Too nice? That’s the New Zealand way, says Mitchell
MUMBAI: New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell has rejected criticism of the Black Caps for coming to the aid of India’s Virat Kohli during Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final loss, saying the team took great pride in the way they went about the game. Several New Zealanders checked on Kohli and helped him stretch his hamstrings when […]
New Zealand wary of semi-final bid being washed away
BENGALURU: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson insisted Wednesday his team will “focus on cricket” when they face a potentially make-or-break clash with Sri Lanka, shrugging off fears that rain may return to wash away their World Cup dreams. Williamson’s team lost a rain-hit match at the same Bengaluru venue last weekend against Pakistan despite posting […]
Pakistan look to rally against Bangladesh amid off field controversies
THE eve of their World Cup game against Bangladesh — the first of the last three must-win games for Pakistan — was more about controversies off the field. CHAOS has engulfed Pakistan cricket at a time when it was to be avoided at all costs. Hours ahead of Pakistan’s pre-match training session here at the […]
Champions Trophy 2025 qualification on the line during 2023 World Cup
Qualifications for the next edition of the Champions Trophy in 2025, set to be played in Pakistan, is on the line for teams currently partaking in the ongoing men’s ODI World Cup 2023. Teams that finish top-seven in the league phase will feature in the eight-team event alongside the hosts – Pakistan – in the […]
Australia target victory over New Zealand to continue semis push
DHARAMSALA: Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes Saturday’s World Cup clash with New Zealand will be a battle between “mates” as the push for semi-final places enters a critical phase. Five-time champions Australia are back on track for a last-four spot having won three matches on the trot after an unimpressive start that saw them lose […]
Marsh happy to vacate opener’s slot for Head in Dutch clash
NEW DELHI: Australia’s Mitchell Marsh could not confirm if opener Travis Head will be back for Wednesday’s World Cup clash against the Netherlands but is ready to move down to number three as and when his team-mate returns. Head fractured his left hand in South Africa last month but has linked up with the squad […]
Afghanistan braced for more ‘passionate’ rivalry with Pakistan in World Cup
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott said on Sunday that his team are looking forward to renewing a “passionate” rivalry with Pakistan. Both sides are in desperate need of a win at the World Cup. Pakistan have lost their last two games after a pair of opening wins. Afghanistan pulled off a shock victory over defending champions […]
Men’s ODI World Cup: Stokes hints return to the England squad after “frustrating niggle” injury
England star all-rounder Ben Stokes has declared himself fit for the selection for the match against South Africa on Saturday, after missing the first three games due to a hip injury. The 32-year-old is set to return to the England squad on Saturday’s match against Proteas. Speaking to BBC Radio’s Test Match Special, Stokes said: […]
Aussies ‘need to start winning quick’ to rescue World Cup bid
Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted on Sunday that the five-time champions have “got to start winning and start winning quick” to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign. Australia have lost both their opening matches, by six wickets to hosts India and 134 runs to South Africa, their heaviest defeat at a World Cup. Despite boasting the batting firepower […]
Pakistan vs India is always more than ‘just cricket’
HOTELS are full in Ahmedabad, so full that people are booking private hospital beds for a two-day stay. Betting markets, the satta bazaars, are creaking with demand. Sports channels and social media platforms are exploding with a crescendo of hyperbole. The world’s largest stadium is readying itself to welcome 132,000 fans to witness the biggest […]
