Afghanistan's Shahzad to miss rest of World Cup
LONDON: Afghanistan opener Mohammad Shahzad will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury, tournament organisers revealed on Thursday. Since the 2015 World Cup, Shahzad has been Afghanistan's second highest run-scorer in one-day internationals with 1843 runs in 55 innings.
Four years after first-round exit, England complete World Cup circle against Bangladesh
At that point there was no longer any way of hiding England's white-ball woes and, with a home World Cup up next, then England and Wales Cricket Board director Andrew Strauss was determined the national side's limited overs form had to improve. But having started their quest to win a first men's World Cup with a 104-run thrashing of ...
Karunaratne unfazed by Sri Lanka's World Cup woe against Pakistan
BRISTOL: Dimuth Karunaratne insists Sri Lanka can end their wretched World Cup record against Pakistan when they clash in Bristol on Friday. A hard-earned 34-run win against minnows Afghanistan lifted Sri Lankan spirits, although Karunaratne acknowledges they still have room for improvement. Asked on Thursday if Sri Lanka's past struggles against Pakistan could be a mental barrier, captain Karunaratne ...
Rain a bigger threat than Sri Lanka as Pakistan take on their favourite World Cup opponents
Of course, there exists a type of team that puts the brakes on a resurgent Pakistan side again but with all due respect, the Sri Lankans don't fit that profile. Although one of the most competitive sides in world cricket, the islanders have never really struck fear in Pakistan. Sri Lanka do not get such freebies against Pakistan, because ...
West Indies' Brathwaite Questions Umpiring As Holding Hits Out
Nottingham, United Kingdom, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :Carlos Brathwaite said the West Indies were on the wrong end of too much umpiring following a 15-run Cup defeat by champions as Michael Holding slammed an "atrocious" display by the match officials. West Indies opener Chris Gayle and ...
Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka: Rain likely to affect World Cup match
According to weather forecasts, it won't be surprised if the match gets abandoned due to rain. "The clouds will hover over the ground throughout the day and there is forecast of the heavy downpour from the morning at 9"00 am until the end of the day. Both teams have so far played two matches each and If the game gets washed out, ...
Norman Stuns Lyles To Win 200m In Rome
Rome, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :Noah Lyles conceded he was shocked after being beaten for the first time in nearly three years by fellow American Michael at the men's 200m in 's Diamond League meeting on Thursday. Norman, 21, got off to a blistering start and held on ...
Woods Confident Heading Into US Open At Pebble Beach
Los Angeles, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :Tiger Woods, his 15th major secured at the Masters, is on the rise again heading into the at Pebble Beach, scene of one of the US superstar's most dominant triumphs. "Each day I got a little more crisp," said Woods, who was ...
Jamaica's Underdog 'Reggae Girlz' Ready To Take On World Cup
Kingston, Jamaica, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :They don't have tons of , sponsors or flashy practice facilities but they didn't let that stop them: 's 'Reggae Girlz', the 's national team that did not even exist a few years ago, are heading to to do battle for ...
Lowry Praised For Calm After Shove By Warriors Investor
Oakland, United States, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :NBA Finals players were shocked and appalled at State Warriors part-owner Mark Stevens for shoving 's Kyle Lowry in a game while praising the Raptors standout for his restraint. Lowry crashed into courtside seats chasing a loose ball in the fourth ...
Kirby Wants World Cup Legacy For Future Generations Of English Girls
London, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :England's head to the Cup in carrying a new of expectation to return home winners, but forward Fran Kirby wants a lasting legacy to go with glory in just over a month's time. Hailed as her side's " (Lionel) Messi" ...
Durant Out For Game Four Of NBA Finals But Thompson To Return
Oakland, United States, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) : State star forward Kevin Durant will miss game four of the NBA Finals on Friday with a right calf injury, but guard Klay will return, Warriors Steve Kerr said Thursday. Both players were absent in Wednesday's 123-109 loss to ...
Germany Striker Svenja Huth To Emulate Idol Prinz At World Cup
Now 28 and herself one of the undisputed of the national team, Huth hopes to walk in Prinz's footsteps when she makes a belated Cup debut in this month. "Back then, a lot of people had idols the men's game, but for me, people like Birgit were always more tangible role models," Huth told AFP ...
Spain Ready To Climb Their World Cup Everest, Says Coach Vilda
Madrid, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) : will have to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest if they are to escape the hardest group of the 's Cup, according to their Jorge Vilda. Meanwhile, and both came within a whisker of winning the 's Cup ...
Koepka Eyes Historic US Open Treble At Pebble Beach
Los Angeles, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) : Koepka knows history is beckoning at the at Pebble Beach -- and that's just the kind of challenge to get the big-hitting American's juices flowing. Koepka will arrive at the scenic course overlooking Carmel Bay with a chance to become just ...
South Africa Seek Redemption In World Cup After Woeful Build-up
Johannesburg, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) : make their 's Cup debut on Saturday against in the French port city of having failed to win in 10 matches since qualifying last . But after securing a Cup place for the first time, the team has drawn ...
Hosts France To Set Ball Rolling Against Korea As World Cup Kicks Off
Paris, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :The pressure is on to live up to their status as one of the favourites as the host nation kick off their Cup on Friday when they take on in the opening game before a sell-out crowd in . The spotlight ...
England Complete World Cup Circle Against Bangladesh
Cardiff, United Kingdom, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :England will face the side who kick-started their transformation into a major threat in one-day internationals when the tournament hosts continue their Cup campaign against in on Saturday. At that point there was no longer any way of hiding ...
The Netherlands Outclass England To Reach Nations League Final
Guimaraes, Portugal, June 6 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :England's long wait for a trophy since 1966 goes on as the set up a Nations League final meeting with on with a 3-1 win after extra-time in Guimaraes. Marcus Rashford's penalty gave the Three Lions a first-half against ...
Hot Putter Boosts Bradley To Canadian Open Lead
Ottawa, June 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 7th Jun, 2019 ) :Keegan Bradley fired seven birdies in a seven-under-par 63 on Thursday to take the first-round at the US PGA Tour Canadian Open, last tune-up for the at Pebble Beach. There are plenty of players within striking distance, starting with the group on ...
