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Cricket: One-day win offers hope for World Cup

The thick fog which had settled over New Zealand's one-day game has lifted, if just a shade. The 15-man squad is off to India tomorrow to prepare for the World Cup. In itself, the 57-run win over Pakistan at Eden Park on Saturday cer [...]

Posted On : Feb, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Imran Khan backs India to lift World Cup

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan feels India is the favourite to win the upcoming World Cup. Khan, who led Pakistan to a World Cup triumph in 1992, says “India stands the best chance” because of its depth in both batting an [...]

Posted On : Feb, 03 2011 | Comments : 0

PCB to name Pak captain for World Cup 2011 on February 4: Ij...

The Pakistan Cricket Board will announce the team captain for the forthcoming World Cup on February 4, a day before the final match of their ongoing one-day series against New Zealand. "We will announce the captain on February 4, th [...]

Posted On : Feb, 01 2011 | Comments : 0

ICC World Cup 2011: Andy Flower defends Matt Prior’s selecti...

The Director of England cricket team Andrew Flower has backed the decision of the national selection committee to select wicketkeeper Matt Prior ahead of Steve Davies in the team for the ICC World Cup 2011. Davies, who has been [...]

Posted On : Jan, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

‘Trio to feature in World Cup if cleared’

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the suspended trio – Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir – will be included in the World Cup squad if they are cleared from the spot-fixing allegation [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Misbah a better choice for World Cup captaincy: Sikander

After former Test cricketers Zaheer Abass, Aamir Sohail and Sarfraz Nawaz, former Pakistan Test bowler Sikander Bakht has also criticised all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s captaincy. Sikander does not want Afridi to lead the Pakistan cri [...]

Posted On : Jan, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Afridi not assured to lead Pakistan in World Cup

Pakistan ODI and T-20 skipper Shahid Afridi is currently not assured of leading Pakistan in the forthcoming World Cup as his performance has not impressed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) members. “Afridi’s recent performanc [...]

Posted On : Jan, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

World Cup 2011: Impotent Pakistan bowling attack

Imran Khan is one man whose views on cricket fans all across the globe are regarded very highly. He was recently asked about Pakistan’s chances in the upcoming world cup. He said Pakistan’s chances would depend heavily on whe [...]

Posted On : Dec, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Cricket Australia launches Ryobi One-Day Cup

Ryobi, a major player within Bunnings, is a well-known and highly regarded manufacturer of power tools and power garden tools. Queensland Bulls host defending interstate one-day champions Tasmanian Tigers in the opening match of the Ryob [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2010 | Comments : 0

India spoils Lanka's Asia Cup hat-trick dream

India swiftly erased a Sri Lankan dream at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium here on Thursday night. Pursuing a title hat-trick, defending champion Sri Lanka crumbled in the chase and India won the Asia Cup. In a final that [...]

Posted On : Jun, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

Ind vs Pak Live: Watch the Most Awaiting Clash of Asia Cup

After a long a break of almost a year cricket lovers will see the two titans clashing once again. World famous enmity between India is loved by all when they come on cricket field. Whether it is ODI, test or T20 their collision is worth [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

Pakistan name Shoaib Akhtar in Asia Cup squad

The 34-year-old has not played for Pakistan since the limited-overs series against Australia last May, and his recall comes as a surprise after he had been overlooked for a central contract in March. Former captain Shoaib Malik was [...]

Posted On : Jun, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Afridi for inducting youth in Asia Cup team

Shahid Afridi, the Pakistan captain, has asked for the infusion of youth for the Asia Cup starting in Sri Lanka on June 15. "We should have three to four new players along with the seniors so that we can strike the right balance in [...]

Posted On : Jun, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Pakistan sends SA from T/20 World Cup tournament

Defending champions Pakistan is through to the semifinals of the 2010 ICC World Twenty/20 Championship following their 11-run win over South Africa at the Beausejour Cricket Ground in St. Lucia on Monday. Pakistan needed a victory to [...]