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With Saqlain Mushtaq's Rousing Speech Recalling Successful CT17 Campaign, Pakistan Raise The Tempo
Pakistan cricket team's interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has reportedly given a short but rousing speech to the Babar Azam-led side ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup clash against India on Sunday (October 24), urging them to conjure up the magic of the 2017 Champions Trophy final and beat the neighbours in the most-anticipated match of the tournament. ....
T20 WC: Throwdowns To Batters & Tips To Wicket-keepers, MS Dhoni Moves Into His New Role
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni seems to have transitioned smoothly into the role of mentor of the Virat Kohli-led side during the ICC T20 World Cup, as the veteran cricketer was seen giving throw-downs to the players ahead of the 'Super 12' game against Pakistan here on Sunday (October 24). ....
Pakistan PM Imran Khan Takes Note Of Argument Between Shoaib Akhtar, PTV Host Nauman Niaz
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken notice of the on-air heated argument between former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and PTV Sports anchorperson Nauman Niaz, Geo News reported. ....
T20 World Cup: Asghar Afghan To Retire From International Cricket After Namibia Clash
Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan on Saturday announced his retirement from international cricket and will play his last match against Namibia in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday. ....
It's Been Happening For Long; India Don't Have Mental Strength: Gambhir
After the crushing eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand, former India opener Gautam Gambhir has slammed the Virat-Kohli-led side, saying that they have the skills but lack the much-needed mental toughness to win big knockout games in ICC tournaments. ....
T20 World Cup: Ex-England Cricketer Kevin Pietersen Issues Plea In Hindi After India Loses To New Zealand
After the crushing eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Monday came in support of the under-fire Indian cricket team, saying the players are not robots and need fans' support all the time. ....
T20 World Cup: England Pacer Tymal Mills Ruled Out Of Tournament Due To Right Thigh Strain
England pacer Tymal Mills has been ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup due to a right thigh strain. As his replacement, Reece Topley, another left-arm pacer, has been promoted from reserves to the main squad. Mills had been England's joint leading wicket-taker in the tournament till now alongside Adil Rashid, taking seven wickets at an average of 15.42 and economy rate of 8. ....
West Indies Superstar All-rounder Dwayne Bravo Calls Time On His International Career
Top West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the ICC T20 World Cup, currently underway in the UAE. ....
Do Something, Have Another Tournament On The Lines Of CPL In WI, Says A Frustrated Pollard
West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard has asked Cricket West Indies (CWI) to start another tournament, other than the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), in order to unearth "new talents" in the wake of another humiliating defeat suffered at the hands of Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup 'Super 12' round. ....
'Chris Gayle An Absolute Legend But Nowhere Near Fans' Expectations At T20 World Cup'
Former West Indian cricketer Samuel Badree said that he expected a much better performance from the Caribbean side than what they dished out at the ICC T20 World Cup, given that many of them were playing their last World Cup. ....
