Sports, Cricket, 24th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Thisera Perera endured a frustrating spell since clubbing a match-winning six to clinch Sri Lanka’s maiden Twenty20 World Cup title in 2014 but has turned a corner over the last 18 months to become one of their most dependable players. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka cricket board selectors have shown long faith in Thisera Perera

Perera’s batting and bowling averages of 20 and 31, respectively, are hardly likely to strike fear into the opposition.

24 May 2019 11:48 AM

Sri Lanka have won 24 of 86 ODIs since stalwarts Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara retired after the 2015 World Cup, with the captaincy changing hands six times since. (Photo: AFP)

Weak and crisis-hit Sri Lanka look to shut up their criticisms

The last 4 years have not been kind to Sri Lankan cricket and the island’s once-powerful side arrive at the World Cup struggling for form.

24 May 2019 11:39 AM

Gary Stead modified the all-out attack with the bat that propelled New Zealand to their maiden World Cup final four years ago for this year’s tournament after a successor to Brendon McCullum failed to emerge. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand drop plan to unleash all-out attack

Brendon McCullum inspired England’s transformation in the wake of their embarrassingly early exit from 2015 World Cup.

24 May 2019 11:29 AM

Chris Gayle’s recent form promises batting fireworks from the swashbuckling opener in his fifth and final World Cup and offers plenty of hope to a West Indies team finally showing signs of a resurgence. (Photo: AFP)

West Indies bank on Gayle, Russell to blow rivals away

Gayle smashed two magnificent centuries against England, scoring 424 runs at an average of 106 to claim the Man-of-the-Series award.

24 May 2019 10:58 AM

Bangladesh registered their best finish at the 50-over World Cup at the 2015 tournament in Australia and New Zealand when they reached the quarter-finals, having defeated England in the group stages.(Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh looks to unveil their full potential as they aim to change world views

Mortaza urged his players to therefore make sure the cricketing world takes notice from the moment they start their campaign against SA.

24 May 2019 10:47 AM

In 2015, their World Cup debut, Afghanistan gave Sri Lanka a shock by dismissing both openers for a golden duck and recorded their maiden win against Scotland before being brought down to earth with a big bump by co-hosts Australia. (Photo: AFP)

Afghanistan seeks to change its status from minnows to contendors

Having won last year’s World Cup Qualifiers, the Afghans will be looking to make the transition from underdogs to knockout round contenders.

24 May 2019 10:38 AM

Ross Taylor has scored 2,892 ODI runs over those four years, placing him sixth in the list of most prolific batsmen headed by India captain Virat Kohli (4,306). (Photo: New Zealand Ross twitter)

Ross Taylor to outshine Kane Williamson in this year's World Cup

Taylor's average of 68.85 compares unfavourably with only Kohli’s 78.29.

24 May 2019 10:15 AM

Comparisons with Virat Kohli have been a stumbling block for many batsmen in world cricket but Pakistan’s Babar Azam has embraced the challenge wholeheartedly and will carry his country’s hopes at the World Cup.

Pakistan's Babar Azam seeks to unravel his batting strengths at the World Cup

Babar Azam is the fastest batsman to reach 1,000 T20I runs, taking 26 innings to get there and dethroning Kohli in the process.

24 May 2019 10:01 AM

Rashid did experience victories over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as well as a tie with a weakened India side when Afghanistan finished second at the Asian Cup last year but he knows the World Cup will be another step up. (Photo: File)

'We need to show the world we are not only good on paper', says Rashid Khan

The world’s best Twenty20 bowler, Rashid exploded onto the world stage with the fourth best haul in ODI history, taking 7 for 18.

24 May 2019 9:43 AM

Shakib has always had a hot-and-cold relationship with the media, who have criticised him for a lack of control over his temper and accused him of letting his achievements go to his head.

World Cup perfect stage for Shakib to show his true potential

Shakib-Al Hassan was also given permission to miss the preparatory camp for the World Cup to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

24 May 2019 9:27 AM

Several former India players urged Virat Kohli’s men to boycott the June 16 match in Old Trafford, Manchester, against their arch-rivals while others saw more merit in playing and extending India’s 6-0 unbeaten record against Pakistan in World Cups. (Photo: AFP)

India-Pakistan matches are final matches because people mix politics: B Majumdar

BCCI subsequently made an unsuccessful attempt at isolating Pakistan in world cricket and raised security concerns for its players.

24 May 2019 9:06 AM

Under Virat Kohli, India have won eight consecutive test series and remained the top-ranked team in this format. (Photo: PTI)

Captain Kohli aims to create legacy as he looks to unleash his batting powers at WC

Kohli led India to the Under-19 World Cup title in 2008 and was part of the team that won the 2011 title at home.

24 May 2019 8:42 AM

Jasprit Bumrah bowls in the nets during a training session at The Oval in London on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Boomrah top pick!

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed picked up Jos Butler, while Australian Aaron Finch went for Proteas strike bowler Kagiso Rabada.

24 May 2019 1:55 AM

The defending champions played scintillating cricket to win the World Cup with 11 wins on the trot. If they encountered problems on a few occasions they came through each time through a brilliant contribution from an individual.

Aussies majestic in their supremacy

India were not on the boil at the start, just about beating Holland after a poor batting display and were wiped out by Australia in the next game.

24 May 2019 1:54 AM

Pravin Tambe,47, of North Mumbai Panthers celebrating a wicket with captain, Prithvi Shaw (19-year-old).

Triumph night for Panthers

Prithvi-led side outplays Surya’s Triumph Knights to join SoBo SuperSonics and ARCS Andheri in Mumbai T20 League semis.

24 May 2019 12:46 AM

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