Author: Gulf Times

Colombo: The thrilling victory of Colombo Strikers over Jaffna Kings has sparked joy among cricket fans all over the world. With their recent performance against Jaffna Kings, Thisara Perera’s led team stood third on the points table after three victories out of six matches. Talking about being his first Lanka Premier League season, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan shares, “This is my first season. As you play, wherever you go and whenever you try to perform, you want it to be your best. So, I arrived here after three months of a struggling spell. I haven’t taken a wicket in…

Jersey emerged victorious in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B on Sunday, thanks to a six-wicket win over Norway in Germany following seven days of entertaining action. The team, led by captain Charles “Chuggy” Perchard, went through the competition undefeated, winning three of their group games against Serbia, Switzerland and Belgium with the game against Croatia ending without a result. Sunday’s final contest pitted the eventual winners against another impressive outfit from the Qualifier, Norway, who themselves had won their four previous group games against Sweden, Slovenia, Germany and Gibraltar. Winning the toss and opting…

Colombo: The Colombo Strikers returned to winning ways with an emphatic 9-wicket victory over the Jaffna Kings in the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2024 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Shadab Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz starred in the comprehensive victory for the Strikers, who chased down a below-par target of 110 in just 9.5 overs. This win keeps the Thisara Perera-led side in third place on the points table with three wins from six games. Chasing the modest target, opener Angelo Perera set the tone with a quick 16 off 8 balls before being dismissed early. His opening…

Edgbaston, In a pulsating finale of the World Championship of Legends 2024, India Champions emerged victorious by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan Champions by five wickets here at Edgbaston on Saturday (July 13). The Yuvraj Singh-led side showcased their dominance in the competition and secured the coveted title in a match that went down to the wire as two teams fought hard. Pakistan Champions, opting to bat first after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 156 for 6 in their 20 overs. Kamran Akmal (24 off 19) and Maqsood (21 off 12) gave the team a solid start, but regular…

Northampton, India Champions and Pakistan Champions came out victorious in their respective semi-final encounters to set up a thrilling summit clash in the World Championship of Legends 2024 at County Ground. Pakistan Champions edged West Indies by 20 runs while India Champions registered a comprehensive 86-run victory over Australia Champions in the second semi-final. In first Semi Final West Indies captain Darren Sammy won the toss and opted to field first, putting Pakistan Champions, led by Younis Khan, to bat. The Men in Green set a formidable total of 195 for 8 in their 20 overs. Kamran Akmal was…

Northampton: The cricketing world is set to witness a historic showdown as the Indian Champions take on the Australian Champions in the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends in Northampton. This match is not just a game; it’s a war of champions, steeped in a rich history of intense rivalries. From the unforgettable India vs. Australia final in the 2003 World Cup, to Yuvraj Singh’s heroics in the 2011 World Cup quarterfinal, and their fierce battles in the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2024 T20I World Cup, these two teams have crafted a saga of legendary encounters. The…

Colombo: The Colombo Strikers showed their resilience and talent in a closely fought game even though they lost to the Jaffna Kings by a slim margin. Leading player Glenn Phillips and head coach Carl Crowe discussed the team’s positive gains despite a slow match at the Lanka Premier League and the important lessons they had learned in their current campaign. “Even though the outcome wasn’t in the favor of our squad, we put ourselves in good position in both game and tried to capitalize the same throughout,” shared Colombo Strikers Head Coach Carl Crowe “We were a part of…

Harare : Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), in association with T 10 Global Sports, is delighted to announce the return of the eagerly awaited Zim Afro T10 tournament for its second edition. Cricket’s fastest and most entertaining format will take centre stage beginning 21 September and wrapping up with a grand finale on 29 September in Harare. The dates for the player draft and the fixtures will be announced soon. The high-octane T10 tournament, which is the first of its kind in Africa, will see all the games being played at the iconic Harare Sports Club, much like the inaugural season.…

England: It’s finally here where the World Championship of Legends is set to feature the greatest showdown in the semi-final stage between two cricketing titans India Champions vs Australia Champions scheduled for June 12th. Set against the backdrop of a storied rivalry India and Australia two teams with a rich history of victories, promises to compete in a spectacle of skill, strategy, and sheer determination. After losing to the Pakistani champions by 68 runs the Indian team suffered its first defeat of the competition. Similarly, their hopes for a stronger performance against the Australian champions were dashed as they…

Northampton: The second match featured a stellar performance by South Africa Champions, who chased down a challenging target of 211 set by Pakistan Champions. Sarel Erwee led the charge with an unbeaten 105 off 57 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 184.21. His innings included 11 fours and six sixes. Jacques Snyman provided excellent support, scoring an unbeaten 82 off 47 balls, with six fours and five sixes. Together, they put on an unbroken 183-run stand for the second wicket, dismantling the Pakistan bowling attack. The only wicket to fall was that of JP Duminy, who scored 9 off…