Cricket News sort by Australia tour of UAE 2012

Australia worked extremely hard to clinch a 4-wicket win in the 1st ODI at Sharjah despite asked to chase a low target of 199. That was because of incredible bowling spells from Saeed Ajmal (10-0-30-3) and Mohammad Hafeez (10-1-29-2).

Following the expected win against Afghanistan, the Aussies are now all set to take on Pakistan in the three-match ODI series, starting on Tuesday at Sharjah.

The first of the three ODIs between Pakistan and Australia for the Bank Alfalah presents Cool & Cool Cup 2012 will begin tomorrow evening at Sharjah. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM local and will go on beyond midnight.

Australia tour of United Arab Emirates 2012, 1st ODI: Pakistan Vs Australia at Sharjah, August 28, 2012. Match scheduled to begin at 18:00 local time (14:00 GMT, 7:30 PM IST, 7 PM PKT).

Australia tour of UAE 2012, Only ODI: Afghanistan Vs Australia at Sharjah, Aug 25, 2012. Match scheduled to begin at 18:00 local time (14:00 GMT).

A one-day international between Afghanistan and Australia? Yes, we are not joking, it is going to take place at Sharjah over two days – from August 25-26.

Australia has named the uncapped Glenn Maxwell in its squads to face Pakistan in next month Series in the UAE. The 23-year-old Glenn Maxwell is an all-rounder, who strikes the ball very hard and chips in with handy off-breaks.

Pakistan and Australia are going to play three ODIs and three T20Is in UAE in August and September as per official confirmation.

The ICC has approved a proposed bilateral Twenty20 Series between Pakistan and Australia. The two teams are likely to play as many as 6 Twenty20 Internationals in the Series which is likely to be played in the period between August 22 and September 10.