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DhawanKO will be little comfort for Afghanistan

21 June 2019 0 comments

By Luke Baker Key departure: Shikhar Dhawan has been forced out of the Indian squad because of a broken thumb […]

Funding gap can’t stop new boys’ love of game

21 June 2019 0 comments

By Richard Edwards IT’S cricket’s ultimate David v Goliath clash. By any standards, Afghanistan’s rise from nowhere to the ranks […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

connor remains key to growth in tests

22 March 2019 0 comments

The perfect fit: Clare Connor is now heading up the ICC’s Women’s Committee PICTURE: Getty Images Adam Collins joins the […]

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 […]

HOW INDIAN BOYCOTT COULD BACKFIRE IN SEMIS OF WORLD CUP

1 March 2019 0 comments

DEREK PRINGLE Contest: India faced Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final in 2017 PICTURE: Getty Images It is not looking […]

Tag: Afghanistan

DhawanKO will be little comfort for Afghanistan

Funding gap can’t stop new boys’ love of game

How is this a World Cup with only 10 countries?

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

We never stopped believing despite defeats, says Hasan

Black Caps must ensure Ferguson is not sold short

Hafeez has full belief with home comforts

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

It’s all up for grabs, says excited Law

Afghans look to build on debut World Cup win

Home comforts create pressure, warns Kiwi Bond

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

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

NEW-LOOK IRISH TEAM COULD STUN ENGLAND…AGAIN!

AXING TOURS PLAYS INTO TERRORISTS’ AIMS

By George! It’s an Easter extravaganza for Munsey

Afghanistan – minnows ready to rock the world

Stoinis: We’ve hit our peak

Young gun Curran is a history maker

Afghanistan make shock decision of sacking captain Asghar Afghan

Simmons’ Windies war over at last

FEATURE: Dawid Malan optimistic about Middlesex’s 2019 prospects

connor remains key to growth in tests

Emerald Isle no answer to Rashid magic

HOW INDIAN BOYCOTT COULD BACKFIRE IN SEMIS OF WORLD CUP

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