South Africa’s Amla retires hurt after being hit by Archer bouncer
LONDON: South Africa star batsman Hashim Amla retired hurt after being hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer in the World Cup opener against England at the Oval on Thursday. The Proteas were then 14 without loss in the fourth over chasing 312 to win on an Oval ground where Amla made a South Africa record 311 not out in a Test against England in 2012.
Tiger Stripes: Superfan risks bribes, injury to see Bangladesh idols
The 31-year-old Dhaka car mechanic, known at grounds worldwide for his distinctive tiger body and face paint, has injured himself, paid a bribe and spent his life savings to pursue his passion for the game. But Ali insists there has been more gain than pain, and he is determined to become a fixture at the World Cup in England ...
World Cup 2019: England post 311 on board against South Africa
All rounder Ben Stokes was the top scorer for his side with an inning of 89 runs off 79 deliveries, featuring nine boundaries. Jason Roy, Joe Root and skipper Eoin Morgan hit 54, 51 and 57 runs, respectively. Lungi Ngigi was the pick of the Proteas bowling line, picking up three wickets in his 10-overs spell. Leggie Imran Tahir and speedster ...
Mohammad Amir fit for World Cup debut: Sarfaraz
NOTTINGHAM (AFP) - Pace spearhead Mohammad Amir is fit and available for selection for Pakistan?s opening World Cup match against the West Indies on Friday, captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said. There was speculation that the 27-year-old, who missed the last four matches of the one-day international series against England earlier this month, might not be able to make his World ...
Sarfraz Ahmed: Pakistan is a dangerous team
When questioned on how his team would address the Windies destructive batting style the captain stated: ?To contain a team and prevent the extra seventy eighty runs it is crucial to take wickets.? Sarfraz was content with his team and stated that having crucial bowlers such as Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir has given Pakistan bowling strength.
World Cup 2019: Amir available against West Indies encounter
The Men in Green would aim to open World Cup 2019 account on a winning note, as they take on the West Indies in their tournament?s first fixture on Friday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Malala reveals her favourite Pakistani cricketers
Meanwhile, the Men in Green would aim to open World Cup 2019 account on a winning note, as they take on the West Indies in their tournament?s first fixture on Friday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Sarfaraz proudly wears Shalwar Kameez in meet-up with Queen of England
Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfaraz Ahmad made every Pakistani proud by wearing the national dress in the meet-up with Queen Elizabeth II of England.
Amir available for selection ahead of Pakistan’s World Cup opener
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has confirmed that left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir will be available for selection, ahead of Men in Green?s opening 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup match against West Indies.
Mohammad Amir completely fit to play against West Indies: Sarfraz
Addressing a press conference, Sarfraz said ?Mohammad Amir is completely fit and will be playing against West Indies on Friday.? He said ?My boys are fully prepared for the match against West Indies, hope Pakistan will end their defeating streak.? Talking about the batting order, the skipper said, ?I will play at number 5 in the World Cup 2019, however, the ...
Free from Brexit burden, PM Theresa May heads to the cricket
LONDON: As the contest to replace her as prime minister gathered pace on Thursday, Theresa May opted for a different battle – watching England take on South Africa in the opening match of the 2019, Cricket World Cup. An emotional May announced last week she would step down as Conservative Party leader on June 7 after three times failing to get ...
South Africa peg back England with double strike in World Cup opener
England, ideally, would have wanted one of the well-set duo to go on but instead they both fell soon after completing their fifties as South Africa took two wickets for four runs in four balls to leave the home side 111 for three in the 20th over. Earlier, South Africa made a sensational start when Du Plessis?s decision to ...
Watch ICC World Cup countdown video featuring nostalgic moments
Posted on ICC World Cup Official Twitter account, the video features captains and key players of the 10 participating teams. It also features Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan, giving the World Cup 1996 trophy to Sri Lankan cricket captain.
World Cup 2019: Mercurial Pakistan aims to dismantle rising West Indies
Sarfaraz Ahmed (capt & wk), Asif Ali, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Wahab Riaz.
South Africa bowl in World Cup opener against England
England, the world?s top-ranked one-day international side and the tournament favourites, included fast bowler Liam Plunkett in a line-up captained by Eoin Morgan, with Tom Curran missing out on his Surrey home ground. ?A 10.30 am start at The Oval ? if there?s anything in the wicket, it?ll be in the first hour. We?ve got some fantastic fast bowlers ...
Pakistan players break a sweat as they prep for tomorrow’s World Cup opener
Fast bowler Mohammad Amir too bowled today in practice and unlike previous reports has not been ruled out of tomorrow’s match against West Indies. The World Cup opening ceremony got underway in Wednesday at The Mall, London amid much fanfare. The 10 captains of competing teams at the World Cup also met the Queen and Prince Harry on the eve of ...
Pakistan seek Champions Trophy inspiration as West Indies loom
Pakistan have lost their past ten one-day internationals including a 5-0 whitewash by Australia and 4-0 thumping by England, and their problems were further compounded when they went down to outsiders Afghanistan by three wickets in a warm-up match. ?The boys are motivated and are eager to put these losses behind them and by playing in England for a ...
From village cricket to World Cup for Pakistan’s Shadab
The 20-year-old, already third in the world Twenty20 bowling rankings, has caught the eye of none other than Pakistan?s Prime Minister Imran Khan ? who led Pakistan to their only World Cup win in 1992. ?Shadab?s commitment to cricket is unparalleled,? said his former club coach Sajjad Ahmed. That?s been his routine for years so that he can practise ...
Malala reveals her favourite cricketers
?It was part of my childhood and we still play it.? According to the young woman, cricket brings back a lot of memories from home when she used to play and compete with her brothers. Her interest in the sport also led her to continue playing cricket in her university, where she joined the women?s team, she stated. When ...
South Africa bowl in World Cup opener against England
LONDON (AFP) - South Africa captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to field against England in the opening match of the World Cup at the Oval on Thursday. England, the world?s top-ranked one-day international side and the tournament favourites, included fast bowler Liam Plunkett in a line-up captained by Eoin Morgan, with Tom Curran missing out ...
