Month: May 2019

Roy’s superb fielding stifles Proteas (0:54) Despite being more well known for his blockbuster batting, England’s Jason Roy pulled off some fine fielding in his side’s opening World Cup win over South Africa. (0:54) 1:00 PM ET If you required proof that this England team was different to those which have preceded it at recent World Cups, it came not just in the result at The Oval but in the…

Pakistan all out for 105 (0:17) Pakistan all out for 105 (0:17) 12:37 PM ET West Indies intend to continue their aggressive bowling tactics after Andre Russell’s early short-ball barrage sparked a Pakistan collapse at Trent Bridge. Russell’s three-over spell proved crucial, his brutal bouncers claiming the wickets of Fakhar Zaman and Haris Sohail and exposing Pakistan’s middle order early. It was clearly a pre-meditated plan and one that Jason…

12:31 PM ET ESPNcricinfo staff The ICC has encouraged fans who have not yet received their tickets for World Cup games over the weekend to print them out in advance, as issues with its systems led to the offer of full refunds for those delayed getting into Trent Bridge for West Indies’ win over Pakistan on Friday. Steve Elworthy, the tournament’s managing director, said that a combination of late sales…

11:54 AM ET Andre Russell‘s spell broke Pakistan’s back, and that was the “turning point” of the match, according to Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. Pakistan sank to an embarrassing defeat in their World Cup 2019 opener, shot out for 105 in 21.4 overs, with West Indies chasing down the target in just 13.4 overs. “Pressure was built when we lost our first wicket in the fourth over,” Sarfaraz said. “His…

11:44 AM ET West Indies allrounder Andre Russell is confident he will be fit for the side’s second World Cup match against Australia on June 6, despite limping heavily after his match-turning spell in the thumping seven-wicket win over Pakistan. ALSO READ: INTERVIEW – ‘Sometimes the ball goes for six even if I’ve not timed it, because of the work I’ve put in’ Russell has a history of knee injuries…

Amir takes three but Pakistan thrashed (0:57) Mohamed Amir’s 3 off 26 was the only bright spot for Pakistan as they were thumped in their World Cup opener (0:57) 3:00 AM ET West Indies 108 for 3 (Gayle 50, Amir 3-26) beat Pakistan 105 (Thomas 4-27, Holder 3-42) by seven wicketsLive Report: As it happenedWatch the highlights on Hotstar (India only) There’s a simple reason why this game was so…