World Cup 2019: Dhoni, Rahul hit centuries in Bangladesh warmup
Former captain Dhoni smashed 113 off 78 balls with eight fours and seven sixes while Rahul made 108 off 99 balls with 12 fours and four sixes as both added 164 runs for the fifth wicket partnership.
Dhoni, Rahul hit tons as India beat Bangladesh in World Cup warm-up
CARDIFF: India eased to a 95-run victory over Bangladesh in their final World Cup warm-up match on Tuesday after centuries from Lokesh Rahul and Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped them post a mammoth total of 359. Das (73) and Mushfiqur Rahim (90) offered some resistance with a 120-run partnership for the third wicket but they failed to step up the ...
Steyn ruled out of South Africa World Cup opener
Steyn has not bowled competitively since pulling out of Royal Challengers Bangalore?s IPL campaign in late April, having played only two games there.
Pakistan to host Asia Cup T20I next year
The ICC T20I World Cup will be held in Australia in October 2020 while a month earlier, Pakistan will hold the Asia Cup T20I, in September 2020.
South Africa's Dale Steyn ruled out of ICC World Cup's first match against England
South Africa?s coach Ottis Gibson revealed that the pacer has still not been able to recover from the shoulder injuries he sustained t the Indian Premier League because of which he would be missing the first match of the tournament which South Africa will play against England.
46 Days, 1 Trophy, 10 Teams, and Gentlemen’s Game
In the history of cricket, the first One-Day International match was played in Melbourne on January 5th, 1971 between one of the most debatable rivalries England and Australia. Four years later in 1975, England hosted the first ever cricket World Cup tournament where every match was played for a total of 120 overs (60 overs per inning). Australia has ...
Sarfaraz Ahmed and other captains to meet Queen Elizabeth II ahead of ICC World Cup 2019
It was further revealed, that after meeting with the Queen, the ten captains will be headed for the ICC World Cup?s Opening Party before host team England kicks off the tournament on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in their clash with South Africa at the Oval in London.
ICC World Cup 2019: My heart lies with Pakistan, says West Indies coach Mushtaq Ahmed
LAHORE: Renowned cricket coach Mushtaq Ahmed who will render the arduous responsibility of mentoring West Indies cricket team during the ICC World Cup 2019 said his heart and soul lies with Pakistan. The famed coach who has been an avid Pakistani cricketer in the past has come forth revealing that he has found himself in a difficult spot as ...
World Cup 2019: Mohammad Hafeez counting on support from Pakistani community in UK
Preparation this time around has been less than ideal though, with Sarfaraz Ahmed?s side losing the ODI series with England earlier this month before being edged out by Afghanistan in their opening World Cup warm-up game. As a cricketer, you always want to do well and get lots of respect.? Pakistan have at least taken some solace from the superb ...
West Indies coach Mushtaq Ahmed’s heart lies with Pakistan
Assistant coach for the West Indies cricket team Mushtaq Ahmed said on Tuesday that his heart lied with Pakistan. I should be sincere and loyal with the team which has hired me,? Mushtaq Ahmed who was part of Pakistan?s 1992 World Cup winning squad said. Providing some insight on what to expect when West Indies play Pakistan, Mushtaq Ahmed ...
WATCH: Young Pakistani fast bowler sends stumps flying
The undated video shared by the former wicket-keeper batsman shows an unnamed left handed paceman who sends the stumps flaying during a tape ball cricket match with extraordinary pace . "Raw Talent with reasonable speed @TheRealPCB (Tape Ball cricket )," Latif wrote in the caption. Pakistan has produced world's greatest fast bowlers , with Imran Khan , Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis ...
Eoin Morgan tells England to 'embrace' World Cup excitement
LONDON: England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his side to enjoy the pressure and expectation that comes with opening the World Cup Tournament hosts and favourites England launch the showpiece event against South Africa at the Oval on Thursday. Their last warm-up match saw them rout Afghanistan by nine-wickets at the south London venue on Monday, with England dismissing the ...
ICC World Cup: Bangladesh chase 360 target by India in final warm-up
As was feared, India?s reliance on their top-order hurt them against New Zealand. While Trent Boult was relentless as he cut through the Indian line-up with his swing, India?s bowlers couldn?t capitalise on two early wickets, as New Zealand aced the chase with 77 balls to spare. Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur ...
Dominant England crush Afghanistan in World Cup warm-up
Opener Jason Roy smashed an unbeaten 46-ball 89, studded with 11 fours and four sixes, and Joe Root finished on 29 not out as England chased down the total with 32.3 overs to spare. After defeat to Australia in their previous warm-up game, Roy was pleased with his team?s all-round display ahead of Thursday?s World Cup opener against South ...
Khawaja stakes World Cup claim as Australia win Sri Lanka warm-up
LONDON: Usman Khawaja did his World Cup prospects no harm as Australia overpowered Sri Lanka by five wickets in a warm-up match at Southampton on Monday. The world champions rested opener David Warner (leg soreness) while former Australia skipper Steve Smith, also returning to the international scene following a year-long ban for his part in a ball-tampering scandal, batted ...
Fact check: Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya has NOT died
News stories carrying fake claims seem to be becoming more and more frequent as can be observed from a report saying Jayasuriya "sadly dies in hospital". Published Sunday by , which does not provide any information about itself on its website, the report was titled: "Man knocked down by vehicle in Toronto identified as former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath ...
Chacha Cricket to receive Global Sports Fans Award on June 14
MANCHESTER: The most jeweled fan cheering Pakistan Cricket team since past four decades, Chacha Cricket aka Chaudhary Abdul Jalil, will receive the prestigious Global Sports Fan Awards, said a press release issued on Monday. The Global Sports Fan Awards, slated two days before the India Vs Pakistan iconic ICC Cricket World Cup summit clash, on June 14 at Manchester, ...
World Cup 2019: Two more warm up matches to be played today
The first warm-up match will be played between Australia and Sri Lanka in Southampton at 10:30 am (local time), while, the hosting team England will play Afghanistan during the second warmup match at The Oval. The final two warmup matches before the beginning of ICC World Cup 2019 will be played tomorrow between West Indies, New Zealand and Bangladesh, ...
Osaka, Halep survive Roland Garros horror shows
PARIS (AFP) - World number one Naomi Osaka was just two points from a sensational Roland Garros exit on Tuesday before securing her place in the second round where she was joined by defending champion Simona Halep who also needed three sets to survive. Top seed Osaka, bidding to add the French Open to her US and Australian Open ...
Federer, Nadal face unheralded Germans
PARIS (AFP) - Roger Federer continues his first Roland Garros campaign since 2015 with a second-round clash against German lucky loser Oscar Otte on Wednesday, while reigning champion Rafael Nadal takes on qualifier Yannick Maden. Here, AFP Sport takes a look at three matches to watch on the fourth day of the French Open: -- Federer cruised through his opening ...
