The World Test Championship (WTC) final begins today at Lord’s, the historic cricket ground in London. Australia and South Africa will go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling contest. Fans from both nations are eagerly waiting for the first ball to be bowled. Australia are the defending champions. They won the last WTC […]
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Wagner gets Burns as New Zealand press for victory over England
Neil Wagner saw off first-innings century-maker Rory Burns as New Zealand pressed for an enterprising win over England in the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday. Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson’s bold declaration at lunch on Sunday’s fifth and final day left England with a target of 273 in 75 overs to win the first […]
Jamieson threat excites New Zealand’s Stead more than World Cup final revenge
London: New Zealand coach Gary Stead has insisted World Cup final revenge will have no bearing on giant all-rounder Kyle Jamieson and several members of his side when they face England in the first Test at Lords starting on Wednesday. This week’s match will be the Blackcap’s first fixture at the ‘home of cricket’ since […]
Abbas jumps up to top-20 in Test rankings
LAHORE: Pakistani pacer Muhammad Abbas on Tuesday jumped up to top 20 in Test rankings for bowlers after his match-winning performance at Lord’s against England. Abbas, who took 8 wickets in the Test match – 4 in each innings – ranked 20th in the latest ICC Test rankings for bowlers. Moreover, pacer Muhammad Amir also […]
Abbas leads Pakistan to 9-wicket win over England at Lord’s
LONDON: A young Pakistani side impressed the audiences on Sunday as they defeated hosts England by 9 wickets in first Test of a two-match series at Lord’s. After dominating the hosts with the bowl, and impressing with the bat in the first innings of the Test match, Pakistan were made to chase a minimal target […]
Pakistan announces squad for Lord’s Test against England
LONDON: Pakistan national team coach Mickey Arthur on Wednesday announced the team’s 12-man squad to face England at Lord’s in the first Test of a 2-match series on Thursday. Mickey Arthur said that the Pakistan team will try to pressurise England via aggressive style of play. “Muhammad Amir will trouble the English batsmen with his […]
Afridi under recovery, might miss Lord’s World XI charity match
Shahid Afridi on Thursday shared it on twitter that his knee injury hasn’t fully recovered as yet. The 38 year old player took it to twitter in tweet, sharing that the doctor had advised a three- four weeks recovery period for the knee injury to recover completely. https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/997048683253452806 Boom Boom Afridi is expected to miss […]