Mohammed won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Shakib returns with 4-8 as Bangladesh defeats West Indies
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 06:30 PM IST
- All-rounder Shakib was back after being given a two-year ban by the International Cricket Council in October 2019, with one year suspended, for failing to report approaches from a bookmaker.
‘It would be something huge’: Chris Gayle feels cricket’s T10 format can be included in Olympics
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 08, 2021 06:50 PM IST
However, West Indies’ swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle would like to see cricket’s latest and shortest format -- T10 -- to be included in the Olympic Games roster.
West Indies bowling legend Curtly Ambrose applies for coaching role at ECB: Report
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 03:29 PM IST
Ambrose picked 405 Test wickets and 225 ODI wickets in his stellar career. The fast bowler, who retired in 2000, has the lowest average among all the fast bowlers who have picked 400 or more wickets (20.99).
Shakib included in Bangladesh’s preliminary squad for WI series
By Press Trust of India | Dhaka
UPDATED ON JAN 04, 2021 05:57 PM IST
The southpaw was banned for two years, one year of it was suspended, for failing to report corrupt approaches by an alleged Indian bookie during the Indian Premier League.
‘Yuvraj has done it before, so why can’t I?’ Chris Gayle keen to emulate Yuvraj Singh’s feat of six sixes in an over at UKC
By Aditya Bhattacharya | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 01, 2021 10:43 AM IST
Chris Gayle, who will square off against Yuvraj Singh in the inaugural UKC, is keen on emulating the former India batsman’s achievement from the 2007 World T20.
Windies’ Holder, Pollard opt out of Bangladesh tour on COVID concerns
By Reuters | Reuters
UPDATED ON DEC 30, 2020 11:07 AM IST
Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran are the other players who opted out of the series.
India have been incompetent playing swing bowling of late
By Sanjay Manjrekar
UPDATED ON DEC 20, 2020 07:34 AM IST
Like most other countries, India too have an issue when the ball swings. But with all that’s going for Indian cricket in terms of wealth/finance, fan following and years at the highest level, more is expected, writes Sanjay Manjrekar.
West Indies agrees to tour Bangladesh in January
By Associated Press | DHAKA
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2020 07:23 PM IST
Cricket West Indies said discussions will continue with Bangladesh and the West Indies players “to finetune the various arrangements in order to ensure the health and safety of the players and team management unit.”
It has been a tough year, haven’t been home in six months: Holder
By Asian News International | Asian News International
PUBLISHED ON DEC 14, 2020 03:15 PM IST
The all-rounder spoke about the challenges of playing in the bio-bubble and added that he has not been home for six months.
New Zealand record innings win over West Indies to complete 2-0 sweep
By Associated Press | Wellington
UPDATED ON DEC 14, 2020 08:22 AM IST
After winning the first Test in Hamilton by an innings and 134 runs, New Zealand won the second at the Basin Reserve by an innings and 12 runs inside the first hour of the fourth morning on Monday.
ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 World Cup
By Press Trust of India | Dubai
UPDATED ON DEC 13, 2020 04:19 PM IST
The qualification for the 2022 edition of the age-group tournament had been delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification.
New Zealand closes in on victory in 2nd test vs West Indies
By Press Trust of India | Wellington
UPDATED ON DEC 13, 2020 12:07 PM IST
The West Indies were 244-6 in their second innings at stumps — drawn early because of the light — still trailing New Zealand by 85 runs after being forced to follow on 329 behind.
Kyle Jamieson five-wicket haul puts NZ in control of second Windies Test
By Reuters | Wellington
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2020 11:45 AM IST
Chemar Holder was on five with Joshua Da Silva on two but still 336 runs behind the hosts’ 460 and facing the possibility of another heavy defeat after they lost the first test in Hamilton by an innings and 134 runs.
Nicholls’ 117 steadies NZ on day 1, 2nd test vs West Indies
By Associated Press | WELLINGTON, New Zealand
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 11:50 AM IST
New Zealand was 294-6 at the close of play with Nicholls on 117 not out. His late partnership of 83 for the sixth wicket with Daryl Mitchell (42) helped tip the balance in New Zealand’s favor late on the first day.
West Indies’ Roach, Dowrich to return home, miss second NZ test
By Reuters | Wellington
UPDATED ON DEC 08, 2020 10:47 AM IST
Roach’s father died shortly before the first test in Hamilton. Dowrich suffered a finger injury on the first day of the match at Seddon Park and was unable to bat in either innings but the team said in a statement the wicketkeeper was being released for “personal reasons”.
India vs Australia: ‘It will always be him,’ Hardik Pandya reveals the player he draws inspiration from
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 08, 2020 07:12 AM IST
Pandya provided a rollicking finish to India’s 195-run chase against Australia on Sunday. His unbeaten 42-run knock off 22 balls destroyed the Aussie bowling in the death overs and guided India to a six-wicket win, handing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
New Zealand vs West Indies: Daryl Mitchell fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 06, 2020 03:41 PM IST
Mitchell was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC code, which relates to “use of an audible obscenity during an international match”.
Two Indian cricketers feature in Brian Lara’s list of greatest of current era
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 06, 2020 01:54 PM IST
Lara decided to name the best five of cricket without naming himself in the list. Lara shared his list of the best five batsmen of the current era.
‘It’s time we started delivering and stopped talking’: Jason Holder tells Windies to perform in second NZ test
By Reuters | WELLINGTON
UPDATED ON DEC 06, 2020 11:43 AM IST
West Indies top five combined for 100 runs across both innings, four fewer than what number six Jermaine Blackwood scored in the second innings alone, as the visitors were bundled out for 138 and 247 at Seddon Park.
New Zealand wrap up record win over West Indies in first test
By Reuters | WELLINGTON
UPDATED ON DEC 06, 2020 10:18 AM IST
The victory margin was the largest by New Zealand over West Indies, surpassing the innings and 105-run win at Wellington’s Basin Reserve in 1999, and gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
West Indies win MCC’s Spirit of Cricket award
By Reuters | Reuters
UPDATED ON DEC 04, 2020 10:58 AM IST
The men’s side arrived in England in June for a three-test series played in a biosecure environment, which saw international cricket resume for the first time since the novel coronavirus outbreak brought the global calendar to a halt.
Williamson’s 251 puts NZ on top in 1st test vs West Indies
By Associated Press | HAMILTON, New Zealand
UPDATED ON DEC 04, 2020 11:32 AM IST
Williamson waited for allrounder Kyle Jamieson to post his maiden half century before declaring with about d26 overs left in the day’s play.
New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st Test Day 1: Williamson puts Kiwis on top
By Associated Press | Hamilton
UPDATED ON DEC 03, 2020 01:19 PM IST
After the early loss of Will Young for 5 on test debut, Williamson and Tom Latham dug in and added 154 for New Zealand’s second wicket to subdue any of the danger the pitch seemed likely to present.