Adam Zampa of Australia celebrates with teammates (Getty Images) Nathan Ellis produced a fiery opening spell to propel an under-strength Australia to a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland in their Group B opener of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Defending 183, Australia’s pace spearhead ripped through the Irish top order, finishing with outstanding figures … Read more
Cameron Green’s angry reaction to Usman Tariq (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Former Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has publicly come out in support of Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq after controversy erupted during the second T20I between Australia and Pakistan last week. The issue began when Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, after getting out to Tariq, was seen making … Read more
Australia’s Ben Dwarshuis and Matthew Kuhnemann shake hands with Pakistani players (AP Photo/KM Chaudary) Pakistan produced a commanding performance to hand Australia its heaviest ever defeat in T20 cricket, sealing a 3-0 series sweep just five days ahead of the T20 World Cup. On Sunday, the hosts defeated the Australians by 111 runs in the … Read more