Cricket news round-up – 10 September: Nabi retires after Afghanistan’s historic win

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 224 runs at Chattogram; Nabi retired from Test cricket; ten Sri Lankan stars have refused to tour Pakistan; and Pollard has been named ODI and T20I captain.

ICC World Cup 2019 most runs, wickets after Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: Nabi, Pradeep climb up ladder

With 4 wickets apiece in the match, Nabi and Pradeep are now tied at 2nd spot.

New Zealand eliminate India with victory over Afghanistan

Once again, Kane Williamson’s New Zealand shattered a billion hopes in a major ICC event as the Blackcaps eased past Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi to seal their spot in the final four of the T20 World Cup. In the process, the Kiwis also eliminated Virat Kohli’s India from the competition, who required an Afghanistan victory […]

India flex their batting muscle to overpower Afghanistan

After a rough start against New Zealand and Pakistan, India finally arrived to the party at the 2021 T20 World Cup and registered their first win of the tournament with a dominant performance against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Half-centuries from KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma set the perfect platform for the Men in Blue with […]

Mumbai fail to qualify for the playoffs despite Kishan, Surya rampage

Despite not qualifying for the final four, the Mumbai Indians have bowed out of IPL 2021 in style with a comprehensive win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final league game of the season. The five-time champions entered the last league fixture needing an unprecedented 170-run victory, and there would have been some tense faces […]

Buttler century downs Hyderabad

Jos Buttler smashed the first century of his T20 career to help the Rajasthan Royals beat the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 55 runs in Delhi. The Englishman scored a stunning 124 runs off 64 balls which included eleven 4s and eight 6s to propel Rajasthan to 220 in the first innings and hand the Royals their […]

IPL 2020 team forms: Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad

A young Delhi Capitals finished third last season, while a weakened Sunrisers Hyderabad batting line-up could not push them above fourth place.

Afghanistan vs Ireland, 3rd T20I, Greater NOIDA: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Afghanistan hold a 14-3 lead including an active streak of 12 wins. On Indian soil, Afghanistan's record reads 8-0.

Afghanistan vs Ireland 2nd T20I, Greater NOIDA: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Afghanistan have now won 11 consecutive matches against Ireland, taking the equation to 13-3 in their favour. The record reads 7-0 on Indian soil.

Afghanistan vs Ireland 1st T20I, Greater NOIDA: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Afghanistan hold a 12-3 lead here including 6-0 on Indian soil. They have also won the last 10 completed matches between the sides.