Players’ power caused Pakistan U19 debacle

By Ahmed Jatt

KARACHI: Pakistan cricket and controversy are correlative and this time players’ power proved the bone of contention of a searing controversy as Pakistan U19 cricket team displayed worst performance in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2012 concluded recently in Australia with India U19 clinching the title.

Five U19CWC players knocking at international cricket

By Adrian Meredith

VICTORIA, Australia (TheSportsNext) August 27, 2012: I picked these five young cricketers as my best players, of the top teams, in the tournament, but, more than that, these are five players who I think could and should play for their country right now.

ICC stops Babar Azam in Australia

By Ubaid Awan

KARACHI (TheSportsNext) August 26, 2012: Pakistan U19 captain Babar Azam has been stopped by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the ICC U19 World Cup 2012 culminated in Australian city of Townsville on Sunday.

Best players in ICC U19 World Cup 2012

By Adrian Meredith

VICTORIA, Australia (TheSportsNext) August 19, 2012: The ICC U19 World Cup 2012 has entered final stages with Australia already booking berth in the final of the tournament while India and New Zealand will battle it out in the second semi-final scheduled on Wednesday.

Adrian Meredith takes a look at the best young players who showcased their exuberance and cricketing skills in the ICC U19 World Cup 2012.

ICC U19 World Cup: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 109 runs

By Nadene Smith

BUDERIM, Australia (TheSportsNext) August 11, 2012: Gutsy half centuries by Babar Azam and Mohammad Nawaz eased Pakistan U19 cricket team into a 109 runs victory over Afghanistan U19 in their opening match of the 2012 ICC U19 World Cup at John Blanck Oval in Buderim on Saturday.