England cricketers out of World Cup

Zimbabwe qualified for the Super Sixes of the World Cup after their match against Pakistan was rained off today, knocking England…

Zimbabwe qualified for the Super Sixes of the World Cup after their match against Pakistan was rained off today, knocking England out of the tournament.

Pakistan were 73-3 in 14 overs after electing to take first strike when rain hit the Queens Sports Club and forced play to be halted three times before play was called off for the day.

The two points earned from the match took Zimbabwe's tally to 14, two more than England, and lifted the co-hosts to the next round from Group A behind Australia and India.

Zimbabwe had the last laugh over England after Nasser Hussain's men boycotted their game in Harare on February 13th due to security and moral concerns.

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Pakistan, meanwhile, will return home with just 10 points, their worst World Cup display ever after winning the title in 1992 and finishing runners-up to Australia four years ago in England.

Pakistan, who needed a big win to sneak through on run-rate, found the weather as much of a problem as their poor form.

Premier batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq's miserable tournament continued when he was caught by Guy Whittall at deep mid-wicket off Sean Ervine for three.

Inzamam finished the tournament with just 19 runs from six innings. When play started 75 minutes late, Saleem Elahi was trapped leg-before to Douglas Hondo to make it 4-1.

Yousuf Youhana made it 55-2 when he was caught behind by Tatenda Taibu off Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak.

When play was called off, Saeed Anwar was unbeaten on 4O and Younis Khan was on zero.

PA