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Akeal Hosein replaces injured Fabian Allen in West Indies squad
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 01:12
Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein has been approved by the ICC's Event Technical Committee as a replacement for Fabian Allen in West Indies' squad for the T20 World Cup. Allen had originally been included in the 15-man touring party West Indies had submitted last month, but has had to pull out now due to an ankle injury.Hosein, 28, has played nine…
Glenn Maxwell heads into T20 World Cup on the crest of a wave
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 00:29
Even geniuses need reassurance from time to time. For Glenn Maxwell that came during the most recent IPL, in part because his genius was not only recognised but genuinely appreciated by two of the game's greats in Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers."I was extremely fortunate to have two of the greats of the game in the same team and…
Melbourne Stars open their account with impressive bowling display
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 02:18
Melbourne Stars 3 for 139 (Sutherland 57) beat Sydney Sixers 8 for 109 (Perry 40, Garth 3-17) by 30 runsAnnabel Sutherland's half-century coupled with the key wicket of Alyssa Healy helped Melbourne Stars secure their first victory of the season against a Sydney Sixers side who chased poorly.Sutherland's 57 off 50 balls laid the platform for Stars before Maia Bouchier…
Namibia opt to bowl; Michael van Lingen replaces Pikky Ya France
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Wednesday, 20 October 2021 03:03
Namibia chose to bowl vs NetherlandsAfter being bowled out for their joint-lowest T20I total - 96 - batting first on Monday, Namibia opted to chase in Abu Dhabi. They made one change to their line-up from the team that was heavily defeated by Sri Lanka and replaced offspinner Pikky Ya France with left-arm seamer Michael van Lingen.Netherlands have also made…
Sri Lanka have much to be worried about as Ireland look to flex their muscles again
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Tuesday, 19 October 2021 10:34
Big pictureOn Monday, Sri Lanka eased past a Namibia side that had rarely played under lights, and whose batters were largely unfamiliar with the type of pace they had to face. Their next opponents will not be quite so green (even if that is typically their colour).Ireland had not had a great series against the UAE, in the approach to…
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Tuesday, 19 October 2021 12:05
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Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman steer Pakistan to victory after West Indies struggle to 130
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