Live Cricket Blog: England and India begin World Cup 2019 countdown

Sport360 staff 18:13 02/07/2018
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    6:00 pm – England and India begin World Cup 2019 countdown

    While all eyes will be focused on England’s limited-overs clashes against India, the two teams will have a much larger picture in mind during the upcoming month. Both the teams have been setting the standards in white-ball cricket in recent times and will no doubt be among the heavy favourites for the 2019 ICC World Cup to be held in England.

    With 12 months to go for the showpiece event, Sport360’s Ajit Vijaykumar takes a look at what the two teams will be aiming for in the near future. Read more on his story here.

    England captain Eoin Morgan and India skipper Virat Kohli.

    England captain Eoin Morgan and India skipper Virat Kohli.

    5:15 pm – Kuldeep Yadav v Jason Roy among the key battles between England and India

    As England and India prepare to lock horns in the three-match T20 series, we take a look at three key battles which could be pivotal in deciding the final outcome. India’s wily left-armed leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be up against the in-form Jason Roy and that battle is one definitely worth keeping an eye one.

    Check out the three main battles here.

    Kuldeep's battle against Jason Roy could be an intriguing one.

    Kuldeep’s battle against Jason Roy could be an intriguing one.

    5:00 pm – Virat Kohli aiming to lead from the front in T20 series against England

    On the eve of India’s opening T20 clash against England at Old Trafford, skipper Virat Kohli has stated that he would like to continue leading the side from the front. The batting sensation is enduring a lean patch after consecutive failures in Ireland but remains in a bullish mood ahead of the thee T20 clashes against the formidable England.

    Read the Indian skipper’s full quotes here.

    Kohli wants to lead by example.

    Kohli wants to lead by example.

    3:10 pm – Australia crush Pakistan

    Stanlake destroyed Pakistan with a four-wicket burst.

    Stanlake destroyed Pakistan with a four-wicket burst.

    Fast bowler Billy Stanlake took 4-8 and captain Aaron Finch smashed an unbeaten 68 as Australia defeated Pakistan by nine wickets in their T20 tri-series clash in Harare on Monday.

    Pakistan were bowled out for just 117 and Australia had no trouble chasing the runs down, reaching the target inside 11 overs.

    More talking points from the match here.

    3:00 pm  – Ponting, Dravid and Claire in ICC hall of fame

    Batting greats Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting along with England women’s wicketkeeper batswoman Claire Taylor became the latest names to be inducted in the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame.

    Dravid became only the fifth India player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame while Ponting became the 25th Australia cricketer to do so.

    Read more here.

    1:17 pm – Shoaib Malik becomes first to play 100 T20I matches

    Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik become the first player to feature in 100 T20 Internationals as his team took on Australia in the T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe on Monday.

    The 36-year-old had earlier become the third player to score 2,000 runs in the format.

    More on that here.

    11:30 am – Australia strike early

    Australia took four wickets inside the first eight overs after winning the toss and deciding to bowl first in their T20 tri-series clash against Pakistan in Harare on Monday.

    Pakistan are looking to clinch their ninth consecutive win in the T20 format after defeating Zimbabwe in the tri-series opener on Sunday.

    The Aussies are looking to put the 6-0 limited overs sweep by England behind them.

    For live scores, click here.

    11:20 am – Sarfraz most successful Pakistan T20 captain

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    Sarfraz Ahmed became the most successful Pakistan T20 captain following the 74-run win over Zimbabwe in the tri-series opener.

    Sarfraz now has 20 wins from 23 matches in the format, overtaking Shahid Afridi’s tally of 19 wins from 43 matches.

    The wicketkeeper batsman’s win percentage of 87 is by far the best in international cricket among players who have led in at least 20 T20s.

    Read more here.

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