Selectors right to reject De Villiers for World Cup: convener
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South African selection convener Linda Zondi said Thursday he was "shocked" when told that batting star AB de Villiers had made himself available for the World Cup. Zondi said he was informed on the day of the squad announcement in April by captain Faf du Plessis and coach Ottis Gibson that De Villiers had said he ...
Pakistan beat hosts England in their last game and face Sri Lanka next
It is not something new, if you go back to the 1980s and even 1970s, it has always been the same. Once you get through your first couple of years of international cricket, you never look back. The result is that you never know what are going to get with Pakistan, you never know which side of the bed ...
De Villiers offered to play World Cup, was turned down by South Africa team management
South African batsman AB de Villiers made a requisition to be made part of his country's squad for the World Cup 2019, but was turned down by the team management, according to a report published by?ESPNcricinfo. South African's team management reckoned that a recall would, among other things, be unfair to the squad that had been together for the ...
ICC Cricket World Cup: West Indies elect to field against Australia; Lewis replaces Bravo
Australia are prepared for some hostile short bowling from West Indies in their second game at Trent Bridge, captain Aaron Finch said on Wednesday. West Indies shot Pakistan out for a dismal 105 in their World Cup opening game last week in a devastating spell, exploiting the weakness of the Pakistani batsmen. Both teams have won their opening games ...
West Indies win toss, choose to bowl against Australia
West Indies who has claimed the World Cup twice opened their campaign at the tournament in England and Wales by skittling out Pakistan for just 105 at Trent Bridge as their quicks made good use of the bouncer. Oshane Thomas led the way with four for 27, while Andre Russell, Sheldon Cottrell and captain Holder provided good support as ...
West Indies quicks rekindle memories of World Cup glory
When West Indies beat Australia in the inaugural 1975 World Cup final at Lord?s, their side included a four-man pace battery. But the West Indies, who have won two of the past three World Twenty20 tournaments, will take heart from the way Thomas bounced out David Warner in a warm-up match in Southampton last month. One danger for the ...
Langer prepares Australia for West Indies World Cup pace test
LONDON: Justin Langer has hailed the West Indies? "Calypso cricket", admitting they were his heroes when he was growing up as he prepares Australia to face their current battery of fast bowlers. The two teams, who have won seven out of the 11 World Cups so far between them, meet at Trent Bridge on Thursday after both cruised to ...
Asad Umar and Muhammad Amir urge each other 'to keep the atmosphere of happiness'
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) ? Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and member of the National Assembly (MNA) Asad Umar and cricketer Muhammad Amir were engaged in a series of tweets with a sense of irony when the former, while extending felicitations to Muslims on Eid-ul-Fitr yesterday, made a special request to Pakistan Cricket Team, after defeating England in its second ...
Pakistan urged to stay 'ruthless' in Sri Lanka World Cup clash
LONDON: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has urged his team to ?stay ruthless? at the World Cup as they train their sights on Sri Lanka after shocking England. The notoriously unpredictable Pakistan side held their nerve to beat the hosts by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday, just three days after crashing to a seven-wicket defeat against the West ...
India move ahead of Pakistan in World Cup points table after beating S Africa
It interesting to share that Pakistan and India both have received two points each , but Pakistan have payed two matches so far while India appeared in the one clash of World Cup 2019. 1 New Zealand 2 2 0 0 0 4 +2.279 2 West Indies 1 1 0 0 0 2 +5.802 3 Australia 1 1 0 0 0 ...
Pakistan urged to stay 'ruthless' in Sri Lanka World Cup clash
BRISTOL, United Kingdom (AFP) - Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has urged his team to "stay ruthless" at the World Cup as they train their sights on Sri Lanka after shocking England. The notoriously unpredictable Pakistan side held their nerve to beat the hosts by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday, just three days after crashing to a seven-wicket ...
Asif thanks family for World Cup chance after daughter's death
BRISTOL (AFP) - Pakistan batsman Asif Ali has credited his family for convincing him to play at the World Cup after the tragic death of his infant daughter last month. Asif, who was not in the preliminary squad for the World Cup, forced his way into the final 15 with two half centuries against England during the recent series ...
South Africa's Morris urges fans to 'keep faith' after India defeat
SOUTHAMPTON (AFP) - South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris pleaded with fans at home to keep backing the team after a six-wicket loss to India on Wednesday saw the Proteas suffer a third defeat in as many matches at the World Cup. "It?s pretty simple: lose three in a row at the World Cup, and you need to win every ...
South Africans call for changes after World Cup slump
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Former South Africa bowler Pat Symcox said major changes were needed to lift the standard of domestic cricket in the country as they slumped to a third straight World Cup defeat against India. South Africa, who lost their first two matches, to England and Bangladesh, went down by six wickets to Virat Kohli?s men in Southampton ...
Taylor, Henry script New Zealand's tense win over Bangladesh
LONDON (AFP) - New Zealand beat Bangladesh by two wickets at the Oval on Wednesday as they made it two wins from as many games at the World Cup. The Black Caps, losing finalists four years ago, achieved a seemingly modest target of 245 thanks mainly to Ross Taylor s 82. But they lost three wickets for 27 runs before Mitchell Santner (17 ...
West Indies vow to be positive in Australia World Cup clash
NOTTINGHAM (AFP) - West Indies captain Jason Holder urged his side to be "as positive as we possibly can be" against Australia as he prepares for a potential World Cup classic. West Indies came out on top against Australia in the first World Cup final in that year and won the next tournament, also in England, four years later. ...
Australia captain Finch wary of West Indies' threat
Reigning champions Australia started their title defence with a seven-wicket stroll against Afghanistan, while the West Indies? fast bowlers were especially impressive in skittling out Pakistan for just 105 on the way to a comfortable win at Trent Bridge. West Indies, with veteran opener Chris Gayle leading the way, have the run-scoring power to give an Australia side strong ...
West Indies quicks rekindle memories of World Cup glory
When West Indies beat Australia in the inaugural 1975 World Cup final at Lord?s, their side included a four-man pace battery. But the West Indies, who have won two of the past three World Twenty20 tournaments, will take heart from the way Thomas bounced out David Warner in a warm-up match in Southampton last month. One danger for the ...
ICC World Cup 2019: New Zealand beat Bangladesh by two wickets
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Vaughan laments empty seats at World Cup
SOUTHAMPTON (AFP) - Former England captain Michael Vaughan bemoaned the number of empty seats at the World Cup match between India and South Africa at Southampton on Wednesday, adding his voice to criticism of the tournament?s ticketing arrangements. There were several banks of unfilled seats when play started at 10:30 am local time (0930 GMT) with India, one of ...
