No team is favourite to win World Cup: Afridi

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: With the knock-out stage of the World Cup fast approaching, Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has warned top title contenders that the tournament is wide open and neither of them...

Kamran will perform, says Pak captain

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: Pakistan on Sunday quashed fears that the controversy revolving around the Akmal brothers might create negativity in their camp. Shahid Afridi, the Pakistan captain, told...

Pakistan happy with brand new pitch

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: As Pakistan’s players were enjoying a game of football here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium during a training session here on Sunday, team manager Intikhab...

Openers are unsure about tactics

PALLEKELE (Agencies) - Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said Sunday his opening batsmen were struggling in the World Cup because they were unsure whether to play positively or just try to survive early...

Everyone should support Kamran, says Misbah

PALLEKELE - Vice-captain Misbah-ul-Haq Friday vowed Pakistan would support Kamran Akmal after his horror show against New Zealand, saying the fumbling wicket-keeper was mentally tough. New...

Kamran gets marathon training session

KANDY - Wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal may be down after missing two crucial catches that ended in Ross Taylor scoring a birth day century and Pakistan losing to New Zealand by 110 runs two days ago at...