Neither fakhar: Cricket News & Match Updates

Cricket World Cup:  Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expects senior batters Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam to rise to the occasion when the hosts face Sri Lanka in the tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday, as the team looks to turn its winning momentum into a statement of intent ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Pakistan have secured their place in the title clash with three consecutive victories, but the performances of their top-order batters remain a concern. Neither Fakhar nor Babar has registered a half-century in the tournament despite featuring in every match, while no Pakistan batter figures among the competition’s five leading run-scorers.   Read More...