Zee Zaidi

Farewell to Nassau Stadium, New York’s Mandala

Just under 6 months ago, on January 17, 2024, the ICC unveiled the design of the New York venue for the Men’s T20 World Cup: the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.  Construction started that same week, and the 34,000 capacity...

Canada Gracefully Exits the Competition

Canada arrived at the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup ranked 23rd in the world – the lowest of any team in the tournament.  On Tuesday, after a 7 wicket loss to Pakistan in New York, Canada were effectively eliminated in...

Perspective: Bangladesh’s Unsuccessful Chase 

Twenty five years ago, at the 1999 Men’s ODI World Cup, Bangladesh delivered a shocking upset over Pakistan in Northampton, bowling out the 1992 champions and winning by 61 runs.  Bangladesh had recently qualified for their first World Cup ever,...

Perspective: India vs. Pakistan – we should do this more often

Among the sporting world’s biggest rivalries, India vs. Pakistan in cricket is as big as it gets.  On Sunday, these competitors faced off for the first time in the USA, which is not only the most lucrative sports market in...

Perspective: First ICC T20WC match in New York was a triumph for the sport

The world’s first ever international cricket match was played in New York in 1844. On June 3, New York hosted its first of eight matches in 2024’s highest profile international cricket competition as Sri Lanka took on South Africa.  In the...

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Many unconfirmed global stars on PSL 10 draft list, including Woakes, Bairstow awaiting ECB NOCs

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is gearing up for the highly anticipated player draft for its 10th edition, scheduled...
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