Fresh from a widely-celebrated U-19 Asia Cup triumph, skipper of the Pakistan youth team Farhan Yousaf wants his side to show humility as they take on Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in the tri-series that starts in Harare on Saturday. The series will act as a warm-up for the teams ahead of the U-19 World Cup, which […]
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UAE sets special plan for Pak-Afg matches in tri-series
The UAE local authorities have prepared a special plan to maintain order during the upcoming T20 tri-nation series in Sharjah. The matches begin later this month. The plan focuses especially on the two high-tension games between Pakistan and Afghanistan, scheduled for August 29 and September 2. Officials aim to prevent any violent incidents between fans […]
Tri-series: Pakistan beats New Zealand by six wickets
Pakistan thrashed hosts New Zealand by six wickets, with Babar Azam relying on the remarkable performance of pace combo Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim in their tri-series Twenty20 international on Saturday in Christchurch. The Pakistan skipper, during a successful run chase of 148, scored an unbeaten 79 off 53 balls at a strike rate of […]
England face South Africa and India in packed women’s cricket season
London: England Women will host South Africa in a Test match for the first time in almost 20 years before ending a crowded home season with limited overs series against India. In a fixture schedule announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday, it was confirmed the Proteas will tour England from June […]
Shakib-less Bangladesh take on West Indies in tri-series final today
Two big questions will be answered when Bangladesh take on West Indies in the tri-series final in Malahide on Friday (today). Can they win a tournament final, potentially without Shakib Al Hasan, who suffered a side strain in the previous game? Can West Indies beat Bangladesh’s consistency and resist their fightback from crucial positions? West […]
Stirling century in vain as Bangladesh beat Ireland in tri-series
Ireland’s Opening batsman, Paul Stirling’s century and 94 from Captain William Porterfield were insufficient to prevent Bangladesh beating Ireland by six wickets in a triangular series one-day international (ODI) in Dublin on Wednesday. Stirling struck eight fours and four sixes in his 130 from 141 balls. The opener added 174 with Porterfield, the key stand […]