Tag: Afghanistan

Please don’t repeat this 10-team fiasco in 2023

21 June 2019 0 comments

Will he be risked? Mitch Starc may be rested if Australia have, as seems certain, already made the semi-finals PICTURE: […]

Morgan’s men are on another level, admits Hollioake

21 June 2019 0 comments

By Richard Edwards Winner: Adam Hollioake captained England to the 1997 Sharjah Cup ADAM Hollioake is one of the few […]

We never stopped believing despite defeats, says Hasan

7 June 2019 0 comments

By Andy Baber Warning: Consistency is key, says seamer Hasan Ali PROBABLE TEAMS PAKISTAN: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad […]

Black Caps must ensure Ferguson is not sold short

7 June 2019 0 comments

By Paul Eddison PROBABLE TEAMS AFGHANISTAN: Shahzad, Hazratullah, Rahmat, Hashmatullah, Nabi, Gulbadin, Najbullah, Rashid, Zadran, Hassan, Mujeeb NEW ZEALAND: Guptill, […]

How is this a World Cup with only 10 countries?

7 June 2019 0 comments

Tristan Lavalette bemoans the fact that the cricket authorities decided to shrink the number of participants and cut back on […]

Love him or hate him, let’s credit Smith for still delivering

7 June 2019 0 comments

Peter Hayter respects the ability of the former Aussie skipper to continue his heavy run scoring despite the attention he […]

Hafeez has full belief with home comforts

31 May 2019 0 comments

By Nicola Kenton Hafeez-y does it! Mohammad Hafeez feels comfortable playing in English conditions PICTURE: Getty Images MOHAMMAD Hafeez says […]

We’re peaking at just the right time, insists Khawaja

31 May 2019 0 comments

By Peter White CONFIDENCE is high among the Australian camp as the defending champions prepare to kick-off their World Cup […]

It’s all up for grabs, says excited Law

31 May 2019 0 comments

By Paul Hiscock Swansong? West Indies’ big-hitter Chris Gayle STUART Law believes that there are a number of sides in […]

Afghans look to build on debut World Cup win

24 May 2019 0 comments

By Dan Barnes Star turn: Rashid Khan will be looking to inspire AFGHANISTAN have risen through the ranks at a […]

Home comforts create pressure, warns Kiwi Bond

24 May 2019 0 comments

Richard Edwards catches up with former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond who still looks back on the 1992 World […]

Steve Smith and David Warner make Australia returns ahead of Cricket World Cup

7 May 2019 0 comments

Disgraced Australia batting duo Steve Smith and David Warner are back in the international fold following their selection in The […]

Rankin: We all want to play in the Lord’s Test

3 May 2019 0 comments

By Richard Edwards Tall order: Boyd Rankin, right, is looking to lead Ireland’s bowling attack in Malahide today FOR more […]

NEW-LOOK IRISH TEAM COULD STUN ENGLAND…AGAIN!

3 May 2019 0 comments

NIALL O’BRIEN Landmark: Gary Wilson will be hoping to return for his 100th ODI appearance for Ireland PICTURE: Getty Images […]

By George! It’s an Easter extravaganza for Munsey

26 April 2019 0 comments

By Gary Heatly What a hit! George Munsey smashed 147 off just 39 balls Support: Greg Willows GEORGE MUNSEY enjoyed […]

Afghanistan – minnows ready to rock the world

26 April 2019 0 comments

Tristan Lavalette charts how, from the wreckage of war, a cricket team has risen to offer a genuine challenge to […]

Stoinis: We’ve hit our peak

26 April 2019 0 comments

By Jon Couch ALL-ROUNDER Marcus Stoinis reckons Australia’s confidence has peaked in time for the World Cup after victories in […]

AXING TOURS PLAYS INTO TERRORISTS’ AIMS

26 April 2019 0 comments

THE HORRENDOUS, sickening, tragedy which has seen over 350 people killed by suicide bombers in Sri Lanka, adds one more […]

Young gun Curran is a history maker

12 April 2019 0 comments

By Jon Couch Honoured: Sam Curran was named man of the series against India last summer PICTURES: Getty Images WISDEN […]

Afghanistan make shock decision of sacking captain Asghar Afghan

5 April 2019 0 comments

Teammates hit back at axing

Simmons’ Windies war over at last

29 March 2019 0 comments

By Jon Couch All over: Phil Simmons has reached a settlement agreement with Cricket West Indies PICTURE: Getty Images AXED […]

FEATURE: Dawid Malan optimistic about Middlesex’s 2019 prospects

26 March 2019 0 comments

The England batsman on the arrival of AB and the return of Rojo

Emerald Isle no answer to Rashid magic

22 March 2019 0 comments

AFGHANISTAN v IRELAND TEST SERIES By Andy Baber Magnificent seven: Afghanistan’s bowling hero Rashid Khan PICTURE: Getty Images AFGHANISTAN skipper […]