Smith, Warner hungry as Australia launch World Cup campaign against Afghanistan

Steve Smith and David Warner will seek redemption on the biggest stage as they re-launch their one-day international careers for Australia against Afghanistan at the World Cup on Saturday. The star batsmen were both banned for a year for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal but they have found form on their return to the […]

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I am a big fan of Pakistani bowlers, Malala tells Zainab Abbas

Nobel Laureate   Malala Yousaf was left  a little confused when asked to name her favorite player from the ICC World Cup 2019 that kicked off Wednesday. “So many..  I can’t pick one. But Hassan Ali, Shahdab and many more,  I am big fan of Pakistani bowlers  ” she told ICC Insider Zainab Abbas  at the […]

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Mohammad Amir fit for World Cup debut: Sarfaraz

Pace spearhead Mohammad Amir is fit and available for selection for Pakistan’s opening World Cup match against the West Indies on Friday, captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said. There was speculation that the 27-year-old, who missed the last four matches of the one-day international series against England earlier this month, might not be able to make his […]

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Throwback Thursday: The World Cups that slipped from Pakistan’s grasp

The famous, globular, translucent relic from the early 90s in the trophy cabinet is a reminder that over 11 tournaments and 44 years, Pakistan have come out triumphant just once. It is also a reminder that we’ve won four less World Cups than Australia, and trail India and the West Indies by a trophy each. […]

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England start 2019 World Cup campaign with 104-run win over South Africa

England inflicted a heavy 104-run defeat over South Africa on Thursday in the opening match of the 2019 World Cup at Kennington Oval in London. Chasing a 308-run target, South Africa were dealt an early blow when opener Hashim Amla had to retire hurt after copping a Jofra Archer bouncer. Quinton de Kock (68) top […]

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Who is ICC World Cup presenter (Insider) Elma Smit?

Elma Smit is one of the ICC Insiders for the WOrld Cup 2019. Pakistan’s Zainab Abbas and India’s Ridhima Pathak are other two shinning ladies from the biggest cricket event on planet earth who have been inducted into ICC panel of Insiders. While Zainab Abbas and Ridhima Pathak are well known sports journalists in Pakistan […]

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ICC World Cup 2019: Pakistan announce squad for match against West Indies

LONDON: Pakistan on Thursday announced its 12-member squad for the World Cup 2019 match against West Indies. Pakistan squad against West Indies include opener Fakhar Zaman, Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfraz Ahmad, Harris Sohail, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Immad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz and Hassan Ali. Earlier, addressing a press conference […]

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‘Pessimism among Pakistan’s fans has nothing to do with results’

It’s very rare to come across a piece of writing that speaks directly to you — I came across not one but two such pieces, in a single day and on a single platform. The gist of Ahmer Naqvi’s op-ed says “what’s wrong with choosing hope over despair?” Then Kumail Zaidi’s comment piece asks ‘mopes’ […]

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Morgan says World Cup win for hosts could have huge impact on English cricket

England captain Eoin Morgan says winning a home World Cup could do wonders for cricket in the sport’s birthplace as he prepares to lead his team in their tournament opener against South Africa. England are top of the one-day international rankings and favourites to lift a trophy they have never yet won in its 44-year-history […]

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South Africa captain Du Plessis says no need to play like ‘Superman’

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis tried to ease the pressure on his team on the eve of the World Cup by insisting they did not have to play like “Superman” to enjoy success at the tournament. The Proteas will launch the World Cup against hosts and favourites England at the Oval on Thursday as […]

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