All-round Shakib show inspires Bangladesh to victory over West IndiesBy: Agencies on June 18, 2019An excellent all-round showing from Shakib al Hasan saw Bangladesh condemn West Indies to their third defeat in the ICC World Cup 2019 here on Monday. Shakib took two wickets in the first innings then scored undefeated 24 in the second as Bangladesh registered a seven-wicket victory. Bangladesh started the chase slowly, with openers Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar mindful to not take too many risks … [Read more...] about All-round Shakib show inspires Bangladesh to victory over West Indies
Roy out, Morgan fit as England look to quell Afghanistan todayBy: Agencies on June 18, 2019An injury plagued England will be eyeing the top spot in the table when they come up against the struggling Afghanistan in ICC World Cup 2019 encounter at Old Trafford here on Tuesday (today). The English, ranked as World Number 1 in ODI cricket, will definitely be without Jason Roy (hamstring), while skipper Eoin Morgan is likely to be fit after recovering from a back spasm. Both players suffered … [Read more...] about Roy out, Morgan fit as England look to quell Afghanistan today
Ramiz Raja calls for complete revamp of Pakistan cricketBy: Staff Report on June 18, 2019After Pakistan’s seventh World Cup defeat to India on Sunday night, former cricketer Ramiz Raja has called for introspection and revamping the structure of cricket in the country. Lambasting the national team’s poor showing, Raja said: “I believe it is the right time to revamp as I think Pakistan’s World Cup campaign has almost ended because their net run rate is below all other teams’ except … [Read more...] about Ramiz Raja calls for complete revamp of Pakistan cricket
Sarfaraz stands by decision to field first against India on June 18, 2019Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, in a post-match press conference following the team’s defeat to India, stood by his decision to field first but acknowledged that the Green Shirts have not been performing well in all three departments. On Sunday, India secured a comfortable 89-run victory against Pakistan via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the tournament’s most anticipated group match. Pakistan are … [Read more...] about Sarfaraz stands by decision to field first against India
Pakistan players more interested in playing T20 leagues: WasimBy: Staff Report on June 18, 2019Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram believes that Men in Green cricketers are more interested in playing T20 leagues around the world than playing for Pakistan. While expressing his frustration in a YouTube video after Pakistan’s defeat to India, Akram said that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) needs to take steps that put first-class cricket back as top priority for cricketers in the country. … [Read more...] about Pakistan players more interested in playing T20 leagues: Wasim
Boxing champ Amir Khan offers to help Pakistan cricketers get fitBy: Staff Report on June 18, 2019ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s beleaguered cricket team members have been offered help by British boxing star Amir Khan, who says he can assist the team in improving their fitness and focus. The Pakistani-origin boxer’s offer comes in the wake of the 89-run drubbing that the country endured in a World Cup match against arch-rivals India in Taunton, England on Sunday. “Would love to help Pakistan cricket … [Read more...] about Boxing champ Amir Khan offers to help Pakistan cricketers get fit
Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at ‘brainless’ captain SarfarazBy: Staff Report on June 18, 2019Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has severely criticized the Men in Green captain Sarfaraz Ahmed’s tactics against India at the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup. While speaking in a video on his Youtube channel, Akhtar questioned Sarfaraz’s decision to bowl first against India, despite playing five regular bowlers. “The mistakes committed by the Indian team during the … [Read more...] about Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at ‘brainless’ captain Sarfaraz
PCB rubbishes rumours of cricket team’s ‘curfew violation’By: Staff Report on June 18, 2019The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday rubbished rumours that the national cricket team had violated their curfew the day before a crucial high-pressure World Cup fixture against India. The Indian cricket team’s clinical destruction of Pakistan’s game on Sunday night raised many questions about the Greenshirts’ performance and the structure of cricket in the country. Many commentators were … [Read more...] about PCB rubbishes rumours of cricket team’s ‘curfew violation’
PSG owner doesn’t want ‘star behaviour’ as reports of Neymar sale surfaceBy: Agencies on June 18, 2019Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi warned Neymar and his other highly-paid stars on Sunday that they must shape-up or ship-out, claiming “celebrity behaviour” at the French champions will not be tolerated. “The players will have to assume their responsibilities even more than before,” Al-Khelaïfi told France Football in an interview to be published on Tuesday. “It must be completely … [Read more...] about PSG owner doesn’t want ‘star behaviour’ as reports of Neymar sale surface
Brazil authorities put freeze on Neymar mansions amid tax disputeBy: Agencies on June 17, 2019SAO PAULO: Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar’s off-pitch woes continue to mount, as Brazilian tax authorities put a freeze on dozens of his mansions and other properties amid a long-running tax dispute, local media reported Monday. The Folha de S.Paulo newspaper reported that Brazilian authorities blocked 36 properties in Brazil as they seek 69 million reais (£14 million) in back taxes. They … [Read more...] about Brazil authorities put freeze on Neymar mansions amid tax dispute
