PCB hopeful of South Africa touring Pakistan within 12 months

May 31, 2019

© AFP The PCB is hopeful that South Africa will tour Pakistan within the next 12-months. ESPNcricinfo understands that PCB managing director Wasim Khan recently extended an invitation to CSA. South Africa have not toured Pakistan since 2007 though captain Faf du Plessis led a World XI side to Lahore in September 2017. It is unclear what format the tour could take, but it seems likely that Pakistan would accept…

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Saving runs, scoring runs … it's all the same for Jason Roy

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…

May 31, 2019
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WI just want to be aggressive, even if we give up runs – Holder

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…

May 31, 2019
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ICC to give full refunds after Trent Bridge ticket delays

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…

May 31, 2019
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Russell's spell was the turning point – Sarfaraz Ahmed

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…

May 31, 2019
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Andre Russell confident of fitness for Australia clash

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…

May 31, 2019
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Tamim Iqbal to undergo x-ray after wrist injury in nets

May 31, 2019

Tamim Iqbal looks on © Getty Images Tamim Iqbal has given Bangladesh another injury concern ahead of Sunday’s opening World Cup fixture against South Africa at The Oval, after being struck a blow on the left wrist while batting in the nets. Tamim left the field immediately after the incident to be assessed by the Bangladesh Team Physio, and is expected to undergo a precautionary X-ray. “It’s too early to…

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Warner fit to play as Australia brace for early spin test

May 31, 2019

David Warner and Aaron Finch walk out to bat © Associated Press Big Picture Four years ago, Australia’s World Cup campaign was stuttering in the wake of a washout against Bangladesh and then a dramatic defeat by New Zealand at Eden Park. Duly chastened, they flew across the continent to face Afghanistan. With a staunch batting display from David Warner and Steven Smith and a comfortable victory, they were able…

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Oshane Thomas and Andre Russell keep it short and to the point as Pakistan are routed

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…

May 31, 2019
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Settled New Zealand take aim at ragtag Sri Lanka

May 31, 2019

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