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It’s just not cricket

Indian cricket fans came out in support of Pak skipper Sarfraz Ahmed, when he was trolled for his lack of profficiency in English.

16 Jun 2017 12:04 AM

Pakistan team celebrate fall of England Wicket. (Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy: Captain Sarfraz proud of Pakistan young guns

Pakistan registered emphatic eight-wicket victory over hosts England in the Champions Trophy semi-finals on Wednesday.

15 Jun 2017 11:58 AM

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez, left, and Pakistan's Babar Azam celebrate winning the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between England and Pakistan at The Cardiff Stadium. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan thrash England to reach Champions Trophy final

They will now play the winners of Thursday's second semi-final between India and Bangladesh at Edgbaston in Sunday's final at the Oval.

14 Jun 2017 10:05 PM

Sent in on a used pitch after Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss, England found runs hard to come by, with no batsman making a fifty.(Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan bowl out England for 211

Joe Root top-scored with 46 and Jonny Bairstow, recalled in place of dropped opener Jason Roy, 43.

14 Jun 2017 7:01 PM

Skipper Sarfraz Ahmed played an inspirational role in Pakistan’s entry into the semi-finals. (Photo: AP)

Champions Trophy: Clash of contrasts

Three-time World Cup finalists England have been trying for the past 42 years to lay claim to a trophy in a major 50-over tournament.

14 Jun 2017 12:38 AM

Sarfraz Ahmed played a stellar role in Pakistan's three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a virtual quarterfinal. (Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan must sort out middle order batting: Sarfraz Ahmed

Regarding his own innings, a 61 off 79 balls, Sarfraz Ahmed said he was delighted to see his team through.

13 Jun 2017 12:15 PM

The fine was imposed for Pakistan being one over short of completing their bowling innings within the scheduled period, following which captain Ahmed was docked 20 per cent of his match fee, while the rest of the team docked 10 per cent. (Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy: Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Sarfraz Ahmed led from the front as he smashed an unbeaten half-century to guide Pakistan to a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka

13 Jun 2017 11:10 AM

Pakistan's Sarfraz Ahmed hits out during the ICC Champions Trophy, Group B cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets to seal semis spot

Pakistan will meet Group A toppers England in the first semifinal on Wednesday at the same venue.

12 Jun 2017 11:15 PM

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (right) and Mohammad Hafeez during the ICC Champions Trophy match against South Africa. (Photo: PTI)

Champions Trophy: Sarfraz hails ‘home’ crowd after win

Pakistan have had to play most of their matches overseas since a 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore.

09 Jun 2017 12:26 AM

Champions Trophy: Rift clouds over riveting rivalry

Off-field controversy overshadows build up to high-octane India-Pakistan clash.

04 Jun 2017 12:15 AM

Sarfraz Ahmed, who accepted the one-day captaincy from Azhar Ali, is already leading the Twenty20 side. (Photo: AFP)

Sarfraz to replace Azhar as Pakistan ODI captain

Azhar Ali's job was on the line since Pakistan's 4-1 defeat in England in September last year.

09 Feb 2017 4:49 PM

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