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Afghanistan look to victory against Windies today

LEEDS, July 03 (PTI): With both teams out of the semifinal race, Afghanistan will have the psychological advantage when they continue the search for their maiden victory in the World Cup against West Indies, who are looking to restore pride, here Thursday.Afghanistan beat a star studded West Indian side comprising...

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Tigers bid adieu to WC 2019 today

The dream of reaching semifinals came to an end after loss to India by 28 runs, but Tigers' World Cup did not finish yet as they are set to face Pakistan at Lord's in London today (Friday), reports UNBTigers are eyeing to win this game to end the World Cup...

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Pakistan need miracle to keep semis chance alive today

LONDON, July 04 (Agencies): The similarities between Pakistan's World Cup campaigns in 1992 and 2019 have ended. England's thumping victory against New Zealand on Wednesday has ensured that Pakistan have been virtually knocked out of the World Cup semifinal race.England reached the semifinals of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 for...

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MCC to fill Lord's pavilion with students in Pak-BD match

LONDON, July 04 (Agencies): Children will be able to watch an international match from the pavilion at Lord's for the first time on Friday as cricket bosses scramble to make sure seats are filled.The Lord's Pavilion will be filled with 250 local schoolchildren for Friday's World Cup match-up between Pakistan...

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World Cup 2019 is not a run-fest so far

Perhaps the most significant trend to emerge from the World Cup so far has been the surprising nature of contests relative to recent years in England, reports https://www.news18.com.In this World Cup cycle ODIs in England have been dominated by batsmen to an extraordinary degree. Part of the reason for this...

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West Indies' Chris Gayle leaving the field

West Indies' Chris Gayle leaving the field after losing his wicket during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match against Afghanistan at Headingley in Leeds, northern England on Thursday — AFP

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Mustafiz becomes fastest Asian bowler to complete 100 ODI wkts

Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman became the fastest Asian fast bowler to take 100 ODI wickets, report agencies. The left-armer dismissed Haris Sohail during his team's last league match of the World Cup against Pakistan at Lord's to achieve the feat in his 54th match. Mustafizur ended with figures of 5/75, his...

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Bangladesh's Mohammad Saifuddin celebrating

Bangladesh's Mohammad Saifuddin celebrating after dismissing Pakistan's Babar Azam even as the batsman goes for (an unsuccessful) review during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Friday — Internet

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Left-armers rule the roost in World Cup 2019 so far

They live in a right-handed world, historically stigmatised and challenged by tasks as simple as using scissors -- but when it comes to taking wickets at the World Cup, being a southpaw seamer is a distinct advantage. Mitchell Starc leads the way at the top of the World Cup bowling...

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New Zealand qualify for World Cup semifinals

LONDON, July 05 (AFP): New Zealand qualified for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals on Friday without playing when Pakistan could no longer better their net run-rate.Pakistan, needing to smash the world record for margin of victory in a one-day international, scored 315 for nine in their 50 overs at Lord's.As...

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India to take on Lanka as SA face Australia today

LEEDS, July 05 (Agencies): The game between in-form India and the out-of-form Sri Lanka at the Headingley Cricket Ground on Saturday might be a dead rubber of sorts on paper, but a lot is at stake if one digs in deep.While India can keep chances of finishing the group stages...

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Tahir's emotional farewell to ODI today

MANCHESTER, July 05 (AFP): South Africa's Imran Tahir is readying himself for an emotional farewell to one-day international cricket, although the veteran is upbeat about the Proteas' future.Saturday's World Cup match against reigning champions Australia is set to be Tahir's 107th and last ODI before the leg-spinner bows out of...

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Malinga seeks to ruin India's bid for top spot

LEEDS, July 05 (AP): Lasith Malinga and Sri Lanka can make one last indelible mark on the Cricket World Cup.India has booked an appointment in the semifinals, and Sri Lanka can ruin India's bid to top the standings in their group match finale on Saturday at Headingley.On the same ground...

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World Cup 2019—a record-breaking spree for Shakib

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been on a record-breaking spree in the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup. He has been enjoying a dream-like World Cup in England and Wales. He ended a prolific World Cup 2019 with 606 runs and bagged 11 wickets.Shakib is now the only...

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Tigers’ dream journey falls short of destination at World Cup 2019

The Oval in South London is just four-and-a-half mile away from the Lord's Cricket Ground. In the course of their 33-day campaign in this World Cup, to complete the journey, Bangladesh travelled a roller-coaster.Bangladesh team is set to return home today (Sunday) after their World Cup mission. The Tigers were...

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