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Pak vs Ban: Asif, Imad left out as Green Shirts announce 12-man squad for 1st T20I

Pak vs Ban: Asif, Imad left out as Green Shirts announce 12-man squad for 1st T20I

Asif Ali and Imad Wasim were the notable absentees as Pakistan announced their 12-man squad for the first Twenty20 International (T20I) match against Bangladesh that is set to be played on Friday. The first T20I will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium on Friday, the statement said, adding that the second and third T20Is […]

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Recovered Rizwan eyes more glory in Bangladesh

Recovered Rizwan eyes more glory in Bangladesh

DHAKA: Pakistan wicket-keeper/batsman Mohammad Rizwan said on Monday he was feeling well after a spell in intensive care for a chest infection and would begin training for a series in Bangladesh. Rizwan made a miraculous recovery last week after two days in hospital to turn in a headline-grabbing performance in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup […]

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Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal ruled out of Test series because of thumb injury

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal ruled out of Test series because of thumb injury

Bangladesh batsman Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out of their two-Test series at home against Pakistan because of a thumb injury, ESPN Cricinfo reported. Cricinfo said an X-ray report on Sunday revealed Tamim had a fracture on his left thumb, which he injured during a franchise Twenty20 match in Kathmandu last month. “The fracture had […]

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New Zealand’s Seifert to step up after Conway injury debacle

New Zealand’s Seifert to step up after Conway injury debacle

DUBAI: New Zealand will bring Tim Seifert in to replace Devon Conway in Sunday’s final against Australia after the wicketkeeper-batsman broke his right hand with a frustrated punch of his bat following his dismissal against England. Conway, who hit a 38-ball 46 in Wednesday’s semi-final win, was sore and sorry after being ruled out of […]

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Rizwan, Malik declared fit for semi-final clash vs Australia after flu symptoms

Rizwan, Malik declared fit for semi-final clash vs Australia after flu symptoms

The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) medical panel has declared wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan and veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik fit for Thursday’s semi-final match against Australia, after the two players displayed symptoms of cold and had fever. Concerns were raised about Rizwan and Malik’s participation in the high-stakes clash against Australia after they were absent at the […]

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T20 World Cup: Hayden backs Fakhar to come good in semi-final against Australia

T20 World Cup: Hayden backs Fakhar to come good in semi-final against Australia

DUBAI: Pakistan’s batting consultant Matthew Hayden has backed top-order batter Fakhar Zaman to end his dry run at the Twenty20 World Cup with an impactful knock in Thursday’s semi-final against Australia in Dubai. The 31-year-old Fakhar has failed to fire with the bat during the team’s unbeaten run in the Super 12 stage, scoring 54 runs from […]

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Kane Williamson wary of ‘power packed’ England

Kane Williamson wary of ‘power packed’ England

ABU DHABI: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Tuesday lauded England’s depth as a Twenty20 side and said they would be strong opponents in the World Cup semi-final despite injuries to key players. Both teams have won four games each of their five in the Super 12 stage and fight for a final spot in […]

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Things looking up for Pakistan cricket as Australia confirm tour, England chief arriving to restore relations

Things looking up for Pakistan cricket as Australia confirm tour, England chief arriving to restore relations

LAHORE: A month ago, international cricket in Pakistan faced an uncertain future. Not anymore. Things have changed quickly as the Pakistan team has performed at the Twenty20 World Cup, reaching the semi-finals with a perfect record in the Super 12 stage. The cancelled tours of New Zealand and England now seem a thing of the past. On Monday, Australia […]

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New Zealand on track for last four with facile win over Namibia

New Zealand on track for last four with facile win over Namibia

SHARJAH: New Zealand defeated Namibia by 52 runs on Friday to move closer to the T20 World Cup semi-finals and leave title favourites India facing a desperate battle to survive. Glenn Phillips and Jimmy Neesham plundered 67 runs off the last four overs as New Zealand made 163-4 after being put into bat. In reply, […]

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India not pondering over semis permutations, says Ashwin

India not pondering over semis permutations, says Ashwin

DUBAI: India are aiming to go out on a high in their last two Super 12 games in the Twenty20 World Cup without bothering too much about run-rate scenario or their semi-final chances, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said on Thursday. The pre-tournament favourites, the inaugural winners of the 2007 edition, are staring at an early exit […]

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