Tag: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
Swami Army sweeps up Pakistani recruit
Three heart attacks haven't stopped Pakistan cricket fan Mohammad Bashir from following his team around the world.
And if they are not in action, the...
Afridi joins 8,000 one-day run club
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Swashbuckling Pakistani allrounder Shahid Afridi joined the 8,000 one-day run club during his 21 not out against the United Arab Emirates in the...
Wahab Riaz aims to become genuine all-rounder
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Pakistan paceman Wahab Riaz is aiming to become a genuine all-rounder after starring with both bat and ball at the World Cup.
The 29-year-old...
‘UAE not afraid of Pakistani giant’ Irfan
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United Arab Emirates allrounder Amjad Javed said his batsmen will not fear facing giant Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan in Wednesday's...
Whatmore’s inside knowledge of Pakistan key for Zimbabwe, says captain
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Zimbabwe are pinning their hopes on coach Dav Whatmore's inside knowledge of Pakistan's talent and well-known frailties when the teams meet in the...
Pakistan look to Zimbabwe clash for confidence boost
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Misbah-ul-Haq is looking for a confidence-boosting performance from his team but most of all a first victory of the campaign when Pakistan take...
Timeline on Pakistan World Cup turmoil
Factfile on Pakistan's World Cup turmoil after chief selector Moin Khan was summoned home after reportedly being spotted in a casino in Christchurch hours...
Afghanistan beat Scotland for first World Cup win
Afghanistan beat Scotland by one wicket with just three balls to spare for their first World Cup win on Thursday.
Number 11 batsman Shapoor Zadran...
Struggling Younis denies retirement tweet
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Out of form senior Pakistan batsman Younis Khan denied on Wednesday tweeting a plan to retire from one-day internationals after the ongoing World...
Federer sorry for India ‘bleed blue’ upset
Roger Federer has apologised for getting caught up in the bitter rivalry between Indian and Pakistani cricket fans after he was pictured admiring the...
Captain Misbah criticises all departments of Pakistan team
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Pakistan’s World Cup campaign needed improvement across the board, captain Misbahul Haq declared on Saturday after a humiliating 150-run loss to the West...
Russell leads rout of sloppy Pakistan
Contest was killed pretty early in the second innings with the Pakistan batting disintegrating to 1 for 4, the worst four-wicket score in ODI...
Misbah looks for other batsmen to stand up in WI face...
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Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq dismissed talk of panic in the ranks on Friday but conceded their batting woes needed to be addressed ahead of...
Williams guides Zimbabwe to nervous win over UAE
Sean Williams ensured Zimbabwe would not become the first top tier side to lose to United Arab Emirates when his counter-attacking half century secured...
Younis World Cup experiment failed, admits coach
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis admitted the controversial experiment of using veteran batsman Younis Khan as an opener in the World Cup clash against India...
Afghanistan to chase 268 for victory on World Cup debut
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Afghanistan started their maiden World Cup campaign in impressive fashion before Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim combined to push Bangladesh to a respectable...
Waqar vows Pakistan comeback after cracking under pressure
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Pakistan coach Waqar Younis Wednesday insisted his team would bounce back in the World Cup despite a demoralising defeat against arch-rivals India, a...