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Pak coach desperate for a shot at World Cup glory

LONDON, July 03 (AFP): Head coach Mickey Arthur is desperate for Pakistan to have their World Cup destiny in their own hands when they play Bangladesh on Friday.England's victory over India on Sunday made it harder for Pakistan to reach the semi-finals and another win for the host nation against...

Bangladesh supporters posing

Bangladesh supporters posing during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Bangladesh and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday — AFP

USA into women's WC final

LYON, July 03 (AFP): Alex Morgan scored what proved to be the winner but hailed goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher after her late penalty save from Steph Houghton allowed holders the United States to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in their women's World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.On her 30th birthday,...

Federer overcomes scare, Barty, Kerber cruise into 2nd round

LONDON, July 03 (AFP): Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer overcame a first set scare to reach the second round on Tuesday beating South African debutant Lloyd Harris 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.Federer, whose great rival Rafael Nadal was also in action against Japanese qualifier Yuichi Sugita, took time to get going...

Jesus, Firmino send Brazil into Copa America final as Messi fails again

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, July 03 (AFP): Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino scored the goals as Brazil beat arch-rivals Argentina 2-0 on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa America final.Jesus and Firmino netted a goal apiece in each half to give Brazil a victory which ensured Lionel Messi's frustrating wait for...

Imam-ul-Haq vows no World Cup let-up from Pakistan

LONDON, July 03 (AFP): Imam-ul-Haq says Pakistan will go all out against Bangladesh on Friday even if they have no realistic chance of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.Victory for New Zealand against England on Wednesday would leave the door open for Pakistan to seal a place in the last four...

Police probe crowd trouble at Cricket WC

LONDON, July 03 (AFP): Police have launched an investigation after "unprecedented" crowd trouble at the World Cup match between Pakistan and Afghanistan at Headingley, during which a number of arrests were made.West Yorkshire Police said they received reports of people climbing over a wall, assaulting staff on a gate and...