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Sri Lanka optimistic about saving Pakistan tour
Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Mohan de Silva said he was satisfied with the security arrangements of their hosts, but reports last week of a possible terror attack had been referred to the defence ministry for investigation.
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Sri Lanka says it has received terror warnings ahead of Pakistan tour
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) stopped short of calling off the tour, but said a reassessment of the security situation would be sought from Sri Lankan government authorities.
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Pakistan appoints Misbah head coach, chief selector
Misbah will be Pakistan's 30th head coach - but it is the first time that the head coach will also be the chief selector, along the lines of the system in New Zealand.
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Misbah emerges as front-runner for Pakistan cricket coach
The PCB did not reveal whether anyone else had applied for the post. However, Pakistani media said former Australian batsman Dean Jones and ex-West Indies paceman Courtney Walsh were among the applicants.
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Pakistan dump coach Arthur after World Cup flop
Mickey Arthur's contract expired after last month's World Cup, won by hosts England, and the South African had asked for a two-year extension.
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Pakistan edge Afghanistan in World Cup thriller
Chasing a target of 228, Pakistan lost opener Fakhar Zaman for a duck on the second ball of the innings when he was trapped leg-before by off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
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New Zealand can shrug off Pakistan World Cup defeat, says Neesham
The 2015 runners-up lost by six wickets to a resurgent Pakistan, on the back of a brilliant unbeaten 101 by Babar Azam and three wickets from teenage paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi.
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'Alive and kicking' - Pakistan eye unlikely World Cup survival
The 1992 champions were on the brink of elimination after losing three of their first five games, including a bruising defeat to arch-rivals India.
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Adaptability helped me thrive against Pakistan – Shankar
When pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was injured midway through his third over Shankar was called in to complete it and trapped Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq lbw with his very first delivery.
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Pakistan urged to stay 'ruthless' in Sri Lanka World Cup clash
Pakistan posted an impressive 348-8 against a potent England bowling attack, with fifties from veteran Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed.
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'Don't panic' Root tells England after Pakistan defeat
Root now expects England, the world's top-ranked ODI side, to bounce back strongly against Bangladesh in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Amir is fit for Pakistan's opener, says Sarfaraz
There had been speculation that the 27-year-old, a late inclusion in the squad, would miss the game for health and fitness reasons after sitting out the last four one day internationals.
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Pakistan recall Asif, Amir and Wahab in World Cup squad
Spearhead Amir was left out of the preliminary squad after a run of poor form, but was included in the final list despite not playing in the last four one-day internationals against England due to chicken pox.
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England favourites as Cricket World Cup comes home
England, boasting a plethora of big-hitting white-ball specialists, are the top-ranked team in the 50-over game, while Virat Kohli's India are also packed with superstars who have honed their skills in the Indian Premier League.
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Bairstow century sees England overpower Pakistan
Jonny Bairstow's commanding hundred was the centrepiece of World Cup hosts England's six-wicket win over Pakistan in the third one-day international at Bristol on Tuesday.
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Pakistan leaves out Amir from World Cup preliminary squad
The 27-year-old Mohammad Amir has been in wretched form with just four wickets in 14 matches.
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Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series
Smith and Warner, who were banned for their roles in last year’s Cape Town ball-tampering scandal, are eligible for selection again on 29 March, meaning they can be called up for the fourth ODI against Pakistan.
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Stand-in Proteas skipper Miller lauds Phehlukwayo’s death bowling
Proteas T20 stand-in captain David Miller praised allrounder Andile Phehlukwayo’s preparations to bowl in the death overs, following South Africa’s nail-biting seven-run victory over Pakistan in the second T20 International.
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Proteas win nail-biter against Pakistan at Wanderers
South Africa handed international debuts to opener Janneman Malan and 20-year-old quick Lutho Sipamla.
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Stand-in Proteas captain Miller slams half-century
David Miller slammed 65 not out off 29 balls to enable South Africa to post 188 for three in their 20 overs.
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Du Plessis rests, Proteas bring in Malan for injured De Kock
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis felt that it was a time that he took a short rest, with a lot of cricket still to come this year.
