In-form left-hander Nicholas Pooran struck a Man-of-the-Match half-century as West Indies survived a middle-order collapse to beat India by two wickets and take a critical 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
In pursuit of 153 in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) here yesterday, West Indies overhauled their target with seven balls to spare at the National Stadium, with Pooran top-scoring with 67 off 40 deliveries.
However, the victory appeared unlikely when the home side shockingly lost four wickets for three runs in the space of 13 deliveries, to swiftly decline to 129 for eight at the end of the 16th over.
But tail-enders Akeal Hosein (16 not out) and Alzarri Joseph (10 not out) held their nerve in an unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 26, left-hander Hosein clinching victory by thumping seamer Mukesh Kumar to the long off boundary in the penultimate over.
A search for the most common bowling statistic—number of wickets—in the two most recent editions of the ICC’s Men’s T20 World Cup campaigns manifests Sri Lankan wrist-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga atop both standings. In fact, the last four editions of the International tournament have seen at least one bowler, akin in type to Hasaranga, finishing inside the top 5 five wicket-takers. As the 2016 and 2021 editions even saw multiple wrist spinners taking places in the top five.
Guyana Amazon Warriors franchise has announced its coaching contingent for the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), with former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener appointed Consultant Coach.
The 51-year-old expressed his excitement to join the franchise, noting that he has always been impressed with the Caribbean vibe generated during the ‘Biggest Party in Sport.’
Klusener said, “I’m looking forward to joining the Amazon Warriors! I’m ready for the challenge. I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with some of the best players from the Caribbean and worldwide.”
Klusener brings a wealth of experience with a successful coaching career in South Africa, Afghanistan, and Zimbabwe.
Recently, Klusener has coached Durban Super Giants in the SA20 Tournament and Delhi for the Indian Premier League. Klusener is also the Cape Town Samp Army coach for the inaugural T10 Zim Afro League.
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) have partnered with the Daren Sammy Foundation for the 2023 Fairways Golf Day. The Golf Day will take place on 18 August and will raise funds for the Daren Sammy Foundation which is dedicated to supporting underprivileged families and youth in sports and education in Saint Lucia.
The Golf Day will take place at the Point Hardy Golf Course, Cabot and there will be prizes to be won for the best gross, net and Stableford scores as well as a closest to the pin competition. Those taking part have the chance to be partnered with CPL cricketers and coaches who will be playing the course that day.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced SATsport as a new partner for the ongoing white ball series between West Indies and India.
This new partnership will see the SATsport brand on the upper back of the West Indies playing jersey for the CG United One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals (T20I). The white ball series comprised three CG United ODIs as well as the five-match Kuhl Stylish Fans T20I Series powered by Black and White which starts on Thursday, 3 August.
Dominic Warne, CWI’s Commercial Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome SATsport as a partner for the white ball series against India. It’s exciting to develop new partnerships which provide valuable partnership investment for the development of cricket in the West Indies. SATsport’s logo will be visible on the shoulders of the iconic West Indies maroon and gold playing jersey and will be seen by millions of fans around the world.”
