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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]