Jofra Archer gets World Cup nod for England
ofra Archer?s?remarkable rise?will take another leap forward on Wednesday when he is named as England?s spearhead fast bowler in the World Cup but David Willey is set to be squeezed out of the final squad, reported Archer has only played three one-day internationals bowling just 22 overs for his adopted country but England have seen enough to be certain ...
Arthur confident Pakistan will be better after England rout
England, the world?s top-ranked ODI side, triumphed by 54 runs in Sunday?s finale at Headingley as, not for the first time this series, Pakistan?s bowling and especially their fielding let them down. But Sunday?s game did see Babar Azam follow up his 115 at Trent Bridge on Friday with 80, while captain Sarfraz Ahmed made 97 before being run ...
France Squad For Bolivia Friendly, Euro Qualifiers
Paris, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 21st May, 2019 ) : Didier Deschamps on Tuesday unveiled a 24-man squad for a friendly against on 2, and Group H matches against on 8 and three days later: Squad Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola ( SG), Benjamin Lecomte ( ), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham/ENG), Mike ...
Pakistan pin World Cup 2019 hopes on rising generation
Pakistan stole a march on their rivals by arriving early in England to play a five-match one-day series, although they suffered a chastening 4-0 defeat. "I know there are not too many teams who will arrive in England as prepared as we are in terms of the competition we?ve played against and match fitness," said Arthur. Pakistan boast enviable ...
Wahab Riaz reveals Inzamam spoke in dream about his selection in World Cup squad
Talking to media a day after his induction? in Pakistan?s final 15-man squad, Wahab Riaz said "Inzi Bhai came in my dream a few days ago,? ?calling me up and saying that Wahab this is your last chance, you?re going to play the World Cup." I always felt that my hard work would pay off.? The 33-year-old? cricketer claimed that ...
Azhar Ali Shah Elected As New Chairman Of KPCA
The other office-bearers elected comprising Sohail Rauf (Senior Vice President), President Hazara Muhammad Ibrar Shah, Miss Raham Bibi, Sher Afzal of Division, Adil Farhan of , Muhammad Hamayun of , Akbar Niaz of , Muhammad Ismail Khan of elected as Vice President respectively. The meeting was also attended by President Writers Association Ijaz ...
Morgan has 'no regrets' as England go in search of World Cup glory
But a humiliating first round exit at the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand -- with Morgan made captain only shortly before the tournament in place of axed Test skipper Alastair Cook -- prompted a major rethink. Now England, bidding to lift the men?s trophy for the first time, head into a tournament starting on May 30 ...
Shahzad century fires Afghanistan to World Cup warm-up win
BELFAST: Mohammad Shahzad smashed a blistering 101 as Afghanistan fine-tuned their World Cup preparations with a 126-run thrashing of Ireland to draw the one-day international series on Tuesday. Najibullah Zadran added a rapid-fire 60 not out from 33 balls as Afghanistan amassed 305-7 in their 50 overs, a total that set a record for internationals at Stormont?s Civil Service ...
Arsenal's Mkhitaryan To Miss Europa League Final Over Safety Fears
Mkhitaryan's well-being was a concern for Arsenal due to the dispute between Armenia and final hosts Azerbaijan. The Premier League club have now decided against Mkhitaryan travelling with the rest of Unai Emery's squad for next Wednesday's game. "We are very disappointed to announce that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not be travelling with the squad for our UEFA Europa League final against Chelsea," ...
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: SCHEDULE
The participating teams are England (hosts), Australia, Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and West Indies. The tournament fixtures (All times in PST): May 30 (Thursday): England vs South Africa ? The Oval - 2:30 pm May 31 (Friday): West Indies vs Pakistan ? Trent Bridge - 2:30 pm June 1 (Saturday):New Zealand vs Sri Lanka-Cardiff Wales Stadium-2:30 ...
Shahid Afridi satisfied with selection of Pakistan’s World Cup squad
KARACHI: Pakistan?s world renowned? cricket allrounder Shahid Khan Afridi has expressed his full satisfaction with the selection of the national squad for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup and wished the selected boys the best of luck in the mega event. The World Cup 2019 is beginning from May 30 and Pakistan will start their campaign from May 31 ...
PM Imran To Open 33rd National Games In Peshawar On Oct 21
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 21st May, 2019 ) : will inaugurate the 33rd edition of the National Games on 21, while President of will grace the occasion as chief guest at the closing ceremony on 27, Senior Minister for Atif Khan said in a press conference at ...
ICC World Cup 2019: Sarfaraz Ahmed shares adorable photo of son Abdullah
London: Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has shared a gorgeous picture of his son Abdullah Sarfaraz on Twitter. Sarfaraz, who is leading Pakistani squad in the World Cup 2019, shared the lovable photo of Abdullah wearing white kurta. The skipper writes with heart smile and emojis “Hello everyone Asslamo alikum My name is Abdullah Sarfaraz :)”
India's Kohli says World Cup will be a hit for runs
MUMBAI: Cricket fans should expect a run bonanza at the ICC World Cup in England and Wales starting this month, India captain Virat Kohli said Tuesday. Ahead of India's departure for the tournament, Kohli said local seaming conditions would likely favour batsmen. "A bilateral series compared to a World Cup is very different, so you might see lot of ...
ICC World Cup 2019: India, Pakistan match tickets sold out within 48 hours
As the ICC World Cup 2019 approaches cricket enthusiasts around the world have their fingers crossed for their respective teams, however, fans in India and Pakistan have their excitement skyrocketing as the two highly competitive teams will be clashing in the tournament.
Mohammad Rizwan to stay in England as backup wicketkeeper for Pakistan
The backup wicketkeeper, who failed to make the final 15-member , is currently in Pakistan but is expected to depart soon for England, where he would stay on during the tournament. "Mohammad Rizwan, Abid Ali and Faheem Ashraf will remain in England. They'll play cricket to stay in touch with the conditions and if we feel the need for ...
Niki Lauda, former F1 champion dies at 70
VIENNA: Legendary Formula One driver Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family said in a statement released to Austrian media early Tuesday. Austrian Lauda won the Formula One drivers' world championship three times, in 1975 and 1977 for Ferrari and in 1984 with McLaren. "All at McLaren are deeply saddened to learn that our friend, ...
India´s Kohli says World Cup will be a hit for runs
Cricket fans should expect a run bonanza at the ICC World Cup in England and Wales starting this month, India captain Virat Kohli said Tuesday. "A bilateral series compared to a World Cup is very different, so you might see lot of 260-270 kind of games and teams successfully defending it because of the pressure factor," said the skipper ...
Wahab determined to give his best in World Cup
The pacer was selected in place of left-arm pacer Junaid Khan, after a four-nil series loss against England, where the Pakistan bowlers failed to make a significant impact. ?It was my father?s dream to watch me play in the World Cup.? Back in April 2018, Mickey Arthur, the Pakistan coach, had criticised the paceman?s ?work ethic? and brought up the ...
Spirited Pakistan pin World Cup 2019 hopes on rising generation
?I know there are not too many teams who will arrive in England as prepared as we are in terms of the competition we?ve played against and match fitness,? said Arthur. ?We?ll be ready ? come the first game against the West Indies, we?ll be ready.? Pakistan boast enviable options in attack, with 19-year-olds Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Hasnain ...
