News for '-preston-mommsen'

Scotland fined for slow over-rate vs Afghanistan

Scotland fined for slow over-rate vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Scotland has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Pool A match against Afghanistan in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Dunedin in New Zealand.

WT20: Zimbabwe beat Scotland by 11 runs to win 2nd qualifying game

WT20: Zimbabwe beat Scotland by 11 runs to win 2nd qualifying game

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Zimbabwe bowlers produced an impressive performance at the death to eke out an 11-run win over Scotland, registering their second successive victory in the qualifying round of the ICC World T20, in Zimbabwe on Thursday.

'I don't think it should be called a World Cup if you're cutting down the teams'

'I don't think it should be called a World Cup if you're cutting down the teams'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Downsizing of teams for next World Cup is an issue troubling Scotland captain Mommsen

World T20: Afghanistan vs Scotland preview

World T20: Afghanistan vs Scotland preview

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Afghanistan has shown great promise in taking its game to the next level, as its journey from the lower divisions to competing on cricket's biggest stages testifies. Since the ICC World Cup 2015, Afghanistan has won 25 of 44 games across formats. That includes 11 Twenty20 Internationals wins in 13 matches. Those statistics, and the fact that it has never lost a T20I to Scotland, will give Afghanistan a mental boost when the two sides lock horns in Tuesday's (March 8)second Group B match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Afghanistan certainly has all the ingredients to beat Scotland and this contest should be a keenly fought one.

World Cup preview: Can embarrassing England stop free fall?

World Cup preview: Can embarrassing England stop free fall?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

A floundering England will be looking to avoid a potential banana skin when they take on minnows Scotland in a crucial Pool A cricket World Cup match at the Hagley Oval, in Christchurch on Monday.

Scotland, UAE book 2015 Cricket World Cup berth

Scotland, UAE book 2015 Cricket World Cup berth

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Scotland and the United Arab Emirates secured the final two positions in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 after victories on the last day of the Super Six stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier New Zealand 2014 (CWCQ), in Christchurch, on Thursday.

Scotland, UAE book spot in 2015 Cricket World Cup

Scotland, UAE book spot in 2015 Cricket World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Scotland pipped Kenya to secure their third World Cup appearance on Thursday while United Arab Emirates (UAE) also booked their ticket for next year's marquee 50-over tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

'Having only 10 teams in the next World Cup is a backward step'

'Having only 10 teams in the next World Cup is a backward step'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Calling the ICC's decision to reduce the number of teams in the 2019 World Cup "a backward step", cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said such a move is unfair to the Associate nations

Machan, Evans star as Scotland whip Ireland in WC warm-up

Machan, Evans star as Scotland whip Ireland in WC warm-up

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Matt Machan scored a century and Alasdair Evans took four for 17 as Scotland romped to a 179-run victory over Ireland in a World Cup warm-up match at Blacktown Oval on Tuesday.

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has matched compatriot Ricky Ponting's feat of winning the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricketer of the Year award twice, the governing body said on Friday.

Kohli nominated for ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award

Kohli nominated for ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Virat Kohli is the lone Indian male cricketer to be shortlisted for the LG ICC Awards 2014 after he was nominated for the ODI Cricketer of the Year category.

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Australia finished second in Pool A after Mitchell Starc bowled the World Cup co-hosts to a seven-wicket victory against Scotland in a match that lasted just 41 overs at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, on Saturday.

Australia likely to experiment against minnows Scotland

Australia likely to experiment against minnows Scotland

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Australia will continue to experiment with their batting line-up against Scotland on Saturday as they attempt to give players some time in the middle before the knockout phase, captain Michael Clarke said.

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 2015 World Cup so far has been treat for batsmen and spectators alike. Big scores have become synonymous with this edition of the mega event. So, while some shots sailed over the boundary line, others were opportunities, disguised as catches for fielders. Fielders had to lunge, go full stretch and focus to pocket those catches. Rediff.com presents you a chance to treat your eyes to those beautiful catches that made for plain, super cricket moments.

World Cup 2015: Know the Scotland cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Scotland cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the Scotland squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Sri Lanka skipper Mathews begged Sangakkara not to retire!

Sri Lanka skipper Mathews begged Sangakkara not to retire!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said on Wednesday that he has gone down on his knees to beg record-breaking batsman Kumar Sangakkara not to quit after the World Cup. Sangakkara, 37, will call time on his ODI career at the end of the tournament but he is still in a rich vein of form.

PHOTOS: Bangladesh down Scotland to keep quarters hopes alive

PHOTOS: Bangladesh down Scotland to keep quarters hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Kyle Coetzer's career-best 156 went in vain as Bangladesh scripted a brilliant chase to notch up a comprehensive six-wicket win over Scotland in their Pool A match of the ICC World Cup in Nelson.

PHOTOS: Starc four-for romps Scotland as Australia finish second

PHOTOS: Starc four-for romps Scotland as Australia finish second

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Photos of the World Cup Pool A game between West Indies and Scotland being played in Hobart.

Sangakkara's record fourth straight World Cup ton seals it for Sri Lanka

Sangakkara's record fourth straight World Cup ton seals it for Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Kumar Sangakkara became the first batsman to hit four successive centuries in a World Cup and Tillakaratne Dilshan stroked a fluent hundred in Sri Lanka's 363-9 against Scotland in a Pool A match at Bellerive Oval on Wednesday.

World Cup: Iqbal leads Bangladesh to crucial win over Scotland

World Cup: Iqbal leads Bangladesh to crucial win over Scotland

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The victory put all the pressure on England for their showdown with Eoin Morgan's side on March 9 in Adelaide, with Bangladesh now on five points and level with third-placed Australia, while England have two.

Hope this is not Scotland's final World Cup fling...

Hope this is not Scotland's final World Cup fling...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Cricket's global showpiece has confirmed the Scots are a way from being able to compete with the top Test playing nations.

World Cup PHOTOS: Moeen Ali secures England redemption

World Cup PHOTOS: Moeen Ali secures England redemption

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

An under-fire England notched up their first win in the ongoing cricket World Cup.

PHOTOS: Sangakkara makes history as Sri Lanka crush Scotland

PHOTOS: Sangakkara makes history as Sri Lanka crush Scotland

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Kumar Sangakkara created history by notching up a record fourth consecutive ODI century that powered Sri Lanka to a crushing 148-run win over Scotland in their final group league match of the ongoing cricket World Cup in Hobart.

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.

Record-breaker Sangakkara surges ahead in MVP table

Record-breaker Sangakkara surges ahead in MVP table

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

After four centuries on the trot with a strike rate of nearly 120, Sri Lanka's run machine Kumar Sangakkara (MVPI: 686) has raced to the top of the most valuable player standing at the ICC World Cup.

Guptill jumps 43 places to third in MVP!

Guptill jumps 43 places to third in MVP!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Although A B de Villiers is still the front-runner for the MVP crown of the 2015 World Cup, a new and serious challenger has suddenly appeared out of the blue -- New Zealand opener Martin Guptill.