Shahid Afridi injury not serious

Shahid Afridi the Pakistan captain is sure that he will recover from his side strain before the first T20 match against the Australians. Afrdi got this side strain when played against the Essex and he feels that it i snot a very serious injury and will recover on time. Afridi also added that he knows the importance of his presence not only as a captain but also a senior player.

Pakistan Cricket Board are more concerned about the injury of Afridi since it is a very long tour which ends only by September.Afridi is in prime form and in the recently concluded Asia Cup he scored two centuires one against Srilanka and another against Bangladesh.

Michael Clarke named as Australia's new Captain

Michael Clarke has been named as the new Australian captain after Ricky Ponting's retirement from T20 form of the game.Clarke will be the captain and White will be his deputy in T20 form of the game.Clarke was expected to take over as captain from Ponting and that is what has exactly happened.

Michael Clarke said to the press that he is very happy to get this job and he will continue to learn a lot from Ponting. He also felt that Australia have to show their dominance in T20 form of the game,but they have stiff competition from India and defending champions Pakistan

Rahul Dravid dropped for ODI's against Australia

Indian’s former captain Rahul Dravid has been dropped for the home series against Australia despite of some good performances with the bat in the Champions trophy.
Rahul Dravid played some sheet anchor roles in the recent Champions Trophy but he has been dropped for the first two matches against Australians.

Dravid should not have been dropped and according to me his presence in the team he is a boost especially with the amount of experience that Dravid carries behind him. Virat Kohli has been preferred instead of him. Sudeep Tyagi of Tamil Nadu gets a chance to play for the National side. Ishant Sharma has retained his place despite so many failures. Yusuf Pathan has been dropped from the squad due to his failure in the Champions Trophy.

Ricky Ponting about Australian win

Ricky Ponting seems to be a very happy captain since the OZ regained the ICC top ranking and also regained the Champions Trophy. when Ponting was asked asked about the win he told that he is a very happy man and it was the youngsters in the team who contributed at the right time an that is why they emerged victoriously.

Ricky Ponting was adjudged the Man of the series while Shane Watson was declared the Man of the Match for his fluent hundred in the final.Ponting also said that he is extremely happy that the youngsters played a huge factor in this win and he added it is very pleasing to see them stand and deliver when it matters the most.

World Cup T20 : Highlights of West Indies vs Australia

Australia were reduced to 15/3 after winning the toss and batting first against Engalnd.David Warner played well to score 63 and then the Hussey brothers played extremely well to take the team total to 169


AUSTRALIA SCOREBOARD

S. Watson c Sarwan b Taylor 0
D. Warner c Benn b Bravo 63
Ricky Ponting lbw b Taylor 0
M. Clarke c Benn b Edwards 2
B. Haddin c Benn b Pollard 24
D. Hussey c Fletcher b Bravo 27
M. Hussey not out 28
M. Johnson c Bravo b Edwards 9
B. Lee not out 1

Extras: (b-1 lb-5 w-7 nb-2) 15
Total (for seven wickets; 20 overs) 169


Chris Gayle showed his liking for the shortest form of international cricket by blasting 88 as the West Indies thrashed Australia by seven wickets in the World. Gayle played some unbelievable shots and he was severe against Brett Lee and scored 27 runs of his in one over. Finally with 4 overs to spare they won the match very easily by 7 wickets.

WEST INDIES SCOREBOARD

C. Gayle c Watson b Lee 88
A. Fletcher c D. Hussey b Johnson 53
X. Marshall c Hopes b Johnson 8
S. Chanderpaul not out 0
R. Sarwan not out 8

Extras: (lb-5 w-8 nb-2) 15
Total (for three wickets, 15.5 overs) 172

World Cup T20 : Symonds axed from Australain squad

Andrew Symonds has been axed from the Australian team for in disciplinary action. He was caught for consuming alcohol. It is not such abig issue but the Australian team has given enough chances for Symonds that they have finally decided to move on.Ricky Ponting said that Symonds is one of the best T20 players at present and loosing him from the squad could create imbalance to the side, but he also termed that they had no other choice.

Cameron While will replace Symonds , and he would be playing the T20 World Cup instead of Andrew Symonds. Cameron White is not part of the Ashes. This is a golden opportunity for Cameron White and he has to capitalize on this.I personally feel that though Symonds may be a world class player he lacks the disciple to compete in the International level.