The UAE will host Afghanistan for three T20Is in Abu Dhabi from 16 February as part of an agreement signed by the two cricket commissions last November. Support for the next five years, including hosting of “home games” for that period. As a result, Afghanistan has committed to play against the UAE in her T20I series of three games each … Read more
New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham was asked on Star Sports’ post-match show about how Dhoni has had a loyal following years after retiring from the national team. A great response from a right-handed seam bowler and a left-handed hitter. Friday night’s sold-out lunch crowd praised the Washington Thunder’s incredible performances in all three divisions of the match, despite New Zealand’s … Read more
The opening round of the T20I series between India and New Zealand is underway at lunch, with local boys on the Indian side in attendance at the JSCA International Stadium Complex to support legendary Indian skipper MS Dhoni. After a sensational clean victory over New Zealand in his 3-game series at home, India are now under the leadership of Hardik … Read more
India captain Hardik Pandya was surprised at how the lunch pitch performed in Friday’s T20I series opener against New Zealand. The pitch provided sharp grip and spin for the slower bowlers throughout the game, and the dew factor didn’t affect the second innings much.India pursued 177, while New Zealand won the first game of the tour. , could only manage … Read more
New Zealand adapted well to the spin-friendly conditions at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, with a 21-run win over India in Friday’s opening T20I. The pitch, characterized by a twist and spongy bounce, made it difficult for hitters to time their shots. In that regard, New Zealand first surpassed expectations as he scored 176 on six shots. Then spinners Michael … Read more
On the lead nut issue, India has two options: Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. However, given his Chahal’s good performance in the T20I format, management was able to give him his 8th place instead of his Kuldeep. After he thrashed New Zealand 3-0 in the ODI series, Team India will be looking for a similar result when he pits the … Read more
After suffering a 3-0 defeat at the ODIs, New Zealand are keen to break in the T20I Round 3 starting with their first match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex on Friday. But given India’s brilliant home record in the T20Is, New Zealand’s dry run could last well. India won her 10th and played her two of her 12 recent … Read more