Pujara Set To Play For Yorkshire After Khan U-Turn Former Derbyshire batsmen and Indian international Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play for Yorkshire after Younus Khan pulled out in the last minute. Pujara who has blossomed in the international arena after Rahul Dravid’s retirement, replaces former Pakistan skipper Khan who has made himself available forContinue reading “Pujara To Play For Yorkshire After Khan U-Turn”
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The Three Musketeers Help Boost Pakistan World Cup Hopes
Pakistan produced a brilliant performance to win against all the odds against one of the pre tournament favourites South Africa. Pakistan in typical Pakistan fashion insisted on doing it the hard way – but this win by 29 runs via the Duckworth Lewis method sees the 1992 world champions on course for the quarter finals.Continue reading “The Three Musketeers Help Boost Pakistan World Cup Hopes”
World Cup 2015 Preview
The Cricket World Cup 2015 is almost upon us. Fourteen teams from across the globe will be competing for crickets top prize. With cricket’s biggest event under a month away, the team here at Asian Sunday we thought that we would get you into the cricket world cup spirit. We take a look at England’sContinue reading “World Cup 2015 Preview”
England, Pakistan And Sri Lanka Announce Their Squads For The Cricket World Cup
England who were runners up in the 1992 world cup, announced their cricket world cup squad on Wednesday 7th January and there was very few surprises. Former captain Alistair Cook was publicly dropped and was replaced as captain by Eoin Morgan as sports fan will know, Gary Balance is the man to take the EnglandContinue reading “England, Pakistan And Sri Lanka Announce Their Squads For The Cricket World Cup”
India Cricket World Cup Squad Announced
Defending World cup champions India announced their 15 man squad on Tuesday 5th January with the Asian side look to bounce back from a difficult test series with Australia by successfully defending their world cup crown in February. Ravindra Jadeja who is carrying a knock and Ishant Sharma who also have a niggle, are bothContinue reading “India Cricket World Cup Squad Announced”
Sport Comes Out On Top After A Difficult Week For Pakistan
It was something that could only happen in nightmares we thought – but sadly for the people of Pakistan and more particularly of Peshawar, (a city in the North West of the country) they were victim to one of the most violent terrorist attacks in recent history. Some 128 people, mostly children had their livesContinue reading “Sport Comes Out On Top After A Difficult Week For Pakistan”
Pakistan Vs New Zealand Second T20 Match Report
Pakistan went into this second match of the T20 series looking to win – to secure a 2-0 lead which would win them the series. The Asian side drew the test series last month and were looking to go one better against the Kiwis this time round. Former world champions Pakistan came into this matchContinue reading “Pakistan Vs New Zealand Second T20 Match Report”
Mo Of The Same Please
England’s one day side has been struggling for some time – but one of the highlights in the current Sri Lanka tour has been Moeen Ali. Ali has also excelled in the test arena – and thankfully England the 27 year old has taken his test form to the one day arena. When captain AlistairContinue reading “Mo Of The Same Please”
Pakistan Vs New Zealand T20 Match Report
Pakistan and New Zealand after the drawn test series went into this game looking to build some momentum ahead of the 50 over world cup which is due to start in February,both teams made several changes as both were looking to build some momentum before February’s world cup. Pakistan had newly re-appointed captain Shahid AfridiContinue reading “Pakistan Vs New Zealand T20 Match Report”
Pakistan And New Zealand Play Out Stalemate
Pakistan’s cricketers who have been in impressive form of late, were looking to carry on their good form against New Zealand in the second test. The ‘hosts’ outplayed the Kiwis in the first game as Pakistan won by 248 runs. New Zealand were looking to get revenge in this one. The New Zealanders batted firstContinue reading “Pakistan And New Zealand Play Out Stalemate”
The Bearded Captain 