Afridi looking for more from top order

Pallekele (Agencies) - Pakistan is leading Group A with three wins to start the World Cup, but the results have been tempered by concerns over the top of the order ahead of Tuesday's match against New...

Intikhab backs Pakistan selections

Afridi's team have notched victories against Kenya, Sri Lanka and Canada but not without a few hiccups. PALLEKELE: Pakistan manager Intikhab Alam Sunday brushed aside criticism from former great...

Tight matches put life into World Cup

Southee believes the team has to watch out for Misbah, who helped Pakistan secure a series win in a recent tour against New Zealand. PALLEKELE:  New Zealand pace spearhead Tim Southee...

New Zealand wary of Pakistan threat

PALLEKELE: New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has demanded a complete performance against a threatening Pakistan bowling attack when the two teams meet in a World Cup Group A match on Tuesday. Led...

Pakistan’s World Cup dream

SPORT THIS WEEK - Pakistan find themselves in a comfortable position atop their group in the World Cricket Cup. Their win over Sri Lanka was a confidence booster as the Sri Lankans are considered one...

Amir opts to complete education during ban

Pakistan's banned pace bowler Mohammad Amir was found guilty of corruption by an International Cricket Council tribunal last month. KARACHI: Pakistan’s banned pace bowler Mohammad Amir has...

Canada skipper hails Afridi effect

Canada's captain Ashish Bagai bats during during the ICC Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday March 3, 2011. COLOMBO: Canada captain Ashish Bagai praised...