West Indies lost the first T20 International (T20I) against New Zealand on Wednesday, but their players produced some fine displays on the field. The one piece of fielding that probably stood out most was Shimron Hetmyer 's brilliant one-handed catch in the deep that gave them the first breakthrough in the form of Martin Guptill . New Zealand, after being put in to bat by Nicholas Pooran , started well and were ticking along and building a solid opening partnership when Odean Smith sent Guptill and Devon Conway packing off successive deliveries in the 8th over. Guptill was the first to go as he looked to cut a short and wide delivery from Smith. It looked set to be a six, but Hetmyer, running behind from point, jumped and plucked the ball out of the air with his left hand to give his team a wicket out of nowhere. Watch: Shimron Hetmyer's outstanding catch to dismiss Martin Guptill What a catch from @SHetmyer ! A display of brilliant athleticism to get … [Read more...] about West Indies vs New Zealand, 1st T20I: Shimron Hetmyer’s One-Handed Screamer To Send Martin Guptill Packing. Watch | Cricket News
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Cricket South Africa T20 League: Players in MI Cape Town Squad; Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone headline
The players will join the team and will adorn the iconic blue and gold colors that the fans have come to recognize from the MI franchise. The current 'MI Cape Town' squad includes three foreign players, one South Africa capped and one South Africa uncapped player. The three overseas players the franchise has signed are Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan, England all-rounders Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran. The capped South Africa cricketer is star speedster Kagiso Rabada while Dewald Brevis is the uncapped South African in the side. Mumbai Indians go global, unveil MI Cape Town in South Africa and MI Emirates in UAE Rashid played for Gujarat Titans, Livingstone and Rabada represented Punjab Kings, and Brevis played for Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL 2022. Curran - who has played for Punjab and CSK in the past - couldn't participate in this edition of the IPL due to injury. Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio, said, "I'm excited as we begin our journey in … [Read more...] about Cricket South Africa T20 League: Players in MI Cape Town Squad; Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone headline
“Felt Nice To Make Contribution”: NZ Skipper Kane Williamson After Win Over WI | Cricket News
Following the narrow 13-run win over West Indies in the first T20I, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said that it felt nice to have made a contribution to the team's victory. Solid knocks by captain Kane Williamson and wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway and brilliant bowling by Mitchell Santner powered New Zealand to a 13-run win over West Indies in the first T20I of the three-match series at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Wednesday. "Nice to get the win. The performance was pleasing. We know that this West Indies side is capable of amazing things, so to get over the line is a good feeling. It is about playing roles for the side, felt nice to make a contribution. Those small cameos helped to keep the score moving. Power is always there in the West Indies team, so it was about staying calm and executing the plans," said Williamson in a post-match presentation. With this win, New Zealand have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. In the first innings, New Zealand posted 185/5 on … [Read more...] about “Felt Nice To Make Contribution”: NZ Skipper Kane Williamson After Win Over WI | Cricket News