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A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.
Pakistan's former legendary all-rounder Imran Khan believes "nobody can stop Pakistan from winning the World Cup" if they manage to qualify and beat favourites Australia in the quarter-finals, reports Pakistan daily Dawn.
Imran said if there is one venue where the 1992 champions could beat Australia, it is Adelaide, which is slower as compared to the other pitches in the country and is known to aid spinners.
"Adelaide is a slow pitch and Pakistan's best chance of beating Australia is in Adelaide," he said, while talking to a private news channel.
Advising captain Misbah-ul-Haq to drop a fast bowler and give a chance to leg-spinner Yasir Shah, Imran pointed out: "Previously Yasir was playing against India who are excellent spin players…Yasir should be playing against Ireland."
"If there is a wicket in Australia that helps spinners, it is Adelaide," he added.
Pakistan will play against Ireland in their last group match on March 15 (Sunday) at the Adelaide Oval.
Saturday was a good day to watch cricket. And Pakistan’s win over South Africa added just the spice the tournament needed.
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How can England improve after exit?
When the sorry story concluded under a pink Adelaide sky, it was hard to remember that it has not always been this way.
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Ireland's John Mooney hopes attack will not deter others from talking about mental health
John Mooney, the Ireland bowler who had his honesty questioned at this World Cup because of his battles with alcoholism and depression, has broken his silence, saying he hopes the attack on him doesn't discourage others with mental health problems from speaking up.
Michael Vaughan puts hand up to help England
Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan has urged England to get more former players involved in the game in a bid to rejuvenate the team after their abject failure at the World Cup.
Vaughan says he is prepared to help out his former side, but the problem is the England and Wales Cricket Board are not willing to pick up the phone and give him a call.