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Sri Lanka were 131 for the loss of one wicket in 19 overs in their World Cup match against Australia at The Oval on Saturday. They were chasing a target of 335 runs. Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Perera gave their team a solid start as they formed a partnership of 100-plus runs. […]

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — George Santayana As painful as it may be, history should never be forgotten for its haunting memories can serve as a guiding light in future. Pakistan’s World Cup history against India is not just painful. It’s gut-wrenching, traumatic and makes for a […]

Virat Kohli will have history on his side when India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a World Cup blockbuster on Sunday — a clash that is always more than just a game of cricket. Pakistan toured India in 2012/13 for a series of one-day internationals and Twenty20 matches but they have not faced each other outside of […]

Babar Azam has revealed he models himself on India captain Virat Kohli just days before the fierce rivals clash in an explosive World Cup showdown. Babar holds the key for Pakistan against old foes India in Manchester on Sunday and the batsman has been fine-tuning his game by watching videos of the supremely talented Kohli. […]

England lost two fielders and dropped two outfield catches yet managed to dismiss the West Indies for 212 in 44.4 overs on Friday in cold, mainly overcast conditions in the 19th fixture of the World Cup. Joe Root picked up his first two wickets in one-day international cricket since January 2018, both caught-and-bowled, and Barbados-born […]

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis’ injury has upset the team balance, Australia coach Justin Langer said ahead of his side’s World Cup group stage match against Sri Lanka at The Oval on Saturday. Stoinis missed Wednesday’s victory over Pakistan due to a side strain he suffered against India three days earlier, prompting the reigning champions to fly […]

IT is all about execution of your plans and the team that execute their plans better, carry the day. That is the summary of our match against Australia. We implemented our plans partly, but not wholly and made more mistakes and that made the difference in the end. The match had started off well. Rain […]

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani said on Thursday that international cricket will return to Pakistan later this year when the country will be hosting matches for the Asian test championship against Sri Lanka in September and Bangladesh in January/February next year. “This is very good news for Pakistan cricket and it will herald the […]

Imamul Haq said this weekend’s “huge-pressure” World Cup game against arch-rivals India was a must-win clash for his side after their defeat by Australia. Wednesday’s 41-run loss to the reigning champions in Taunton left Pakistan eighth in the 10-team table and with plenty to do if they are to qualify for the top four, who […]

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins said Pakistan’s late rally with the bat was a timely warning for the defending champions even though his side returned to winning ways at the World Cup. Aaron Finch’s side won by 41 runs at Taunton on Wednesday as they recorded their third win of the campaign in England and Wales following […]