Tag: Cricket World Cup

Cricket World Cup: five memorable moments

DUBAI: The Cricket World Cup has produced many thrilling contests in its 44-year history. AFP Sports recalls five of the most memorable moments: 1975: Gilmour's great...

England name preliminary ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup squad

--Selectors name 15-man preliminary World Cup squad and extended 17-man squad for Pakistan Royal London ODI series LONDON: England National Cricket Selectors have named a 15-man...

NAP implementation underway against terrorism: info minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that Pakistan is a safe country for sports. Addressing a ceremony here on Wednesday,...

Pakistan seek change of fortune in South Africa ODIs

PORT ELIZABETH: Pakistan will seek a change of fortune when they play South Africa in the first of five one-day internationals at St George's...

Giles backs England for World Cup, Ashes double in 2019

LONDON: England must make the most of their “best opportunity” to win a World Cup as well as regain the Ashes series on home...

Kirsten sees recovering Australia as genuine World Cup contenders

NEW DELHI: Australia may still be dealing with the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal but World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten has no doubts they...

Pak U19 cricket team announced for World Cup

LAHORE: The Junior Selection Committee headed by Basit Ali has selected the 15-member squad and four reserve players for Pakistan U19 Team for ICC U19...