Younis hails Pakistan's 'fearless cricket' against South Africa

Pakistan's brand of "fearless cricket" to beat South Africa by 49 runs in their World Cup match on Sunday at Lord's was exactly the response they needed after losing to India last week, former fast bowler Waqar Younis has said.
24 June 2019, 06:30 AM

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

After being fined part of their match fee for a slow over rate against West Indies on Saturday, New Zealand will be keen to keep things ticking along quickly with skipper Kane Williamson facing a one-match ban at the Cricket World Cup.
24 June 2019, 06:21 AM

Faltering England still the team to beat at World Cup, says Langer

Australia coach Justin Langer says England are still the team to beat at the World Cup despite their surprise loss to Sri Lanka.
24 June 2019, 06:12 AM

Kallis urges South Africa to follow England ODI example

South Africa great Jacques Kallis has urged the Proteas to learn lessons from England's one-day international revival following the team's miserable early exit from the World Cup.
24 June 2019, 06:04 AM

England's World Cup nerve faces Australia test

Are England just a bunch of "flat-track bullies"? That's the uncomfortable question facing Eoin Morgan's side as they look to get their World Cup campaign back on track against arch-rivals Australia.
24 June 2019, 05:56 AM

‘Dhoni told me I could get a hattrick’

A wise word from MS Dhoni inspired Mohammed Shami to bowl the delivery that earned his place in World Cup history.
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

HAPPY MOMENT

At the age of 40, South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir took a magnificent catch to dismiss Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq when the left-
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Best Quote

We respect them, [Afghan spinners] but we don’t fear. The lads grew up on spinning wickets but we will respect them because they are
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Heartbreaking, but there are positives’

Carlos Brathwaite said on Saturday he would take confidence from his valiant 101 that took West Indies close to victory only to lose the
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Former kings flatter to deceive once again

The West Indies started their World Cup campaign in style, blowing Pakistan away to revive memories of their glory days of
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Reports untrue’ about Saifuddin’s injury exaggeration

Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes has spoken out in defence of pace-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin a day before their do-
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Mr Efficient

On his return to the side in place of the experienced Shoaib Malik, Haris Sohail helped Pakistan post a challenging 308 for seven in fifty
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Time to get the monkey off their back

The World Cup has spiced up in the last couple of days.
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

A hotel with a view

The Hilton located five miles to the west of Southampton is an attractive destination. It is a pretty swanky hotel in a quiet, lush green
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘We can draw from the Asia Cup’

A slippery match against Afghanistan to start a march towards a difficult equation is reminiscent of a quandary Bangladesh faced last year, when the team appeared to be a much more embattled state than the current side that has been impressing most World Cup observers.
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Spin threat looms for Tigers

With their tournament chances hanging by a thread, a match against Afghanistan could be seen as the perfect opportunity to get
23 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh ‘working on’ finding leg spinners for future

Bangladesh will be facing Afghanistan tomorrow at Southampton with the prospect of facing one of the best leg spinners in the world in Rashid Khan. Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes lamented the lack of leg spinners in Bangladesh but at the same time signaled that there is hope for upcoming leg spinners in the country.
23 June 2019, 15:40 PM

Monday could be Afghanistan's day, says skipper Naib

Afghanistan have improved significantly in their last two matches in the Cricket World Cup and it could be their day on Monday when they take on Bangladesh in a group game at Hampshire Bowl, captain Gulbadin Naib said.
23 June 2019, 15:26 PM

Rhodes warns Bangladesh of boundary drought in Southampton

Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes reckons the slow track and big outfield at the Hampshire Bowl may result in a boundary drought and has told his batsmen to run hard in Monday's World Cup match against Afghanistan.
23 June 2019, 14:57 PM

New Zealand fined for slow over-rate against West Indies

New Zealand have been fined for a slow over-rate in their thrilling World Cup victory over West Indies, the International Cricket Council said on Sunday
23 June 2019, 14:28 PM