Month: June 2017

First Batsman to Be Dismissed Obstructing the Field in T20Is-Jason Roy

England opening batsman Jason Roy became the first Batsman to be dismissed obstructing the field in T20Is during his side’s three-run defeat against South Africa at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on Friday. The incident took place in the 15th over when Liam Plunkett hit the ball towards the point fielder and Roy straightaway called for a run. He quickly changed the direction and started running towards non striker’s end. Continue reading “First Batsman to Be Dismissed Obstructing the Field in T20Is-Jason Roy”

Afghanistan, Ireland get Test Status

Afghanistan and Ireland have received test status from ICC. They have become the 11th and 12th test playing nations. This was approved during the ICC’s AGM which was held in London. In the year 2005 Ireland were runners up in the ICC tournament, to get their maiden World Cup berth. After 2 years they shocked Pakistan on St Patrick’s day in Jamaica and from there on they never looked back by qualifying for the consecutive world cup which they defeated England and West Indies to go ahead and remain competitive with the other test playing nations. They had players like Ed Joyce,William Boyd Rankin has played cricket for both England and Irish. Warren Deutrom the Ireland Chief Exeuctive said that players won’t leave in the future. Continue reading “Afghanistan, Ireland get Test Status”

India’s One Day and T-20 Squad for 2017 West Indies Tour

Here are the list of players who are going to feature in the 5 One Day Matches and T-20 international against the West Indies. This tour will take place after the Champions Trophy. India will be without Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah who have been rested for the series in Caribbean. Wicketkeeper Batsman Rishabh Pant and left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav have been called up. Continue reading “India’s One Day and T-20 Squad for 2017 West Indies Tour”

Fastest to score 8000 Runs in ICC Champions Trophy- Virat Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli become the quickest batsman to 8000 runs in one-day international cricket, beating AB de Villiers’ mark in seven fewer innings. Kohli crossed the 8000-run mark in his 175th innings, during the course of his unbeaten 96 off 78 deliveries against Bangladesh in Thursday’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Birmingham. Continue reading “Fastest to score 8000 Runs in ICC Champions Trophy- Virat Kohli”