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...

Imran Khan sees World Cup as most open yet

Pakistan's former World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan has said this year's tournament is the most open he has seen. KARACHI: Pakistan’s former World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan has said...

Pakistan survive Canada scare

COLOMBO (Agencies) - Captain Shahid Afridi registered his fifth five-wicket haul as Pakistan beat Canada by 46 runs in their World Cup clash at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo on Thursday. Chasing...

Relieved Afridi orders batsmen to shape up

Afridi celebrates the wicket of Baidwan with his team mates. COLOMBO: Victorious captain Shahid Afridi said he would address Pakistan’s batting woes in a bid to avoid a repeat performance...

Ireland send cricket World Cup bosses reeling

Ireland's sensational World Cup victory over England left Andrew Strauss's Ashes winners battling to salvage their credibility on Thursday and sent international cricket bosses reeling. Ireland struck a...

Akmal: Drops not deliberate

Akmal: Dropped catches Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal denies attempting to influence the outcome of last year's Sydney Test against Australia. Akmal came in for criticism after dropping...