Cricket | Pakistan Times https://news.pakistantimes.com/sports/cricket Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:01:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.1 https://news.pakistantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/profile-favicon-5546cf03v1_site_icon-32x32.png Cricket | Pakistan Times https://news.pakistantimes.com/sports/cricket 32 32 WI coach Stuart Law praises Pakistani leg-spinner Shadab Khan https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/03/31/wi-coach-stuart-law-praises-pakistani-leg-spinner-shadab-khan-374655.html Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:51:56 +0000 https://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374655 ISLAMABAD – West Indies coach Stuart Law believes Pakistani leg-spinner Shadab Khan bowled very well in the two Twenty20 matches but also thinks that his batsmen gifted him a few wickets as well. Shadab has taken to international cricket in style. The 18-year old leg-spinner’s statistics after only two matches for Pakistan read seven wickets […]

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]]> Shadab bamboozles West Indies again as Pakistan take 2-0 lead https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/03/30/shadab-bamboozles-west-indies-pakistan-take-2-0-lead-374657.html Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:58:01 +0000 https://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374657 Port of Spain – Shadab Khan gave another match-winning bowling performance and Hasan Ali held his nerve for Pakistan to sneak a three-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20 International on Thursday. Set a relatively modest target of 133 to level the series following a six-wicket defeat in the opening match in […]

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]]> PSL 2 set for colourful and exciting start https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/02/09/psl-2-set-colourful-exciting-start-374648.html Thu, 09 Feb 2017 06:22:06 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374648 Dubai – Riding on the huge success of the first edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in UAE last year, the second edition of the HBL PSL 2017 commences today (Thursday) here at the Dubai International Stadium, with organisers hoping to make it an even bigger spectacle. A colourful opening ceremony with a fireworks […]

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]]> 5th ODI Preview: Pakistan looks to end on high against Australia in final match https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/01/26/5th-odi-preview-pakistan-looks-end-high-australia-final-match-374644.html Thu, 26 Jan 2017 01:01:43 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374644 Australia will be looking to finish its One-Day International series against Pakistan with yet another win as the teams lock horns in the fifth and final game at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (January 26), which is also Australia’s national day. LIVE: Pakistan vs Australia 5th ODI Live Score, stream, updates PSL T20 2017 | […]

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]]> 4th ODI: Azhar back to squad to lead Pakistan against Australia https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/01/22/4th-odi-azhar-back-squad-lead-pakistan-australia-374641.html Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:41:36 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374641 PERTH: Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali has been declared fit and will lead the team in the fourth ODI against Australia in Sydney. LIVE: Pakistan vs Australia 4th ODI Live Score, stream, updates Azhar suffered a hamstring injury in the opening ODI in Brisbane and had to miss the second ODI at MCG. In his absence, […]

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]]> 3rd ODI: Starc and Marsh to miss Perth ODI, Handscomb to make debut https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/01/19/3rd-odi-starc-marsh-miss-perth-odi-handscomb-make-debut-374635.html Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:21:59 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374635 Sydney – Middle-order batsman Peter Handscomb will make his limited overs debut for Australia against Pakistan in the third one-day international in Perth on Thursday. LIVE: Pakistan vs Australia 3rd ODI Live Score, stream, updates Handscomb replaces the injured Mitchell Marsh after a highly successful introduction to Test cricket in which the 25-year-old scored two […]

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]]> Pakistan record first ODI win in Australia in 12 years https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/01/16/pakistan-record-first-odi-win-australia-12-years-374632.html Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:02:45 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374632 Melbourne – Pakistan beat Australia by six wickets in the second one-day international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, their first ODI win on Australian soil for 12 years. The win was also Pakistan’s first ODI victory at the MCG since 1985 and levels the five-match series at 1-1. Scorecard: Pakistan vs Australia 2nd […]

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]]> 2nd ODI: Hafeez to lead Pakistan in place of injured Azhar Ali https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/01/15/2nd-odi-hafeez-lead-pakistan-place-injured-azhar-ali-374627.html Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:16:56 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374627 MELBOURNE: Following an injury to Azhar Ali, the Pakistan cricket team will be captained by Mohammad Hafeez in the second ODI against Australia at MCG on Sunday. 2nd ODI: Pakistan vs Australia Live Score, Streaming & Updates Azhar Ali sustained a hamstring injury during the Brisbane match and has been ruled out. Vice-Captain, Sarfraz Ahmed […]

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]]> 1st ODI Preview: Pakistan look to defy history against new-look Australia https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/01/13/1st-odi-preview-pakistan-look-defy-history-new-look-australia-374624.html Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:02:28 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374624 BRISBANE: Pakistan ODI captain Azhar Ali said on Thursday that the visitors need to perform in the upcoming five-match series against Australia keeping in mind the 2019 World Cup. 1st ODI: Pakistan vs Australia Live Score, Streaming & Updates Pakistan currently languish eighth in the International Cricket Council’s ODI rankings with 89 points, just two […]

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]]> 3rd Test: Australia double up on spin as Misbah ponders https://news.pakistantimes.com/2017/01/03/3rd-test-australia-double-spin-misbah-ponders-374618.html Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:30:29 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374618 Sydney – Australia have one eye on India and Pakistan could be contemplating life without their most successful captain Misbah-ul-Haq when the final ‘dead’ Test begins on Tuesday in Sydney. Live Score: Pakistan vs Australia 3rd Test in Sydney Pakistan vs Australia 3rd Test Live Score, Streaming & Updates Steve Smith’s Australians wrapped up the […]

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]]> Misbah mulls pace change as Pakistan seek series leveller https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/12/25/misbah-mulls-pace-change-pakistan-seek-series-leveller-374612.html Sun, 25 Dec 2016 18:36:40 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374612 Melbourne – Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq hinted Sunday that Sohail Khan may come in to break up Pakistan’s three-man left-arm pace attack in the second Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne. 2nd Test: Pakistan vs Australia Live Score, Streaming & Updates The tourists are not expected to tinker with their batting after a heroic effort which […]

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]]> Smith says one pink-ball Ashes Test is enough https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/12/16/smith-says-one-pink-ball-ashes-test-enough-374607.html Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:57:40 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374607 Brisbane (Australia) – Australia captain Steve Smith threw his support behind next year’s day-night Ashes Test against England on Wednesday — but said one was enough for the series. Ashes Schedule for 2017/2018 is available on CricketSchedule.com Both Smith and his England counterpart Alastair Cook had previously called for the Ashes Tests, which have no […]

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]]> Arthur’s Pakistan aim for Australia history https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/12/15/arthurs-pakistan-aim-australia-history-374602.html Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:53:43 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374602 Brisbane (Australia) – The Pakistan team, six years in the making and armed with insider knowledge from coach Mickey Arthur, are poised to make history in Australia, veteran skipper Misbah-ul-Haq said Wednesday. LIVE: Pakistan vs Australia 1st Test Live Score, Stream & Updates Pakistan vs Australia Schedule Misbah, who exerts a calming influence on the […]

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]]> Ashes 2017: First day-night Ashes Test set for Adelaide https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/12/14/ashes-2017-first-day-night-ashes-test-set-adelaide-374593.html Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:44:41 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374593 SYDNEY – Australia will host England at the Adelaide Oval in the first day-night Ashes Test during the 2017-18 series, building on the success of the concept despite lingering concerns. Complete ASHES 2017 Schedule – CLICK HERE The series between the arch-rivals opens at the Gabba in Brisbane from November 23 before heading to Adelaide […]

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]]> In-form Pakistan face troubled T20 champs Windies today https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/09/23/form-pakistan-face-troubled-t20-champs-windies-today-374588.html Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:25:15 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374588 DUBAI: The West Indies will hope to forget their off-field turmoil and underline their status as World Twenty20 champions when they face buoyant Pakistan in a three-match series starting on Friday. The supremely talented but troubled side has arrived in the United Arab Emirates after sacking coach Phil Simmons and without all-rounder Andre Russell, who […]

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]]> West Indies announces T20 & ODI Squads for Pakistan Series in UAE https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/09/09/west-indies-announces-t20-odi-squads-pakistan-series-uae-374582.html Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:33:56 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374582 The West Indies Cricket Board announced T20 and ODI squads for upcoming series against Pakistan in UAE. Star player Chris Gayle, however, features in neither. The batsman said he was “unavailable” for selection, while Lendl Simmons missed out due to medical reasons. The World T20 champions are scheduled to play three 20-over contests and three […]

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]]> Pakistan and West Indies to play day-night Test in Dubai https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/08/26/pakistan-west-indies-play-day-night-test-dubai-374579.html Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:52:02 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374579 Pakistan and West Indies are set to play a day-night Test match when they meet under floodlights in Dubai on 13 October. See complete schedule of Pakistan vs West Indies It is only the second time two Test playing nations are playing under floodlights. Australia and New Zealand met in the inaugural floodlit Test last […]

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]]> 4th Test: Yasir Shah stars as Pakistan beat England to draw series https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/08/15/4th-test-yasir-shah-stars-pakistan-beat-england-draw-series-374576.html Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:05:04 +0000 http://news.pakistantimes.com/?p=374576 London – Yasir Shah took five wickets as Pakistan marked the country’s Independence Day with a 10-wicket win over England in the fourth Test at The Oval on Sunday. Full Scorecard: 4th Test Pakistan vs England at The Oval Victory saw Pakistan end the four-match series all square at 2-2 on an Oval ground where […]

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]]> Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators gear up for final PSL showdown today https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/02/23/islamabad-united-quetta-gladiators-gear-up-for-final-psl-showdown-today-373347.html Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:13:15 +0000 http://www.pakistantimes.com/?p=373347 Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators will play final of the first season of Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Dubai International Stadium on today. The PSL Chairman Najam Sethi has already confirmed that it’s full house for the final on Tuesday in a tweet last night. Islamabad United under Misbah-ul-Haq captaincy and Quetta Gladiators under Sarfraz […]

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]]> Islamabad United defeat Karachi Kings by five wickets https://news.pakistantimes.com/2016/02/14/islamabad-united-defeat-karachi-kings-by-five-wickets-373336.html Sun, 14 Feb 2016 18:00:47 +0000 http://www.pakistantimes.com/?p=373336 Islamabad United defeated Karachi Kings by five wickets in the sixteenth match of the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Sharjah. Full Scorecard: Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings Feb 14 2016 Shoaib Malik’s side put up a target of 129 for Islamabad to chase after the end of first innings. Bopara scored 45 from 50 […]

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