MUMBAI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has named Pakistan as one of the favourites in the upcoming World Cup in England. Speaking to Press Trust of India Ganguly said, “Pakistan’s record in world tournaments in England is remarkable. They won the Champions Trophy two years ago, they won the 2009 World T20 in England. England […]
World Cup 2019
Pakistan’s 150kph teen Hasnain has World Cup 2019 in sights
Four years ago, two-time World Cup winner Steve Waugh predicted young fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain would one day make a name for himself on the international stage. Now the 19-year-old can prove Waugh right after his blistering pace earned him a call-up to Pakistan’s squad for the World Cup. Pakistan’s chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, a member […]
Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in World Cup 2019
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne has been appointed the skipper for the one-day squad for the upcoming World Cup, the country’s cricket board announced on Wednesday. The 30-year-old will lead the team while playing his first one-day game since 2015. Karunaratne’s leadership was praised after Sri Lanka won a two-match series against South […]
Azhar Ali touts Pakistan as World Cup 2019 title contenders
Pakistan Test batsman Azhar Ali believes that Men in Green have a good chance of winning the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup in England and Wales. While talking in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Ali said that Pakistan had a good team combination but peaking at the right time would be key […]
Sarfraz Ahmed will remain captain till World Cup 2019: Ehsan Mani
KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday has confirmed that Sarfraz Ahmed will remain the captain of Pakistan cricket team till the upcoming World Cup 2019. Talking to media men, the PCB Chairman said that there is no controversy regarding the captaincy of Sarfraz Ahmed and every time it is created by […]