Day: September 4, 2019

Australia’s Smith regains spot as ICC’s top-ranked Test batsman

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Test batting rankings after Virat Kohli’s golden duck in the West Indies ended the India captain’s reign at the top. Smith has overtaken Kohli following the India star’s second innings flop during their 257-run win against the West Indies in the second Test in Jamaica. Having made 76 in the first innings, Kohli edged his first ball from Kemar Roach in the second innings to the wicket-keeper. That allowed Smith, who missed the third Test defeat against England at Headingley due to concussion, to open up a one-point lead over…

King Cobra rules in Chicago

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SKOKIE/ CHICAGO – USA: King Cobra’s defeated Green Mamba in the finals of the 2019 Chicago Cup after a brilliant 99 from Jay Desai. The classy right-hander was in perfect form and was harsh on all the bowlers. Chasing 143 runs to win the trophy, King Cobra reached their target at 144 for one in 16.1 overs. Desai in his brutal display needed just 54 balls and ended the match with a massive six down the ground. He slapped three fours and 10 sixes. With Mahammad Qureshi offering $50 for…

Qureshi adds his class to Chicago Cup

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SKOKIE/CHICAGO- USA: All-rounder Zishawn Qureshi showed that the experience gained at the recent Global T20 in Canada did not go to waste, as he impressed at the 2019 Chicago Cup. His best performance in the tournament was 4/25 playing for Green Mamba against Pythons at Washington Park. Using his guile to good effect he was able to cripple the Pythons’ batting and lead his team to victory. In the game, two brilliant catches were nabbed by the chairman of Cricket Council USA, Mahammad Qureshi. One in particular to gave Zishawn…