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Former Test skipper issues heartfelt rallying cry with a mountain to climb after South Africa humiliation

Just a week before the 2023 World Cup began, England were everyone’s joint favourites to contest the final of the quadrennial event with hosts India on November 19 in Ahmedabad. Almost halfway through the event though, the defending champions are on the verge of being packed off.

CHENNAI: Mohammad Rizwan has been in great touch with the bat in the World Cup. On the eve of Pakistan’s do-or-die World Cup clash against Afghanistan in Chennai, the local net bowlers got a glimpse of the good cricket brain that the Pakistan vice-captain has.

CHENNAI: Its seeds sown a little over a decade ago, the Pakistan-Afghanistan rivalry in international cricket often flies under the radar. Still in its early days, it has all the ingredients, barring healthy head-to-head statistics, to propel itself to the next level – world-class operators, nail-biting finishes, on-field drama that…

Mohammed Shami picks up five-wicket haul and enters elite list of Indian bowlers to do so

NEW DELHI: The crowd in Dharamsala erupted in joy and started chanting 'Shami, Shami' after the star India pacer Mohammed Shami claimed a five-wicket haul to restrict New Zealand to 273 runs in the ICC World Cup match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Pakistan and Afghanistan face off in Chennai, with both teams looking to gain an edge in their on-field rivalry. Rashid Khan’s spin and Pakistan’s unstable middle order will be key factors in the match. Afghanistan must improve its fielding and middle order, while Pakistan must rely on Shaheen Afridi’s early…

Rivalry between Pakistan and Afghanistan in cricket is gaining traction. Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes it excites players and both teams respect each other, yet are desperate to win. Spinners could be key in Monday's match, but Trott says all players must contribute. Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is confident, citing their…