Bangladesh 'monitoring' Sri Lanka before July cricket tour
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. Bangladesh's players and officials came within 50 metres (yards) of the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch in March before a suspected white supremacist began indiscriminately shooting Muslim worshippers. ...
Flintoff backs Stokes to 'steal the show' for England
Andrew Flintoff believes Ben Stokes can "steal the show" for England in a home season featuring both the World Cup and the Ashes. For the first time since the inaugural men's World Cup in 1975, England are staging arguably the two biggest events in their calendar ? the one-day showpiece and a Test series against arch-rivals Australia ? in ...
Australia paceman Jhye Richardson out of World Cup
Australian fast-bowler Jhye Richardson was ruled out of the World Cup Wednesday after failing to recover from a dislocated shoulder, with namesake Kane Richardson replacing him. He picked up the injury during Australia's series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in March, but was included in the squad for the World Cup in England starting later this month. ...
Chris Gayle appointed West Indies vice-captain for 2019 World Cup
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has named opening batsman Chris Gayle as the vice-captain for the International Cricket Council (ICC) 2019 World Cup, beginning from April 30 in England and Wales.
Pakistan to play two Tests, three T20Is in Australia
Following is the schedule for Pakistan tour to Australia: T20 Internationals November 3: Australia vs Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) November 5: Australia vs Pakistan at Manuka Oval, Canberra November 8: Australia vs Pakistan at Perth Stadium Test Series November 21-25: Australia vs Pakistan at Gabba, Brisbane November 29- December 3: Australia vs Pakistan at Adelaide Oval ...
Afridi 'ruined' careers for his own good: Farhat
Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi?s book ?Game Changer? continues?to be in the headlines as left-hand opener Imran Farhat has rejected Afridi?s claims in the book and has blamed the all-rounder for ruining other people?s career?for his own selfish cause. Farhat took to Twitter to express his outrage over Afridi?s book and claimed that the all-rounder was responsible for creating problems ...
BCCI questions Afridi’s inaction during 2010 spot-fixing controversy
?When I took that evidence to the team management, what happened next didn?t inspire much confidence in those tasked with managing and running the affair of Pakistan?s national cricket.? The ICC law on reporting corrupt practices state: ?Participants must report all approaches, or information regarding corrupt, or invitation to engage in corrupt conduct, to the appropriate ACU, without unnecessary delay.? ...
Recalled Afghan quick Hassan to quit ODIs after World Cup
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Recalled Afghanistan quick Hamid Hassan will quit one day cricket after a last hurrah at the World Cup in England and Wales, the 31-year-old has said. ?Therefore, I decided to step aside form ODI cricket and continue playing T20 cricket for a few more years.? Hassan, who underwent two knee surgeries in 2012, expressed his gratitude ...
Kohli & Co go from mute golden goose to vocal stakeholder
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The goose that lays the golden eggs in Indian cricket is finally going to have a say in the running of the game in the country with a national players? association inching closer to becoming a reality. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has traditionally abhorred the idea of a players? association, regarding it completely unnecessary ...
Pakistan face England in 1st ODI today
LONDON (Dunya News) ? Pakistan will face England in first one-day international (ODI) of the five-match series on Wednesday (today). The left-arm bowler was not selected in the World Cup squad by the selection committee; however, his good performance in the ODI series against England may open the doors to the mega event for him.
Australia paceman Jhye Richardson out of World Cup
SYDNEY (AFP) ? Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson was ruled out of the World Cup Wednesday after failing to recover from a dislocated shoulder, with namesake Kane Richardson replacing him. He picked up the injury during Australia?s series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in March, but was included in the squad for the World Cup in England ...
Shoaib Malik to rejoin Pakistan team on May 9
LAHORE (Dunya News) ? Ace all-rounder Shoaib Malik is all set to rejoin the Pakistan cricket team in Southampton on May 9, and will be available for selection for the second one-day international (ODI) against England to be played on May 11 (Saturday).
Mortaza, Iqbal star as Bangladesh beat the West Indies
West Indies, for whom Shai Hope made 109, were well-placed at 205 for two in the 41st over before slumping to 261 for nine in 50 overs, with pace-bowling captain Mortaza taking three for 49. Shakib Al Hasan followed up with an unbeaten 61 off as many balls, with Bangladesh, who beat the West Indies in two one-day international ...
Nortje ruled out of World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Fast bowler Anrich Nortje will miss the Cricket World Cup because of a broken right thumb, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday. This could put Rabada in doubt for South Africa?s first World Cup match, against hosts England at The Oval on May 30. South Africa play three games in the first week of the tournament, ...
Flintoff tells England to drop 'anyone' to get Archer into World Cup squad
LONDON (AFP) - Andrew Flintoff has urged England to drop "anyone" in order to make sure Jofra Archer has a place in their World Cup squad. Archer is set to have further chances to make a case for a World Cup spot during England?s upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan starting at the Oval on Wednesday. Following a miserable ...
Hales still has England future despite World Cup axe, says Bayliss
LONDON (AFP) - England head coach Trevor Bayliss says Alex Hales still has an international future despite being axed from the World Cup squad after he reportedly failed a second positive test for recreational drug use. England?s one-day captain Eoin Morgan last week said Hales? actions "have shown complete disregard" for team values. But Bayliss said the door was ...
Former West Indies batsman Seymour Nurse dies
LONDON (AFP) - Former West Indies batsman Seymour Nurse has died at the age of 85 after a long illness. "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of West Indies batting legend Seymour Nurse on Monday in his native Barbados, after battling illness," said a statement from Cricket West Indies president Ricky Skerritt. Seymour was one of ...
Moeen Ali ruled out of first ODI against Pakistan
Jason Roy is also unlikely to feature at The Oval on Wednesday due to a back problem but Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes are all in contention again having been rested for the ODI against Ireland and the T20I win over Pakistan. Mark Wood is also back with the squad but has not bowled competitively ...
Shahid Afridi ruined many careers for his own good: Imran Farhat
(Web Desk) ? Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat on Tuesday lashed out at former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, saying the former all-rounder was a ?selfish player? who ruined many careers for his own good. ?I am utterly ashamed from what I have heard and read so far regarding this new book of Afridi, someone who has lied about his age ...
PCB congratulates Aleem Dar on completing double-century of ODIs
Aleem, an ICC elite panelist and winner of the David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year from 2009-2011, has become the third umpire after Rudi Koertzen (209) and Billy Bowden (200) to achieve the rare distinction. Aleem, who was bestowed with the President?s Award for Pride of Performance in 2010, has been named as one of the ...
