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New Zealand need 107 to win after Sarfaraz, Pant heroics

BENGALURU: New Zealand hit back after smashing knocks from India’s Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant on a...

Updated 19 Oct, 2024 05:20pm

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Contingencies available if India don’t travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, say ECB chiefs

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chiefs are confident a solution can be found if India do not travel to...

Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:49pm

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India series always attritional, says Australia captain Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins is expecting the upcoming series against India to be a survival of fittest as his team...

Published 12 Oct, 2024 10:49am

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Bumrah appointed India vice-captain for New Zealand Tests

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will act as deputy to Rohit Sharma for their three-match home Test series...

Published 12 Oct, 2024 10:41am

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Masood admits England defeat ‘a harsh reality’ for Pakistan

MULTAN: Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted England taught his team a “harsh reality” on how to win a Test with...

Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:48pm

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Recovering Stokes ruled out of first Pakistan Test

MULTAN: England captain Ben Stokes said Saturday he will miss the first Test against Pakistan starting next week,...

Published 05 Oct, 2024 03:23pm

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Sri Lanka scent series victory as New Zealand 199-5 after follow-on

GALLE: Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on...

Updated 28 Sep, 2024 06:22pm

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Sri Lanka declare on 602-5 after Kamindu’s 1,000-run milestone

GALLE: Middle-order marvel Kamindu Mendis became the joint third-fastest Test batsman to 1,000 runs on Friday as Sri...

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 06:18pm

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Jayasuriya grabs five wickets as Sri Lanka win first New Zealand Test

GALLE: Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday against New Zealand on the...

Published 23 Sep, 2024 11:51am

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ICC increases Women’s T20 World Cup prize money to $7.9 million

Next month’s Women’s T20 World Cup will offer a record total of $7.96 million in prize money, organising body the...

Published 17 Sep, 2024 02:26pm

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Rashid returns to Afghanistan squad for South Africa one-day series

KABUL: Ace spinner Rashid Khan has been included in the Afghanistan squad for the three-match one-day series against...

Published 12 Sep, 2024 04:45pm

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England’s Wood out for the year with injured elbow

England fast bowler Mark Wood will be out for the year with an injured right elbow, the England and Wales Cricket...

Published 07 Sep, 2024 10:42am

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Mehidy’s five wickets give Bangladesh second Test edge over Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz grabbed five wickets to help Bangladesh skittle Pakistan for 274 on the...

Updated 31 Aug, 2024 07:04pm

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Atkinson’s maiden century takes England to 427 all out against Sri Lanka in second Test

LONDON: Gus Atkinson cemented his love affair with Lord’s by scoring a maiden century on Friday, with his 118...

Published 30 Aug, 2024 05:10pm

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Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh cricket’s unruly and under-fire champion

DHAKA: Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is the leading all-rounder of his era, whose laundry list of...

Published 29 Aug, 2024 12:35pm

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West Indies quick Gabriel quits international cricket

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has quit international cricket with immediate effect, the 36-year-old said...

Published 29 Aug, 2024 10:56am

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India’s Jay Shah to be cricket world body chairman: ICC

NEW DELHI: India’s cricket chief Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as chairman of the sport’s world body, the...

Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:19pm

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Pakistan and Bangladesh fined for slow over rates in 1st Test

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Bangladesh have been fined and docked World Test Championship points over slow over rates...

Published 26 Aug, 2024 06:42pm

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Brilliant 191 by Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur has Pakistan in danger in first Test

RAWALPINDI: Senior batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a brilliant 191 on the fourth day of the first Test in Rawalpindi on...

Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:05pm

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Hazlewood to miss Scotland T20 internationals with calf injury

Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of Australia’s three-match Twenty20 international series against...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 11:20am

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Former India opener Dhawan retires

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from cricket on Saturday, dropping curtains...

Published 24 Aug, 2024 11:08am

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Lawrence, Potts named in England team to face Sri Lanka

England’s Dan Lawrence will open the batting in place of the injured Zak Crawley in the first Test against Sri Lanka...

Published 19 Aug, 2024 06:59pm

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Sri Lanka’s Dickwella suspended for doping violation

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended indefinitely due to an alleged doping...

Published 17 Aug, 2024 01:57pm

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Former England cricketer and coach Thorpe dies aged 55

Former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55, the England and Wales Cricket Board...

Published 05 Aug, 2024 01:10pm

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Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi denied permission to play in Canada T20 league

Pakistan’s leading all-format players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan have been denied permission by...

Updated 20 Jul, 2024 09:41pm

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Suryakumar takes over as India’s T20 captain ahead of Pandya

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav was appointed India’s T20 captain on Thursday ahead of Hardik Pandya and his tenure will...

Published 18 Jul, 2024 07:58pm

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Pakistan cricket board hires Australian curator to improve pitches

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cricket board said Monday it had hired Australian pitch curator Tony Hemming to improve playing...

Published 15 Jul, 2024 05:58pm

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India’s cricket board names Gautam Gambhir as head coach

NEW DELHI: India’s cricket board named Gautam Gambhir as head coach on Tuesday, with the former opener taking over...

Published 09 Jul, 2024 08:39pm

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Shastri wants fewer Test teams, MCC chief backs T20 in changing landscape

LONDON: Restricting Test cricket to six or seven teams and using the 20-overs format as the vehicle to spread the...

Published 08 Jul, 2024 05:41pm

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Pakistan to host Bangladesh, England and West Indies Tests

KARACHI: Pakistan on Friday announced Test matches against Bangladesh, England and the West Indies – as well as a...

Updated 05 Jul, 2024 08:23pm

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Rohit hails India World Cup win as ‘dream come true for a billion’

NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma said his team’s victory was a “dream come true” for India, as he...

Published 01 Jul, 2024 03:01pm

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India rout England to set up T20 World Cup final with South Africa

PROVIDENCE: India hammered defending champions England by 68 runs in Guyana on Thursday to set up a T20 World Cup...

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 01:24am

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Hope blasts West Indies to crucial win over USA

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS: Shai Hope struck a magnificent unbeaten 82 from 39 balls as West Indies crushed the USA on...

Published 22 Jun, 2024 10:33am

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Nortje and De Kock star as South Africa edge England in T20 World Cup

GROS-ISLET: Anrich Nortje held his nerve as South Africa remained unbeaten at the T20 World Cup after defeating...

Updated 22 Jun, 2024 12:09am

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Hat-trick may not spare Cummins from T20 World Cup chop

NORTH SOUND: Pat Cummins admits that even taking the first hat-trick of the T20 World Cup may not save him from the...

Published 21 Jun, 2024 05:01pm

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India to play Bangladesh, New Zealand and England in 2024-25 home season

India will kick off their home season against Bangladesh in September before hosting New Zealand in October and...

Published 20 Jun, 2024 05:17pm

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Bangladesh T20 World Cup batting ‘not acceptable’, says Shanto

ARNOS VALE: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto blasted his team’s batting performance at the T20 World Cup as...

Published 17 Jun, 2024 07:59pm

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Pakistan’s World Cup failure down to poor batting, Babar says

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said on Sunday the team’s batting let them down at the Twenty20 World Cup and apologised...

Published 17 Jun, 2024 04:32pm

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Waterlogged outfield delays start to USA v Ireland T20 World Cup match

LAUDERHILL: The start of Friday’s T20 World Cup match between the USA and Ireland was delayed as ground staff...

Published 14 Jun, 2024 08:20pm

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England thrash Oman to reignite T20 World Cup campaign

ANTIGUA: England hammered Oman by eight wickets as the reigning champions revived their T20 World Cup campaign with...

Updated 14 Jun, 2024 03:44am

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Shakib stars as Bangladesh edge closer to T20 World Cup second round

KINGSTOWN: Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hit a half-century as Bangladesh defeated the Netherlands by 25 runs...

Updated 13 Jun, 2024 11:51pm

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Pakistan beat Canada by 7 wickets to stay alive at T20 World Cup

Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten fifty helped Pakistan beat Canada by seven wickets in a must-win T20 World Cup 2024 game...

Updated 11 Jun, 2024 11:14pm

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South Africa edge Bangladesh by four runs at T20 World Cup

NEW YORK: South Africa defeated Bangladesh by just four runs in another low-scoring game at the T20 World Cup on...

Updated 10 Jun, 2024 11:46pm

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‘Lacking self-belief’: experts react to yet another Pakistan defeat

Pakistan crumbled under pressure as they failed to chase down a meagre 120-run target against archrivals India in a...

Updated 10 Jun, 2024 11:04am

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T20 World Cup 2024: India overpower Pakistan, defend modest 119-run total

Pakistan lose by 6 runs for back-to-back defeats in tournament

Updated 10 Jun, 2024 02:13am

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Pakistan’s Imad set to return for India clash

NEW YORK: Pakistan have been given a much-needed boost ahead of Sunday’s clash with India at the T20 World Cup with...

Published 09 Jun, 2024 12:32am

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Ruthless Australia crush England at T20 World Cup

BRIDGETOWN: Australia crushed England by 36 runs in Barbados on Saturday to leave the defending champions’ T20 World...

Updated 09 Jun, 2024 02:04am

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Miller rescues South Africa in T20 victory over Netherlands

NEW YORK: South Africa overcame a stunning early batting collapse before sealing a four-wicket victory over bogey...

Updated 09 Jun, 2024 12:34am

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New York prepares for ‘high-voltage’ India-Pakistan cricket match

QUEENS: At the cultural crossroads of the world, New Yorkers will experience a thrilling first on Sunday – a World...

Updated 08 Jun, 2024 07:30pm

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Afghanistan thrash New Zealand in T20 World Cup

GEORGETOWN: Afghanistan’s bowlers exploited to the full a pitch assisting both pace and spin at the Providence...

Published 08 Jun, 2024 12:37pm

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Bangladesh keep nerve to win thriller with Sri Lanka

DALLAS: Bangladesh emerged victorious from a gripping encounter with Sri Lanka in Texas with the two-wicket victory...

Published 08 Jun, 2024 12:26pm

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Canada stun Ireland by 12 runs in T20 World Cup

NEW YORK: Canada won their first match at any Twenty20 World Cup when they stunned Ireland by 12 runs in a Group A...

Published 08 Jun, 2024 12:10am

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O’Dowd half-century steers Netherlands past Nepal in T20 World Cup

DALLAS: Max O’Dowd hit an unbeaten half-century to steer the Netherlands to a six-wicket victory over Nepal in their...

Published 05 Jun, 2024 01:36am

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Defending T20 champions England washed out after Scotland scare

BRIDGETOWN: Scotland openers George Munsey and Michael Jones gave England a fright in their T20 World Cup opener in...

Published 05 Jun, 2024 01:33am

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England overwhelm Pakistan in final T20 before World Cup defence

LONDON: Reigning champions England produced a fine all-round display with both bat and ball as they beat Pakistan by...

Updated 31 May, 2024 02:40am

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Rain washes out England-Pakistan 3rd T20

CARDIFF: Rain again washed out a match in England’s series against Pakistan for the second time as the third...

Published 29 May, 2024 04:06am

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Pakistan announce 15-member T20 World Cup squad

Greenshirts to face USA in the opening game on June 6

Updated 24 May, 2024 09:29pm

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Rain washes out England-Pakistan T20 opener

LEEDS: Persistent rain saw the first Twenty20 international between England and Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday...

Published 22 May, 2024 10:53pm

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Pakistan beat Ireland to edge T20 series 2-1

DUBLIN: Pakistan dominated Ireland to claim a six-wicket win in their T20 series decider in Dublin on Tuesday....

Published 15 May, 2024 12:28am

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Raza 72 not out guides Zimbabwe to consolation win over Bangladesh

DHAKA: Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett hit half-centuries as Zimbabwe secured an eight-wicket consolation victory...

Updated 12 May, 2024 02:48pm

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Balbirnie leads Ireland to maiden T20 win over Pakistan

DUBLIN: Andrew Balbirnie’s 77 helped guide Ireland to their first Twenty20 victory over Pakistan as the hosts won by...

Published 11 May, 2024 01:01am

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Sri Lanka doubles Test match fees for cricketers

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket board said Friday it had doubled the Test match fees paid to its international...

Published 10 May, 2024 08:20pm

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Zimbabwe opt to bowl against Bangladesh in fourth T20

DHAKA: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth Twenty20 international...

Published 10 May, 2024 06:15pm

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ICC say 'robust security plan' for T20 World Cup amid threat reports

NEW DELHI: A robust security plan has been put in place for the T20 World Cup in June, the organisers of the...

Published 06 May, 2024 05:19pm

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Former NZ all-rounder Anderson in USA squad for T20 World Cup

Former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson has been named to the United States squad for the T20 World Cup in...

Published 04 May, 2024 10:00am

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Bangladesh win toss, bowl in first Zimbabwe T20

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bowl first Friday in the first of...

Published 03 May, 2024 05:16pm

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Top-order blitz puts Sri Lanka 314-4 in Bangladesh Test

CHITTAGONG: A top-order batting blitz brought Sri Lanka to 314-4 and left the tourists firmly in command of the...

Updated 30 Mar, 2024 05:20pm

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Bangladesh peg hopes on Shakib return for Test lift

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh were counting on the return of veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for a much-needed energy...

Published 29 Mar, 2024 05:12pm

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Sri Lanka defend Hasaranga’s Test selection despite ban

SYLHET: Sri Lanka on Thursday defended the inclusion of all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga in the Test squad for the...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:57pm

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Bangladesh have ‘high expectations’ for Sri Lanka Test series

SYLHET: Bangladesh host a “formidable” Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on Friday and ambitions are...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:58pm

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India crush England by an innings to seal Test series 4-1

DHARAMSALA: Ravichandran Ashwin took a five-wicket haul in his landmark 100th Test as India hammered England by an...

Updated 09 Mar, 2024 02:11pm

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England warhorse Anderson enters 700 Test wicket club

DHARAMSALA: England’s James Anderson became on Saturday only the third bowler, and the first seamer, to claim 700...

Published 09 Mar, 2024 10:28am

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Hasaranga return boosts Sri Lanka for Bangladesh T20 decider

SYLHET: Sri Lanka T20 captain Wanindu Hasaranga’s return from suspension could give his team the edge in the decider...

Published 08 Mar, 2024 05:28pm

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Ireland beat Afghanistan to claim maiden Test victory

ABU DHABI: Ireland finally won their first Test match on Friday when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu...

Published 01 Mar, 2024 07:46pm

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India beat England by five wickets to clinch series

RANCHI: India accomplished a nervy chase to secure a five-wicket victory against England in the fourth Test on...

Published 26 Feb, 2024 01:25pm

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England’s Bashir takes four wickets to hurt India in 4th Test

RANCHI: Spinner Shoaib Bashir took four wickets to lead England’s bowling charge and put India on the back foot at...

Updated 24 Feb, 2024 05:07pm

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Soreness rules Warner out of final T20 clash with New Zealand

David Warner has withdrawn from the third and final match of Australia’s Twenty20 series against New Zealand in...

Published 24 Feb, 2024 09:56am

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Jaiswal ton puts India’s lead over England past 300

RAJKOT: Yashasvi Jaiswal retired hurt after hitting an attacking century to extend India’s lead over England to 322...

Updated 17 Feb, 2024 05:13pm

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England confident Ahmed’s visa issues will be fixed before next India Test

England’s Rehan Ahmed ran into visa issues on the team’s return to India from Abu Dhabi for the third Test of their...

Published 13 Feb, 2024 02:32pm

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Record-setting West Indies beat Australia in 3rd T20

PERTH: Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford put on the biggest sixth-wicket partnership in a Twenty20 international...

Updated 13 Feb, 2024 05:30pm

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India’s Kohli to miss remaining three England Tests

NEW DELHI: Star batsman Virat Kohli’s absence from the India squad for undisclosed “personal reasons” will extend to...

Published 10 Feb, 2024 11:38am

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Warner, Zampa star as Australia beat West Indies in 1st T20

HOBART: David Warner slammed 70 off 36 balls in his 100th Twenty20 international and Adam Zampa grabbed three...

Updated 09 Feb, 2024 05:50pm

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Sri Lanka make 381 after Nissanka double ton

KANDY: Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double century, powering the hosts to an immense...

Updated 09 Feb, 2024 06:30pm

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Bangladesh to host Sri Lanka cricket tour in March

DHAKA: Bangladesh will host Sri Lanka for an all-format cricket tour in March in their first international series...

Published 03 Feb, 2024 10:29am

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Jaiswal 209, Bumrah six-for put India on top in England Test

VISAKHAPATNAM: Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 209 and six wickets by pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah put India firmly in...

Updated 03 Feb, 2024 05:44pm

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Sri Lanka captain says aggression key to halt Test slide

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka needs more on-field aggression to reestablish its Test prowess, new captain Dhananjaya de Silva...

Published 01 Feb, 2024 05:51pm

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India won’t change batting approach against England’s ‘Bazball’: coach

VISAKHAPATNAM: India will bank on a traditional approach to bounce back in their second home Test against England,...

Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:40pm

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ICC reprimands India’s Bumrah for contact with England’s Pope

NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council Monday for...

Published 29 Jan, 2024 05:44pm

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Recovering Rashid to miss Afghanistan’s first-ever Sri Lanka Test

KABUL: Ace spinner Rashid Khan will miss Afghanistan’s first-ever Test against Sri Lanka next month, selectors...

Published 29 Jan, 2024 05:36pm

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India’s Jadeja, Rahul out of second Test v England with injuries

India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja and wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul will miss the second Test match against England...

Published 29 Jan, 2024 05:10pm

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Dravid wants to shake Pope’s hand after ‘exceptional’ knock

HYDERABAD: India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said Ollie Pope’s counter attack and reverse sweeps against...

Published 28 Jan, 2024 09:35pm

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ICC restores Sri Lanka’s membership two months after suspension

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been reinstated as a member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after a two-month...

Published 28 Jan, 2024 07:08pm

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Hartley stars as England stun India in opening Test

HYDERABAD: Debutant spinner Tom Hartley took seven wickets as England pulled off a dramatic 28-run upset win over...

Updated 28 Jan, 2024 06:03pm

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Smith guides Australia to healthy position at stumps

BRISBANE: Steve Smith capped off “a pretty good day” for Australia, guiding the hosts to 60-2 at stumps on the third...

Updated 27 Jan, 2024 05:17pm

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Ton-up Pope pulls England into lead in first India Test

HYDERABAD: Ollie Pope struck a defiant century to help England bounce back with a lead of 126 after their batting...

Updated 27 Jan, 2024 05:35pm

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England’s Bashir granted India visa after delay row

LONDON: England cricketer Shoaib Bashir was finally granted a visa to enter India on Wednesday after initially being...

Published 24 Jan, 2024 07:13pm

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India’s Tata awarded IPL title rights for record $300mn

NEW DELHI: Corporate behemoth Tata Group has again been awarded title sponsorship rights of the Indian Premier...

Published 20 Jan, 2024 05:55pm

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Australia keep faith in ‘problem-solver’ Smith as opener

MELBOURNE: Steve Smith’s first outing as a Test opener may not have gone to plan but Australia coach Andrew McDonald...

Published 20 Jan, 2024 09:49am

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Mitchell rested, Ravindra back for final T20 v Pakistan

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell will skip the final T20 International against Pakistan with fellow all-rounder Rachin...

Published 20 Jan, 2024 09:42am

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Sri Lanka clinch T20 series after record low Zimbabwe total

COLOMBO: Wanindu Hasaranga’s bottom-order demolition eased Sri Lanka to a 2-1 series win against Zimbabwe Thursday...

Published 18 Jan, 2024 09:01pm

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Rohit stars as India down Afghanistan in second Super Over

BENGALURU: India edged Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over to sweep the Twenty20 series after the third...

Updated 17 Jan, 2024 11:37pm

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Zimbabwe record first T20 win over Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Zimbabwe celebrated Tuesday after winning their first T20 international against Sri Lanka in dramatic...

Updated 16 Jan, 2024 11:23pm

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Smith relishing chance to open for Australia

ADELAIDE: Steve Smith said Sunday he felt obligated to step up and replace David Warner as Australia’s Test opener,...

Published 14 Jan, 2024 01:08pm

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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 21 runs to take control of T20 series

HAMILTON: Pace bowler Adam Milne claimed four wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 21 runs in the second Twenty20...

Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:34pm

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Sri Lanka need fielding lift for T20 World Cup: Hasaranga

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka needs to lift its game on fielding to have a shot at this year’s T20 World Cup title, newly...

Published 13 Jan, 2024 07:01pm

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India’s Shami to miss start of England Test series

NEW DELHI: Top-tier Indian quick Mohammed Shami will miss the first two Tests at home against England as he...

Published 13 Jan, 2024 10:50am

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New Zealand sour Shaheen Afridi’s captaincy debut in Auckland

Shaheen Afridi’s debut as Pakistan’s T20 captain ended in a 46-run defeat against New Zealand in the series opener...

Updated 12 Jan, 2024 05:07pm

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Hasaranga takes 7-19 as Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe to win ODI series

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga made a stunning return to international cricket with a career-best...

Updated 11 Jan, 2024 10:26pm

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All-round Dube helps India down Afghanistan in T20 opener

MOHALI: All-rounder Shivam Dube hit an unbeaten half-century and took one wicket to lead India to a comfortable win...

Updated 11 Jan, 2024 10:20pm

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Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan to miss India T20 matches

MOHALI: Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will miss the three-match Twenty20 series against India due to injury, but...

Published 10 Jan, 2024 06:03pm

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India’s Virat Kohli to miss T20 opener against Afghanistan

MOHALI: Star India batsman Virat Kohli will miss the first of three internationals against Afghanistan due to...

Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:47pm

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Sri Lanka names T20 squad for Zimbabwe series

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket board Tuesday named a 16-member squad led by Wanindu Hasaranga for the three-match T20...

Published 09 Jan, 2024 07:16pm

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Cape Town pitch rated ‘unsatisfactory’ after speedy India win

CAPE TOWN: The Newlands pitch on which India beat South Africa in less than two days last week was rated...

Published 09 Jan, 2024 05:07pm

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Liyanage 95 gives Sri Lanka hard fought win

COLOMBO: A back to the wall 95 by middle order batsman Janith Liyanage helped Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by two wickets...

Updated 08 Jan, 2024 11:15pm

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South Africa’s Klaasen retires from Test cricket

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has retired from red ball cricket despite the country’s Test coach...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 02:54pm

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Rohit and Kohli back in India’s T20 squad ahead of World Cup

NEW DELHI: Regular skipper Rohit Sharma and stalwart Virat Kohli returned to India’s T20 squad after a year’s gap...

Published 08 Jan, 2024 10:10am

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Rohit returns to skipper India T20 side against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: India’s Rohit Sharma will skipper the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, fresh from...

Published 07 Jan, 2024 08:51pm

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Rain washes out Sri Lanka opener against Zimbabwe

COLOMBO: Rain put an early finish to Sri Lanka’s opening one-day match against Zimbabwe on Saturday, with Zimbabwe...

Updated 07 Jan, 2024 12:04am

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SCG rises for Warner's final ovation, Australia thump Pakistan for series sweep

SYDNEY: David Warner was denied the chance to score the match-winning runs in his final Test but contributed 57 as...

Updated 06 Jan, 2024 05:18pm

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Dallas to hold T20 World Cup opener, Barbados gets final

MIAMI: The opening game of cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup final will be held in Dallas with the final at the...

Published 05 Jan, 2024 08:44pm

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Sri Lanka name different captains for Test, ODI and T20 sides

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka cricket selectors Wednesday named different captains for the Test, one-day international and...

Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:25pm

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India in control after wickets tumble in 2nd Test

CAPE TOWN: India hold a good chance of levelling the series with South Africa after 23 wickets fell on the first day...

Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:19pm

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Pakistan fight back from 96-5 to 313 to frustrate Australia

SYDNEY: Gritty Pakistan clawed back from looming disaster to finish with 313 on the back of fighting half-centuries...

Updated 03 Jan, 2024 01:01pm

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Sharma expects ‘challenging’ Newlands as India look to level series

CAPE TOWN: India’s young batsmen will simply have to find a way to cope with South Africa’s “challenging”...

Published 02 Jan, 2024 07:06pm

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South Africa’s Bedingham eyes ‘life after cricket’ in England

CAPE TOWN: Batsman David Bedingham, who made an impressive Test debut for South Africa against India last week, said...

Published 01 Jan, 2024 08:00pm

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Spinner Mufudza gets first Zimbabwe call-up at 33

HARARE: Uncapped Tapiwa Mufudza has been included in the Zimbabwe one-day international squad for three matches in...

Published 01 Jan, 2024 04:49pm

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Seven uncapped players in South African Test squad for New Zealand

JOHANNESBURG: Only two of the players who were in South Africa’s Test win over India on Thursday are in a 14-man...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 08:28pm

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Coetzee out of the attack for South Africa

CAPE TOWN: South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has withdrawn from the second test against India after...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 05:46pm

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Captain Cummins ‘really happy’ as Australians close out successful year in style

Captain Pat Cummins declared himself delighted at the end of a landmark year for Australian cricket as his 10-wicket...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 10:30am

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South Africa skittle India to claim innings win in 1st Test

CENTURION: Fast bowler Nandre Burger took 4-33 as South Africa bowled out India for just 131 in their second...

Updated 28 Dec, 2023 09:15pm

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Veteran Elgar and new cap Bedingham put South Africa ahead against India

CENTURION: Dean Elgar, on the eve of retirement, and new cap David Bedingham took South Africa into the lead on the...

Updated 27 Dec, 2023 09:25pm

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Bangladesh claim historic victory over New Zealand in first T20

NAPIER: Bangladesh claimed an historic five-wicket win over New Zealand on Wednesday after their bowlers ran riot in...

Updated 27 Dec, 2023 04:34pm

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Pakistan appoints Yasir Arafat cricket team’s high performance coach

KARACHI: Pakistan appointed former allrounder Yasir Arafat its national cricket team high performance coach on...

Published 26 Dec, 2023 05:34pm

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Rabada takes five wickets but Rahul keeps Indian hopes alive

CENTURION: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took five wickets but a fighting innings by KL Rahul kept Indian...

Updated 26 Dec, 2023 08:25pm

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India eye ending South Africa Test series jinx

CENTURION: Two years after Virat Kohli shouted angrily into a stump microphone in what proved to be his final Test...

Published 25 Dec, 2023 10:51am

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Australia skipper Cummins backs Khawaja on Gaza views

MELBOURNE: Australia captain Pat Cummins threw his support behind star opener Usman Khawaja Monday, saying his bid...

Published 25 Dec, 2023 10:45am

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Australia retain lineup, Pakistan replace Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mohammad Rizwan

MELBOURNE: Australia named an unchanged XI for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, but the touring side replaced...

Updated 25 Dec, 2023 09:13pm

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England rope in Pollard as assistant coach for T20 World Cup

England have appointed former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard as an assistant coach for the Twenty20 World Cup...

Published 24 Dec, 2023 06:49pm

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South Africa hope to unleash full pace attack on India in first Test

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa are hopeful that both fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will be available for...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:25pm

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Buttler says committed to learning from errors as England struggle

England captain Jos Buttler said he is committed to learning from his mistakes and is determined to continue on in...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 10:40am

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Surgery rules Noman Ali out of remaining Australia Tests

Noman Ali has been ruled out of Pakistan’s remaining two Tests of the three-match series against Australia after...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:47pm

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Australia’s Usman Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband

Australia’s Usman Khawaja was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for sporting a...

Published 21 Dec, 2023 06:35pm

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Australia’s Starc, Cummins set salary records at IPL auction

DUBAI: Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins became the most expensive players in Indian Premier...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:28pm

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Shadab dropped for New Zealand T20s as Pakistan look to future

LAHORE: Spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan was left out of a 17-man squad announced Tuesday for the Twenty20...

Published 19 Dec, 2023 04:53pm

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Burger, De Zorzi take South Africa to ODI victory over India

GQEBERHA: Left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and opening batsman Tony de Zorzi took South Africa to a...

Updated 19 Dec, 2023 11:48pm

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Arshdeep, Avesh on fire as India crush Proteas in 1st ODI

JOHANNESBURG: Pace bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan set up a convincing eight-wicket win for India in the first...

Updated 17 Dec, 2023 06:55pm

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India’s Shami ruled out of South Africa Tests, Chahar unavailable for ODIs

India seamer Mohammed Shami will not play in two Test matches against South Africa while bowler Deepak Chahar has...

Published 16 Dec, 2023 02:06pm

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Australia build big lead over Pakistan as Lyon moves to 499 Test wickets

PERTH: Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith dug in to stretch Australia’s lead and take the first Test away from Pakistan...

Updated 16 Dec, 2023 05:33pm

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‘Future-ready’ Mumbai pick Pandya as IPL captain over Rohit

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have appointed star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to lead in next year’s Indian Premier League...

Published 16 Dec, 2023 11:07am

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Australian cricketer Khawaja wears black armband in Gaza protest

PERTH: Australia’s Usman Khawaja staged a muted protest against the war in Gaza on Thursday, wearing a black armband...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 06:17pm

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Shaheen Shah Afridi named vice-captain for Australia Test series

He has already been appointed as Pakistan's T20I captain

Published 13 Dec, 2023 07:34pm

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Sri Lanka appoints new cricket selectors

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket board appointed new selectors on Wednesday, a day after its recently sacked members...

Published 13 Dec, 2023 06:05pm

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ICC rates Bangladesh-NZ Test pitch ‘unsatisfactory’

DHAKA: Cricket’s world governing body said Tuesday that a review of last week’s second Test between Bangladesh and...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 09:11pm

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Sri Lanka revokes sacking of cricket board

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s sports minister revoked on Tuesday the sacking of the country’s cricket board over allegations...

Published 12 Dec, 2023 04:54pm

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England include three uncapped players in squad for India series

Three uncapped players have been included in England’s squad for the five-Test series against India, which begins in...

Published 11 Dec, 2023 07:18pm

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Australia’s Sutherland tops Women’s Premier League auction

NEW DELHI: Some of the world’s top women cricketers netted lucrative deals during Saturday’s Women’s Premier League...

Published 09 Dec, 2023 08:09pm

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New Zealand beat Bangladesh by four wickets in second Test

DHAKA: New Zealand beat Bangladesh by four wickets on the fourth day of the final Test to draw the two-match series...

Updated 09 Dec, 2023 02:39pm

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Healy named Australia captain across all three formats

Alyssa Healy has been appointed captain of Australia’s women’s cricket team across all three formats, replacing Meg...

Published 09 Dec, 2023 10:32am

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Munro slams 99 as Heat crush Stars to open Big Bash League

BRISBANE: Big-hitting New Zealander Colin Munro slammed an unbeaten 99 to help steer Brisbane Heat to a 103-run...

Published 07 Dec, 2023 05:46pm

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Pakistan skipper Shan Masood hits century in Australia warm-up

SYDNEY: New Pakistan skipper Shan Masood hit an unbeaten 156 on Wednesday in a warm-up match in Canberra ahead of...

Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:44pm

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Spinners drag Bangladesh back into contest as Kiwis teeter on 55-5

DHAKA: Spinners Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam shared five wickets between them to help Bangladesh claw their way...

Updated 06 Dec, 2023 05:13pm

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Bangladesh coach warns against complacency ahead of second NZ Test

DHAKA: Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha warned his side against complacency on Tuesday, a day before the...

Published 05 Dec, 2023 05:42pm

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South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series

South Africa have rested batter Temba Bavuma for their home white-ball series against India this month after a poor...

Published 04 Dec, 2023 01:49pm

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‘Paid his dues’: Australia’s Khawaja goes in to bat for embattled Warner

MELBOURNE: Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner after former team mate...

Published 04 Dec, 2023 12:33pm

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Nerveless Arshdeep sees India edge Australia to win T20 series 4-1

BENGALURU: Shreyas Iyer smashed 53 and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh kept calm in a tense final over as India edged...

Updated 03 Dec, 2023 10:53pm

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England win toss and bat in 1st ODI v West Indies

NORTH SOUND: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bat first against the West Indies in the first...

Published 03 Dec, 2023 07:14pm

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NZ’s Southee refuses to blame World Cup fatigue for Bangladesh Test loss

SYLHET: New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee refused to blame fatigue from a gruelling ODI World Cup campaign in...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 01:19pm

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Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 150 runs in opening test

DHAKA: Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 150 runs in the opening Test in Sylhet to grab a 1-0 lead in the two-Test...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 10:25am

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Dominica withdraws from hosting T20 World Cup matches

Dominica has withdrawn as one of the co-hosts of next year’s T20 World Cup citing the delay in completing upgrades...

Published 01 Dec, 2023 10:18am

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India’s Rohit, Suryakumar and Rahul skippers for South Africa series

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday named three skippers for their eight-match multi-format tour of South Africa next...

Published 30 Nov, 2023 08:42pm

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Najmul to lead Bangladesh in New Zealand ODIs, T20Is

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday named batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto as the country’s one-day international and...

Published 30 Nov, 2023 08:13pm

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Uganda qualify for T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe miss out

PARIS: Uganda will make their first appearance at a cricket World Cup next year after qualifying on Thursday for the...

Published 30 Nov, 2023 05:08pm

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New Zealand trail Bangladesh despite Williamson ton

SYLHET: Kane Williamson struck a defiant century Wednesday but was unable to put New Zealand in control in the first...

Updated 29 Nov, 2023 05:10pm

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Parting shot: Maxwell’s 104 keeps Australia alive in T20 series

GUWAHATI: Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 104 as Australia pulled off a stunning chase of 223 in the third...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 11:32pm

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New Zealand prepares for ‘strong’ Bangladesh in first Test

SYLHET: New Zealand’s captain Tim Southee said Monday he was looking forward to his side’s Test series against...

Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:15pm

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Jaiswal, Kishan help India thrash Australia to go 2-0 up

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan led India's batting charge to set up a convincing ...

Updated 26 Nov, 2023 10:38pm

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Stokes pulls out of IPL to manage ‘workload’

NEW DELHI: England star Ben Stokes has opted out of next year’s Indian Premier League to manage his “workload and...

Published 23 Nov, 2023 07:31pm

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Surya, Rinku help India chase down 209 against Australia in T20 opener

VISAKHAPATNAM: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s 42-ball 80 and an unbeaten cameo by Rinku Singh helped the hosts...

Updated 23 Nov, 2023 10:57pm

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Disney says 518mn Indian users watched cricket World Cup on TV

BENGALURU: A record 518 million Indian viewers watched the recently concluded men’s cricket World Cup matches on...

Updated 23 Nov, 2023 05:06pm

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Pakistan appoint Gul, Ajmal as bowling coaches

Pakistan continued the overhaul of their backroom staff after failing to qualify for the knockout stages of the...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 04:54pm

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Pakistan look for fresh start in Australia after World Cup failure

LAHORE: Under a new skipper in Shan Masood, Pakistan on Monday named a squad of fresh faces for a tough tour of...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:19pm

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Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title

AHMEDABAD: Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title...

Updated 19 Nov, 2023 10:15pm

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No looking back for India ‘team man’ Shami

AHMEDABAD: India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday praised senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami for a spectacular...

Published 18 Nov, 2023 08:25pm

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Bangladesh name Najmul captain for New Zealand Tests

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Saturday said batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto would lead the country in the two-Test series...

Published 18 Nov, 2023 05:00pm

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Rohit the ‘genuine hero’ of India’s run to World Cup final

MUMBAI: Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami starred as India beat New Zealand to reach the World Cup final but Nasser...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 06:48pm

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Head breaks South African hearts as Australia set up World Cup final with India

KOLKATA: Travis Head starred with bat and ball as Australia set up a World Cup final clash with India after a tense...

Updated 16 Nov, 2023 10:22pm

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Ex-England captain Flintoff takes coaching role in Hundred

LONDON: Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has been appointed as head coach of the Northern Superchargers men’s...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 05:50pm

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Tendulkar tells Kohli: ‘Happy an Indian broke record’

MUMBAI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed Virat Kohli on Wednesday, telling his compatriot he “couldn’t be...

Published 15 Nov, 2023 05:43pm

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Kohli scores record 50th one-day international hundred

MUMBAI: India’s Virat Kohli scored a record 50th one-day international hundred when he reached three figures in the...

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 07:29pm

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Kohli, Shami star as India beat New Zealand to reach World Cup final

MUMBAI: Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred and Mohammed Shami took seven ...

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 10:29pm

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Edgbaston tie and Gibbs epic: Five memorable Australia-South Africa ODI clashes

KOLKATA: Five-time winners Australia and South Africa clash in the second semi-final of the Cricket World Cup in...

Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:32pm

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Australia’s Head says Coetzee hit a ‘blessing in disguise’

KOLKATA: Australia opener Travis Head made a late entry into the World Cup after recovering from a fractured hand...

Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:23pm

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Williamson relishing ‘special’ India semi-final

MUMBAI: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said his side’s experience of playing in front of partisan crowds would...

Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:15pm

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New Zealand’s Ferguson says ‘we all start from zero’ in India semi-final

MUMBAI: Lockie Ferguson insisted New Zealand’s rocky road to a World Cup semi-final against in-form India in Mumbai...

Published 13 Nov, 2023 08:31pm

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Australia ‘peaking at right time’ at World Cup, says Starc

KOLKATA: Mitchell Starc on Monday said Australia have lived up to their reputation of “peaking at the right time”...

Published 13 Nov, 2023 05:33pm

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Pakistan bowling coach Morkel quits after World Cup flop

LAHORE: Bowling coach Morne Morkel on Monday became the first man to quit Pakistan’s backroom staff following the...

Published 13 Nov, 2023 05:01pm

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Sri Lanka cricket skipper pleads for ICC suspension to end

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis appealed Sunday for the governing International Cricket Council to lift its...

Published 12 Nov, 2023 05:41pm

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Iyer, Rahul tons keep India perfect as Kohli, Rohit take World Cup wickets

BENGALURU: Centuries from Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul powered India to a 160-run World Cup win over the Netherlands on...

Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:43pm

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Teams want to play us now, says Dutch coach Cook

BENGALURU: Netherlands’ Ryan Cook on Saturday said fellow coaches of other teams have approached him to fit the...

Published 11 Nov, 2023 07:51pm

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MCC backs umpires in Mathews ‘time-out’ furore

KOLKATA: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodians of the game’s laws, said on Saturday that the umpires had...

Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:03pm

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Sri Lanka appeals ICC ban over political meddling

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s sports minister said Saturday he would appeal the country’s suspension from the International...

Updated 11 Nov, 2023 06:42pm

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Dravid hails ‘captain fantastic’ Rohit in India’s World Cup odyssey

BENGALURU: Rohit Sharma was hailed on Saturday as a “fantastic” captain for leading India to a perfect eight wins...

Published 11 Nov, 2023 05:26pm

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England send Pakistan crashing out of World Cup with thumping win

Very disappointed with the performance of my team, all the players, admitted Azam

Updated 11 Nov, 2023 10:48pm

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Marsh’s hundred ensures Australia cruise past Bangladesh

PUNE: Mitchell Marsh’s career-best 177 not out sent Australia into next week’s World Cup semi-finals with a...

Updated 11 Nov, 2023 06:07pm

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ICC suspends Sri Lanka’s membership over government interference

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) membership with immediate effect for...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 08:58pm

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Babar Azam denies Pakistan captaincy has affected his form at World Cup

KOLKATA: Pakistan’s Babar Azam does not think the burden of captaincy has affected his batting at the World Cup and...

Published 10 Nov, 2023 05:37pm

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Van der Dussen steers South Africa to victory as Afghanistan exit World Cup

AHMEDABAD: Rassie van der Dussen hit an unbeaten 76 to lead South Africa to a comfortable five-wicket win over...

Updated 10 Nov, 2023 10:26pm

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‘I expected more’, says Afghanistan captain as World Cup dream slips away

AHMEDABAD: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said Thursday that he had “wanted and expected more” at the...

Published 09 Nov, 2023 08:34pm

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Sri Lanka’s parliament asks ‘corrupt’ cricket board to resign

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s parliament unanimously asked the country’s cricket board to resign on Thursday after accusing...

Published 09 Nov, 2023 07:23pm

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Australia coach says big-hitter Maxwell has key World Cup bowling role

PUNE: Glenn Maxwell’s extraordinary batting exploits may have made headlines but coach Andrew McDonald believes the...

Published 09 Nov, 2023 06:22pm

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Miller says Afghanistan ‘World Cup joy’ with one eye on Maxwell and Australia

AHMEDABAD: South Africa’s David Miller hailed Afghanistan as “one of the joys of the World Cup” on Thursday but...

Published 09 Nov, 2023 05:29pm

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New Zealand on brink of World Cup semi-finals

BENGALURU: Trent Boult led an inspired bowling display to help New Zealand down Sri Lanka by five wickets on...

Updated 09 Nov, 2023 08:38pm

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Cricket World Cup semi-final qualification scenarios

NEW DELHI: New Zealand, Afghanistan and Pakistan remain in the race for the final spot in the World Cup semi-finals...

Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:31pm

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Ton-up Stokes stars as England stop rot against the Netherlands

PUNE: Ben Stokes’ maiden World Cup hundred set-up a 160-run win for England over the Netherlands in Pune on...

Updated 08 Nov, 2023 09:46pm

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Maxwell hits epic double century as Australia break Afghanistan hearts

MUMBAI: Glenn Maxwell’s stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time...

Updated 07 Nov, 2023 11:17pm

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Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful' for 'timed out' World Cup dismissal

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews branded Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan as "disgraceful" after he became...

Published 06 Nov, 2023 11:53pm

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Five memorable Virat Kohli tons in ODI cricket

NEW DELHI: India superstar Virat Kohli on Sunday equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of 49 ODI centuries in...

Published 05 Nov, 2023 06:03pm

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Bangladesh World Cup flop ‘all between the ears’

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha said his players have retreated into “a shell” at the World Cup,...

Published 05 Nov, 2023 05:25pm

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Birthday boy Kohli equals Tendulkar’s ODI ton record as India beat South Africa

KOLKATA: India’s Virat Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international hundreds as unbeaten...

Updated 05 Nov, 2023 08:59pm

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Dravid says Kohli ‘relaxed’ amid Tendulkar record hype

KOLKATA: India coach Rahul Dravid insisted Virat Kohli is “really focused” on winning the World Cup rather than any...

Published 04 Nov, 2023 08:02pm

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After Bangladesh, Sri Lanka cancel practice over filthy Delhi air

NEW DELHI: The toxic haze in New Delhi forced Sri Lanka to cancel their training session on Saturday, disrupting...

Published 04 Nov, 2023 05:22pm

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India clash no choking matter for South Africa’s Bavuma

KOLKATA: Temba Bavuma has insisted that even if his in-form South Africa side lose to unbeaten hosts India in...

Published 04 Nov, 2023 05:07pm

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All-round Zampa helps Australia knock out England and close in on semis

AHMEDABAD: Spinner Adam Zampa starred with bat and ball as Australia knocked defending champions England out of the...

Updated 04 Nov, 2023 10:51pm

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Hasan Ali completes 100 ODI wickets

BENGALURU: Pakistan medium pace bowler Hasan Ali completed 100 one-day international wickets during the World Cup...

Updated 04 Nov, 2023 07:26pm

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England central contract snub made retirement decision ‘a lot easier,’ says Willey

Bowling all-rounder David Willey said he was left “upset, angry, disappointed” after not being given a central...

Published 04 Nov, 2023 12:52pm

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India’s Pandya ruled out of World Cup, Krishna joins squad

BENGALURU: India vice-captain Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after the all-rounder...

Published 04 Nov, 2023 10:14am

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Fakhar Zaman keeps Pakistan alive at World Cup in rain-hit triumph

Pakistan and New Zealand both have eight points and remain in contention for semi-final spots with a match each left to play in the group stage

Updated 04 Nov, 2023 08:17pm

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Former India skipper Jadeja ‘good sounding board’ for Afghanistan

LUCKNOW: Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott on Thursday hailed team mentor and controversial former India skipper...

Published 02 Nov, 2023 08:06pm

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India rout Sri Lanka by 302 runs to seal World Cup semi-final spot

MUMBAI: Mohammed Shami took five wickets as India’s pacemen produced a devastating display to skittle out Sri Lanka...

Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:19pm

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'I know suddenly I'll be a bad captain', says India's Rohit

MUMBAI: India's Rohit Sharma on Wednesday lauded the players for making him look good as a leader in the team's...

Published 01 Nov, 2023 10:49pm

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No swing, no problem as Shaheen Afridi goes to number one

KOLKATA: Pakistan spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has become cricket’s top-ranked bowler but his prime concern is...

Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:53pm

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De Kock, Van der Dussen centuries help South Africa thrash New Zealand

PUNE: Quinton de Kock hit his fourth century of the World Cup while Rassie van der Dussen cracked his second as...

Updated 01 Nov, 2023 11:04pm

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World Cup not over for Pakistan, says skipper Babar Azam

KOLKATA: Pakistan captain Babar Azam said Tuesday that he still clings onto hope that his team can squeeze into the...

Published 31 Oct, 2023 09:33pm

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All Blacks’ grit inspires New Zealand against South Africa at World Cup

PUNE: New Zealand captain Tom Latham hopes to summon the fighting spirit of the All Blacks when his side face fellow...

Published 31 Oct, 2023 05:10pm

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Pakistan down Bangladesh to stay alive at World Cup

Chase down 205-run target with almost 18 overs to spare

Updated 31 Oct, 2023 09:36pm

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Shakib says ‘talk is cheap’ as Bangladesh’s World Cup falls apart

KOLKATA: Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan warned his players that “talk is cheap” and demanded they put words into...

Published 30 Oct, 2023 07:02pm

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Pakistan coach rues lack of swing in India

KOLKATA: Lack of swing in India has taken much sting out of the Pakistan pace attack in the 50-overs World Cup, head...

Published 30 Oct, 2023 06:56pm

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Pakistan players not affected by ‘no pay for five months’ claim

KOLKATA: Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday shrugged off claims his players haven’t been paid for five months,...

Updated 30 Oct, 2023 05:55pm

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Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to boost World Cup semi-final bid

PUNE: Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pune on Monday to record their third win of the World Cup...

Updated 30 Oct, 2023 10:33pm

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Spin to win for Afghanistan at World Cup

PUNE: When cricket lovers refer to a ‘fearsome foursome’ they are usually talking about one of the West Indies’...

Published 29 Oct, 2023 06:10pm

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Shami stars as India hammer woeful England at World Cup

LUCKNOW: Mohammed Shami led an inspired bowling display as India hammered England by 100 runs on Sunday to stay...

Updated 29 Oct, 2023 09:24pm

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India without injured Pandya for World Cup clash with wounded England

LUCKNOW: India vice-captain Hardik Pandya will miss their World Cup match with England as he continues to recover...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 07:21pm

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Mickey Arthur warns of 'witch hunt' against Babar Azam, management

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur warned against a “witch hunt” targeting captain Babar Azam and team management...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 05:21pm

Cricket

Wade to captain Australia on India T20 tour

SYDNEY: Veteran wicketkeeper Matthew Wade will captain Australia in their Twenty20 series against India next month...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 10:53am

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Australia edge New Zealand by five runs in record World Cup epic

DHARAMSALA: Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in the highest-scoring...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 06:50pm

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South Africa break Pakistan hearts with one-wicket World Cup win

Maharaj hits winning boundary as South Africa chase 271-run target with one wicket to spare

Updated 27 Oct, 2023 11:17pm

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan optimistic about performance, prospects

LAHORE: With their backs against the wall, Pakistan eager to roar back into the competition when they play South...

Published 27 Oct, 2023 05:16am

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Underperforming Pakistan eyeing win streak at World Cup, says Shadab

Pakistan have underperformed at the World Cup having lost three matches in a row but they are eyeing a winning...

Published 26 Oct, 2023 04:35pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka heap more World Cup misery on England with big win

BENGALURU: Sri Lanka breathed life into their World Cup campaign and left England in increasing danger of missing...

Updated 26 Oct, 2023 07:21pm

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Sri Lanka ‘fight fire with fire’ as Mathews eyes new England shock

BENGALURU: Former captain Angelo Mathews said Sri Lanka will “fight fire with fire” against England as the veteran...

Published 25 Oct, 2023 07:22pm

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Maxwell, Warner star as Australia hand Dutch record World Cup rout

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell’s fastest World Cup century off 40 balls and 104 by David Warner led Australia to a record...

Updated 25 Oct, 2023 08:38pm

Cricket

Stokes signs on for just a year amid new lengthy England deals

LONDON: Test captain Ben Stokes has signed just a 12-month extension while other England cricketers have agreed...

Published 24 Oct, 2023 07:06pm

Cricket

Pakistan’s World Cup woe – what’s gone wrong?

CHENNAI: Pakistan’s chances of making the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup are on a knife-edge after their...

Published 24 Oct, 2023 06:56pm

Cricket

‘Everyone calls me Shaun,’ says Mitchell Marsh

NEW DELHI: Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said Tuesday “everyone calls me Shaun” after he was spotted wearing...

Published 24 Oct, 2023 06:05pm

Cricket

Ton-up De Kock leads South Africa’s World Cup rout of Bangladesh

MUMBAI: Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa hammered Bangladesh...

Updated 24 Oct, 2023 11:23pm

Cricket

Historic win over Pakistan will have great ripple effect: Afghan coach

The landmark win over Pakistan in the World Cup will cause a ripple effect in Afghan cricket and inspire future...

Published 24 Oct, 2023 10:01am

Cricket

Bangladesh’s Shakib ‘still harbours’ World Cup semi-final dream

MUMBAI: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said the Tigers “still harbour the dream” of a World Cup semi-final as...

Published 23 Oct, 2023 07:36pm

Cricket

India’s Kuldeep finds Warne inspiration at World Cup

NEW DELHI: India spinner Kuldeep Yadav said Monday that the late Shane Warne has been a big influence on his career...

Published 23 Oct, 2023 07:31pm

Cricket

Bond named Rajasthan IPL fast bowling coach

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Shane Bond will be the assistant and fast bowling coach for Rajasthan Royals...

Published 23 Oct, 2023 06:19pm

Cricket

Markram says South Africa’s cricketers ‘inspired’ by Springboks

MUMBAI: Aiden Markram says South Africa’s cricketers are taking “inspiration” from the Springboks’ run to the Rugby...

Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:53pm

Cricket

Ex-India cricket captain Bishan Singh Bedi dies aged 77

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketing hero and spin great Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77, sports minister Anurag Thakur...

Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:23pm

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Afghanistan send Pakistan crashing to shock World Cup defeat

Afghanistan record first ODI win over Pakistan, clinch one-sided game by 8 wickets

Updated 23 Oct, 2023 11:08pm

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England’s Topley ruled out of World Cup after fracturing finger

England fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after fracturing his left index...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 08:00pm

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Pakistan inspired by Saeed Anwar’s Chennai magic at World Cup

CHENNAI: Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq will channel the spirit of record-setting compatriot Saeed Anwar and his...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 07:23pm

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South Africa’s Hendricks happy to take rare chance at World Cup

MUMBAI: South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks is taking nothing for granted at the World Cup despite making 85 after a late...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 05:30pm

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Kohli hits 95 as unbeaten India down New Zealand at World Cup

DHARAMSALA: Virat Kohli hit 95 to lead India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand and a fifth win in five...

Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:19pm

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‘No time for mistakes,’ says Sri Lanka match-winner Samarawickrama

LUCKNOW: Sri Lanka batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama on Saturday said the team doesn’t “have time to make mistakes” in...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 09:50pm

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India’s balance not the same without injured Pandya against NZ: Dravid

India may not have the same balance they had in their first four World Cup games due to Hardik Pandya’s injury but...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 08:10pm

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India ‘favourites’ to win World Cup, says ex-Kiwi skipper Taylor

DHARAMSALA: India at home are a “different beast” and remain favourites to win the ongoing World Cup, former New...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:55pm

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Latham hails ‘fantastic’ India ahead of marquee World Cup clash

DHARAMSALA: New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Saturday said hosts India have been playing “fantastic cricket” and...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:00pm

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Klaasen smashes ton as South Africa thump England at World Cup

MUMBAI: Heinrich Klaasen scored a 61-ball century as South Africa posted 399 and then bowled England out for 170 in...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 09:06pm

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Pakistan ‘put arms around’ Mir after catch blunder, says Morkel

BENGALURU: Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Saturday said the whole team will “put their arms around” Usama...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 12:33pm

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Sri Lanka bring Dutch crashing back to reality at World Cup

LUCKNOW: Sadeera Samarawickrama hit an undefeated 91 as Sri Lanka brought the Netherlands crashing back down to...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 06:22pm

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'Awesome' Warner, Marsh star as Australia down Pakistan at World Cup

BENGALURU: Australia rode on punishing centuries from openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh to beat Pakistan by 62...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 12:42am

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Players sick from being confined to hotel, says Pakistan’s Hasan Ali

BENGALURU: Fast bowler Hasan Ali believes the fever which has spread through the Pakistan team at the World Cup has...

Published 19 Oct, 2023 07:52pm

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Ton-up Kohli stars as India overwhelm Bangladesh in World Cup

PUNE: Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century sealed India’s fourth win from four World Cup matches as the hosts defeated...

Updated 19 Oct, 2023 09:35pm

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McCullum urges England to ‘stay true’ to methods at World Cup

England can still breathe life back into their Cricket World Cup campaign, red-ball coach Brendon McCullum said as...

Published 18 Oct, 2023 09:45pm

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Bangladesh sweat on skipper Shakib’s fitness ahead of India clash

PUNE: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is to have a fitness test just hours before Thursday’s World Cup match...

Published 18 Oct, 2023 07:38pm

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Five great Australia-Pakistan cricket moments

BENGALURU: Five-time champions Australia renew their cricketing rivalry with Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in...

Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:08pm

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Pakistan complains to ICC over ‘inappropriate’ conduct of Indian crowd

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has lodged a complaint with the sports’ world governing body over...

Published 18 Oct, 2023 05:03pm

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India glad to have ‘top-gun’ Bumrah firing again

PUNE: The return of India “top-gun” Jasprit Bumrah for the World Cup could not come soon enough for bowling coach...

Published 18 Oct, 2023 04:56pm

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Clinical New Zealand rout Afghanistan at Cricket World Cup

CHENNAI: New Zealand handed giant-killing Afghanistan a brutal reality check on Wednesday when they exploited a...

Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:21pm

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‘Hitman’ Rohit raises India’s World Cup hopes

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma has led India from the front in their three unbeaten matches of the World Cup to boost his...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:18pm

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Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Afridi laid low by fever: reports

BENGALURU: Star Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been laid low by fever, Pakistan media reported...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:09pm

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Afghanistan’s Gurbaz rapped by ICC for angry outburst

LUCKNOW: Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz was reprimanded on Tuesday for angrily smashing his bat against the...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 04:54pm

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Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World Cup

DHARAMSALA: Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 11:35pm

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ICC head confident of ‘outstanding’ World Cup despite crowd concerns

MUMBAI: International Cricket Council chairman Greg Barclay still expects India to stage an “outstanding” World Cup...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:25pm

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Waqar Younis tells Shaheen Afridi to copy Bumrah World Cup blueprint

BENGALURU: Pakistan legend Waqar Younis on Monday advised misfiring strike bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to learn from...

Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:05pm

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Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets at World Cup

LUCKNOW: Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis smashed half-centuries as Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to...

Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:23pm

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Man Utd fan Bumrah stunned by ‘temple celebration’ going viral

AHMEDABAD: India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he was surprised to see his World Cup “temple point” gesture go...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 07:33pm

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Afghanistan defeat champions England in seismic World Cup shock

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks on Sunday when they defeated defending...

Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:31pm

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Sri Lanka captain Shanaka out of World Cup

LUCKNOW: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka was ruled out of the World Cup on Saturday due to injury and will be...

Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am

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Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury, with Chamika...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 08:36pm

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Afghanistan only get it ‘70-80%’ right, says Trott

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott admitted Saturday that his team “get it 70-80% right” but need to find...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 07:10pm

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NZ pacers’ ‘good recipe’ dismantles Bangladesh in Chennai

New Zealand’s fast bowlers had a plan to make the most of the pace offered by the MA Chidambaram Stadium’s wicket,...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 10:10am

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‘Records meant to be broken’: Babar Azam shrugs off India stranglehold

AHMEDABAD: Defiant Pakistan captain Babar Azam declared Friday that “records are meant to be broken” as his team...

Published 13 Oct, 2023 09:08pm

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India’s Gill ‘99 percent’ ready for Pakistan clash

AHMEDABAD: India’s Shubman Gill is “99 percent available to play” against Pakistan in the World Cup blockbuster...

Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:24pm

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Former England captain Cook to retire from cricket

LONDON: Former England captain Alastair Cook announced his retirement from cricket on Friday, bringing the curtain...

Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:15pm

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Cricket fans throng hospitals for overnight stay as Indo-Pak hysteria grips Ahmedabad

NEW DELHI/AHMEDABAD: Cricket fever has gripped Ahmedabad ahead of Saturday’s World Cup group stage clash between...

Updated 12 Oct, 2023 06:52pm

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De Kock stars as South Africa crush go-slow Australia in World Cup

LUCKNOW: Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa sent...

Updated 12 Oct, 2023 09:37pm

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Miandad’s six to Jadeja blitz: Six great Pakistan-India ODIs

AHMEDABAD: Cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan renew their rivalry in the most hotly-anticipated match of the...

Published 12 Oct, 2023 10:28am

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Four key Pakistan-India battles at World Cup

Pakistan, India to face-off on Saturday at Ahmedabad

Published 12 Oct, 2023 10:12am

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Abdullah Shafique making habit of great first impressions

HYDERABAD: Abdullah Shafique has a habit of making great first impressions, the latest of which came on Tuesday when...

Published 11 Oct, 2023 04:37pm

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Australia’s Stoinis in fray for World Cup clash with South Africa

LUCKNOW: Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has shaken off a hamstring problem and is available for their World...

Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:17pm

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Rohit’s record ton powers India to World Cup win over Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup...

Updated 11 Oct, 2023 09:06pm

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New Zealand’s Williamson, Southee set to return against Bangladesh

BENGALURU: New Zealand’s regular skipper Kane Williamson could feature in the World Cup game against Bangladesh in...

Published 11 Oct, 2023 01:18pm

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Muhammad Rizwan soldiered on for Pakistan with ‘magic’ cramp fix

Pakistan’s Muhammad Rizwan played through the pain to secure a win over Sri Lanka with a record World Cup run chase...

Published 11 Oct, 2023 12:29pm

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A chance to make it 7-1: Pakistan’s ODI World Cup record against India

KARACHI: It is cricket’s fiercest rivalry, watched by millions, sparking raucous celebrations in victory and wild...

Updated 11 Oct, 2023 11:07am

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England happy to avoid injuries on difficult Dharamsala outfield

England all-rounder Sam Curran said they were thankful to have come through Tuesday’s World Cup win over Bangladesh...

Published 11 Oct, 2023 09:03am

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Mendis, Samarawickrama blast centuries for Sri Lanka against Pakistan

HYDERABAD: In-form Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama both hit centuries as Sri Lanka piled up the runs against...

Published 10 Oct, 2023 05:37pm

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Ton-up Rizwan, Abdullah shine in Pakistan’s record chase against Sri Lanka

Pakistan overcome Sri Lanka's daunting 345-run target with 10 balls and 6 wickets to spare

Updated 10 Oct, 2023 10:24pm

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Bairstow makes fifty in 100th ODI at World Cup

DHARAMSALA: Jonny Bairstow made a half-century in his 100th one-day international on Tuesday as England made a...

Published 10 Oct, 2023 11:56am

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Topley, Malan star as England hammer Bangladesh at Cricket World Cup

DHARAMSALA: Dawid Malan bludgeoned 140 before Reece Topley destroyed the Bangladesh top order on Tuesday as England...

Updated 10 Oct, 2023 07:06pm

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NZ’s Santner relishing ‘aggressive’ role at World Cup

Mitchell Santner said he is enjoying the prospect of bowling more aggressively at the World Cup in India than he...

Published 10 Oct, 2023 10:38am

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Pakistan’s only double centurion Fakhar Zaman faces World Cup axe

HYDERABAD: Pakistan head coach Grant Bradburn insists his team’s top-order batting is not a worry but that...

Published 09 Oct, 2023 08:49pm

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Sri Lanka get Theekshana boost, Pakistan bank on Arthur’s inside knowledge

HYDERABAD: Spinner Maheesh Theekshana is set to play Tuesday’s World Cup match against Pakistan after recovering...

Published 09 Oct, 2023 06:44pm

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Santner shines with bat and ball as New Zealand defeat Netherlands

HYDERABAD: Mitchell Santner played a blistering innings and then took five wickets to guide New Zealand to a...

Updated 09 Oct, 2023 09:51pm

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Williamson to miss second game of World Cup

HYDERABAD: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss Monday’s World Cup clash against the Netherlands but is...

Published 08 Oct, 2023 06:11pm

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Kohli, Rahul lead India out of peril to beat Australia at World Cup

CHENNAI: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul hit defiant knocks to lift India from a perilous three down for two runs to a...

Updated 08 Oct, 2023 09:52pm

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‘Unfinished business’ as Rohit channels Tendulkar at World Cup

CHENNAI: India skipper Rohit Sharma said Saturday that a World Cup win at home was “unfinished business” for his...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 05:51pm

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After players, Pakistan fans and media face visa delay for World Cup

Visas for the Pakistan team were granted barely 48 hours before they left for what is their first tour of India since the T20 World Cup in 2016

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 05:44pm

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Record-setting South Africa defeat Sri Lanka by 102 runs in World Cup

NEW DELHI: South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 102 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday after posting the...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 10:02pm

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Bangladesh edge Pakistan on last ball to win Asiad cricket bronze

HANGZHOU: Bangladesh upset Pakistan in a rain-shortened bronze medal match at the Asian Games on Saturday, with...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 12:31pm

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Mehidy stars as Bangladesh overwhelm Afghanistan in World Cup

DHARAMSALA: Mehidy Hasan Miraz starred with both bat and ball as Bangladesh launched their World Cup campaign with a...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 05:46pm

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India’s Gill doubtful for Australia match due to dengue fever

CHENNAI: India’s Shubman Gill has got dengue fever but coach Rahul Dravid said the in-form opener has not yet been...

Published 06 Oct, 2023 08:28pm

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ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam optimistic about team’s prospects

LAHORE: The much-anticipated moment for the Pakistan cricket fans arrives on Friday (today) as Pakistan begin their...

Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am

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De Leede hopes Dutch can tame Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi

HYDERABAD: Netherlands all-rounder Bas de Leede said his team have done their homework to try and counter star...

Published 05 Oct, 2023 08:38pm

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Pakistan eye two wins before ‘unbelievable India spectacle’

HYDERABAD: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur hopes his team will have two wins under their belts before they face old...

Published 05 Oct, 2023 07:55pm

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India’s obsession with cricket peaks with home World Cup

NEW DELHI: The 13th edition of the 50-over World Cup got under way in Ahmedabad on Thursday heralding six weeks of...

Published 05 Oct, 2023 05:25pm

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Conway, Ravindra help New Zealand crush England in World Cup opener

AHMEDABAD: Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed centuries to power New Zealand to a crushing nine-wicket win...

Updated 05 Oct, 2023 08:41pm

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Bangladesh hope Shakib can inflict more World Cup misery on Afghanistan

DHARAMSALA: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan leads his side into their World Cup opener against Afghanistan in...

Published 05 Oct, 2023 10:31am

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‘It’s like we’re at home’: Pakistan’s Babar Azam surprised by Indian welcome

AHMEDABAD: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Wednesday his team “was not expecting” the warm reception they have...

Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:50pm

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Stokes doubtful for World Cup opener with hip injury

AHMEDABAD: England star Ben Stokes could miss the World Cup opener against New Zealand due to a hip injury with...

Published 04 Oct, 2023 05:36pm

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Afghan ‘superstars’ dump holders Sri Lanka out of Asian Games cricket

HANGZHOU: Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib hailed his “superstar” side Wednesday after they beat defending...

Published 04 Oct, 2023 11:25am

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Batsmen shine as Australia edge Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

BENGALURU: Pakistan batsman Babar Azam scored a breezy 90 against Australia while Iftikhar Ahmed sparkled at the top...

Published 03 Oct, 2023 11:09pm

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Cricket great Kohli to own team in electric powerboat series

Indian batsman Virat Kohli was announced as the newest celebrity team owner in the E1 World Championship on Tuesday,...

Published 03 Oct, 2023 05:04pm

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Jaiswal ton leads India’s men to Asian Games cricket debut win

HANGZHOU: Explosive opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed seven sixes in a sublime maiden T20 century as India’s men...

Published 03 Oct, 2023 10:46am

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Moeen fires England to World Cup warm-up win over Bangladesh

Moeen Ali smashed a quickfire half century to guide champions England to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 11:33pm

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Temba Bavuma factfile

NEW DELHI: Factfile on South Africa captain Temba Bavuma ahead of the Cricket World Cup which gets underway in India...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 07:04pm

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson factfile

NEW DELHI: Factfile on New Zealand captain Kane Williamson ahead of the Cricket World Cup which gets underway in...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:41pm

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma factfile

NEW DELHI: Factfile on India captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the Cricket World Cup which gets underway in India on...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:37pm

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka factfile

NEW DELHI: Factfile on Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka ahead of the Cricket World Cup which gets underway in India...

Published 02 Oct, 2023 06:32pm

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Babar Azam factfile

NEW DELHI: Factfile on Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the Cricket World Cup which gets underway in India on...

Updated 02 Oct, 2023 06:18pm

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Australia's Smith and Starc star in rain-hit World Cup warm-up game

Australia batsman Steve Smith scored a half-century before pacer Mitchell Starc bagged a hat-trick to rip through ...

Published 30 Sep, 2023 10:49pm

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Gill and Iyer belt tons as India crush Australia in rain-hit ODI

INDORE: India batsmen Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer scored centuries to lay the platform for a 99-run win over...

Updated 24 Sep, 2023 10:30pm

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Asian Games 2023: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to set up India cricket final

HANGZHOU: In-form Sri Lanka, fresh from a stunning Twenty20 series victory in England, beat Pakistan by six wickets...

Updated 24 Sep, 2023 07:09pm

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Cricket chiefs announce first female umpire in County Championship

LONDON: Former England international Sue Redfern is set to become the first woman to stand as an umpire in a men’s...

Published 22 Sep, 2023 05:23pm

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Australia’s Cummins sees India ODIs as key World Cup preparation

MOHALI: Australian captain Pat Cummins said on Thursday he had fully recovered from a wrist injury and hoped to play...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 07:19pm

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Bangladesh hire India’s Sriram as World Cup consultant

DHAKA: Former India all-rounder Sridharan Sriram will join the Bangladesh cricket team as a technical consultant for...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:35pm

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Bangladeshi bowler under fire over misogynist remarks

DHAKA: A Bangladeshi cricketer was embroiled in controversy Monday over misogynistic social media posts condemning...

Published 18 Sep, 2023 07:20pm

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Asian title and fast bowlers boost India’s confidence: Rohit

COLOMBO: India’s crushing victory over Sri Lanka on Sunday for their eighth Asian crown with a bowling masterclass...

Published 17 Sep, 2023 09:36pm

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Rain, runs and records: Five key Asia Cup moments

COLOMBO: India hammered Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the Asia Cup final on Sunday after nearly three weeks of action...

Published 17 Sep, 2023 07:33pm

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‘Unsung heroes’: $50,000 for rain-hit Asia Cup groundstaff

COLOMBO: All too often ignored in favour of the big name sport stars, cricketing groundstaff who kept the rain-hit...

Published 17 Sep, 2023 07:18pm

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England pick Brook instead of Roy for World Cup title defence

England named batter Harry Brook at the expense of Jason Roy on Sunday in the squad for their 50-over World Cup...

Published 17 Sep, 2023 06:36pm

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Siraj stars as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown

COLOMBO: Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 6-21 to lead India’s rout of Sri Lanka by 10 wickets as they...

Updated 17 Sep, 2023 07:08pm

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Jansen destroys Australian top order to clinch series for South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen dismissed the first five Australian batsmen to clinch a...

Updated 17 Sep, 2023 09:42pm

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Pakistan sweat on pacer Naseem Shah’s fitness ahead of World Cup

KARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah is doubtful for next month’s World Cup due to a shoulder injury, with the...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 06:45pm

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Injury forces Sri Lanka’s Theekshana out of Asia Cup final

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of the Asia Cup final against India due to an...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 01:41pm

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India, Sri Lanka eye Asia crown for World Cup momentum

COLOMBO: Rohit Sharma’s India face underdogs Sri Lanka in Sunday’s Asia Cup final, a crucial momentum-builder...

Published 16 Sep, 2023 10:29am

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Bangladesh stun India for consolation Asia Cup win

COLOMBO: Skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s 80 and inspired bowling led Bangladesh to a consolation six-run win over India in...

Updated 15 Sep, 2023 11:30pm

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India enjoy ‘problem of plenty’ ahead of ODI World Cup

COLOMBO: India face a “problem of plenty” in their bowling stocks ahead of Sunday’s Asia Cup final and the ODI World...

Published 14 Sep, 2023 04:55pm

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Sri Lanka through to Asia Cup final, prevail over Pakistan in nail-biting finish

They face India in the final on Sunday

Updated 15 Sep, 2023 03:01am

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Ton-up Stokes stars as England hammer New Zealand in 3rd ODI

LONDON: England thrashed New Zealand by 181 runs to win the third one-day international at The Oval on Wednesday as...

Updated 14 Sep, 2023 12:03am

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Pakistan look to ‘match-winner’ Zaman Khan after Naseem Shah injury blow

COLOMBO: Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday said injuries to their premier quicks is a big blow ahead...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 07:57pm

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Naveen back, Naib dropped from Afghanistan World Cup squad

KABUL: Afghanistan recalled fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq in the 15-man World Cup squad announced Wednesday, but...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:06pm

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Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur to miss India match in Asia Cup

DHAKA: Bangladeshi batter Mushfiqur Rahim will skip Friday’s Asia Cup Super Four match against India to spend time...

Published 13 Sep, 2023 04:43pm

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India reach Asia Cup final with win over Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Kuldeep Yadav starred as India overcame a brilliant all-round effort from Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage to...

Updated 12 Sep, 2023 11:28pm

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Livingstone turns tide as England beat New Zealand in 2nd ODI

SOUTHAMPTON: Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 95 powered England to a 79-run win over New Zealand in the second one-day...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 12:16am

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Sri Lanka slashes Asia Cup ticket prices by up to 95% to fill empty stadiums

Barely 7,000 home supporters turned out for Sri Lanka’s Super Four clash against Bangladesh on Saturday at the 35,000-capacity R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

Published 10 Sep, 2023 06:12pm

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Samarawickrama helps Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup

COLOMBO: Sadeera Samarawickrama smashed 93 to set up a 21-run win for Sri Lanka in their opening Super Four clash of...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 11:02pm

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Babar Azam says advantage Pakistan ahead of India clash

Rain in the Sri Lankan capital is expected to play spoilsport again in the match, for which a reserve day has been kept aside

Published 09 Sep, 2023 02:27pm

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Pakistan pace star Shaheen Shah Afridi says ‘best yet to come’

COLOMBO: Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi has warned his devastating spell against arch-rivals India that set...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 01:19pm

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Pakistan’s pace attack reminds Shoaib Akhtar of ‘old days’

COLOMBO: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Thursday said the team’s current pace attack reminds him of the...

Updated 07 Sep, 2023 05:53pm

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From rain to miscalculatons: Asia Cup 2023 so far

Pakistan-India, a keenly-awaited contest, was among those marred by rain

Published 06 Sep, 2023 05:30pm

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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 Trophy embarks on tour to Pakistan

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Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am

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Sri Lanka survive Afghanistan scare to reach Asia Cup Super Four

LAHORE: Title-holders Sri Lanka outlasted a rampaging Afghanistan by just two runs in a dramatic finish to reach the...

Updated 05 Sep, 2023 11:05pm

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Bangladesh’s Liton declared fit for Asia Cup

DHAKA: Bangladesh received a boost to their Asia Cup campaign when batsman Liton Das was declared fit to play Monday...

Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:30pm

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India thrash Nepal in rain-hit match to enter Asia Cup Super Fours

KANDY: Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill remained unbeaten as India hammered cricketing minnows Nepal by 10...

Updated 04 Sep, 2023 11:39pm

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Nepal skipper says will allow India ‘fanboy moment’ only after match

KANDY: Nepal are looking forward to the “big opportunity” of facing cricketing powerhouse India in the Asia Cup,...

Published 03 Sep, 2023 09:05pm

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Zimbabwe cricket great Heath Streak dies aged 49

JOHANNESBURG: Heath Streak, one of Zimbabwe’s greatest cricketers, died on Sunday aged 49, his wife said in a social...

Published 03 Sep, 2023 05:27pm

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Bangladesh thump Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

LAHORE: Allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto smashed centuries before Bangladesh's pace bowlers...

Updated 03 Sep, 2023 10:59pm

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Ferguson to lead second-string NZ in ODIs in Bangladesh

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will lead a second-string New Zealand team in the three-match one-day international...

Published 02 Sep, 2023 10:41am

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Learned a lot from India’s Kohli, says Pakistan skipper Babar Azam

KANDY: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday said a pep talk by India’s cricket superstar Virat Kohli at the start...

Published 01 Sep, 2023 08:10pm

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India captain Rohit plays down hype around Pakistan blockbuster

COLOMBO: India captain Rohit Sharma played down hype around Saturday’s Asia Cup blockbuster against Pakistan, saying...

Published 01 Sep, 2023 07:54pm

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Pathirana-inspired Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup

KANDY: Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana returned impressive figures of 4-32 to help Sri Lanka to a comprehensive...

Updated 31 Aug, 2023 09:47pm

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Reliance unit wins India cricket board’s media rights with $721mn bid

India’s Reliance Industries -owned Viacom18 won television and digital media rights to the Indian cricket team’s...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:44pm

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After pummelling Nepal, Babar Azam says Pakistan are ready for India

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his team will be brimming with confidence for Saturday’s Asia Cup blockbuster...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 09:41am

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England’s women cricketers awarded match fee parity with men

LONDON: England’s women cricketers will be paid the same match fees as their male counterparts, the England and...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 06:55pm

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Asia Cup defending champs Sri Lanka unfazed by injuries

KANDY: Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka said on Wednesday the defending champions will challenge every team in the...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 04:56pm

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Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed hit hundreds as Pakistan crush Nepal in Asia Cup

MULTAN: World number one batter Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed scored punishing hundreds as Pakistan annihilated...

Updated 30 Aug, 2023 10:08pm

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Bangladesh call up Anamul as Liton out of Asia Cup

DHAKA: Bangladesh suffered an Asia Cup setback Wednesday as batsman Liton Das was ruled out of the tournament with...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 10:28am

Cricket

Buttler welcomes ‘superstar’ Stokes back into England ODI fold

LONDON: England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler hailed “superstar” Ben Stokes following his decision to come out...

Published 29 Aug, 2023 08:20pm

Cricket

Injury-hit Sri Lanka names squad for Asia Cup

COLOMBO: Injuries forced Sri Lanka on Tuesday to drop two key players – Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera –...

Published 29 Aug, 2023 06:21pm

Cricket

India’s Rahul out of Asia Cup clash with Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batsman K.L. Rahul will miss India’s opening two games of the Asia Cup, including the clash...

Updated 29 Aug, 2023 06:16pm

Cricket

Afghanistan recall Karim Janat for Asia Cup

KABUL: Bowling all-rounder Karim Janat is in line to play his first one-day international in six years following his...

Published 27 Aug, 2023 05:25pm

Cricket

Pakistan whitewash Afghanistan 3-0 to top ODI rankings

COLOMBO: Pakistan rose to the top of the one-day international rankings with a 59-run win against Afghanistan in the...

Updated 26 Aug, 2023 11:35pm

Cricket

World Cup door not closed on Brook, says England captain Buttler

LONDON: Harry Brook could still be part of England’s World Cup title defence despite failing to find a place in the...

Published 26 Aug, 2023 10:05am

Cricket

Naseem late show takes Pakistan to dramatic victory over Afghanistan

HAMBANTOTA: Number ten batsman Naseem Shah hit a boundary off the penultimate delivery to give Pakistan a dramatic...

Updated 24 Aug, 2023 11:57pm

Cricket

England women’s World Cup winner Hartley to retire from cricket

LONDON: Alex Hartley, a member of the England side that won the 2017 Women’s World Cup final, has said she will...

Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:14pm

Cricket

Bangladesh’s Ebadot ruled out of Asia Cup

DHAKA: Bangladesh fast bowler Ebadot Hossain has been ruled out of the ODI Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka with a...

Published 22 Aug, 2023 05:18pm

Cricket

Rauf leads Pakistan’s rout of Afghanistan in first ODI

HAMBANTOTA: Fiery pacer Haris Rauf led a pace assault on Afghanistan with a career-best five-wicket haul to give...

Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:03pm

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 21	277.82
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 21	277.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 22	151.77
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 22	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 22	1.30
Euro to USD / Oct 22	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 22	5,851.20
India Sensex / Oct 22	80,220.72
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 22	38,300.81
Nasdaq / Oct 22	18,573.13
Hang Seng / Oct 22	20,780.64
FTSE 100 / Oct 22	8,306.54
Dow Jones / Oct 22	42,924.89
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 22	19,461.91

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 22	72.09
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 22	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 22	242,970
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 22	2,742.34
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 22	71.95
Petrol/Litre / Oct 23	247.03

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Oct 23 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Oct 23 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Oct 23 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Oct 23 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Oct 23 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Oct 23 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Oct 23 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Oct 23 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Oct 23 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Oct 23 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Oct 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Oct 23 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Oct 23 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Oct 23 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Oct 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Oct 23 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00