Cricket

Players of 1992 World Cup winning team say Pakistan face a mighty challenge for 2011.

Left-armer replaced after failing to prove full fitness to management.

Australia drop injured duo Nathan Hauritz and Mike Hussey. India’s Praveen Kumar declared unfit to play.

Comeback king Misbashul Haq vows to carry Pakistan to glory given the results the team has faced following his return.

Afridi has never been short of talent and is a vetera­n of 312 one-day intern­ationa­ls.

Cricket coach and manager calls for fresh start after key players handed lengthy bans on corruption charges.

Sri Lanka remain underprepared for the World Cup.

Jacob Oram has been cleared to travel to the World Cup, which is due to start on February 19.

Former players divided on PCB's delay in naming World Cup captain.

It is entirely in keeping with the ethos of Pakistan cricket that even a series victory is accompanied by confusion.

PCB did not announce the captain when they announced the 15-man squad on January 18.

Shehza­d scores first centur­y, first one-day series win since Novemb­er, 2008.

Pakistan have harmed their World Cup chances by delaying naming a captain, says Imran Khan.

In the midst of pessimism, a World Cup win can bring Pakistan’s divided population together.

Captain to be announced a day before the last one-day with New Zealand.

PCB yet to formally announce leader of the mega event

ICC had asked for a different venue as they felt Eden Gardens was under-prepared.

Vaughan terms India as the clear favourite, however he adds that Pakistan is another team to watch out for.

Former leg-spinner urges team to avoid off-pitch controversies.

Coach assures board of more responsible behaviour. ICC names Misbahul Haq as captain on its website.

A ban by the ICC from all cricketing activities did not stop Amir from playing a practice match at the Pindi Stadium.

At least now, when Pakistan does lose, the players can say they failed because the captaincy ruckus unsettled them.

New Zealand looking for redemption as ODIs begin.

Record-breaking Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan says the 2011 World Cup will be his last outing.

Half-day strike to appose selectors decision for the World cup.

Lara says MS Dhoni’s men have been in top form in both Tests and One-Day Internationals leading up showpiece event.

Lee, Tait included in 15-man squad. Ponting named captain, but is still recovering from broken finger.

Pemra warned against giving exclusive World Cup 2011 telecast rights.

Mohammad Yousuf left out from final squad, captain yet to be named.

India tried, tested players for World Cup even despite many injury worries in team.

Afridi believes that NZ series will set the right tone for the World Cup.

Lorgat also says he is happy with progress against spot-fixing after ICC's tribunal hearing.

David Rischardson refuses to give out any signs of hope for the players or the fans.

Razzaq plans to retire after this years Wold Cup, believes he will do well in the tournament.

Sri Lanka left out batsman Sanath Jayasuriya, bowler Chaminda Vaas from their 15-man squad for this year’s World...

Selectors come under scathing attack from former players and media saying key talent was left out of the team.

Malik, Kaneria left out of World Cup preliminary squad.

Afridi forces Yousuf's inclusion in preliminary squad during meeting with PCB chairman Ijaz Butt.

Shahid Afridi asks for support ahead of World Cup, said criticism before global event will discourage the young team.

Younus Khan scores a resolute century as Pakistan finish at 343-3 on the final day of the first Test match.

SA were 139 for two wickets in their second innings, an overall lead of 271 runs.

Bemused fans, low turnout in sport’s first match.

Wahab Riaz ruled out of the Test series after injuring his right abdominal muscles.

Michael Beloff formally appoints independent anti-corruption tribunal to determine alleged breaches.

Zulqarnain Haider has done what any sensible person would have done in his situation.

Pakistan score 144 for the loss of two wickets on the second day, Hafeez scores 60.

Lawyer feels suspended player will not get justice, withdraws from the case.

Iqbal Muhammad Ali, head of parliamentary committee on sports, resigns in frustration at state of affairs in cricket.

Zia hits ton, Talha takes six in Quaid Trophy.

South Africa captain wants to maintain proceedings on day two.