Shakib emulates Yuvraj to achieve rare WC feat
Southampton, June 25 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Shakib al Hasan, number one ODI all-rounder, has achieved a rare feat by becoming the only second player to score a 50 and take a five-wicket haul in a World…
World Cup 2019
All-round hero Shakib keeps Bangladesh in the hunt
Southampton, June 24 (IANS) Shakib Al Hasan’s stellar all-round show on Monday helped Bangladesh stay in the race for a World Cup playoff spot. They beat Afghanistan by 62 runs in their 2019 ICC World…
Roy ruled out of England’s game against Australia
London, June 24 (IANS) England opener Jason Roy has been ruled out for their highly anticipated World Cup clash against Australia here on Tuesday. “I think to put one game on it, I don’t think…
Injured Andre Russell ruled out of WC 2019
London, June 24 (IANS) West Indies’ all-rounder Andre Russell was on Monday ruled out of the ongoing 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup owing to a hamstring injury. He will now be replaced by 26-year-old batsman…
Tendulkar helping England prepare for Australia challenge
London, June 24 (IANS) India Under-19 pacer Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, was seen helping England batsman at the nets ahead of their crunch World Cup tie against Australia here on Tuesday….
Afghanistan restrict Bangaladesh at 262/7
Southampton, June 24 (IANS) Stumper Mushfiqur Rahim valiant 83-run knock alongwith Shakib Al Hasan’s half-century helped Bangladesh post a modest 262/7 in the alloted 50-overs of their World Cup 2019 game against Afghanistan at the…
Hardik not man enough to step into the ring with Lesnar: Heyman
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Paul Heyman has become one of the biggest names in the world of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) thanks primarily to a weapon that he is a master…
Saini joins Indian camp as net bowler, no news yet on Bhuvi
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Even as the Indian team management is yet to provide a fresh update on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s hamstring niggle — suffered during the game against Pakistan — Navdeep Saini flew in…
Shakib first Bangladesh cricketer to score 1000 runs in World Cup
Southampton, June 24 (IANS) Shakib Al Hasan on Monday became to first Bangladesh cricketer to score 1,000 runs in World Cups against Afghanistan here. Shakib, who already has two hundreds to his name in the…
Indian fan supporting ‘neighbour’ Pakistan wins hearts
London, June 24 (IANS) A backlash from their fans had put them on the backfoot after the India game, but as Pakistan cruised towards victory against South Africa in their World Cup game at the…
Finch happy with Australia’s form ahead of England clash
London, June 24 (IANS) Defending champions Australia are currently placed second in the points table for the 2019 World Cup and skipper Aaron Finch believes that trusting one’s own abilities has been the key to…
Pant not my no.4, DK or Kedar can do the job: Gaekwad
By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) India’s poor batting display against Afghanistan has once again raised questions on who should bat at no.4 for the Men in Blue in the remaining games of the…
Players’ keenness to play IPL left Cricket South Africa helpless
By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) South Africa’s unceremonious exit from the 2019 edition of the World Cup on Sunday came as no shocker as they looked like a team which wasn’t prepared…
Misbah questions selection of Hasnain, Shaheen for WC
London, June 24 (IANS) Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq has questioned the decision of the Pakistan team management of including pacers Mohammad Hasnain and Shaheen Afridi in the 15-member squad for the ongoing World Cup. Both the…
Afghanistan opt to bowl against Bangladesh
Southampton, June 24 (IANS) Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib on Monday won the toss and elected to field against Bangladesh in their World Cup tie at the Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium. Both the teams have made…
Yawning is a normal thing, didn’t commit a sin: Sarfaraz
London, June 24 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed received a lot of flak after he was captured yawning at one stage during the India innings in their World Cup game at Old Trafford. The 89-run…
Sarfaraz & Co’s fielding efforts leaving a lot to be desired
By Aakash Kumar London, June 24 (IANS) There are certain things which can be associated with Pakistan cricket: decent batting, exceptional fast bowling and poor fielding. The country, which has produced brilliant pacers and batsmen…
England take on arch-rivals Australia in crucial WC tie
London, June 24 (IANS) After suffering a shock defeat against Sri Lanka, England will look to return to winning ways and take one step closer towards the semi-finals when they face arch-rivals Australia in their…
Play fearless cricket in remaining games: Akhtar tells Pak
London, June 24 (IANS) Pleased with Pakistan’s convincing win over South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture, former speedster Shoaib Akhtar is hoping that Sarfaraz Ahmed and the boys play fearless cricket in the…
We’re alive and kicking, says Pakistan head coach
London, June 24 (IANS) Mickey Arthur believes Pakistan’s win over South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture will shut some people for a while who went all guns blazing at his team post their…