Showing posts with label cricket world cup 2015. Show all posts
Shahid Afridi quits ODIs
Afridi to retire after World Cup 2015
Shahid Afridi, the veteran Pakistan All-Rounder has announced that he will retire from One Day Cricket after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 to be held in February-March in Australia & New Zealand.
"My journey has seen many ups and downs but I am feeling satisfied that I am leaving on my own terms," Afridi wrote on Twitter.
The 34-year-old Afridi, already retired from Tests in 2010, said the decision was "hard" but he had to leave with an eye to the future of the team.
"My 18 years' dream dedicated to Pakistan. First ever player (respect) to have taken such a hard decision but (it) will pave way for many new talents."
Afridi was the captain of the national team that lost to eventual Champions India in the semifinals in the 2011 World Cup. He has played 389 ODIs, hitting the fastest century (off 37 balls) on his debut in October 1996 against Sri Lanka in Nairobi at the tender age of 16. The record stood for more than 17 years before Kiwi Corey Anderson broke it in January this year by just 1 ball's margin.
"I am happy about my achievements and records but the only regret I have is losing fastest ODI century record," he said.
The flamboyant cricketer has scored 7,870 ODI runs at an average of 23.49 and a strike-rate of 116.29. He has also taken 391 wickets, the sixth-highest in ODIs, at 33.89 and an economy-rate of 4.62.
"Thank you so much for all your support and prayers throughout my ODI career ... it means alot to me ... love you all!"
Saeed Ajmal banned by ICC
Major blow for Pakistan
The No.1 ranked bowler in ODIs was reported for a suspect action after last month's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He can apply for a re-assessment once he has modified his action.
"The player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect," the ICC statement said.
"The analysis revealed that all his deliveries exceeded the 15 degrees level of tolerance permitted under the regulations."
Related:
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Fixtures
Australia & New Zealand will be hosting the 19th ICC Cricket World Cup, which is being described as the biggest ever sporting event in their History.
Here is the complete list of fixtures:
| Date | Fixture | Pool | Venue |
| 14.2.2015 | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Pool A | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 14.2.2015 | England vs Australia | Pool A | MCG, Melbourne |
| 15.2.2015 | South Africa vs Zimbabwe | Pool B | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 15.2.2015 | India vs Pakistan | Pool B | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 16.2.2015 | West Indies vs Ireland | Pool B | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| 17.2.2015 | New Zealand vs Scotland | Pool A | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 18.2.2015 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Pool A | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| 19.2.2015 | Zimbabwe vs UAE | Pool B | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| 20.2.2015 | England vs New Zealand | Pool A | Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington |
| 21.2.2015 | Pakistan vs West Indies | Pool B | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 21.2.2015 | Australia vs Bangladesh | Pool A | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 22.2.2015 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Pool A | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 22.2.2015 | South Africa vs India | Pool B | MCG, Melbourne |
| 23.2.2015 | England vs Scotland | Pool A | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 24.2.2015 | West Indies vs Zimbabwe | Pool B | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| 25.2.2015 | Ireland vs UAE | Pool B | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 26.2.2015 | Afghanistan vs Scotland | Pool A | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 26.2.2015 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Pool A | MCG, Melbourne |
| 27.2.2015 | South Africa vs West Indies | Pool B | SCG, Sydney |
| 28.2.2015 | Australia vs New Zealand | Pool A | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 28.2.2015 | India vs UAE | Pool B | WACA, Perth |
| 1.3.2015 | England vs Sri Lanka | Pool A | Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington |
| 1.3.2015 | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe | Pool B | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 3.3.2015 | South Africa vs Ireland | Pool B | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| 4.3.2015 | Pakistan vs UAE | Pool B | McLean Park, Napier |
| 4.3.2015 | Australia vs Afghanistan | Pool A | WACA, Perth |
| 5.3.2015 | Bangladesh vs Scotland | Pool A | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| 6.3.2015 | India vs West Indies | Pool B | WACA, Perth |
| 7.3.2015 | South Africa vs Pakistan | Pool B | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 7.3.2015 | Zimbabwe vs Ireland | Pool B | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 8.3.2015 | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Pool A | McLean Park, Napier |
| 8.3.2015 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pool A | SCG, Sydney |
| 9.3.2015 | England vs Bangladesh | Pool A | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 10.3.2015 | India vs Ireland | Pool B | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 11.3.2015 | Sri Lanka vs Scotland | Pool A | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 12.3.2015 | South Africa vs UAE | Pool B | Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington |
| 13.3.2015 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Pool A | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 13.3.2015 | England vs Afghanistan | Pool A | SCG, Sydney |
| 14.3.2015 | India vs Zimbabwe | Pool B | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 14.3.2015 | Australia vs Scotland | Pool A | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 15.3.2015 | West Indies vs UAE | Pool B | McLean Park, Napier |
| 15.3.2015 | Pakistan vs Ireland | Pool B | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Quarter Finals | |||
| 18.3.2015 | TBD vs TBD | SCG, Sydney | |
| 19.3.2015 | TBD vs TBD | MCG, Melbourne | |
| 20.3.2015 | TBD vs TBD | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | |
| 21.3.2015 | TBD vs TBD | Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington | |
| Semi Finals | |||
| 24.3.2015 | TBD vs TBD | Eden Park, Auckland | |
| 26.3.2015 | TBD vs TBD | SCG, Sydney | |
| Final | |||
| 29.3.2015 | TBD vs TBD | MCG, Melbourne | |
