Twenty20

Unadkat helps India sweep T20 series

Mumbai - Muslimchronicle

Paceman Jaydev Unadkat led a disciplined attack to set up India's five-wicket win in the third Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka as the hosts completed a 3-0 whitewash on Sunday. Unadkat returned impressive figures of 2-15 to help restrict the visitors to 135-7. India then achieved their target with four balls to spare in a tense chase at the WankhedeRead more

Brathwaite's 8,000-mile trip pays off as Windies beat England

Chester-le-Street - Muslimchronicle

West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite was rewarded for making an 8,000-mile round trip to Chester-le-Street as the tourists beat England by 21 runs in a lone Twenty20 international on Saturday. England, set 177 for victory, were bowled out for 155 at a chilly and rainswept Riverside. Barbados-born Brathwaite, 29, had been West Indies' star with the bat when theyRead more

Pakistan cricket captain gets hero's welcome

Karachi - Muslimchronicle

Hundreds of fans gave Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed a hero's welcome as he arrived home carrying the Champions Trophy early on Tuesday. Men, women and children packed Karachi airport as Sarfraz returned from England, where Pakistan thrashed arch-rivals India to be crowned surprise winners. Sarfraz held up the trophy to loud cheers and chants of "Long live Sarfraz!" as aRead more

Shoaib and Shadab lead Pakistan to win over Windies

Bridgetown - Arab Today

Shoaib Malik made a composed unbeaten 38 to lead Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over West Indies in Barbados on Sunday in the first of four Twenty20 Internationals. West Indies, put in to bat, struggled throughout their innings as 18-year-old Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan took three wickets for seven runs off his four overs to land the man of theRead more

Australia beat Sri Lanka to avoid T20 series whitewash

Adelaide - Arab Today

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs in their final Twenty20 game on Wednesday, avoiding a whitewash in the three-match series and salvaging some pride. Australia got off to a flier courtesy of captain and opening batsman Aaron Finch's 53 runs off 32 balls. His partner Michael Klinger scored a controlled 62 runs off 43 balls to help take theRead more

Sri Lanka's Dickwella gets two-match ban for another misconduct

Dubai - Arab Today

Sri Lanka opener Niroshan Dickwella has been banned for two limited-over matches after his latest breach of ICC code of conduct, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday. Dickwella was found guilty of "showing dissent at an umpire's decision" during the second Twenty20 International against Australia in Geelong on Sunday, for which he received two demerit points and wasRead more

Bolt in hurry to bring T20 success to track

Melbourne - Arab Today

The athletics world is hoping to cash in on the success of cricket's high-octane Twenty20 format with a new team event spearheaded by Usain Bolt which starts Saturday in Australia. The inaugural Nitro Athletics in Melbourne, which will also be held on February 9 and 11, features non-traditional events such as middle-distance and hurdles relays. World 100-metre record holder BoltRead more

Indian Premier League set to ease Twenty20 heartache

New Delhi - Arab Today

The glitzy Indian Premier League (IPL) starts Saturday, helping to ease the heartache of millions of fans following India's failure to win the World Twenty20 on home soil this month. India's short-form extravaganza, famous for its fireworks and dancing cheerleaders as well as unwanted corruption scandals, gets under way with the Mumbai Indians taking on the Rising Pune Supergiants. FansRead more

Kiwi shock jocks suspended over Ben Stokes prank

Wellington - Arab Today

A pair of New Zealand radio presenters were suspended Wednesday for broadcasting a heated conversation with England all-rounder Ben Stokes' mother without her knowledge. Radio Hauraki shock jocks Jeremy Wells and Matt Heath had been mocking Kiwi-born Stokes' role in England's loss to the West Indies in the World Twenty20 final on Sunday before the on-air incident. Stokes, who movedRead more

England's Roy, Willey fined as emotions spill over at T20

New Delhi - Arab Today

England opener Jason Roy and all-rounder David Willey have been fined at the World Twenty20 after emotions spilled over during their win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. Both players gave solid performances during England's nailbiting 10-run victory over Sri Lanka in New Delhi to secure a place in the semifinals. But Roy was fined 30 percent of his match feeRead more