Cricket News sort by Scott Bernard Styris

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has heaped praise on Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav, describing him as a versatile batter who provides the X factor that some other batters might not have. After a few low scores in recent matches, Suryakumar smashed 76 off only 44 balls in the third T20I against West Indies in St Kitts.

The Black caps will compete in the preliminary round alongside India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The teams for the tournament comprises of six players with one substitute.

Essex have signed Tim Southee, the New Zealand swing bowler, for the Friends Life t20 competition where he will link up with team-mate Scott Styris at Chelmsford.

Gautam Gambhir led India to a cakewalk victory of 8 wickets with as many as 42 balls to spare thanks to his unbeaten 8th ODI Century.

India crashed to a heavy 200-run defeat against New Zealand in the opening match at Dambulla after being bundled out for a paltry 88 in 29.3 overs.

New Zealand won the 1st T20I at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill in Florida against Sri Lanka despite posting a low total of 120 for 7.