All posts tagged "Afghanistan"
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Cricket Paper
/ 7 years agoFunding gap can’t stop new boys’ love of game
By Richard Edwards IT’S cricket’s ultimate David v Goliath clash. By any standards, Afghanistan’s rise from nowhere to the ranks of...
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Cricket Paper
/ 7 years agoWe never stopped believing despite defeats, says Hasan
By Andy Baber Warning: Consistency is key, says seamer Hasan Ali PROBABLE TEAMS PAKISTAN: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez,...
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Cricket Paper
/ 7 years agoBlack Caps must ensure Ferguson is not sold short
By Paul Eddison PROBABLE TEAMS AFGHANISTAN: Shahzad, Hazratullah, Rahmat, Hashmatullah, Nabi, Gulbadin, Najbullah, Rashid, Zadran, Hassan, Mujeeb NEW ZEALAND: Guptill, Munro,...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoHow is this a World Cup with only 10 countries?
Tristan Lavalette bemoans the fact that the cricket authorities decided to shrink the number of participants and cut back on expansion...
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Features
/ 7 years agoLove him or hate him, let’s credit Smith for still delivering
Peter Hayter respects the ability of the former Aussie skipper to continue his heavy run scoring despite the attention he is...
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ICC Cricket World Cup
/ 7 years agoHafeez has full belief with home comforts
By Nicola Kenton Hafeez-y does it! Mohammad Hafeez feels comfortable playing in English conditions PICTURE: Getty Images MOHAMMAD Hafeez says playing...
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ICC Cricket World Cup
/ 7 years agoWe’re peaking at just the right time, insists Khawaja
By Peter White CONFIDENCE is high among the Australian camp as the defending champions prepare to kick-off their World Cup campaign...
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ICC Cricket World Cup
/ 7 years agoIt’s all up for grabs, says excited Law
By Paul Hiscock Swansong? West Indies’ big-hitter Chris Gayle STUART Law believes that there are a number of sides in the...
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ICC Cricket World Cup
/ 7 years agoAfghans look to build on debut World Cup win
By Dan Barnes Star turn: Rashid Khan will be looking to inspire AFGHANISTAN have risen through the ranks at a rate...
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ICC Cricket World Cup
/ 7 years agoHome comforts create pressure, warns Kiwi Bond
Richard Edwards catches up with former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond who still looks back on the 1992 World Cup...
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Features and Columns
/ 7 years agoSteve Smith and David Warner make Australia returns ahead of Cricket World Cup
Disgraced Australia batting duo Steve Smith and David Warner are back in the international fold following their selection in The Baggy...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoNEW-LOOK IRISH TEAM COULD STUN ENGLAND…AGAIN!
NIALL O’BRIEN Landmark: Gary Wilson will be hoping to return for his 100th ODI appearance for Ireland PICTURE: Getty Images There...
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News
/ 7 years agoRankin: We all want to play in the Lord’s Test
By Richard Edwards Tall order: Boyd Rankin, right, is looking to lead Ireland’s bowling attack in Malahide today FOR more than...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoAXING TOURS PLAYS INTO TERRORISTS’ AIMS
THE HORRENDOUS, sickening, tragedy which has seen over 350 people killed by suicide bombers in Sri Lanka, adds one more no-go...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoBy George! It’s an Easter extravaganza for Munsey
By Gary Heatly What a hit! George Munsey smashed 147 off just 39 balls Support: Greg Willows GEORGE MUNSEY enjoyed a...
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Features
/ 7 years agoAfghanistan – minnows ready to rock the world
Tristan Lavalette charts how, from the wreckage of war, a cricket team has risen to offer a genuine challenge to the...
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News
/ 7 years agoStoinis: We’ve hit our peak
By Jon Couch ALL-ROUNDER Marcus Stoinis reckons Australia’s confidence has peaked in time for the World Cup after victories in the...
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News
/ 7 years agoYoung gun Curran is a history maker
By Jon Couch Honoured: Sam Curran was named man of the series against India last summer PICTURES: Getty Images WISDEN ALMANACK...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoAfghanistan make shock decision of sacking captain Asghar Afghan
Teammates hit back at axing
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News
/ 7 years agoSimmons’ Windies war over at last
By Jon Couch All over: Phil Simmons has reached a settlement agreement with Cricket West Indies PICTURE: Getty Images AXED Phil...
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Featured
/ 7 years agoFEATURE: Dawid Malan optimistic about Middlesex’s 2019 prospects
The England batsman on the arrival of AB and the return of Rojo
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International News
/ 8 years agoEmerald Isle no answer to Rashid magic
AFGHANISTAN v IRELAND TEST SERIES By Andy Baber Magnificent seven: Afghanistan’s bowling hero Rashid Khan PICTURE: Getty Images AFGHANISTAN skipper Asghar...
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Features
/ 8 years agoconnor remains key to growth in tests
The perfect fit: Clare Connor is now heading up the ICC’s Women’s Committee PICTURE: Getty Images Adam Collins joins the chorus...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoHOW INDIAN BOYCOTT COULD BACKFIRE IN SEMIS OF WORLD CUP
DEREK PRINGLE Contest: India faced Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final in 2017 PICTURE: Getty Images It is not looking good...
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