Tag: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
Pakistan’s fielding coach resigns over senior players’ attitude: reports
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Upset over Pakistan team's poor performance and attitude of senior players, the team's fielding coach Grant Luden tendered his resignation soon after the team...
Moin Khan and Waqar Younis sidelining Misbah, alleges Hafeez: Indian media
Former Pakistan captain and experienced all-rounder Muhammad Hafeez has triggered off a debate over whether the national team was facing internal problems and issues...
India cricket great Tendulkar wary of South Africa threat
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has issued a warning to triumphant India about their upcoming World Cup match against South Africa, saying the Proteas were...
Why can’t Pakistan beat India in the World Cup?
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If Pakistan were looking for answers for its wretched losing streak against arch-rivals India in the World Cup, they need to cut to the...
Stirling, Joyce steer Ireland to upset over Windies
Paul Stirling and Ed Joyce came agonisingly close to centuries but still helped Ireland cause the first upset of the 2015 cricket World Cup...
New Zealand trounce Sri Lanka in ICC World Cup opener
New Zealand made the perfect start to the World Cup when a swashbuckling Brendon McCullum led his side to a 98-run win over Sri...
Misbah eyes ‘history’ in World Cup India opener
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq regards Sunday's key clash against India at the Adelaide Oval as an opportunity to end an embarrassing string of World Cup...
Modi calls Nawaz, wishes luck for WC match
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday telephoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and other leaders of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)...
We will change history: Misbah on India clash
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If you talk to any Pakistani player ahead of Sunday’s clash against bitter rivals India in Adelaide, the first words to emerge are “we...
Pakistan ponder options ahead of India clash
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Pakistan have found some momentum ahead of the World Cup but have not settled on their best line-up for their tournament opener against...
Pakistan coach Waqar hopes struggling Younis Khan comes good
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis on Thursday backed senior batsman Younis Khan to return to form in the World Cup despite a worrying slump.
The 37-year-old...
Robot picks debutant Afghanistan to win World Cup
Of all, a robot has picked first-timers Afghanistan to win the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
Afghanistan is clubbed with Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Scotland...
ICC warn of sledging crackdown at Cricket World Cup
The International Cricket Council has warned players they face possible suspension if they cross the line and misbehave at this month's World Cup.
ICC chief...
England win toss, bat against Pakistan in a fiery match
England won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in World Cup warm-up match being played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on...
Love of country kept me going, says Ahmed Shehzad
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Dashing opener Ahmed Shehzad said on Monday that his love for playing for his country kept him going after a head injury last year...
WC 2015: Sohail Khan injury scare as Pakistan’s problems mount
Pakistan were hit by a fresh World Cup injury scare on Monday when fast bowler Sohail Khan was sidelined by a calf problem during...
Spirit of Imran needed to steer Pakistan
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Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq needs to adopt the uncompromising attitude Imran Khan employed in 1992 if the class of 2015 want to emulate...