Shadab’s absence is a big blow to Pakistan: Ahmed
Former Pakistan cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed has said that the absence of leg-spinner Shadab Khan will negatively impact Men in Green?s team combination, ahead of the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup in England and Wales. ?He has the ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs while also possessing a good googly.? He added: ?If you notice Sarfaraz ...
PCB set to invite MCC to Pakistan next year
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to invite a team from Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to tour Pakistan next year. Few days earlier, the Managing Director (MD) PCB Wasim Khan in an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, indicated that PCB is currently engaged in talks with the Sri Lanka Cricket Board to host the Islanders for two Test ...
England's Bairstow picks World Cup glory over Ashes win
World Cup returns to England and Wales after 20 years and Bairstow said England deserved to win their maiden title after all the hard work they had put in over the past two years to become the number one ranked one-day team. ?I am going (to pick the) World Cup because it?s been so long since we?ve had an ...
Cricket showcases plight of globe's street children
CAMBRIDGE (AFP) - Bangladeshi youngsters singing "We want our rights" was the backdrop to the inaugural Street Child Cricket World Cup, bringing together teams from across the world to raise awareness of the plight of marginalised children. The tournament is the brainchild of John Wroe, the CEO and co-founder of Street Child United, a British charity that uses sport ...
Pakistan, Bangladesh 2nd U16 match ends in a draw
- 292 all out, 73.5 overs (Rihad Khan 136 not out, Mofizul Islam Robin 53, Maksudur Rahman 31; Aseer Mughal 4-38, Ali Asfand 3-50) and 183 for 8 declared, 58.3 overs. (Aich Mollah 87, Sakib Shahriar 32; Aseer Mughal 3-29, Umer Eman 3-34). - 220 all out, 83.2 overs (Umer Eman 57, Aseer Mughal 22, Kashif Ali 22; Mushfiq ...
Sana Mir, Pakistan chase history against South Africa
LAHORE (Web Desk) ? Sana Mir will aim to become the most successful ODI spinner in the world, while Pakistan will attempt to win their maiden series against South Africa on Thursday when Potchefstroom host the second One-Day International of the ICC Women?s Championship between the two sides. Sana, Pakistan?s most celebrated and gifted women cricketer, is presently sitting ...
Cricket Australia hails players' post-scandal conduct
SYDNEY (AFP) ? Australian cricketers? once-notorious behaviour has significantly improved amid attempts to clean-up the game?s culture after the ball-tampering scandal, Cricket Australia said Thursday.
England's Archer stars again before rain washes out Pakistan ODI
LONDON (AFP) - Jofra Archer continued his bid to earn a place in England?s World Cup squad with a hostile opening spell against Pakistan before rain meant there was no result in Wednesday?s first one-day international at The Oval. And Archer seized his latest chance in Wednesday?s opening contest of a five-match ODI series with Pakistan after England captain ...
Bangladesh 'monitoring' Sri Lanka before July cricket tour
DHAKA (AFP) - Bangladesh cricket officials said Wednesday they were monitoring security in Sri Lanka in the wake of last month?s terror attacks and ahead of a planned tour slated for July.
India among favourites to win World Cup, says Kapil Dev
NEW DELHI (AFP) - Former captain Kapil Dev Wednesday pegged India as one of the top three favourites to win the World Cup, which starts later this month, saying their pace bowling would come good in seaming English conditions. "Winning team looks like India, England and Australia and surprise package can be New Zealand," the Indian World Cup-winning skipper ...
LORYN and Rudimental partner with ICC for official World Cup anthem
That?s our vibe.? Fellow band member Locksmith added: ?The key message of this single is about togetherness, bringing people from all walks of life through the music that we create.? The partnership will be launched in London at an event later today, hosted by BBC Radio 1 DJ, Greg James and former England captain and broadcaster, Andrew ?Freddie? Flintoff. Steve Elworthy, ...
Pak Vs England 1st ODI: Rain stops play
LONDON (Dunya News) ??Pakistan were 71 for two, when rain stopped play in the first One-day International of the five-match series against Pakistan at Kennington Oval on Wednesday. Heavy early morning rain at the south London ground meant the toss in this first of a five-match series, a day/night contest, did not take place as scheduled at 12:30 pm ...
Akhtar’s startling revelations rocks Pakistan cricket
?I told them that there is little point in such an apology because they had taken undue advantage, when in a position of strength, but I had forgiven them earlier as well and does not mind doing it now as well.? Akhtar, who was the fastest bowler of his time, also said that he was close to being beaten with ...
First Pakistan, England ODI abandoned due to persistent rain
The first game of the five match One-day International (ODI) series between England and Pakistan was abandoned after only 19 overs were bowled at the The Oval in London on Wednesday. Earlier, Pakistan suffered an early setback as they lost their opener Fakhar Zaman in the fourth over, after being asked to bat first under overcast conditions by England.
Smith's classy 89 not enough as N.Zealand win World Cup warm-up
BRISBANE (AFP) - Will Young stroked a masterful 130 to steer an under-strength New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over Australia in a World Cup practice match Wednesday, outshining a classy unbeaten 89 from Steve Smith. George Worker (56) and Tom Latham (69 not out) were also among the runs as New Zealand, missing Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill and ...
Sana Mir And Pakistan Chase History
Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 08th May, 2019) Sana Mir will aim to become the most successful ODI spinner in the world, while Pakistan will attempt to win their maiden series against South Africa on Thursday when Potchefstroom will host the second One-Day International of the ICC Women?s Championship between the two sides. Sana, Pakistan?s most celebrated ...
Bangladesh U16 Win Series As Second Three-day Ends In A Draw
Bangladesh U16 292 all out, 73.5 overs (Rihad Khan 136 not out, Mofizul Islam Robin 53, Maksudur Rahman 31; Aseer Mughal 4-38, Ali Asfand 3-50) and 183 for 8 declared, 58.3 overs. Pakistan U16 (first innings) 220 all out, 83.2 overs (Umer Eman 57, Aseer Mughal 22, Kashif Ali 22; Mushfiq Hasan 3-38, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabbi 3-42) and 103 ...
England's Archer Stars Again Before Rain Halts Pakistan ODI
Earlier rain, which delayed the start, had already seen the match reduced to 47 overs per side, Barbados-born Archer was not included in tournament hosts' England's preliminary squad for the Cup but has a chance to force his way into their final 15.
England Insist Ashes Ball Choice No Stitch Up
Australia have not won an Ashes series in England since 2001, with their batsmen repeatedly struggling against the likes of James and Stuart Broad armed with the Dukes balls. A new Dukes ball with a less pronounced seam that deviates less off the pitch and so, in theory, ought to make life easier for batsmen, has been in ...
England Field As Pakistan Recall Amir For 1st ODI
London, May 8 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 8th May, 2019 ) :England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to field as recalled for the first one-day international at on Wednesday. But Amir, who did not feature in 's seven-wicket Twenty20 loss to England in on , could force his ...
