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Pietersen Colin describes Graves's comments as a "pleasant surprise"

"We need to work hard to improve our batting...," he says

Historic 98 blasted off just 75 balls against Pakistan's strong bowling line-up in World Cup 2003

Pakistan dominate with Wahab's all-round performance

Pak-Serb pair go down to Bopanna-Nestor in Dubai Open doubles final.

Where Lewis struggled, Germany’s Sandra Gal thrived, shooting a masterful six-birdie 68.

Many hope that turning 35 will only add to the all-rounder's performance in an all-important match

Liverpool bowed out of Europa League after losing against Besiktas on Thursday.

Both Huzaifa and Shoaib also defeated the Saudi pair 6-4, 6-1 in the doubles rubber to win the tie.

Batsman Joe Root becomes the youngest English player to score a century in a World Cup match

Australia skipper says batsmen must improve against swing.

Kiwis defeat Australia by one wicket to cement top spot with four wins in four.

Champions beat minnows by nine wickets in their biggest ever World Cup win.

The usually overshadowed part of the team took centre-stage at the WACA in Perth.

Misbah insists that his team are trying to forget their two defeats as well as off-field diversions

A loss would almost certainly mean curtains for both teams.

Federer served superbly, his 12 aces taking his career total past 9,000

Pakistan’s thus-far nightmarish campaign in the coveted ODI tournament has left many bitterly disappointed

Werder Bremen say their league match will not be postponed

Raikkonen follows the Brazilian, Ericsson third in line in Barcelona

Harry Kane scored a brace when Tottenham stunned league leader 5-3

Liverpool bowed out of Europa League after losing on penalties against Besiktas on Thursday

UAE dismissed for 102 from 31.3 overs after electing to bat; India hits target after only 18.5 overs

Elton Chigumbura believes the 60-year-old coach knows where Pakistan are at their most vulnerable

Misbah insists that his team are trying to forget their two defeats as well as off-field diversions

Trent Boult bags five wickets to restrict, Mitchell Starc threatens Kiwi win with six

Liverpool suffer penalty heartache against Besiktas.

National team ends campaign with a 11-0 victory over India.

Top seed makes short work of teenager who downed Murray in quarter-finals.

United and fifth-placed Southampton only top-four hopefuls in action.

Five-member squad, including Winter Olympian Karim, departs for Korea.

Format of the next World Cup to be decided once this one ends, says official.

Defending champions to face minnows in Pool B encounter.

It is an open secret that our batsmen consistently struggle

South Africa’s 257-run victory margin over West Indies is joint-biggest in World Cups.

The skipper was on the wrong end of a de Villiers mauling but top-scored with 56.

Indian fighters dominate Pakistan in the ring, winning five of six matches

The sport was not meant to be played this way, but now it will be

Former pacer says Misbah has the mettle to lead the team, only if he takes the lead

AB de Villiers scores 162 off 66 balls to set a massive 409-run target for the West Indies to win

The right-hander was sent for an MRI scan after team practice in Brisbane complaining of pain in his left ankle

Angelo Mathews praises Dilshan, Sangakkara for match-defining innings.

National team wrap up Malaysia tour with one win and one loss.

In the other match of the day, India defeated Iraq 20-0.

A big part of South Africa’s hopes rests on premier paceman Dale Steyn’s contest with Gayle.

Man-of-the-match’s 96 helped his side chase 211 by the skin of their teeth.

Instead of decreasing the number of participants, the ICC should be looking to increase it.

Unique venue offers paradise for batsmen, nightmare for bowlers.

Scotland still chasing their first win as nail-biter goes in the Asians’ favour.

Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 275-7 in their stipulated 40 overs