1992 World Champions Pakistan overcame the brave challenge of Ireland to earn the right to face Australia in next weeks quarter final with a seven wicket win over the associate nation. In a highly anticipated game which would have seen the winner progress to the quarter final stage – and the loser eliminated, it wasContinue reading “Pak To Their Best?”
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India Get Their World Cup Off To A Flyer After Defeating Pakistan
India and Pakistan renewed their intense rival as they started their World Cup campaign on Sunday with a win against arch rivals Pakistan . In a match that was reportedly watched by 1 million it’s India who dominated this one, the defeat for Pakistan meant that they still haven’t beat their arch rivals in WorldContinue reading “India Get Their World Cup Off To A Flyer After Defeating Pakistan”
New Zealand’s ‘Mr Anderson’ Proves To Be ‘The One’ For New Zealand As The Kiwis Win In Style
New Zealand carried on their recent impressive form with another emphatic win over Sri Lanka to get their World Cup campaign off to the best possible start. The Kiwis dominated from the off against their Asian opponents, as Sri Lanka’s miserable form against the Black Caps continued. It was the visitors Sri Lanka who wonContinue reading “New Zealand’s ‘Mr Anderson’ Proves To Be ‘The One’ For New Zealand As The Kiwis Win In Style”
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 