Pakistan eye run rate boost

STATS CORNER - With two victories in as many matches, Pakistan take on minnows Canada in their third match of the 10th World Cup at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, today. It will be the second one-day...

Ominous Pakistan ready to down Canada

THE REALITY CHECK - After an inspiring win over hosts Sri Lanka, Pakistan will take on the unfancied Canada in Colombo today. It was a good win for Shahid Afridi and his team. The win would have...

Mischievous Ireland steal shock win

Ireland\'s John Mooney shouts as he celebrates Ireland\'s victory over England in their ICC Cricket World Cup group B match in Bangalore March 2, 2011 BANGALORE:  Kevin O’Brien struck...

Wasim, Waqar honoured by Malinga praise

Malinga had said he had learnt the art of bowling yorkers after watching Wasim and Waqar in his childhood COLOMBO:  Pakistan pace legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis said on Wednesday they...

We want to play a weak team in the quarters

COLOMBO: With two wins in the bag, Pakistan are aiming to top Group A which will allow the 1992 champions to play a weaker side from Group B in the quarter-final while ensuring their first...

Afridi warns against complacency

COLOMBO: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is warning against complacency as his team look to maintain their winning start to the World Cup against minnows Canada on Thursday.   Pakistan,...

Cricket World Cup: Rehman out of Canada match

COLOMBO: Pakistan will be without left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman in their World Cup match against Canada on Thursday after suffering a left leg muscle injury in the 11-run over Sri Lanka.Team manager...