Category: CRICKET
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England were not at their best but to lose by 14 runs is not the worst thing in the world
By Heather Knight from Trent Bridge, June 3, 2019: It was a really entertaining game and Pakistan played outstandingly well. I think they were coming off the back of 11 losses in ODIs, so the way they played was brilliant. England’s performance in the field wasn’t quite at the same level as it was against…
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Pakistan beat England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge to win for the first time at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019
Trent Bridge, Nottingham, June 3, 2019: Pakistan showed yet again on Monday why it always a good idea to predict the unpredictable when it comes to their cricketing fortunes (Pakistan beat England). As far as the early stages of their ICC Men’s World Cup 2019 campaign are concerned, it has been a case of well…
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Youth and experience provide perfect blend as Mashrafe Mortaza’s Bangladesh open with a win
The Oval London, June 2, 2019: It was love at first sight for Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza after watching his team change perceptions in their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup opener against South Africa. Among the lower-ranked teams heading into their tournament opener against the world No.3, the Tigers produced a sublime display to claim…
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ICC brings more fans closer to the World Cup than before through its digital channels;
London, June 01, 2019: The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, currently underway, will bring fans closer to the action and the game’s heroes, with the ICC providing greater access and content from the event, the teams and the starts than ever before (fan zone cricket world). And for fans both attending games or around the…
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I expected the West Indies to perform well and I’m proud to seed them deliver
By Clive Lloyd, Trent Bridge, May 31, 2019: I thought the West Indies were quite clinical against Pakistan (West Indies perform well). Used the pitch to their advantage in the sense that it had a bit of life and they put pressure on Pakistan. They didn’t handle it too well and overall it was a…
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There is a lot of cricket still to be played and it would be foolish to write off Pakistan
By Waqar Younis Pakistan, Trent Bridge, May 31, 2019: You have to remember that this World Cup is a very long tournament. There is a lot of cricket still to be played and it would be foolish to write off this Pakistan side after their defeat to the West Indies. You have to give credit…
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West Indies bowlers turn back time in win over Pakistan
Trent Bridge, May 31, 2019: It was like turning back time in Nottingham on Friday at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, as the modern-day West Indies bowlers evoked memories of their fearsome four-pronged pace attack of the 1980s by skittling out Pakistan for just 105 in only 21.4 overs. Sarfaraz Ahmed’s side had…
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Jofra Archer makes a statement in England success
The Oval, London, 31 May 2019: Jofra Archer showed why England could not leave him out of their final ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup squad as he bowled them to opening win against South Africa. In just his fourth ODI, Archer struck the early blows and made a later incision in his team’s defence of…
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World Cup kicks off with Royal appointment and street party in front of Buckingham Palace
London, May 29, 2019: While the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Opening Party got under way on the Mall, just up the road the expectant captains got a royal audience in a very grand ‘pavilion’ (World Cup kicks off). The Queen and Prince Harry got the lowdown from the skippers who will be contesting 48…
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Fixtures for the 2019 Hero CPL announced and Tickets on sale
By Peter Miller, Gros Islet, St Lucia, May 28, 2019: The Hero Caribbean Premier League Fixtures CPL Tickets sale for the 2019 season have been announced as the best cricketing talent from across the Caribbean and from around the world are set to be part of the Biggest Party in Sport. The 34-match season starts…