Pakistan's Babar tipped as World Cup star in the making
Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower has tipped gifted youngster Babar Azam to emerge as one of the best batsmen at the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup. Babar is likely to hold the key to their hopes of a successful campaign and, speaking ahead of Friday's match against Sri Lanka in Bristol, Flower said: "Babar has come a ...
World Cup commentators take few swings amidst rainfall
The commentator's room took advantage of the delay and staged a small cricket contest of it's own. Cricket legends Wasim Akram, Kumar Sangakkara and?Graeme Smith were seen enjoying a light game of bat and ball whilst the heavy downpour.
Australia’s Zampa reprimanded for abusive language: ICC
Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC)?s code of conduct during the World Cup match against West Indies.
Australia's Zampa reprimanded for abusive language
Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s code of conduct during the World Cup match against West Indies.
West Indies’ Brathwaite questions umpiring as Holding hits out
Brathwaite accepted Gaffaney and Sri Lanka?s Ruchira Palliyaguruge were doing their best, but he made no attempt to hide his annoyance after the West Indies fell short chasing a target of 289 in Nottingham. ?I don?t know if I?ll be fined for saying it but I just think that the umpiring was a bit frustrating,? Brathwaite told reporters. ?But ...
Zampa reprimanded for using obscenities
Australian spin bowler Adam Zampa, has been rebuked for breaching a Level 1 rule of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC World Cup 2019 match between Australia and West Indies.
Pakistan consider ‘retaliatory’ celebration against India
According to Indo-Asian News Service (IANS), Sarfaraz-led side wanted to respond to Indian team sporting Army caps during their home series against Australia by celebrating the fall of India wickets ?differently? as a retaliatory message.
India’s Dhoni told to take military badge off gloves
The former India captain is an honorary lieutenant colonel in India?s Parachute Regiment and its dagger badge was printed on his wicketkeeper?s gloves for India?s win over South Africa on Wednesday. International Cricket Council spokeswoman Claire Furlong said the Board of Control for Cricket in India has been ordered to remove the badge for India?s game against Australia on ...
Pakistan-Sri Lanka World Cup match delayed by rain
BRISTOL: Rain delayed the start of the World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Bristol on Friday, with a bleak forecast including the potential of thundery downpours. Sri Lanka crashed to a 10-wicket defeat against New Zealand before pulling off a 34-run win against Afghanistan in a rain-affected game.
Watch: Pakistan fans who travelled from far and wide left dispirited by rain
BRISTOL: Pakistan fans who travelled to Bristol from all around the world to watch Friday's match against Sri Lanka were left disappointed by the rain delay.
Why can’t cricket be rain-proof?
BRISTOL: On Friday morning, Zahid Aslam took a train from London Paddington to Bristol Parkway hoping against hope that he would be able to witness a full World Cup game featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Having watched Pakistan stun England at Trent Bridge on Monday, Zahid was sure that he would see Pakistan record another win if the sun ...
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Rain delays toss in Bristol
The toss for 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been delayed due to rain. The chances of match being interrupted by rain were significantly high, from the last couple of days, and it seems unlikely that we will have a full match in Bristol today.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Toss delayed as rain persists in Bristol
BRISTOL: Toss has been delayed at County Ground in Bristol for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka game as rain continues to pour down, raising fears of a washout. Pakistan held their nerve to beat hosts England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday, just three days after crashing to a seven-wicket defeat against the West Indies at the same venue.
Babar Azam a World Cup star in the making: Grant Flower
BRISTOL: Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower has tipped gifted youngster Babar Azam to emerge as one of the best batsmen at the World Cup. Babar is likely to hold the key to their hopes of a successful campaign and, speaking ahead of Friday?s match against Sri Lanka in Bristol, Flower said: "Babar has come a long way. Pakistan were ...
Rain threatens Pakistan vs Sri Lanka game in Bristol
BRISTOL: It has started raining in Bristol and the rain is predicted to continue throughout the day, which could lead to a washout of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka game scheduled today.
Afghanistan's Shahzad to miss rest of World Cup
LONDON: Afghanistan opener Mohammad Shahzad will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury, tournament organisers revealed on Thursday. Wicketkeeper-batsman Shahzad will be replaced by Ikram Ali Khil in a blow to the World Cup minnows, who have lost their opening two matches.
BCCI seeks government permission for Indo-Pak series
The first bricks for the resumption of ties between Pakistan and India have been laid as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked for permission from their government to host the Pakistan women?s cricket team.
Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis inspired Wahab Riaz's World Cup comeback
BRISTOL: Fast bowler Wahab Riaz wasn?t in Pakistan?s original plan for the World Cup 2019, but due to the inexperienced bowling lineup selectors decided to opt for the 33-year old for the cricketing pinnacle. ?I would have, probably, been watching games on TV and praying for the team?s success,? Wahab told media in Bristol. Wahab, who once aimed to ...
Fastest to 150 wickets: Mitchell Starc breaks Saqlain Mushtaq’s record
NOTTINGHAM: Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc on Thursday became the fastest to reach 150 ODI wickets, surpassing a record previously held by Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq. Starc ripped through the West Indies batting order in the tenth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, bagging 5-46 – the first five-wicket haul of this tournament. The 29-year old pacer reached ...
ICC asks BCCI to remove Indian army insignia from Dhoni's gloves
The International Cricket Council has objected to the Indian army insignia engraved on MS Dhoni?s gloves, after the wicket-keeper and former World Cup-winning captain sent the social media into a meltdown by wearing the gloves sporting a regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces. According to Indian media reports, the ICC has asked the Board of ...
