Ashutosh Sharma

Gujarat Lions show who’s the king, beat Punjab by 5 wickets in IPL debut

Aaron Finch had a subdued World T20 by his standards. Known for big hits, the Aussie has a highest score of 156 in T20s but in the WT20 his highest was 43 against India at this ground.

Kings XI Punjab, Gujarat Lions players look to shake off WT20 hangover

As tremors shook North India on Sunday afternoon, Kings XI Punjab were performing a ‘havan’ (offerings into a consecrated fire) in front of their dressing room to bring some luck to their team.

IPL rivals Dale Steyn, Mitchell Johnson look to kindle the old fire

The match between Kings XI Punjab and Gujarat Lions can turn into a battle between two veteran fast bowlers — Dale Steyn and Mitchell Johnson.

As Kings XI mentor, Sehwag hopes his style rubs off on youngsters

The ‘happily retired’ former India cricketer is pragmatic about his new role as the mentor of Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League

WT20: In crunch tie, Ashwin bowls just two overs and concedes plenty

India managed to pull Australia back after a flying start, but in a curious case, skipper MS Dhoni gave Ravichandran Ashwin, his main strike bowler, just two overs.

Dhoni hails Kohli’s strength in character after victory against Aussies

As Kohli and skipper MS Dhoni galloped to an unbeaten 67 run partnership to guide India home, it was the team vice-captain who looked the most satisfied.

World T20: India beat Aussies by 6 wickets to Kohli-fy for semis

Every time India have stumbled into trouble this season, they have looked up to one man --- Virat Kohli. On Sunday night, his magnificent form and sheer determination once again carried India past some doubts and plenty of pressure as the hosts beat Australia to seal their World Twenty20 semi-final berth.

Pitch for India-Aus match changed to turning track on hosts’ request

Mohali groundsmen change wicket on India’s request for make-or-break Australia match.

WT20: Ahead of must-win Australia tie, Virat urges India to stay focused

In Yuvraj Singh’s homeground, it is on Delhi boy Virat Kohli that India’s fortunes hinge as they gear up for the must-win World Twenty20 clash against Australia on Sunday.

Not done just yet: Shahid Afridi keeps retirement guessing game on

The saga of Shahid Afridi, like many things that define Pakistan cricket, could still run a little longer. The man with the sledge-hammer blows may have been pushed to international retirement by his Board midway through the World Twenty20, but the skipper is still not done.

World T20: Aus-Pak game will have Indians on the edge

The ICC World Twenty20 Cup campaign of all three teams also hinges on the results of other games going their way. The group is so close to call that Pakistan, despite losing two matches, are still in with a contention of making it to the last four.

World T20: Spinner Ish Sodhi a player for the future for New Zealand

Leg spinner Ish Sodhi has become a vital cog in the New Zealand bowling line-up along-side left-arm orthodox Mitchell Santner. Sodhi’s important scalps in the wins against both India and Australia have resurrected his reputation somewhat.

World T20: Unpredictable Pak face impressive Kiwis in must-win clash

After getting their selection wrong against India in the previous match, Pakistan will be looking to make amends.

World T20: Rain at Aus-NZ match in Dharamsala could benefit India

All across India, teams are struggling with the dew. Towels are out as teams bowling second are trying to keep the ball dry. At Dharamsala, however, rains have been an added headache as was evident during the qualifiers.

Dharamsala rain washes away Associates’ chances of WT20 qualification

The rains started on March 10, washing away any chance of a practice session before coming back in full force the next day. Both the matches were cancelled without a ball being bowled and with it also went away Netherlands and Ireland’s chances of advancing.

ICC World T20: Heath Streak’s presence gives Bangladesh pacers bite

With Mashrafe Mortaza, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed forming the core, the bench strength boasts of Abu Hider and Al-Amin Hossain with Streak being the major catalyst for the change.

Munis Ansari, the original slinger, fulfils his cricket dream in Oman

It was the apathy of the local cricket association, economic factors and desire to play cricket which forced Ansari to shift to Oman in 2007.

KXIP ignore Dharamsala, opt for Nagpur as their home ground for IPL 9

After losing the prestigious India-Pakistan World T20 match, there was more ignominy in store for HPCA when this year’s IPL schedule was released.

World T20: ‘Passage to India’ restaurant gave Amir Ali chance to play

The bespectacled Oman batsman says how his restaurant boss let him achieve his dream of playing cricket for the country

World T20: Dharamsala hotels count losses after shift of India-Pak match

Apart from the loss of face for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, the shifting of the India-Pakistan World Twenty20 match out of Dharamsala will lead to considerable losses to local businesses in the hill town.

MHA, Pak team assess security; fate of Indo-Pak match still in balance

The fate of the India-Pakistan World T20 match scheduled in Dharamsala on March 19 still hangs in balance as the Indian security establishment mulls steps to be taken for the safety of Pakistan fans who may travel for the game, sources told HT.

Inzamam-ul-Haq leaving no stone unturned to prepare wards for WT20

Along with former India bowler Manoj Prabhakar, who has been brought on board as bowling coach, Inzamam is busy chalking out plans for Afghanistan’s World T20 campaign.

Indian-origin Oman player Jatinder relishes return to roots for WT20

For Jatinder Singh, a visit to India is about revisiting his roots. Born in Ludhiana, before shifting to Oman way back in 2003, Jatinder, a middle-order batsman, is a vital cog in the Oman side, which is seeking to make an impactful debut in the upcoming World T20.

We are under virtual house arrest, says Pak-origin Oman players

The team here for World T20 has permission to stay in Chandigarh but the players and officials cannot venture out of the hotel

Oman’s players of Pakistan origin caught in visa mix-up

Oman had a turbulent landing in India ahead of the World Twenty20. They had to face hardships on the first day of their arrival after a visa mix-up saw nine players of Pakistan origin briefly not able to stay with the rest of the team in Chandigarh.

Jat protest hits All-India Inter-varsity baseball tournament

India, Pakistan lawyers bat for bilateral cricket series

Amid doubts over Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming World T20 championship in India, lawyers of the two countries padded up here on Thursday in a bid to ease strained bilateral ties.

Patiala lad Anmolpreet makes it large, enters U-19 WC squad

Chandigarh The news of Patiala lad Anmolpreet Singh’s making it to the India team for the under-19 cricket World Cup that starts in Bangladesh on January 27 has sent the household into frenzy; and his father, Punjab Police inspector Satvinder Pal Singh, can barely handle his excitement.

In Test comeback vs SA, Jadeja shows focus with bat and ball

Although the Mohali pitch was tailor-made for spin bowling, Ravindra Jadeja’s Test comeback was quite sensational, and his focus with the bat and ball was there for all to see.

Empty stands galore as Mohali crowd gives first test match a miss

Consider the scenario: An inaugural Test match of the series against the world Number 1 team; India batting first and tickets rates kept as low as `200 for season ticket for the student block.