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Roy smashes Kiwis as England march into W-T20 final

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Opening batsman Jason Roy struck a career-best 78 as former champions England stormed into the World Twenty20 final with a seven-wicket romp against New Zealand. Electing to field first, England staged a strong comeback in the second half of New Zealand's innings to restrict their opponents to a modest 153 for eight at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. Roy said everything worked well for England and it was a perfect win. Earlier, New Zealand cruised to 89 for one after 10 overs before Morgan's men rallied. Ben Stokes (3-26) was the pick of the England bowlers, again showing how good he is in the latter stages of an innings. Williamson lauded the English bowlers and admitted the Kiwis were a few runs short. Earlier on Wednesday, England's women lost their semi-final to Australia.

Kohli steers India to World T20 semis

Mohali, Mar 28 (ANI): Virat Kohli smashed a masterful 82 to guide the men in blue to a six-wicket win against Australia in their final league game of the World T20, paving the way for India's semi-final clash against West Indies. Kohli resurrected India with his unbeaten 51-ball knock from a seemingly tricky position as the hosts sprinted home in the end with five balls to spare. Hosts India, inaugural World T20 champions in 2007, and reigning 50-over title holders Australia had won two matches each, with their only loss coming against New Zealand in the Super 10 stage. Indian Captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, lauded Kohli for his unbeaten 82.

WT20: Fans hopeful of India's win against Australia

Mumbai, Mar 27 (ANI): With India taking on Australia in the quater-final match of the T-20 World cup on Sunday, it would become crystal clear over who goes ahead to the semi-final. Speaking of the virtual quarterfinal between the two performing teams, an Indian supporter said that they are confident of India defeating Australia with a huge margin. While another supporter said that India will once again repeat the history as defeating Australia today is far easier than what they did on international soil. Talking of the expectations from the Indian team, a supporter said Virat performance in today's match will give a hint of India's situation. He added that openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma's partnership will make huge numbers on scoreboard.

Adaptability is key for World T20 success: Kohli

Mohali, Mar 26 (ANI): Indian batting sensation Virat Kohli on Saturday pointed out that adapting to varying conditions will be a key factor to succeed in the World Twenty20. Kohli added that the teams that teams which handle the match situations with calm head are the ones that would go ahead in this tournament. Speaking on India's next opponent Australia, he said the match is a virtual quarterfinal for the India, adding that the players have to focus on positive things to defeat Australia.

Hearth hints at retirement after T20 World Cup

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Veteran Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath on Friday said that he wants to end his limited-overs career on a high note, while asserting that he is still eager to provide his services in the longer format of the game. Herath further said that he will take the decision about his limited overs cricket career just after the World T20 tournament.

Windies desperate to win World T20 match against South Africa, says skipper

Nagpur, Mar 25 (ANI): West Indies captain, Darren Sammy has insisted that his team was desperate to win the coming match against South Africa in the T20 World Cup in Nagpur to cement their place in the semi-finals. West Indies have defeated England and Sri Lanka in their World T20 Super 10 games. They are a win away from booking a semi-final berth. Sammy said it is a must win game for them on Friday. South Africa will play Friday's vital World T20 Group 1 match against West Indies without having the services of all-rounder JP Duminy, who has been ruled out with a hamstring strain.

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik lauds teammate Mohammad Amir

Punjab, Mar 24 (ANI): Pakistani cricketer Shoaib malik on Thursday praised teammate Mohammad Amir, saying that the left-arm fast bowler's return after five years has worked well for the Pakistan team. Malik added that it is difficult to perform exceptionally well after five years, adding that Amir is growing every day. He further said that the team is playing a competitive cricket.

Imran Khan refuses to comment on controversy involving Pakistani cricketer

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Former Pakistani cricketer and politician Imran Khan refused to comment on a controversial report involving him and Pakistani batsman Umar Akmal while speaking to reporters after a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Some television news channels on Saturday showed Akmal urging Imran, when he dropped in to meet Pakistani players for a pep talk ahead of the crucial match against India, to put a word to captain Shahid Afridi to send him to bat in the top order. The incident caused uproar in Pakistan and some of the former players wanted the team management to bench Akmal for his behaviour. Speaking to media persons after a meeting with Kejriwal in New Delhi, Khan refused to comment on the incident. Instead, he said Pakistan should have led an all-out attack against India when its three wickets fell early in the innings.

West Indies beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in World T20

Bengaluru, Mar 21 (ANI): West Indies brushed aside Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their World Twenty20 Super 10 match, with opener Andre Fletcher smashing an unbeaten 84. Fresh from the impressive six-wicket win over England on Wednesday, Windies skipper Darren Sammy won the toss at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and put Sri Lanka in to bat first. Chris Gayle never made it to the crease but his services were scarcely missed as Fletcher smashed five sixes and six boundaries to seal a routine second Group One victory for his team. Fletcher said it was a difficult wicket to bat. The win was set up by a strong bowling performance by the Windies, with pace bowler Carlos Brathwaite drawing first blood by getting the in-form Tillakaratne Dilshan out lbw with his first ball of the match in the third over. Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews said a poor show by the batsmen, cost them the match. Dilshan, who scored 83 against Afghanistan on Thursday, had tried to set the tone, hitting his f

Kohli sparkles as India beat Pakistan to revive WT20 campaign

Kolkata, Mar 20 (ANI): Swashbuckling Indian batsman Virat Kohli helped India survive a top-order collapse and beat Pakistan by six wickets in a tight game on Saturday to revive their World Twenty20 campaign and maintain their impeccable World Cup record against the arch-rival. Kohli's magnificent 55 not out was the difference between the sides in the rain-hit 18-overs-a-side match, coming under tremendous pressure on a prodigiously turning track at Eden Gardens. Home captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed a six to level the scores and took a single to seal victory with 13 balls to spare as India bounced back from their shock opening defeat by New Zealand. Dhoni was all praise for Kohli's stupendous performance which led him to winning the Man of the Match award.

New Zealand display sheer grit to thrash Australia in WT20

Dharamsala, Mar 19 (ANI): New Zealand held their nerve to edge out Australia by eight runs in a tense World Twenty20 Group Two match in Dharamsala town and moved closer to a place in the semi-finals. On a high after beating hosts India in their opening game, New Zealand posted a modest 142-8 before defending the total with disciplined bowling and tight fielding against their trans-Tasman rivals. Australia came into the tournament with an embarrassment of top-order riches and decided to open with Usman Khawaja and Shane Watson. Australia captain Steve Smith said his batsmen did not respond well to the Kiwi spinners. Mitchell McClenaghan justified his selection at the cost of off-spinner Nathan Mc Cullum, claiming three wickets after conceding17 runs. Spin duo of Mitchell Santner (2-30) and Ish Sodhi (1-14) also troubled Australia.

Pakistan under 'less pressure' than India: Pak Cricket Coach

Kolkata, Mar 18 (ANI): Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis on Friday said India's defeat against New Zealand has put them under more pressure than compared to Pakistan, who won their last game. Younis said the win over Bangladesh has given a motivation to the players, adding that there used to be more pressure on Pakistan earlier, but this time things have changed. Speaking on the chances of their win, Younis said Afridi and other players have grabbed the momentum required to play a competitive game.

Australia women's team gear up for World T20 clash against South Africa

Nagpur, Mar 18 (ANI): Australian women cricket team captain, Meg Lanning exuded confidence of putting up a good performance in their first World T20 match against South Africa in Nagpur on Friday. Lanning and her team practiced hard at the nets ahead of their encounter with South Africa in Nagpur's Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. Lanning said her team was all geared up for the game. Meanwhile, South African skipper Mignon Du Preez said as her squad had the experience of playing in similar conditions, they were well prepared for the encounter. Australia has lost four of its last six T20 Internationals played since January, and conceded series defeats at home to India and away to New Zealand. Lanning, however, downplayed her team's past performance.

Gayle's storm blows England away in Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 17 (ANI): Chris Gayle smashed the first hundred of the sixth World Twenty20 to underline his reputation as cricket's most destructive batsman and powered West Indies to a comfortable six-wicket win over England in their Super 10 match at the Wankhede Stadium. The left-handed opener, who often polarises opinions with his antics off the field, made mockery of a seemingly steep 183-run target in the Group One match, carrying West Indies to victory with 11 balls to spare on a hot and humid evening. Gayle's century was his second in the format and he remained unbeaten on 100 off 48 balls with his innings studded with 11 sixes and five fours. West Indies cricket team coach Phil Simmons was all praise for Gayle at the post-match press conference. It was the sparse crowd at the stadium overlooking the Arabian Sea, who were at risk once Gayle decided to open his arms and swat away everything that was in his zone over the boundary. England skipper, Eoin Morgan, said that his team wan

Pakistan thump Bangladesh with comfortable 55-run win in Kolkata

Kolkata, Mar 17 (ANI): Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi led his team to a comfortable 55-run victory against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata at the T20 World Cup. It took a lot of cajoling from the organisers to convince Pakistan to shed their security apprehensions and once they landed for the tournament, Afridi's comments about getting 'more love in India' than in Pakistan riled up fans back home. Hafeez said that the team had prepared well for the tournament, especially after a poor performance in the Asia Cup. After Shehzad was dismissal, Afridi took up responsibility, promoted himself in the batting order and clobbered four sixes in an entertaining knock. Bangladesh captain, Mashrafe Mortaza, said though reaching the target of 201 runs was difficult, his team could have performed better. Down the order, Shakib Al Hasan remained not out on 50 but the target proved too much for Bangladesh's limited batting resources.

T20 World Cup: Fans hopeful of team India's victory

Nagpur, Mar 15 (ANI): India's first encounter of the T20 World Cup against New Zealand will be played on Tuesday evening in Nagpur. Tumultuous fans were seen gathering outside the stadium. Considering Nagpur ground lucky for India, fans are hopeful of team's first-ever T20 victory against New Zealand. Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh are favourite among fans. Kiwis have always been a tough side to beat and fans want to see both players score some big runs.

Pak. coach defends Afridi, says remark wasn't controversial

Kolkata, Mar 15 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket team coach Waqar Younis on Tuesday came into defence of Shahid Afridi over his statement of receiving more love in India, saying that he did not find anything controversial in his statement. Yonis emphasised that they should stop discussing the matter further as it would only result in increasing the controversy and asked his players to focus on the upcoming matches.

Nothing new in Pak. inviting Hurriyat leaders: NC

Jammu, Mar 15 (ANI): Speaking on the invitation received by Hurriyat leaders to attend the function on Pakistan Day, National Conference Party (NC) leader Sheikh Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said there is nothing new on the invitation being received. He further said two years ago, foreign ministers from both the countries were slated to meet, but Pakistan High Commissioner thought it would be prudent to consult the separatist before talks and New Delhi was right to raise objection on it. Kamal added that Pakistan considers Umar Farooq's faction of the Hurriyat as representative of Jammu and Kashmir.

Shoaib Malik satisfied with safety provided by India for World T20

Kolkata, Mar 13 (ANI): Lauding the security arrangements made by the government of India, Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik today said that he has never faced any security concern in the country. Admitting that he is honoured to be here, Malik said that he visits the country very often as his wife Sania Mirza is an Indian. He further said he never feels any difference between the people of both sides.

Afridi says 'never received so much love in Pak'

Kolkata, Mar 13 (ANI): Asserting that sports and politics should be kept apart, Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi on Sunday admitted that his side has not received so much love and affection from their own country as they have got in India. Talking to the media ahead of their warm-up game against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens on Monday, Afridi said that he has always enjoyed playing the game in India. The Afridi-led side arrived to a warm welcome in Kolkata yesterday after getting the security assurance from the concerned authorities in India and the ICC. The ICC has moved Pakistan's group match against India to Kolkata on March 19 due to security concerns in Dharamsala.