West Indies series ideal prep for Cricket World Cup Qualifier, says UAE’s Ali Naseer
Ali Naseer says the UAE’s one-day international series against West Indies is an ideal tune up for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
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Sri Lanka Square ODI Series With 132-Run Win Over Afghanistan
Quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera stormed back into the Sri Lankan team to power their 132-run win over Afghanistan at Hambantota on Sunday and square the three-match one-day international series. Having amassed a target of 324, the Sri Lankan bowlers skittled out the tourists for 191 inside 43 overs for their biggest win in ODIs over Afghanistan. Chameera, returning to the side after a seven-month layoff after ankle surgery, bowled a couple of hostile spells to finish with two for 18.
Andy Flower Joins Australia As Assistant Coach Ahead Of WTC Final vs India
Former England coach and currently in charge of the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants, Andy Flower has joined the Australian camp ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, starting on Wednesday at The Oval. Flower, who coached England from 2009-2014, has joined the Australian camp in days leading to the WTC final against the world No. 1 Test side India in a consultancy role. But he is not expected to be around for the start of the Ashes series, which begins on June 16 at Edgbaston.
West Indies ease past UAE despite sparkling debut for Ali Naseer in Sharjah ODI
Brandon King struck his maiden one-day international century as West Indies beat UAE – and the heat – in the opening game at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday night.
Former Wallaby Waugh replaces Marinos as Rugby Australia CEO
Former Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh was named chief executive of national governing body Rugby Australia on Tuesday, three months before the World Cup.
Brandon King Ton Sees West Indies Cruise To Victory Over UAE In First ODI
Brandon King smashed a run-a-ball 112 as the West Indies gave themselves a confidence boost ahead of the World Cup qualifier by thrashing the United Arab Emirates in the first one-day international on Sunday. The tourists bowled out the UAE for 202 and then chased down the target with 14.4 overs to spare to secure a seven-wicket win. The West Indies are preparing for the World Cup qualifying event in Zimbabwe which starts on June 18 and also features the UAE.
Pakistan Cricket Board Refuses To Play ODI Series In Sri Lanka After SLC's Proposal to Host Asia Cup: Report
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is upset at Sri Lankan board expressing its desire to host the entire Asia Cup and has declined the latter's offer to play an ODI bilateral series in the island nation. According to sources in the PCB, relations between the PCB and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have turned sour after its offer of hosting the entire Asia Cup instead of four games being held in Pakistan as per the 'Hybrid Model' proposed by Najam Sethi.
Stuart Broad Takes Five-for, Ben Duckett Slams Half-century As England Dominate Ireland In One-off Test
Ben Duckett's dashing unbeaten fifty took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over Ireland on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday. England were 152-1 in reply to Ireland's 172 all out, a deficit of 30 runs, at stumps in a Test being played over four days rather than the standard five. Duckett, a left hander in his first Test innings in England, was 60 not out after a sunny afternoon at the 'Home of Cricket'.