Australia vs Sri Lanka: Adam Zampa tests Covid positive

Ahead of the must-win game against Sri Lanka, the hosts Australia have suffered another massive blow after their spinner Adam Zampa tested positive to COVID. According to the Daily Telegraph, Zampa’s symptoms are not severe, but concerns remain about him playing. A change in ICC regulations for this tournament mean players are able to take the field even after recording a positive test. Australian women’s all-rounder Tahlia … Continue reading Australia vs Sri Lanka: Adam Zampa tests Covid positive

‘Virat Kohli, what are you?’

In the end, did a tear slip out of Virat Kohli’s eyes after his most wondrous chase under pressure, on and off the field? He was down on his knee, punching the ground twice, as all the bottled-up emotions poured out of him. In an already astonishing career, this chase against Pakistan in World T20 might just take the cake. It’s a format that doesn’t come … Continue reading ‘Virat Kohli, what are you?’

Pakistan won by 5 wickets Mohammad Nawaz, Haider Ali’s brilliant attack

In Christchurch, an astonishing attack by Haider Ali and Mohammad Nawaz caught New Zealand off guard and won Pakistan the tri-series victory. As part of their partnership, they scored 33 runs in eight balls starting with the 15th over to enable Pakistan chase down 164 runs and counteract a powerplay delay. Nawaz and Ifthikar Ahmed calmly finished the game for Pakistan for the second day … Continue reading Pakistan won by 5 wickets Mohammad Nawaz, Haider Ali’s brilliant attack

Indian Women won by 41 runs: Rodrigues star of tonight

In addition to a stifling bowling performance, Jemimah Rodrigues’ return to the national squad was enthusiastically hailed as her T20I career-best 76, which included a 92-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, helped India defeat Sri Lanka by 41 runs to begin their Women’s T20 Asia Cup campaign. Prior to the partnership between Rodrigues and Harmanpreet, India was scoring at less than one run per ball. … Continue reading Indian Women won by 41 runs: Rodrigues star of tonight

Roger Federer end of era

Roger Federer put down the racket forever. With the news, the entire world have been shattered, as to the entire world Roger Federer was not only a tennis player, but a symbol of royal artistry and elegance of the game. Tennis may not be same again as the entire world will miss the aristocratic presence of the undisputed king of the game. On the grass … Continue reading Roger Federer end of era

Jimmy Neesham declined New Zealand central contract Finn Allen done deal

Jimmy Neesham declined a New Zealand central contract as Finn Allen and Blair Tickner received their first deal. Neesham was offered one of the two available spots on the list when Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme left, but he declined because he had already committed to multiple T20 competitions since his withdrawal from the first roster. Neesham wrote on an Instagram story, “I know … Continue reading Jimmy Neesham declined New Zealand central contract Finn Allen done deal

England’s World Cup coaching staff Mike Hussey, David Saker

For the T20 World Cup in Australia the following month, England’s men’s coaching staff has been expanded to include Michael Hussey and David Saker. Matthew Mott, England’s white-ball head coach, has enlisted Hussey, a former Australia international who currently serves as the batting coach for Chennai Super Kings, and Saker, a fellow Australian who served as England’s Test bowling coach from 2010 to 2015, to … Continue reading England’s World Cup coaching staff Mike Hussey, David Saker