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ICC CWC'19: Virat Kohli recalls his worst nightmare when he faced Pakistan

Asked to recollect a tense and happy moment involving a Pakistan game, Kohli immediately referred to his dismissal against Pakistan.

16 Jun 2019 11:21 AM

Kohli is not entirely against the idea of fielding two spinners although Yuzvendra Chahal is a sure-shot entry. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Kohli states that match conditions will determine squad

However the skipper said that the decision will be based more on his side's comfort rather than looking at the opposition.

15 Jun 2019 9:09 PM

Virat said that cricket has always been a team sport and one individual does not affect the match that much. (Photo: Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: 'I don't see it as a massive challenge': Virat Kohli

Kohli stressed that players have to maintain their mindset, act professionally and execute the plans against any opposition.

15 Jun 2019 8:27 PM

Arthur said it will be difficult to rattle the Indian top-order but if Pakistan fails to do so then they would pose a challenge to them. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We haven't put up a perfect game yet', says Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur

The coach also said if Pakistan puts all disciplines together, then they can beat anyone in the world.

15 Jun 2019 8:07 PM

Pakistan has never been able to defeat India in World Cup matches but Inzamam said past performances do not matter when these two sides take the field. (Photo: AFP)

'Match between India-Pakistan 'a final' before the final': Inzamam-ul-Haq

"The stadium has a capacity of 24,000 but 8 lakh people applied for the tickets of this match," said the selector.

15 Jun 2019 6:50 PM

The hype and interest an India-Pakistan cricket match generates is surreal and both Tendukar and Ganguly agreed that "it is more than just a cricket match". (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Ganguly warns India ahead of IND-PAK clash

Ganguly said the Indian team perhaps made the mistake of taking Pakistan lightly in 2017 Champions Trophy final and had to bite the dust.

15 Jun 2019 4:45 PM

Amir's presence in the side is a big positive feels Akram. The left arm pacer took 5 for 30 against Australia albeit in a lost cause. (Photo: AFP)

'Pakistan need to cash in on India's middle-order vulnerability': Wasim Akram

Akram, hero of many Indo-Pak cricketing battles, is hopeful that Mohammed Aamir led attack would do well in the encounter.

15 Jun 2019 4:37 PM

Virat Kohli led side will face Pakistan on June 16 at Old Trafford. (Photo: AFP)

This is how Tendulkar's fan Sudhir is rooting for India in CWC'19

In 50 over World Cup history, India had never lost to Pakistan and will look to continue the trend in the ongoing ICC Men's World Cup.

15 Jun 2019 12:43 PM

India's 'Man of all seasons' Mahendra Singh Dhoni will "lead" from the back and that will be the team's trump card. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: India start favourites against Pakistan in mother of all battles

The narrative of Indo-Pak duel is such that irrespective of whether it is a WC game or not, it creates heroes or villains for life.

15 Jun 2019 12:15 PM

India will take on Pakistan on June 16 at Old Trafford. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Have a look at India and Pakistan's one-sided World Cup history

Lurking political tensions and India's refusal to play Pakistan in bilateral series only adds to the sense of expectation to IND-PAK games.

15 Jun 2019 9:15 AM

Harbhajan, one of the finest spinners the country has seen, further said that pressure was immense during the 2011 World Cup semi-final. (Photo: AFP)

Harbhajan and Yousuf were ready to attack each other in 2003

The match will forever be remembered for Sachin Tendulkar's epic 98 but it also had two angry protagonists in action, though, off the field.

14 Jun 2019 6:07 PM

Fans hope the inclement English weather, which has already wreaked havoc with the tournament, does not provide an anti-climax after so much anticipation. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Rivals India and Pakistan meet in Manchester on Sunday

India captain Virat Kohli and his Pakistani counterpart Sarfaraz Ahmed have played it cool, saying the players are only focussed on the game

14 Jun 2019 4:05 PM

Unbeaten in the ongoing tournament so far, India will square off against the arch-rivals here and start overwhelming favourites due to the latter's dismal run. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Bat aggressively against Mohammed Amir': Sachin Tendulkar advises India

Tendulkar feels Pakistan, who have won just one of their three matches so far, will be targetting Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Sunday.

14 Jun 2019 2:33 PM

Iqbal, who was given a standing ovation in his farewell Test match at the Eden Gardens in 1980, is "frustrated" how "external factors" spoil the narrative of a healthy Indo-Pak bilateral cricketing relationship. (Photo: AFP)

'I believe in Imran Khan's vision, Ind-Pak can be friendly neighbours': Asif Iqbal

Imran played a lot of cricket under Iqbal's captaincy and the 76-year-old has seen how the former drive to achieve his goal.

14 Jun 2019 1:27 PM

James is exhilarated over his new signing and called it one of the best days of his life. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester United sign Daniel James for five years

The 21-year-old made his professional debut in February 2018 for his previous club and his senior Wales debut in November of the same year.

13 Jun 2019 9:39 AM

United says the 21-year-old James agreed to contract details and "successfully completed a medical" at the club's training ground. (Photo: Premier League/Twitter)

Manchester United announce first summer signing

Both clubs published statements saying the transfer will be completed when the English transfer window opens on Tuesday.

07 Jun 2019 8:25 PM

FIFA and Qatar also looked at whether the Gulf state could host an expanded tournament alone by changing the normal requirements for facilities. (Photo: AFP/FIFA trophy tour twitter)

32 teams will play in 2022 Fifa World Cup says Fifa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino had proposed expanding the tournament and explored the idea of adding additional host nations.

23 May 2019 8:56 AM

McKenna also said that they want to see a character in a player who gives first preference to the club. (Photo: Manchester United/Twitter)

Kieran McKenna wants to take Manchester United to 'next level'

Solskjaer himself confirmed that McKenna will continue to be a part of his backroom team next season.

21 May 2019 7:39 PM

They clinched a second successive Premier League title the previous week and also won the Carabao Cup in February. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester City celebrates domestic treble with an open-top bus parade

Pep Guardiola's City side became the first to complete a clean sweep of all three major English trophies.

21 May 2019 10:03 AM

City have faced punishment for violating FFP regulations earlier as well, but they never been banned from the European competition. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester City issues statement over their Financial Fair Play case given to CFCB

The newly crowned Premier League champions discovered in March that they were subjected to an investigation led by UEFA.

17 May 2019 11:05 AM

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