Oman pummel PNG in T20 World Cup opener
Skipper Zeeshan Maqsood took 4-20 to set up a 10-wicket win for hosts Oman in the T20 World Cup opener against debutants Papua New Guinea on Sunday.
Pollard: We back Gayle to deliver at T20 World Cup
Chris Gayle has joined the West Indies for their title defence in the T20 World Cup and skipper Kieron Pollard backs the big-hitter to come good.
Afghanistan will stick to daring T20 approach
Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi says his team will shrug off political and travel turmoil to thrive at the T20 World Cup by remaining true to their philosophy of “daring cricket”.
Kohli hails impact of ‘inspirational’ mentor Dhoni
Virat Kohli has hailed MS Dhoni as an “inspiration” who had a “huge impact” on his cricketing journey as the India captain goes in search of the T20 World Cup title.
Oman, PNG to take centre stage in T20 World Cup opener
Oman and Papua New Guinea will get the T20 World Cup underway on Sunday in the humble surroundings of Al Amerat.
Six players to watch at the T20 World Cup
Who’s likely to play a major role at the seventh T20 World Cup, which gets underway in Oman and the UAE on Sunday.
Who’s laughing now? The rise and rise of T20 cricket
In just under 20 years, Twenty20 cricket has gone from being a light-hearted sideshow to a money-spinning, central plank of the sport’s global calendar.
‘Free-spirited’ Proteas not bringing baggage into T20 World Cup
South Africa, perennial under-achievers in ICC events, will go into the T20 World Cup unburdened by high expectations.
Sri Lanka embark on T20 World Cup road to redemption
Sri Lankan legend Aravinda de Silva admits there have been “issues with discipline” but says the country that won the T20 World Cup seven years ago is on the way back.
Bangladesh vow not to be haunted by T20 World Cup record
Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al-Hasan believes that series wins against Australia, New Zealand and Zimbabwe will boost their chances at the T20 World Cup.
O’Brien desperate to put Ireland on T20 map
Kevin O’Brien is hoping to inspire Ireland as they seek finally to make their mark at a T20 World Cup.
‘Bomb squad’ key as Namibia look to make World Cup breakthrough
Namibia coach @PierredeBruyn2 doesn’t buy the narrative that his underdog team has nothing to lose at the T20 World Cup. @CricketNamibia1
Scotland squad packed with match-winners – Trott
Jonathan Trott says Scotland’s batting line-up is full of “match-winners” as they bid to reach the second stage of a T20 World Cup for the first time.
Bavuma’s thumb ‘improving by the day’
Temba Bavuma is expecting to play in the Proteas’ first T20 World Cup warm-up match against Afghanistan on Monday.
For one week only, Oman centre-stage at T20 World Cup
The modest Al Amerat ground will on Sunday briefly become the beating heart of international cricket as the T20 World Cup gets underway.
