Pakistan lift O40s World Cup title in classic style

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): Adnan Akmal and Jawad Mansoor struck superb half-centuries to lead a remarkable Pakistan recovery and help their team edge Australia by one wicket to win the International Masters Cricket Over-40s World Cup in a thrilling final on Saturday. With Pakistan struggling at 103 for five, the pair shared a 115-run partnership that propelled their side to 282 for nine with one ball to spare in response to Australia’s 281 for six.