Du Plessis urges South Africa to get World Cup campaign back on track
LONDON (AFP) - South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has challenged his side to make amends for the painful start to their World Cup campaign as they aim to bounce back against Bangladesh on Sunday. South Africa restricted England to manageable 311 for 8 on a tricky pitch at the Oval but, tormented by Jofra Archer?s pace and bounce, ...
Naib Says Afghanistan Won't Be Overawed On World Cup Stage
"We are very excited for tomorrow's game and the start of the tournament," Naib told reporters on Friday. "The team has changed four years ago, and the last couple of years we have improved very well in every department. Much is being made of 's outstanding spin bowling contingent, with , Mujeeb Ur Rahman and high ...
Thomas, Gayle Lead West Indies World Cup Rout Of Pakistan
Pakistan had no answer to the West Indies' bowlers and were bundled out for a paltry 105 in just 21.4 overs -- their second-lowest Cup total. During his innings Gayle, who reached his fifty in 33 balls, broke the record for the most sixes hit in Cup history -- he now has 40, three more than ...
Finch relishes return of Australia pair Smith and Warner
LONDON (AFP) - Australia captain Aaron Finch says disgraced stars Steve Smith and David Warner will use the World Cup to restore their "world-class" credentials after their role in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. Both players are back in the Australia squad for the World Cup in England and Wales and are set to start their country?s ...
Fielding Masterclass Set World Cup Tone, Says England's Roy
Man-of-the-match Ben Stokes hit a confident 89 to keep England's innings on track, while three wickets electrifying bowler Jofra Archer derailed the South African run-chase before they could establish any momentum. England opener Roy admitted the team's flawless play in the field was a significant statement of intent as they set out on a six-week journey for ...
Dominant Bangladesh beat South Africa by 21 runs
Bangladesh made the perfect start to their 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup campaign as their highest one-day international (ODI) score inspired a 21-run win over a beleaguered South Africa on Sunday. Attempting to become the first team to successfully chase more than 330 to win a World Cup match, South Africa's bid to rewrite the record books ...
Chacha Cricket Rallies Pakistan Fans At World Cup
Chacha Sufi Jalil, 69, is on his 12th trip to Britain, having flown over for the 1999 World Cup, a number of bilateral series, the 2009 World Twenty20 and Champions Trophy in 2013 and 2017. "I am a fan for 50 years today," Jalil told AFP as he entered Trent Bridge stadium to support Pakistan. Once he settled in ...
Naib says Afghanistan won't be overawed on World Cup stage
LONDON (AFP) - Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib is confident his unheralded side will not suffer from stage-fright when they play holders Australia in their World Cup opener. When they met Australia at the 2015 World Cup in Perth, a 275-run defeat ensued as David Warner hit 178 in a total of 417 for six. Much is being made of ...
Pakistan cannot beat India in World Cup: Harbhajan Singh
India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is confident that India will beat Pakistan when the two arch-rivals will clash on June 16 in 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup. While speaking at the India Today Salaam Cricket event, Harbhajan claimed that India is a far stronger side and winning against Pakistan would not be a tough task for India. Maybe ...
Rohail Nazir, Akhtar Shah Star In Pakistan U19 Win
Rohail added 49 runs for the third wicket with Mohammad Taha (25), while Qasim Akram (26) and Haris Khan (25 not out) provided additional support. Scores in brief: U19: 183 out, 48.3 overs (Kamil Mishara 73, Sonal Dinusha 32; Akhtar Shah 4-19, Mohammad Junaid 2-38). Pakistan U19: 184-5, 46 overs (Rohail Nazir 76, Qasim Akram 26; Dilshan Madushanka ...
Arthur promises Pakistan will bounce back after 'shocking' World Cup start
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has insisted they can bounce back from a "shocking" start to the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup. Hostile fast bowling by the West Indies saw Pakistan slump to just 105 -- their second-lowest World Cup total -- in a mere 21.4 overs at Trent Bridge on Friday. The West Indies, two-time former champions, ...
Karunaratne Reveals Sri Lanka World Cup Pep Talks
Karunaratne's side start their campaign against in on Saturday, with motivational pep talks Arjuna Ranatunga and Kumar Sangakkara ringing in their ears. The Sri Lankans won the Cup in 1996 but enter this edition in England and on a terrible run of form, winning just one of their past nine one-day internationals. Ranatunga, who ...
Karunaratne reveals Sri Lanka World Cup pep talks
LONDON (AFP) - Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne has revealed stirring speeches from two of his country?s greats provided the perfect preparation for their bid to win the World Cup. The Sri Lankans won the World Cup in 1996 but enter this edition in England and Wales on a terrible run of form, winning just one of their past ...
Raina sends warning to Pakistan ahead of Indo-Pak clash
Indian middle-order batsman Suresh Raina is confident that Men in Blue will do well against Pakistan, when the arch-rivals clash during the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) 2019 World Cup in England and Wales. ?I do not think that at this point of time, any of the players will be thinking about the Pakistan match because we need to ...
Williamson Urges New Zealand To Get 'scrappy' In World Cup
Despite big scores predicted in the summer, captain Williamson cautioned his players not to get stuck to a plan and adjust according to the situation as they prepare for their opener in on Saturday. "There has been a lot of talk about really high scores but I think there will be a number of games where ...
England play down 500 talk as their quicks eye Pakistan
The ground is renowned as a batsman's paradise, with England having twice set the world record for the highest score in a one-day international ? 444 for three against Pakistan in 2016 and last year's 481 for six ? on the very pitch that will be used for Monday's match at Trent Bridge. England, who launched their quest to ...
Rohail Nazir And Akhtar Shah Star In Pakistan U19 Win
Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 31st May, 2019) Rohail Nazir?s 76 and Akhtar Shah?s four for 19, helped Pakistan U19 to win the third 50-over match against Sri Lanka U19 by five wickets and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota on Friday. Third 50-over match, Hambantota, ...
Warner ignores jeers in Afghan World Cup stroll
The five-time champions dismissed Afghanistan for 207 in 38.2 overs on a warm day in Bristol and then made steady progress, reaching their target with more than 15 overs to spare, with Warner 89 not out. Left-handed Warner opened the batting with captain Aaron Finch in the evening sunshine but it was the skipper who set the tone, reaching ...
Fielding masterclass set World Cup tone, says England's Roy
LONDON (AFP) - Jason Roy says England?s outstanding fielding display in their World Cup opener against South Africa set the tone for the hosts? bid to win the competition for the first time. Man-of-the-match Ben Stokes hit a confident 89 to keep England?s innings on track, while three wickets from electrifying pace bowler Jofra Archer derailed the South African ...
Thomas, Gayle Lead West Indies World Cup Rout Of Pakistan
Fast bowler Oshane Thomas took four wickets as were bundled out for their second-lowest Cup total of 105 in just 21.4 overs on the second day of the competition in England and . During his innings Gayle, who calls himself the "Universe Boss", broke the record for the most sixes hit in Cup history. "We've definitely ...
