PCB in a quandary over lack of support in Asia Cup, World T20 hosting issue

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 10:31

The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly `in a quandary` over the lack of support from their counterparts as they seek a change in venue for the Asia Cup and the ICC World Twenty20 due to security apprehensions in Bangladesh.

Violence-plagued Bangladesh to remain Asia Cup venue

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 20:50

Asian Cricket Council has reportedly said that Bangladesh would remain the venue for next month`s Asia Cup despite rising violence in the nation due to political unrest.

Sri Lanka offers to host Asia Cup, World Twenty20

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 18:46

Sri Lanka is ready to step in and host the Asia Cup one-day tournament and the World Twenty20 if the two events are pulled out of violence-plagued Bangladesh, a top official said on Friday.

Afridi says Pak has `good chance` to reclaim World T20 title

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:09

Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi has said that Pakistan has a very good chance to reclaim the ICC World Twenty20 title in the forthcoming edition after four years.

Jacques Kallis not included in South Africa`s World T20 squad

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 00:29

Jacques Kallis could not find a place in the 30-man South Africa squad announced Friday for the World Twenty20 starting in Bangladesh March 14.

Tikolo takes over from Brown as Kenya coach

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 22:02

Former skipper Steve Tikolo has been named as Kenya`s interim cricket coach, replacing Robin Brown, who stood down after the side`s failure to qualify for next year`s ICC World Twenty20 championships in Bangladesh

UAE`s Aziz reported for suspect bowling action

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 19:31

United Arab Emirates` Nasir Aziz has been reported for suspected illegal bowling action following his side’s 62-run loss to Ireland in the second semi-final of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Nepal qualifies for World Twenty20 with win over Hong Kong

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 12:46

Nepal will compete in a major cricket tournament for the first time next year after securing a berth in the upcoming World Twenty20 by beating Hong Kong by five wickets in a quarterfinal match in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Kenyan captain Collins Obuya suspended for assaulting teammate

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 09:14

Kenyan cricket captain Collins Obuya will miss the two warm-up matches for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 qualifying tournament after being suspended.

India to open World T20 campaign against Pakistan

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 13:00

The Indian cricket team will open its campaign in next year`s World Twenty20 Championships against arch-foes Pakistan when the event is staged in Bangladesh from March 16 to April 6.

UAE to host ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers in November

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 09:35

UAE will host the World Twenty20 Qualifiers scheduled to take place between 15 and 30 November, from which six of the 16 teams will progress to the main tournament in Bangladesh next year, with Ireland and Afghanistan favourites to qualify.