WorldCup2015

Like Pakistan as a whole, merit continues to be an issue in cricket

Hafeez has been replaced in the World Cup squad by Nasir Jamshed.

Nasir Jamshed called up as replacement for the experienced all-rounder.

Ad that went viral shows how India have defeated Pakistan in the tournament five times in a row since 1992

Captain says Ajmal himself had doubts whether he would be ready to play

Former captain advised to rest for at least three weeks

The 37-year-old is now almost a born-again bowler

With the 2015 World Cup about to get underway, the lethal bowler has also proven to be a handy lower-order batsman.

The off-spinner has officially been cleared by the ICC but will not travel to the World Cup.

I believe that India have a good side and if they play well, I don't think Pakistan will pose a big threat, he said

T20 league will most likely take place in the UAE, says former PCB chairman.

Delay in all-rounder’s bowling test means he will not bowl against India and the West Indies.

The talented but unpredictable side are not favourites for the trophy

Pakistan have lost all their 5 World Cup meetings against India and Tendulkar proved a stumbling block on 4 occasions

The 33-year-old batted, bowled and fielded without any problem.

Sledging has become an increasingly bigger issue in cricket.

PCB chairman’s bizzare decision deprives Sohail Tanvir of a spot in the 15-man squad.

The left-armer from Multan has played only one ODI for the Pakistan

The Islanders stamped their authority in the tournament in no uncertain terms.

Ireland, Afghanistan, Scotland and UAE may repeat history

The batting legend hinted that India has a an advantage over Pakistan having spent so much time in Australia recently

Misbah is conservative, careful; Afridi is brash, belligerent

The pacer is likely to be added to Pakistan’s World Cup bowling attack.

Pakistan dearly need a fresh approach to galvanise themselves in time for their first World Cup match against India

The 119-run hammering in Napier is not the first one-sided defeat Pakistan have suffered in their history

Pakistan have never beaten twice winners India at a World Cup

Shoaib Akhtar says matches between India and Pakistan are 'bigger than the World Cup', with unbearable tension

Thirty-year-old is a surprise inclusion in Pakistan's 15-man squad for the World Cup

Element of surprise still there in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India.

Fast-bowler fails fitness test, Bilawal likely to come in as replacement

The 1999 World Cup is also remembered for Gibbs dropping a sitter off Steve Waugh at Headingley

Element of surprise still there in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India

Watch the heartwarming video of the Proteas making an 11-year-old's dream come true

Cricketers train hard ahead of the event in an indoor Kabul acadmey

The uplifting track is a Coke Studio rendition of "Who rule the world"

Amjad Hussain says all cricketers are completely fit, no players told to standby

Michael Pollard scores 153 to guide hosts to one-wicket win

Overshadowed for most of his career by the brilliance of Gilchrist, Haddin had to wait in line

The sub-continent giants are perhaps the most mercurial side in the tournament

The sub-continental giants are perhaps the most erratic side in the tournament

Former ODI captain believes the World Cup captain will need support of seniors to lift the trophy

Before the 2003 World Cup, Steve Waugh handed the reinss to the prodigiously gifted Tasmanian Ricky Ponting.

Board's spokesperson says physiotherapist has recommended recuperation for the pacer at NCA

Masood, Younus, Shehzad, Fawad, Ehsan and Amin also impress.

Pakistan skipper say 'we, as a nation, need to learn and start accepting defeats as this is also part of the game'

The first premier event to be staged in the Caribbean unfortunately failed to ignite fan spirit

Report says some players generally choose numbers on the advice of their spiritual advisers to bring them good luck

Pakistan all-rounder will be appearing at the ICC-accredited lab in Brisbane

Born in the village of Sahakot in Malakand Agency, Sohail always loved sports – be it swimming, kabaddi or cricket

Team manager says PCB wants players to be focused on winning the 2015 World Cup