Virat Kohli said it would not have been the end of the world for him even if his team had won
Skipper Babar Azam stroked his way to 68 while his opening partner, Mohammad Rizwan, smashed 79 as the Indian bowlers struggled to contain the two batters
In terms of numbers, India have an all-win record against their arch-rivals in the T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007
Star Sports Network will live broadcast all the matches ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Doordarshan to live broadcast India matches for free on its terrestrial network
India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has said that Virat Kohli's side should not take Babar Azam's team lightly, adding that "past records don't matter" in the shortest format
He added that Pakistan captain Babar Azam is a premium player and will be targeted by the Indian bowlers
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden says leadership will be key in the much anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in "dogfight conditions" in Dubai on Sunday
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has picked India as the favourite to win the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Oman and United Arab Emirates (UAE)
India will play its second and last practice match against Australia on October 20 at ICC Cricket Academy ground and the match will start at (3:30 pm IST)
India head coach Ravi Shastri said dew factor will decide whether team will go with an extra seamer or spinner during its upcoming ICC T20 World Cup campaign starting on October 24 against Pakistan
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has said that the cricket match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup should be reconsidered as the ties between both countries are "not good"
India captain Virat Kohli played down the 'hype' surrounding the India vs Pakistan game in T20 World Cup, saying it's 'just another match for us' despite the ridiculously high demand for tickets
Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq has clarified that he did not suffer a heart attack and rather went to the doctor just for a routine check-up."I want to thank everyone in Pakistan and around the world for praying for my health. I want to thank the Pakistan people, and cricketers from Pakistan and around the world who sent their well-wishes," said Inzamam on his YouTube channel, as reported by ESPNcricinfo."I saw reports saying I had suffered a heart attack. I did not. I went to my doctor for a routine check-up, who said they wanted to conduct an angiography. During angiography, they noted an artery of mine was blocked, so they inserted stents to alleviate that problem. It was successful and easy, and I came back home after just 12 hours at the hospital. I feel fine," he added.Inzamam-ul-Haq has been discharged from hospital after undergoing angioplasty, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja had confirmed on Tuesday."Inzi wishing you well and so good that you are now .
Veteran Pakistan allrounder Mohammad Hafeez on Sunday made a sarcastic remark mocking the New Zealand cricket team, which abandoned the white-ball series against the hosts due to security concerns
New Zealand players shouldn't be blamed for the cancellation of the tour of Pakistan as they were just following the advice of their government, said Kiwi pacer Mitchell McClenaghan. The 35-year-old pacer was reacting to a sarcastic tweet by batsman Mohammed Hafeez on Saturday on eve of the departure of the New Zealand team from Pakistan. "Come now bro. This has a bad taste to it Don't blame the players or the organisation blame our government. They have only acted on the advice they have received. I'm absolutely certain these young men all wanting to prove themselves wanted to play. they had no choice," McClenaghan wrote on his twitter handle. On Saturday, Hafeez had taken a dig at New Zealand Cricket (NZC) for calling off their tour of Pakistan citing security threats. "Thanks to the secutity of pakistan forces to make arrangements to @BLACKCAPS to reach at airport Safe & Sound. Wonder same route & same security but no threat today???," Hafeez had tweeted. New Zealand had ..
England's scheduled tour to the Asian nation was thrown into doubt with the ECB saying that it will assess the ground situation and make a decision on the series in the next 48 hours.
New Zealand cricket said it will not comment on the details of the security threat nor the updated arrangements for the departing squad
Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali is confident that his team can beat arch-rivals India in the opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup, replicating its convincing win in the 2017 Champions Trophy final
Former Australia Test opener Matthew Hayden and ex-South Africa pacer Vernon Philander has been appointed as coaches of the Pakistan team for ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE
Wasim Khan, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said that the reports of captain Babar Azam being unhappy with the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup were 'factually incorr