Afghanistan ensured they will compete at their second consecutive World Twenty20 tournament later this year courtesy of a 47-run victory against Namibia in Dubai. The conflict-embattled nation defended their title in this T20 World Cup qualifying tournament and will now compete against the big boys in Sri Lanka later this year.
There had been disappointment from the Afghan team after they were excluded from the recent Asia Cup tournament, despite making their ODI debut against Pakistan...
Shane Watson was back to his best as Australia claimed victory in their opening Twenty20 international against West Indies in St Lucia, hitting 69 runs from 43 deliveries to help the tourists to an eight-wicket win. Mike Hussey picked up from where Watson left off to take the visitors over the finish line with his half-century; Australia wrapping up victory with 11 balls to spare.
Kieron Pollard continued his sensational form with the bat as the Windies posted a respectable 150-7...
Shape up or risk losing the Commonwealth Bank Series, said skipper Michael Clarke in a no-holds barred assessment of Australia's bowling (Cricket bets: Australia 8/15 Sri Lanka 6/4 – bet365 2nd Final match prices).
Clarke pulled no punches when questioning his side's attack in the narrow win over Sri Lanka at the Gabba on Sunday and said he was at a loss to explain why the Asians had come so close to a shock upset.
The two nations meet again on Tuesday in Adelaide in...
Entries for March 30, 2012
