Champions Trophy 2017: Sarfraz Ahmed proud as 'no chance' Pakistan stun England to reach final
Pace bowler Hasan Ali took three wickets as Pakistan dismissed England, the only unbeaten team left in the tournament, for a mere 211.
Jun 15, 2017, 08:57 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy: Pakistan remained in good spirits after India loss, says skipper Sarfraz Ahmed
Asked about a possible re-match in the final on Sunday, Sarfraz said: "Both teams (India and Bangladesh) are playing well, so we will play whoever gets through."
Jun 14, 2017, 23:34 PM ISTChampions Trophy Semi-final 1, ENG vs PAK: Pakistan stun hosts England to seal a spot in final
The star with the ball was once again pacer Hasan Ali, who Ended up with a three wicket-haul for the third time in as many games.
Jun 14, 2017, 22:00 PM ISTICC CT 2017, Semi-final 1: England vs Pakistan – Preview, Live Streaming, TV Listings, Date, Time, Venue, Squads
As per stats, England have the edge over the green jersey having defeated them six times in their ten encounters in ICC tournaments.
Jun 14, 2017, 10:19 AM ISTWATCH: Sare English wale hain? Sarfraz Ahmed asks in press conference if only English-speaking reporters are present
The first thing that the Pakistani skipper asked after getting himself prepared for the reporters to fire questions was, "Saare English waale hi hain kya?"
Jun 13, 2017, 19:26 PM ISTChampions Trophy, 1st semi-final: Despite Pakistan's comeback, hosts England favourites to seal final berth
England vs Pakistan: Pakistan will be boosted by Sarfraz's match-winning knock in the team's three-wicket win over Sri Lanka, which put them into the semis.
Jun 13, 2017, 15:24 PM ISTChampions Trophy 2017: Sarfraz Ahmed promises positive cricket against England despite middle order woes
Considering that they are up against England - a side that is miles ahead of Sri Lanka in terms of both quality and form, Sarfraz said playing positive cricket will hold the key.
Jun 13, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
ICC Champions Trophy, SL vs Pak: Pakistan fined for slow over rate during its last Group B fixture against Sri Lanka
If there is a second minor over-rate offence committed by Pakistan during the event with Sarfraz as captain, he will be suspended for one match.
Jun 13, 2017, 09:26 AM ISTSarfraz Ahmed
The Pakistani skipper held on to nerves to guide his side through to the semi-final.
Jun 12, 2017, 23:04 PM ISTWATCH: Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed asks for referral despite dropping catch vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka looked set for a big score after being asked to bat in the final Group B match but Amir (2/53) and Junaid (3/40) scripted a turnaround with fiery spells.
Jun 12, 2017, 20:53 PM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - As it happened...
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 3 wickets with 31 balls remaining and knocked them out of the tournament at Sophia Garden, Cardiff, today.
Jun 12, 2017, 12:03 PM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: After upset wins, Pakistan, Sri Lanka square off for semi-final spot – Preview
Both the teams lost their opening matches but bounced back into the reckoning after producing two of the tournament's biggest upsets so far.
Jun 11, 2017, 13:26 PM IST2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Sarfraz Ahmed hails 'home' crowd after stunning South Africa
Pakistan went from zeroes to heroes in three days, bouncing back from a 124-run thrashing by arch-rivals India to topple the world`s number one-ranked ODI side.
Jun 08, 2017, 08:45 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan win rain-hit game against South Africa after bowlers deliver good
After an embarrassing defeat against India, Pakistan produced a dominant bowling performance to subdue the Proteas, opening up Group B for various semifinal scenarios.
Jun 08, 2017, 08:27 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan's pride at stake against South Africa – Preview
Yet, worryingly for Pakistan, there is the potential for an even more lopsided match against South Africa -- and that`s not simply because the Proteas are top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) one-day international rankings, while Sarfraz`s side are eighth.
Jun 07, 2017, 11:35 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017, Pakistan vs South Africa – Preview, Live Streaming, TV Listings, Date, Time, Venue, Squad
One more win and AB de Villiers-led side would become the second team to make it to the semis, however, the African nation have had the habit of choking at crucial moments and could see the Pakistani side banking on the situation.
Jun 07, 2017, 10:42 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Title-holders India to put aside off-field row in opener against Pakistan
The build-up to what is arguably cricket`s most anticipated fixture has been dominated by reports of a falling out between India captain Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble.
Jun 03, 2017, 08:45 AM ISTICC Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli's wicket would be key for Pakistan against favourites India, says Shahid Afridi
Comparing India and Pakistan's recent performances, Afridi thinks that India are more likely to beat Pakistan in the upcoming clash.
Jun 02, 2017, 21:03 PM ISTIndia vs Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed's men good enough to beat Virat Kohli & Co in ICC Champions Trophy, feels Abdul Razzak
While Pakistan have a horrible record against India in ICC World Cups, they lead 3-2 against them in terms of matches won in ICC Champions Trophy.
Jun 02, 2017, 12:22 PM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: This Pakistan side has ability to beat India at Edgbaston, feels Younis Khan
The 39-year-old, however, based his belief on the fact that Champions Trophy is one very tournament where the Pakistan-side stands superior to India owing to past records.
Jun 01, 2017, 20:45 PM IST