South Africa's Ngidi ruled out for up to 10 days, Amla due back
LONDON (AFP) - South Africa pace bowler Lungi Ngidi will be sidelined for up to 10 days after suffering a hamstring strain in Sunday?s World Cup defeat against Bangladesh, but Hashim Amla is expected to face India on Wednesday. Ngidi limped off the Oval pitch after bowling just four overs in Bangladesh?s innings and Proteas team doctor Mohammed Moosajee ...
Pakistan confident of ending long losing streak
Pakistan may have lost their last 11 one-day Internationals (ODI's) but bowling coach Azhar Mahmood says England must not forget his team's resilient performance in the Champions Trophy two years ago as the sides prepare to meet at the World Cup on Monday. Pakistan were thrashed by the West Indies in their tournament opener on Friday but Mahmood is ...
Preview: Pakistan confident of ending losing streak in England clash
NOTTINGHAM: Pakistan may have lost their last 11 one-day Internationals but remain confident of ending their long losing streak as they take on hosts and favourites England in their second fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Trent Bridge on Monday. But bowling coach Azhar Mahmood says England must not forget his team?s resilient performance in the ...
Pakistan likely to include Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali in final XI against England
NOTTINGHAM: With an aim to add experience and power hitting in line-up, Pakistan Cricket management is likely to include all-rounder Shoaib Malik and flamboyant Asif Ali in the final XI in their World Cup game against England on Monday. Malik, a veteran of 284 ODIs and former captain, is likely to be added in the squad along with hard-hitting ...
Bangladesh shock South Africa with 21-run defeat
LONDON: Bangladesh made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign as their highest one-day international score inspired a 21-run win over a beleaguered South Africa on Sunday. Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis scored 62 from 53 balls, but Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman took three wickets and economical spinners Shakib and Mehidy Hasan wrapped up a memorable victory. ...
Mashrafe wants respect as Bangladesh beat South Africa at World Cup
? ?Do you think this was a surprise??- After reaching the World Cup quarter-finals in 2015, Bangladesh again look capable of shaking up cricket?s established order, to the delight of their army of vociferous supporters who packed the Oval. Bangladesh captain Mashrafe believes the Tigers are still seen as minnows by most of the cricket world, but he claims they ...
Suresh Raina says India will face pressure before Pakistan match if they don't do well initially
?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 do well in our initial matches and if we will be able to win those matches then I do not think there will be an issue for the Pakistan Match,? Raina told the Indian ...
‘Harsh words’ in store for South Africa flops, warns Du Plessis
LONDON: Faf du Plessis warned his South Africa flops to expect ?harsh words? as the skipper fights to save his country?s spluttering World Cup challenge. After Bangladesh posted their highest one-day international score of 330-6, South Africa?s attempt to become the first team in World Cup history to successfully chase a total that high fell 21 runs short. With ...
Despite inexperience of Pakistani bowling line, team management remains confident
Nottingham: Once upon a time, Pakistan cricket team was known for its lethal bowling attack, but ? as it seems ? the team is struggling with its bowling. In last 25 ODIs Pakistan played, they managed to bowl out oppositions on only four occasions ? only once against a better opposition, South Africa. One reason behind Pakistan?s struggle with ...
Kumar eyes Lord’s return for World Cup final
SOUTHAMPTON: India paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar has fond memories of Lord?s and he hopes to make more history at the iconic venue by playing there in a World Cup final. The 29-year-old made his mark at the ?home of cricket? by leading the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India to a famous Test win there in 2014, his first tour with the ...
India captain Virat Kohli faces injury scare
All rounder Vijay Shakar had to sit on the sidelines of the warm up game against New Zealand after injuring his elbow and Kedar Jadhav still hasn?t properly recovered from his shoulder injury that he gained during the IPL, due to which he missed both of India?s warn up games. However, Jadhav?s injury can be seen improving as he ...
Pakistan can beat England: Azhar Mahmood
Addressing a press conference ahead of Pakistan team?s match against England here at the Trent Bridge on Sunday, he said Pakistan played close matches against England in the recently concluded series, adding Pakistan scored 1,370 runs while England posted 1,430 runs during the four ODI matches and it was a misnomer to say Pakistan team were underdogs. Responding to ...
Pak bowlers can knock English team before 300: Azhar
?Pakistan?s bowling line has the capability to knock all of England?s wickets before they can even hit 300,? he said while talking to a private news channel. Moreover, regarding left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir on being the silver lining in the shocking innings played by Pakistan against West Indies on Friday, Azhar said Amir being in form is a ...
Rampant Bangladesh add to South Africa’s World Cup agony
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 fell short at 309 for eight. ?We have done some upsets at World Cups but we want to prove something at this tournament.? In contrast, South Africa are in turmoil after du Plessis? decision ...
Need just 10 good deliveries: Azhar Mahmood
NOTTINGHAM: Pakistan team is eyeing for strong comeback in World Cup when they take on England in their second match of ICC World Cup at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday. The team?s bowling coach Azhar Mahmood has said that he?s confident of a good show by team Pakistan in the World Cup. The former Pakistan all-rounder said that ...
Pakistan can beat England: Azhar Mahmood
Addressing a press conference ahead of Pakistan team?s match against England here at the Trent Bridge on Sunday, he said Pakistan played close matches against England in the recently concluded series, adding Pakistan scored 1,370 runs while England posted 1,430 runs during the four ODI matches and it was a misnomer to say Pakistan team were underdogs. Responding to ...
Upgraded Gabba to host opening 2021 Ashes Test
With a Aus$35 million (US$24 million) upgrade to public, corporate and media facilities announced on Saturday, Cricket Australia confirmed the Ashes opener would be at the Gabba. ?The upgrades to the Gabba will ensure that in hosting the first Test? fans in Queensland will get the first opportunity to enjoy world-class cricket while experiencing the upgraded facilities.? During the last ...
´Special feeling´ for Tahir in 100th ODI for South Africa
LONDON: Imran Tahir admitted it was hard to keep his emotions in check as the leg-spinner made his 100th one-day international appearance in Sunday?s World Cup clash against Bangladesh. Tahir was born in Lahore but moved permanently from his native Pakistan, via a spell in Britain, after meeting his wife Sumayya during the 1998 Under-19 World Cup in South ...
Mushfiqur, Shakib star in Bangladesh’s World Cup opener
LONDON: Bangladesh posted their highest one-day international score as ferocious hitting from Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan took them to 330 for six against South Africa in Sunday?s World Cup match at the Oval. Tamim Iqbal was fit to open the batting after a wrist injury, but it was Soumya Sarkar who hit the first boundary, his flick ...
Amla sidelined as South Africa bowl against Bangladesh in World Cup
LONDON: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, deprived of the injured Hashim Amla, won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in Sunday?s World Cup match at the Oval. South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn was still out with a shoulder injury, but spinner Imran Tahir, at 40 the oldest player in this edition of the World ...
