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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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India’s Rahul, Iyer return for Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: Indian seniors K.L. Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have returned from their injuries to make the Asia Cup squad...

Published 21 Aug, 2023 05:39pm

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Fit-again Bumrah makes a winning return for India

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah made a winning return to international cricket after 11 months on the sidelines in a...

Published 19 Aug, 2023 10:01am

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New Zealand to play ODIs in Bangladesh before World Cup

DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday that the New Zealand cricket team will play three one-day...

Published 17 Aug, 2023 05:09pm

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West Indies’ Samuels found guilty of anti-corruption code breach

Former West Indies player Marlon Samuels has been found guilty of four breaches of the Emirates Cricket Board’s...

Published 16 Aug, 2023 07:59pm

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Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz retires from international cricket

LAHORE: Pakistani fast bowler Wahab Riaz announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, three...

Published 16 Aug, 2023 06:00pm

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South Africa name 18 for one-day games against Australia

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa on Monday named 18 players for a five-match one-day international series against...

Published 14 Aug, 2023 07:14pm

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Majestic King leads West Indies to T20 series win over India

LAUDERHILL: Brandon King's superb unbeaten 85 led West Indies to an eight-wicket win over India on Sunday to secure ...

Updated 14 Aug, 2023 12:33am

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Hetmyer helps West Indies set India 179 target to level T20 series

LAUDERHILL: Shimron Hetmyer struck a lively 61 as West Indies recovered from a shaky start to set India a target of...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 09:37pm

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Bangladesh call up young opener Tanzid for Asia Cup

DHAKA: Bangladesh called up young opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim on Saturday to their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 01:39pm

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Shakib to lead Bangladesh at World Cup after Tamim injury

DHAKA: Bangladesh again named Shakib Al Hasan as captain of their one-day international side on Thursday, filling in...

Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:48pm

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Suryakumar blasts India to win over West Indies in 3rd T20

PROVIDENCE: Suryakumar Yadav smashed 83 off 44 balls as India beat West Indies by seven wickets in the third T20...

Published 09 Aug, 2023 03:41am

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West Indies edge 2nd T20I in spite of Varma half-century

PROVIDENCE: Tilak Varma struck his first international half-century but it was not enough to prevent India from...

Updated 07 Aug, 2023 12:03am

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Fit-again Rashid named in Afghanistan squad for Pakistan ODIs

KABUL: Ace spinner Rashid Khan was named on Sunday in Afghanistan’s 16-member squad for the one-day international...

Published 06 Aug, 2023 08:38pm

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England batsman Hales retires from international cricket

Hales, a white-ball specialist, scored 2,419 runs in 67 ODI innings

Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:00pm

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India blow away West Indies in decider to seal ODI series

TAROUBA: India swiftly erased the memory of a poor second match to annihilate the West Indies by 200 runs in the...

Updated 02 Aug, 2023 04:28am

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Australia’s Khawaja laments ‘frustrating’ ball change in Ashes finale

LONDON: Australia batsman Usman Khawaja was left to rue a “frustrating” ball change which he believed played a key...

Updated 01 Aug, 2023 07:50pm

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Bumrah back in Indian squad for Ireland T20 series

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has bounced back from his back injury and was selected to lead India’s squad...

Published 31 Jul, 2023 09:00pm

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England win fifth Test against Australia to draw Ashes 2-2

LONDON: England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all...

Updated 31 Jul, 2023 10:57pm

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Australia openers start strongly in pursuit of Ashes glory

LONDON: Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja hit unbeaten fifties as the tourists reached 135-0 on a...

Updated 30 Jul, 2023 09:01pm

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England’s Anderson not ready to retire as he nears 41st birthday

England fast bowler James Anderson said he has “no interest” in retiring from the game any time soon despite his age...

Published 29 Jul, 2023 08:33am

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Broad double sparks Australia collapse in fifth Ashes Test

LONDON: Stuart Broad took two wickets in quick succession before James Anderson got in on the act as England hit...

Updated 28 Jul, 2023 09:00pm

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Noman bags 7 as Pakistan crush Sri Lanka to sweep series

COLOMBO: Noman Ali took seven wickets to lead Pakistan’s rout of Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs to clinch the...

Updated 27 Jul, 2023 05:56pm

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Indian skipper Kaur suspended by ICC for Code of Conduct breaches

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur will miss two international matches and be fined 75% of her match fee following two...

Published 25 Jul, 2023 09:09pm

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Final day of West Indies v India Test delayed by rain

PORT OF SPAIN: Rain delayed the start of play on the final day of the second and final Test between the West Indies...

Published 24 Jul, 2023 07:19pm

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McGrath says England to blame for failing to regain Ashes

MANCHESTER: Australia great Glenn McGrath said England only had themselves to blame for their failure to regain the...

Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:31pm

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England face Anderson call after naming unchanged squad for Ashes finale

MANCHESTER: England are set to make a decision over veteran paceman James Anderson’s place in the side after naming...

Published 24 Jul, 2023 05:27pm

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Shafique, Masood propel Pakistan after bowlers delight

COLOMBO: Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood smashed half-centuries to help Pakistan take the opening day honours...

Updated 24 Jul, 2023 06:23pm

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Australia retain Ashes after final day of fourth Test washed out

MANCHESTER: Australia retained the Ashes after the fourth Test at Old Trafford was drawn on Sunday with no play...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 09:41pm

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Sri Lanka to push ‘harder’ in Pakistan Test

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood believes his team will “come out fighting” to level the two-match series...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 05:33pm

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Five-wicket Siraj slices through West Indies

PORT OF SPAIN: Mohammed Siraj scythed through the West Indies lower order, completing a five-wicket haul as the home...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 09:48pm

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Root removes Labuschagne as rain frustrates England's Ashes push

MANCHESTER: Australia century-maker Marnus Labuschagne fell to Joe Root before rain returned to frustrate England's...

Updated 23 Jul, 2023 01:10am

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Pakistan look to double up against Sri Lanka after year-long drought

COLOMBO: Pakistan will look to use their newfound batting aggression to double up against Sri Lanka in the second...

Updated 22 Jul, 2023 05:50pm

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Stokes and Brook help England stretch lead over Australia

MANCHESTER: Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped England stretch their lead over Australia to 189 on day three...

Published 21 Jul, 2023 05:45pm

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Starc strikes before England’s Moeen Ali completes all-round double

MANCHESTER: Mitchell Starc struck an early blow before England’s Zak Crawley and Moeen Ali denied Australia another...

Published 20 Jul, 2023 06:24pm

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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in 1st Test

GALLE: Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq hit an unbeaten 50 to steer Pakistan home in their tricky chase of 131 against...

Updated 20 Jul, 2023 12:22pm

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England’s Broad joins 600 Test wicket club

MANCHESTER: England’s Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets when he dismissed...

Published 19 Jul, 2023 08:47pm

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Australia keep England at bay after Broad strikes in fourth Test

MANCHESTER: Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith held firm after England’s Stuart Broad closed in on 600 Test wickets...

Updated 19 Jul, 2023 06:25pm

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Pakistan lose three wickets in 131-run chase against Sri Lanka

GALLE: Pakistan lost three wickets in a tricky 131-run chase on day four of the rain-hit opening Test on Wednesday,...

Updated 19 Jul, 2023 06:17pm

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Rain can be an ally for England, says Stokes ahead of decisive fourth Ashes Test

The weather forecast for the fourth and decisive Ashes Test hints at potential delays, but England captain Ben...

Published 18 Jul, 2023 09:38pm

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Warner to open, Australia may drop Murphy to accommodate both all-rounders

MANCHESTER: David Warner is set to open in the fourth Ashes Test against England, Australia captain Pat Cummins said...

Published 18 Jul, 2023 07:21pm

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Pakistan postpones West Indies Tests to play more T20s

KARACHI: Pakistan has postponed a two-match home Test series against the West Indies until 2025 to better prepare...

Published 18 Jul, 2023 05:58pm

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Saud Shakeel’s double ton puts Pakistan on top in Sri Lanka Test

GALLE: Saud Shakeel hit his maiden double century in Tests as Pakistan stretched their lead to a dominant 149...

Updated 18 Jul, 2023 07:38pm

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Anderson recalled by England for fourth Ashes Test

MANCHESTER: England have recalled 40-year-old James Anderson for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia, which...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 04:06pm

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Australia’s Khawaja lobbied ICC to reduce slow over-rate sanctions

MANCHESTER: Australia opener Usman Khawaja said on Monday he had approached the International Cricket Council (ICC)...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 02:15pm

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Shakeel, Saud help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka’s spin

GALLE: An unbeaten century stand between Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman rescued Pakistan from a precarious 101-5 on...

Updated 17 Jul, 2023 06:13pm

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India back Gill to shine at new number three slot

Shubman Gill has the full backing of the India Test team as he adjusts to his move from the top of the order to the...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 10:55am

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Botham auctions off 1981 Ashes mementoes

LONDON: England cricket great Ian Bothan has sold off more than 200 souvenirs from his career at a London auction,...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 10:05am

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‘There’re no shortcuts in life,’ says Jamal

LAHORE: There are no shortcuts in life, there is a certain process that one has to go through and it is only after...

Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am

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Bangladesh win T20 series against Afghanistan for first time

SYLHET: Opener Liton Das top-scored with 35 as Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the second Twenty20...

Updated 16 Jul, 2023 11:06pm

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De Silva leads Sri Lanka’s fight against Pakistan in Galle Test

GALLE: Dhananjaya de Silva hit an unbeaten 94 as Sri Lanka recovered from an early collapse to reach 242-6 at stumps...

Updated 16 Jul, 2023 06:54pm

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Pakistan hope to end year-long winless run against Sri Lanka

GALLE: The last Test Pakistan won began a year ago on Sunday against Sri Lanka in Galle, and captain Babar Azam...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 07:06pm

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Langer replaces Flower as Lucknow coach in IPL

NEW DELHI: Former Australian coach Justin Langer will replace Andy Flower as head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants,...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 01:23pm

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Ashwin mauls Windies, India triumph inside three days

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin finished with a 12-wicket match haul as India handed the West Indies a crushing...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:21am

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From selling street food to dazzling India debut, Jaiswal scripts rags-to-riches story

From selling street food in Mumbai to winning the player-of-the-match award in his Test debut in Roseau, India...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:03am

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Bangladesh beat Afghanistan despite Janat hat-trick

SYLHET: Afghanistan's Karim Janat grabbed a hat-trick in the final over but Bangladesh held their nerve to sneak a...

Updated 14 Jul, 2023 10:29pm

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ICC to hand out equal prize money in men's and women's cricket

LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday that it will distribute equal prize money to...

Published 13 Jul, 2023 10:54pm

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Australia’s Warner in spotlight as Cummins says all options on table

David Warner’s hopes of choosing the manner of his retirement from international cricket have dimmed after the...

Published 10 Jul, 2023 09:52am

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Bangladesh’s Ebadot ruled out of Afghanistan series

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh fast bowler Ebadot Hossain has been ruled out of Tuesday’s last one-day international and the...

Published 09 Jul, 2023 08:23pm

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Sri Lanka win Cricket World Cup qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe

Spinner Maheesh Theekshana took 4-31 as Sri Lanka claimed victory over Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of the...

Published 09 Jul, 2023 07:12pm

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England beat Australia in thriller to keep Ashes hopes alive

LEEDS: England beat Australia by three wickets in a nail-biting third Test at Headingley on Sunday to keep the...

Updated 09 Jul, 2023 08:26pm

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Rain delays third day of third Ashes Test

LEEDS: Persistent rain ruled out any play before lunch on the third day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:14pm

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India confirm men and women teams will compete in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Cricket powerhouse India confirmed they will send both their men’s and women’s teams to the Asian Games...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 10:18am

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West Indies call-up uncapped left-handers for opening India Test

MIAMI: West Indies have called up the uncapped pair of Jamaican Kirk McKenzie and Dominican Alick Athanaze for the...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 09:44am

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Sri Lanka see off sorry West Indies in qualifier dead rubber

HARARE: Sri Lanka maintained their unbeaten record at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Pathum Nissanka’s hundred...

Published 07 Jul, 2023 07:46pm

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Bangladesh’s Tamim reverses shock retirement after PM meet

DHAKA: Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal withdrew his retirement from international cricket Friday – a day after...

Updated 07 Jul, 2023 07:58pm

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Stokes keeps England’s Ashes hopes alive in third Test

LEEDS: England captain Ben Stokes’s latest dashing counter-attack kept his side’s Ashes hopes alive in the third...

Updated 07 Jul, 2023 07:50pm

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Babar Azam says ready to play ‘anyone, anywhere’ in India

KARACHI: Pakistan are ready to take on any side at any venue in India during this year’s World Cup, skipper Babar...

Published 06 Jul, 2023 06:57pm

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Ton-up Marsh makes England pay for dropped catch in third Ashes Test

LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM: Australia’s Mitchell Marsh marked his first Test in nearly four years with a blistering...

Updated 06 Jul, 2023 09:26pm

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Bangladesh captain Tamim announces shock retirement before World Cup

DHAKA: Bangladesh one-day captain Tamim Iqbal announced his shock retirement from international cricket on Thursday,...

Published 06 Jul, 2023 02:54pm

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Australia’s Big Bash League unveils December 7 start

SYDNEY: Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20 League will begin on December 7 this year and culminate in a rare mid-week...

Published 06 Jul, 2023 11:08am

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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 1st ODI

CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH: Left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi claimed 3-24 as Afghanistan restricted Bangladesh to 169-9...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 09:09pm

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West Indies ease to consolation win over Oman

HARARE: The West Indies rebounded from their failure to qualify for this year’s Cricket World Cup by cruising to a...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 06:57pm

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England omit Anderson for third Ashes Test

LEEDS: England have left out all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson in one of three changes to their side for...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 03:48pm

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Afghanistan opt to bowl in first Bangladesh ODI

CHITTAGONG: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bowl first Wednesday in the first...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 01:50pm

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Root appeals for calm, predicts Bairstow backlash in Leeds

LEEDS: England batter Joe Root has appealed for calm in the wake of Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal at...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 10:33am

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Agarkar named India’s chief cricket selector

NEW DELHI: Former pace bowler Ajit Agarkar has been appointed chief selector of Indian men’s cricket after being...

Published 05 Jul, 2023 09:53am

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England to host Pakistan in 2024 before T20 World Cup defence

England will kick off their 2024 home campaign with a Twenty20 series against Pakistan in May before the T20 World...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 06:01pm

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Tamim ‘not 100%’ fit but set to return for Bangladesh

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal said he was still not “100 percent” fit to play but nonetheless planned...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:13pm

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Broad ‘amazed’ Australia did not question Bairstow appeal

England fast bowler Stuart Broad said he was “amazed” no senior Australia players considered withdrawing a stumping...

Published 04 Jul, 2023 03:23pm

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Bangladesh compensate trio for choosing national team over IPL

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s cricket authorities said Monday they had compensated three senior cricketers a total of $65,000...

Published 03 Jul, 2023 03:03pm

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Australia’s Lyon ruled out of rest of Ashes series

Australia’s Nathan Lyon will miss the remainder of the Ashes series against England due to a calf tear suffered...

Published 03 Jul, 2023 01:02pm

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Shahzad, Zazai return to Afghanistan side for Bangladesh T20s

CHITTAGONG: Afghanistan have recalled batsmen Mohammad Shahzad and Hazratullah Zazai to their 16-man squad for the...

Published 03 Jul, 2023 11:25am

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Stokes urges England to use Lord’s row as fuel for Ashes fightback

LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes wants his players to use the pain of their controversial second Test defeat...

Published 03 Jul, 2023 09:46am

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Australia win fractious 2nd Ashes Test despite stunning Stokes century

LONDON: Australia won a rancourous second Ashes Test at Lord’s on Sunday by 43 runs despite a stunning century from...

Updated 02 Jul, 2023 08:57pm

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West Indies’ decline a long time coming, says Brathwaite

Former West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite said the team had reached their lowest point after failing to qualify...

Published 02 Jul, 2023 03:35pm

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Starc strikes before reprieved Duckett gives England hope in 2nd Ashes Test

LONDON: Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord's on Sunday before Ben Duckett was given a controversial...

Updated 01 Jul, 2023 11:51pm

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England’s Moeen winning fitness battle for third Test

LONDON: England off-spinner Moeen Ali should be fit to face Australia in the third Test at Headingley with his...

Published 01 Jul, 2023 09:02pm

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West Indies miss out on World Cup for first time after Scotland loss

HARARE: The West Indies failed to qualify for the Cricket World Cup for the first time as the two-time champions...

Published 01 Jul, 2023 08:25pm

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Khawaja becomes Australia’s quiet driving force

LONDON: Usman Khawaja has persevered through racism and a career crisis to emerge as the understated driving force...

Published 01 Jul, 2023 05:08pm

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Dream11 to sponsor India team for three years

Fantasy gaming company Dream11 will be the lead sponsor of India’s national cricket team for three years, the...

Published 01 Jul, 2023 12:01pm

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Tongue hails ‘hero’ Bairstow for saving Lord’s pitch from protesters

LONDON: England’s Josh Tongue labelled Jonny Bairstow a “hero” for protecting the Lord’s pitch after the...

Published 29 Jun, 2023 11:02am

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England call up Tongue in all-pace attack for 2nd Ashes Test

LONDON: Seamer Josh Tongue has replaced Moeen Ali in England’s team for the second Ashes Test against Australia at...

Published 27 Jun, 2023 05:35pm

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Dutch stun West Indies in super over as Zimbabwe demolish USA

HARARE: Two-time champions West Indies face an almighty task to qualify for the Cricket World Cup after losing to...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:21pm

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Anderson promises 'more aggression' against Australia

LONDON: Veteran fast bowler James Anderson on Saturday vowed England would be "more positive, more aggressive, more...

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 10:50am

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McDonald backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Ashes Test

Australia coach Andrew McDonald backed Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to rebound from rare twin failures in the...

Published 22 Jun, 2023 03:43pm

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England coach McCullum has ‘no regrets’ after Australia loss

BIRMINGHAM: England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had “no regrets” about his side’s tactics after a stunning...

Published 22 Jun, 2023 10:22am

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Australia beat England by two wickets to win 1st Test

BIRMINGHAM: Australia beat England by two wickets to win a thrilling first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on...

Updated 21 Jun, 2023 12:28am

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Australia chasing 281 to win first Ashes Test

BIRMINGHAM: Australia captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon took four wickets each as the Ashes holders were left...

Updated 19 Jun, 2023 09:33pm

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Bangladesh recall Afif, Ebadot for Afghanistan T20s

DHAKA: Afif Hossain and Ebadot Hossain returned as Bangladesh named their 15-man squad on Sunday for next month’s...

Published 18 Jun, 2023 06:54pm

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England 28-2 as rain halts opening Ashes Test for second time

BIRMINGHAM: England were shell-shocked after losing two wickets in three overs as Australia took advantage of...

Updated 18 Jun, 2023 08:14pm

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Bangladesh recall Afif, Naim for Afghanistan ODIs

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh on Saturday recalled Afif Hossain and Naim Sheikh for their 15-man squad in the three-match...

Published 17 Jun, 2023 05:10pm

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Khawaja keeps England at bay after Broad strikes in Ashes opener

BIRMINGHAM: Usman Khawaja was in sight of his first hundred in an Ashes match in England as he led an Australia...

Updated 17 Jun, 2023 08:47pm

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Shaheen back for Pakistan as squad named for Sri Lanka Tests

KARACHI: Lanky pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was named Saturday in Pakistan’s 16-man squad to play two Tests in Sri...

Published 17 Jun, 2023 01:49pm

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Taskin shines in Bangladesh’s record 546-run Test win over Afghanistan

DHAKA: Bangladesh crushed Afghanistan by 546 Saturday to secure the biggest Test victory margin by runs in nearly 90...

Updated 17 Jun, 2023 01:39pm

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Cummins coy over Australia team for Ashes opener

BIRMINGHAM: Australia captain Pat Cummins said Thursday the Ashes-holders had selected a team for the first Test...

Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:38pm

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England’s Stokes vows no let-up in attacking approach during Ashes

BIRMINGHAM: England captain Ben Stokes insists there will be no let-up in his side’s dynamic ‘Bazball’ approach...

Published 15 Jun, 2023 05:28pm

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Asia Cup ‘hybrid model’ clears path for Pakistan’s World Cup participation

NEW DELHI: Original hosts Pakistan will split Asia Cup matches with Sri Lanka under a new “hybrid model”, the Asian...

Published 15 Jun, 2023 05:01pm

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Australia’s Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for Ashes opener

LONDON: Steve Smith is happy to be kicking off a new Ashes series at Edgbaston, four years after a performance he...

Published 14 Jun, 2023 09:02pm

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England pick paceman Broad for first Ashes Test

LONDON: England have favoured Stuart Broad’s experience over Mark Wood’s raw pace for the first Ashes Test at...

Published 14 Jun, 2023 08:12pm

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Australia dominate Test batting rankings ahead of Ashes

LONDON: Australia will head into the Ashes series with their batters occupying the top three spots in the men’s Test...

Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21pm

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Najmul ton guides Bangladesh to 235-2 against Afghanistan

DHAKA: Najmul Hossain struck an unbeaten century to guide free-flowing Bangladesh to 235-2 at tea on Wednesday’s...

Updated 14 Jun, 2023 06:03pm

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Bangladesh sweat on Tamim fitness for Afghanistan Test

DHAKA: Bangladesh will see how opening batsman Tamim Iqbal gets on during practice before deciding if he is fit to...

Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:16pm

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Afghanistan confident ahead of Bangladesh Test without Rashid

DHAKA: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi is confident of his side’s chances against Bangladesh in their...

Published 12 Jun, 2023 07:22pm

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Sri Lanka likely Asia Cup venue after India-Pakistan row: official

COLOMBO: Asia Cup matches involving India could be played in Sri Lanka after the cricketing powerhouse refused to...

Published 11 Jun, 2023 04:25pm

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Evergreen Anderson is addicted to cricket, says Broad

Veteran seamer James Anderson is still addicted to cricket at 40 and only getting better with age, his strike...

Published 11 Jun, 2023 01:19pm

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Green holds another stunner as India lose Gill in WTC final pursuit

LONDON: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green took his second sensational catch of the match as India lost Shubman...

Updated 10 Jun, 2023 09:17pm

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Head hits fifty as Australia take charge against India in WTC final

LONDON: Travis Head scored an impressive half century as Australia reached 170-3 against India at tea on the opening...

Updated 07 Jun, 2023 08:54pm

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Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan to win ODI series 2-1

HAMBANTOTA: Half-centuries by Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka made short work of...

Updated 07 Jun, 2023 05:08pm

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Afghanistan upbeat about Cricket World Cup chances

SURIYAWEWA: A confident Afghanistan hope to beat Sri Lanka and make a serious showing at the Cricket World Cup,...

Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:12pm

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India coach Dravid says Broad plan alone not enough against Warner

LONDON: India coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday there was more to dismissing Australia’s David Warner in this week’s...

Published 05 Jun, 2023 08:06pm

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Bangladesh call up uncapped duo for Afghanistan Test

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday called up uncapped batsman Shahadat Hossain and fast bowler Mushfik Hasan for the...

Published 04 Jun, 2023 08:13pm

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Australia’s Hazlewood out of WTC final, Neser called up

SYDNEY: Australian pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was ruled out on Sunday of this week’s World Test Championship...

Published 04 Jun, 2023 05:41pm

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Sri Lanka square ODI series with 132 run win over Afghanistan

HAMBANTOTA: Quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera stormed back into the Sri Lankan team to power their 132-run win over...

Updated 04 Jun, 2023 08:18pm

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England name unchanged squad for first two Ashes Tests

England have named an unchanged squad for the first two Tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia, with...

Published 03 Jun, 2023 06:39pm

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Warner wants to play his last Test in Sydney next January

Australia opener David Warner said he will call time on his Test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney...

Updated 03 Jun, 2023 06:39pm

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Afghan spinner Khan to miss start of Sri Lanka series

COLOMBO: A back injury has ruled Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan out of the start of the three-match...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 06:46pm

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Stokes optimistic about bowling in Ashes

LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes said on Wednesday he believes he has given himself the “best opportunity” to bowl...

Published 31 May, 2023 05:31pm

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Sri Lanka call up IPL star Pathirana for Afghan series

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka called up Indian Premier League winner Matheesha Pathirana on Tuesday into the 16-member ODI...

Published 30 May, 2023 05:56pm

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Anderson, Robinson expected to be fit for England’s Ashes bid

LONDON: England head coach Brendon McCullum expects James Anderson and Ollie Robinson to be fit for the Ashes clash...

Published 29 May, 2023 06:59pm

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ODI World Cup schedule during WTC final, says India’s cricket chief

AHMEDABAD: The dates and venues for this year’s ODI World Cup in India will be revealed around the Test championship...

Published 27 May, 2023 08:58pm

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Kohli says playing his best T20 cricket but IPL crown elusive

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli says he’s playing his best Twenty20 cricket again but at 34 the superstar batsman is running...

Published 22 May, 2023 07:09pm

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Anderson ready to miss Ireland Test in Ashes fitness bid

LONDON: James Anderson said Wednesday he was willing to miss England’s upcoming Test against Ireland if that means...

Published 17 May, 2023 08:58pm

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Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh trimmed to avoid ‘burnout’

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s cricket board said Wednesday that the upcoming tour by Afghanistan has been trimmed to avoid...

Published 17 May, 2023 07:53pm

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Pakistan unhappy with new ICC revenue model, demands clarity

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the proposed new revenue distribution model for international...

Updated 16 May, 2023 05:18pm

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ICC scraps ‘unnecessary’ soft signal ahead of WTC final

On-field umpires will no longer be required to give a soft signal before referring decisions to TV umpires, the...

Published 15 May, 2023 06:42pm

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Barca will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta

BARCELONA: Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will “do everything possible” to bring Argentine...

Published 15 May, 2023 05:17pm

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Australia to host Test series v Pakistan, West Indies

Teams from three countries will tour Australia next summer, Cricket Australia said on Sunday, with the men’s Test...

Published 14 May, 2023 05:26pm

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Australia should consider moving Warner down the order, says Vaughan

SYDNEY: Australia should split up the opening pairing of David Warner and Usman Khawaja for the Ashes series as...

Published 09 May, 2023 03:36pm

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England’s Archer out of IPL with injury

NEW DELHI: England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League with an injury...

Published 09 May, 2023 12:19pm

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Kishan replaces Rahul in India squad for WTC final

Ishan Kishan will replace the injured KL Rahul in India’s squad for next month’s World Test Championship (WTC) final...

Updated 08 May, 2023 08:30pm

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Fakhar Zaman hits third successive ton as Pakistan beat New Zealand

RAWALPINDI: Fakhar Zaman smashed a third consecutive century to guide Pakistan to a seven-wicket victory over New...

Updated 30 Apr, 2023 12:34am

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Madushka, Mendis hit double tons as Sri Lanka pummel Ireland

GALLE: Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis both made double centuries against Ireland Thursday as Sri Lanka’s top four...

Published 27 Apr, 2023 05:14pm

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Ton-up Zaman helps Pakistan defeat New Zealand in first ODI

RAWALPINDI: Opener Fakhar Zaman hit a splendid century to anchor Pakistan's five-wicket win against New Zealand in...

Updated 28 Apr, 2023 12:30am

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Australia’s Big Bash ramps up pay in battle for T20 stars

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia announced major changes Wednesday to Big Bash League contracting rules, including a hike...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 05:41pm

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Karunaratne, Madushka hit tons as Sri Lanka pile on runs

GALLE: Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka both hit centuries as they amassed a record Sri Lankan opening stand...

Published 26 Apr, 2023 05:27pm

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South African Test batter Hamza back after doping suspension

CAPE TOWN: Test batter Zubayr Hamza is to return to international cricket in June following a doping suspension...

Published 25 Apr, 2023 04:59pm

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Chapman checks back into NZ ODI squad but not thinking about World Cup yet

Mark Chapman’s red-hot Twenty20 form in Pakistan has revived the New Zealand batter’s One-Day International career...

Published 25 Apr, 2023 04:14pm

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Record Ireland Test score as Stirling, Campher hit tons in Sri Lanka

GALLE: Ireland posted their highest Test score of 492 on Tuesday as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher became only the...

Updated 25 Apr, 2023 05:55pm

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Chapman's century help New Zealand end Pakistan series 2-2

RAWALPINDI: Mark Chapman hit a maiden unconquered hundred to anchor New Zealand's six-wicket win against Pakistan in...

Updated 25 Apr, 2023 01:34am

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Balbirnie helps Ireland bounce back in Sri Lanka Test

GALLE: A career-best 95 by Andy Balbirnie helped Ireland reach a strong 319 for four at stumps on day one of the...

Updated 24 Apr, 2023 06:38pm

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Sri Lanka wipe out wilting Ireland in first Test

GALLE: Ten wickets from Prabath Jayasuriya helped Sri Lanka thrash Ireland by an innings and 280 runs on Tuesday, in...

Updated 18 Apr, 2023 05:16pm

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New Zealand survive Iftikhar onslaught to win third Pakistan T20

LAHORE: All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over to give New Zealand a dramatic four-run win over...

Updated 18 Apr, 2023 01:29am

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Tendulkar Jnr makes IPL debut

MUMBAI: Arjun Tendulkar made his Indian Premier League debut on Sunday bowling for Mumbai Indians, the team once...

Published 16 Apr, 2023 05:42pm

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Azam and Rauf star in Pakistan's T20 win over New Zealand

LAHORE: Skipper Babar Azam smashed a magnificent century while pace bowler Haris Rauf took four wickets as Pakistan...

Updated 16 Apr, 2023 01:19am

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Indian bowler Bumrah begins rehab after back surgery

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has started rehabilitation after successful back surgery, India’s cricket...

Published 15 Apr, 2023 05:42pm

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Pakistan thump New Zealand in Babar Azam's 100th T20 international

LAHORE: Pakistan celebrated skipper Babar Azam's 100th international match in the shortest format with a clinical...

Updated 15 Apr, 2023 12:55am

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England skipper Stokes wants fast pitches for Ashes showdown

LONDON: England captain Ben Stokes has warned Australia that he has asked for “fast, flat wickets” to take the...

Published 11 Apr, 2023 09:47pm

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Bangladesh call up uncapped pacer for Ireland ODIs

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday included uncapped left-arm pacer Mrittunjoy Chowdhury in their squad for the three-match...

Published 09 Apr, 2023 06:22pm

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Mushfiqur ton, bowling attack gives Bangladesh edge in Ireland Test

DHAKA: Bangladeshi left-arm spin duo Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam made quick work of Ireland’s top order on...

Published 05 Apr, 2023 05:48pm

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Ireland strike after making 214 in Bangladesh Test

DHAKA: Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 5-58 for Bangladesh on Tuesday to help bowl out Ireland for 214 but two...

Updated 04 Apr, 2023 05:47pm

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Ireland eye maiden Test victory in Bangladesh

DHAKA: Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said on Monday the team were excited but aware of the challenges ahead of...

Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:14pm

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Former India all-rounder Salim Durani dies at 88

NEW DELHI: Tributes poured in on Sunday for former cricketer Salim Durani, a hero of India’s maiden series victory...

Updated 02 Apr, 2023 07:06pm

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Bangladesh retain Shakib, Liton for Ireland Test despite IPL plea

DHAKA: Bangladesh have included all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and batsman Liton Das in the squad for their one-off...

Published 01 Apr, 2023 05:24pm

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Shakib, Liton shine in record Bangladesh win over Ireland

CHITTAGONG: Shakib Al Hasan took five wickets and Liton Das hit a quick-fire half-century as Bangladesh hammered...

Published 29 Mar, 2023 08:13pm

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Rohit Sharma backs new ‘impact player’ IPL rule

MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday backed the new “impact player” rule that will come into...

Published 29 Mar, 2023 05:51pm

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England skipper Stokes set to start IPL as batsman only: Hussey

LONDON: England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to begin the Indian Premier League as a batsman only after having a...

Published 28 Mar, 2023 05:01pm

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Shadab leads Pakistan's consolation T20I win, Afghanistan take series

SHARJAH: Stand-in skipper Shadab Khan gave an allround performance to guide Pakistan to a consolation 66-run win in...

Updated 28 Mar, 2023 12:58am

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Bangladesh beat Ireland by 22 runs after Taskin burst

CHITTAGONG: Taskin Ahmed claimed three wickets in an over as Bangladesh kept their cool under pressure to beat...

Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:20pm

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Afghanistan thump Pakistan to claim T20I series

SHARJAH: Afghanistan overcame late nerves in the closing overs to beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the second...

Updated 27 Mar, 2023 12:55am

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South Africa defeat West Indies in record T20 run chase

CENTURION: South Africa set a new record for chasing in international T20 cricket when they scored 259 for four to...

Updated 26 Mar, 2023 09:21pm

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Ireland rest captain Balbirnie for Bangladesh T20s

CHITTAGONG: Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie will be rested for this week’s T20 series against Bangladesh and will...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 06:25pm

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Bangladesh to stay aggressive after England, Ireland wins

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh aim to retain their all-round aggression following their shock recent T20 series sweep over...

Published 26 Mar, 2023 05:09pm

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New skipper Powell powers West Indies to South Africa victory

CENTURION: New West Indies captain Rovman Powell thrashed five sixes as he led his team to a three-wicket victory...

Updated 25 Mar, 2023 11:27pm

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Ballance, Madhevere star as Zimbabwe win ODI series

HARARE: Half-centuries from Gary Ballance and Wessly Madhevere helped Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by seven...

Updated 25 Mar, 2023 07:55pm

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New Zealand’s Shipley tears through Sri Lanka in ODI thrashing

AUCKLAND: Henry Shipley tore through Sri Lanka’s batting line-up as New Zealand romped to a 198-run win in the first...

Updated 25 Mar, 2023 06:17pm

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Bangladesh call up uncapped duo for Ireland T20s

DHAKA: Uncapped Bangladeshi cricketers Rishad Hossain and Jaker Ali Anik were named to the Bangladesh squad...

Published 22 Mar, 2023 05:42pm

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India’s Pandya, Kuldeep hold Australia to 269 in ODI decider

CHENNAI: Three wickets apiece from Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Vadav left India in need of 270 to win against...

Updated 22 Mar, 2023 06:17pm

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Klaasen slams 54-ball century, South Africa level series

POTCHEFSTROOM: Heinrich Klaasen slammed a 54-ball century as South Africa beat the West Indies by four wickets in...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 09:27pm

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Rashid to lead strong Afghanistan squad for Pakistan series

KABUL: Wily spinner Rashid Khan will lead a strong 17-man Afghanistan squad in the Twenty20 international series...

Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:45pm

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Bangladesh-Ireland ODI washed out after record innings

SYLHET: The second one-day international between Bangladesh and Ireland was called off due to rain in Sylhet on...

Updated 20 Mar, 2023 09:06pm

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Starc haul and Marsh blitz help Australia hammer India

VISAKHAPATNAM: Mitchell Starc’s 5-53 and a blazing 66 by Mitchell Marsh helped Australia demolish India by 10...

Updated 19 Mar, 2023 05:30pm

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Shakib, Towhid set up record Bangladesh win against Ireland

SYLHET: Shakib Al Hasan and debutant Towhid Hridoy both narrowly missed centuries but still guided Bangladesh to a...

Updated 18 Mar, 2023 09:20pm

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World record-holding Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar steps down

LAHORE: Pakistan veteran Aleem Dar stepped down Thursday from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after officiating in a...

Published 16 Mar, 2023 07:30pm

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Kohli ‘sick’ during his epic knock, says wife Anushka

AHMEDABAD: Virat Kohli’s Bollywood actor wife Anushka Sharma on Sunday claimed her husband was unwell during his...

Published 12 Mar, 2023 09:09pm

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Bangladesh stun England to seal T20 series

DHAKA: Mehidy Hasan Miraz shone with ball and bat as Bangladesh stunned England to win the second Twenty20...

Updated 12 Mar, 2023 06:42pm

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Kohli ends Test ton drought with 186 as India dominate Australia

AHMEDABAD: Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in more than three years with a towering 186 as India batted...

Updated 12 Mar, 2023 05:57pm

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South Africa win by 284 runs as West Indies collapse

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s bowlers ripped through the West Indies batting as the hosts completed a 284-run win on...

Published 11 Mar, 2023 06:03pm

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Gill ton powers India’s reply but Australia still ahead

AHMEDABAD: Shubman Gill’s sparkling century and an unbeaten 59 by Virat Kohli kept India strong in their first...

Updated 11 Mar, 2023 06:15pm

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Najmul powers Bangladesh to T20 upset over England

CHITTAGONG: Najmul Hossain hit 51 off 30 balls as Bangladesh held their nerve to beat world champions England by six...

Updated 09 Mar, 2023 06:06pm

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Rabada, Coetzee lead South Africa attack as West Indies struggle

JOHANNESBURG: The West Indies batsmen struggled against disciplined South African bowling on the second day of the...

Updated 09 Mar, 2023 06:34pm

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India skipper Rohit hits back at ‘absolutely rubbish’ criticism

AHMEDABAD: Rohit Sharma on Wednesday angrily dismissed suggestions his India side had become overconfident, calling...

Published 08 Mar, 2023 03:40pm

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Australia’s Smith still in dark about pitch for final India Test

AHMEDABAD: Stand-in skipper Steve Smith said Wednesday that Australia still did not know which pitch the crunch...

Published 08 Mar, 2023 02:30pm

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South Africa make fast start in second Test against West Indies

JOHANNESBURG: Aiden Markram made a half century as South Africa raced to a fast start on the first day of the second...

Updated 08 Mar, 2023 03:38pm

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All-round Shakib gives Bangladesh consolation win over England

CHITTAGONG: Shakib Al Hasan put in a fine all-round performance as Bangladesh pulled off a consolation 50-run win in...

Updated 06 Mar, 2023 07:21pm

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Test Championship driving trend towards shorter matches

NEW DELHI: Planning a trip to see the fifth day of a Test match anywhere in the world is a sign of unbridled...

Published 05 Mar, 2023 12:50pm

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Rampant Rabada bowls South Africa to victory over West Indies

CENTURION: Kagiso Rabada picked up six for 50 to bowl South Africa to an 87-run victory over West Indies in the...

Published 02 Mar, 2023 08:08pm

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Bangladesh pick up uncapped Shamim for second England ODI

DHAKA: Bangladesh have added batsman Shamim Hossain to their squad for Friday’s second one-day international against...

Published 02 Mar, 2023 07:19pm

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Bismah Maroof steps down as Pakistan women’s cricket skipper

LAHORE: Veteran Bismah Maroof stepped down as the Pakistan women’s cricket team captain on Wednesday, following a...

Updated 01 Mar, 2023 06:48pm

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Australia take comfortable lead after Kuhnemann’s five-for

INDORE: Australia grabbed the early advantage with a lead of 47 on Wednesday after Matthew Kuhnemann’s five-wicket...

Updated 01 Mar, 2023 05:07pm

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Bangladesh ready for ODI reality check against England

DHAKA: New Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha said Tuesday he was bracing for a reality check against England...

Published 28 Feb, 2023 05:21pm

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Bangladesh’s Tamim denies rift with Shakib

DHAKA: Bangladesh one-day international captain Tamim Iqbal denied on Sunday there was a schism in the team and...

Published 26 Feb, 2023 06:34pm

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England’s Buttler relishes low, slow challenge in Bangladesh

DHAKA: England are relishing the challenge of facing Bangladesh on their low and slow home wickets in the upcoming...

Published 26 Feb, 2023 05:13pm

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Australia captain Cummins to miss Indore Test to be with ailing mother

MELBOURNE: Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the third Test in India after returning home to be with his...

Published 24 Feb, 2023 01:49pm

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Brook, Root put New Zealand to the sword in Wellington

Harry Brook and Joe Root scored centuries in an unbroken 294-run stand to drive England to 315 for three before play...

Published 24 Feb, 2023 10:45am

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Bangladesh coach Hathurasingha says ‘no tension’ with senior players

DHAKA: Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurasingha has said there is “no tension” between him and senior players in...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 12:20pm

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England unchanged for second Test, Henry set to return for NZ

England will play the same style with the same team in the second Test against New Zealand, skipper Ben Stokes...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 09:13am

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England’s Stokes to leave IPL early for Ireland Test and Ashes

England’s Ben Stokes will leave the Indian Premier League (IPL) early to prepare for a one-off Test against Ireland...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 08:56am

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Australia’s Warner, Agar heading back to India for ODI series

SYDNEY: David Warner and Ashton Agar were included in Australia’s squad for next month’s one-day international...

Published 23 Feb, 2023 08:38am

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India set to replace struggling Rahul with promising Gill in Indore

NEW DELHI: India batter KL Rahul’s prolonged slump in form is likely to cost him his place for the third test...

Published 22 Feb, 2023 11:00am

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Australia batters went away from preferred methods, says Cummins

NEW DELHI: Australia’s batters went away from their usual methods for scoring runs which led to their downfall in...

Published 19 Feb, 2023 06:13pm

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India’s Bumrah to miss entire Australia series

NEW DELHI: India named an unchanged squad for the last two Tests again Australia on Sunday, leaving out pace...

Published 19 Feb, 2023 06:03pm

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Skipper Rohit backs Rahul despite Test batting slump

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma backed his deputy KL Rahul despite an extended dry run that saw the opener...

Published 19 Feb, 2023 05:52pm

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Axar hits 74 to close gap with Australia

NEW DELHI: India’s Axar Patel hammered a counter-attacking 74 before Australia bowled out the hosts for 262 with...

Updated 18 Feb, 2023 05:17pm

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India reach number one in all three cricket formats

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s India have toppled Australia to take top spot in the world Test rankings, making them the...

Published 15 Feb, 2023 06:57pm

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World Cup-winning captain Morgan retires from cricket

LONDON: Eoin Morgan, who captained England to a thrilling One Day International World Cup success in 2019, said on...

Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:04pm

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India’s Mandhana fetches $410,000 at first women’s premier league auction

MUMBAI: Several of the world’s top women cricketers earned hundreds of thousands of dollars for their services in...

Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:02pm

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Rodrigues, Ghosh lead India to T20 World Cup win over Pakistan

CAPE TOWN: Jemimah Rodrigues and teenager Richa Ghosh took India to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in their...

Updated 12 Feb, 2023 10:03pm

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Aussies look for better show against India spin masters: Cummins

NAGPUR: Australia’s batsmen need to find their footing against the Indian spinners who menaced them into a crushing...

Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:50pm

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Rohit says India’s spinners a ‘blessing’ after crushing Test win

NAGPUR: India’s Rohit Sharma said Saturday it was a “blessing” to lead his champion spinners after they spearheaded...

Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:43pm

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Jadeja bags 5-47 as India dominate Australia in Test opener

NAGPUR: Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja grabbed a five-wicket haul on his international return as India ruled the...

Updated 09 Feb, 2023 05:31pm

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Indian cricket board to hold first WPL auction next week

NEW DELHI: Five teams participating in the inaugural Women’s Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament will bid for...

Published 07 Feb, 2023 07:59pm

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Scorchers beat Heat to win fifth Big Bash League title

PERTH: Teenager Cooper Connolly’s big hitting at the death and skipper Ashton Turner’s heroic 53 saw Perth Scorchers...

Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:51pm

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Gill ton helps India crush New Zealand to clinch T20 series

AHMEDABAD: Opener Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 126 to help India clinch the T20 international series against New...

Updated 01 Feb, 2023 10:37pm

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Leicestershire sign India’s Rahane as Narine returns to Surrey

LONDON: Leicestershire have signed India’s Ajinkya Rahane for part of the 2023 English domestic season, the Midlands...

Published 31 Jan, 2023 07:04pm

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India opener Vijay retires from international cricket

NEW DELHI: Indian opener Murali Vijay on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket. The 38-year-old...

Published 30 Jan, 2023 05:10pm

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Kohli, Rohit hail India’s teenage T20 women’s world win

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma led tributes on Sunday to India’s Under-19 women’s team after their Twenty20...

Published 29 Jan, 2023 09:42pm

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Spinners help India limit New Zealand to 99-8 in 2nd T20

LUCKNOW: Yuzvendra Chahal led an inspired spin attack as India restricted New Zealand to 99-8, the hosts looking to...

Published 29 Jan, 2023 08:48pm

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Bavuma century sets up series win for South Africa

BLOEMFONTEIN: South African captain Temba Bavuma hit a century to lead his team to a series-clinching five-wicket ...

Updated 29 Jan, 2023 10:30pm

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Rohit, Gill power India to 3-0 ODI series sweep of New Zealand

INDORE: Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill hit attacking centuries to help India sweep the one-day international...

Updated 24 Jan, 2023 09:50pm

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Shami shines as India beat New Zealand by eight wickets to seal series

India’s Mohammed Shami led an incredible bowling performance as his team beat New Zealand by eight wickets to seal...

Updated 21 Jan, 2023 06:13pm

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PCB announces PSL 8 schedule; opening ceremony to be held in Multan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the official schedule of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season...

Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:48pm

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‘Clown media’: ‘Joke’ tweet by Indian parody account lands Babar Azam in fake storm

NEW DELHI: Indian media is awash with articles on how Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam was allegedly “sexting”...

Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:55pm

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Australia Test star Smith signs for Sussex ahead of Ashes

LONDON: Australia Test star Steve Smith will prepare for this year’s Ashes with a short stint at English county side...

Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:07pm

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All-time great Hashim Amla ends long playing career

JOHANNESBURG: Hashim Amla, who ended a 22-year playing career on Wednesday, will be regarded as one of South...

Published 18 Jan, 2023 09:46pm

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Gill's double ton helps India survive Bracewell blitz

HYDERABAD: Shubman Gill scored a brilliant 208 as India held on to beat New Zealand by 12 runs in the first one-day...

Updated 18 Jan, 2023 10:45pm

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‘King is back’: cricketers hail Kohli masterclass

NEW DELHI: India’s Virat Kohli won praise from the cricketing world on Monday after his third one-day international...

Published 16 Jan, 2023 03:57pm

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India’s Sarfaraz cried after Australia Test snub

NEW DELHI: Indian batting sensation Sarfaraz Khan said he wept after being ignored for the first two Test matches...

Published 16 Jan, 2023 03:50pm

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Women’s IPL media rights sold for $116.7 million

NEW DELHI: India’s cricket board said Monday it sold the media rights for the Women’s Indian Premier League for...

Published 16 Jan, 2023 03:46pm

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Kohli’s 166 helps India crush Sri Lanka by record 317 runs

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 166 to help India beat Sri Lanka by 317 runs and record the...

Updated 15 Jan, 2023 07:57pm

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India’s Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka ODI series

GUWAHATI: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been pulled out of the one-day international series against Sri...

Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:38pm

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Pakistan, New Zealand build towards World Cup with ODI series

KARACHI: Pakistan and New Zealand will face off in the first of three one-day internationals in Karachi Monday, with...

Published 08 Jan, 2023 05:28pm

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Yadav hits ton as India win T20 series against Sri Lanka

Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten century guided India to a 91-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final Twenty20...

Updated 07 Jan, 2023 09:59pm

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Unfit Shaheen missing as Pakistan squad announced for New Zealand ODIs

KARACHI: Star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and leg-spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan are notably missing from Pakistan’s...

Published 05 Jan, 2023 04:33pm

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BCCI invites bids to own teams in women’s IPL

NEW DELHI: India’s cricket board has invited bids to own teams in the inaugural women’s Indian Premier League, which...

Published 04 Jan, 2023 02:35pm

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New Year resolution to win a World Cup, says India’s Pandya

MUMBAI: Winning a world title in any format is top of Hardik Pandya’s target list as he leads a new-look India...

Published 02 Jan, 2023 07:06pm

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BCCI to increase focus on player fitness ahead of ODI World Cup

India’s cricket board (BCCI) will increase its focus on player fitness and consider who have played a substantial...

Published 01 Jan, 2023 05:57pm

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Pakistan and New Zealand seek Test turnaround in 2023

KARACHI: A draw last week having stopped a run of defeats for Pakistan and New Zealand, both sides will be seeking...

Published 01 Jan, 2023 05:14pm

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Domingo resigns as Bangladesh head coach: report

Russell Domingo has resigned as the head coach of Bangladesh, the country’s cricket board told local newspaper The...

Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:42pm

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Teerasil double leads Thailand to big win over Philippines

Teerasil Dangda led Thailand to a comfortable 4-0 win over the Philippines in the Asean Championship on Monday as...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 09:03pm

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Not enough attention paid to international schedule: Stokes

England test captain Ben Stokes has raised concerns over the scheduling of international cricket, saying the...

Published 26 Dec, 2022 07:49pm

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New Zealand gearing up for Pakistan Test challenge, says Southee

KARACHI: Newly appointed New Zealand captain Tim Southee expects Pakistan to bounce back from a 3-0 home Test series...

Updated 25 Dec, 2022 08:27pm

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Second Pakistan v New Zealand Test moved from Multan to Karachi

The second Test between Pakistan and New Zealand next month has been moved from Multan to Karachi due to...

Published 24 Dec, 2022 07:02pm

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Mehidy mauls India to spice up Mirpur Test

DHAKA: India suffered a top order meltdown chasing a small victory target of 145 after spinner Mehidy Hasan struck...

Updated 24 Dec, 2022 04:56pm

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England’s Curran the big winner at IPL auction

KOCHI: England all-rounder Sam Curran became the most expensive player bought by the money-spinning Indian Premier...

Published 23 Dec, 2022 04:17pm

Cricket

England recall Archer for South Africa ODIs

LONDON: Jofra Archer is poised to make an eagerly-anticipated England comeback in the new year after being named...

Published 22 Dec, 2022 05:54pm

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Umesh, Ashwin help India dominate Bangladesh

DHAKA: Umesh Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin claimed four wickets apiece Thursday as India bowled out Bangladesh for...

Updated 22 Dec, 2022 05:46pm

Cricket

India look for clean sweep over Bangladesh

DHAKA: India will look to steamroll a plucky but inconsistent Bangladesh in the second Test starting on Thursday in...

Published 20 Dec, 2022 05:46pm

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Pakistan’s Babar Azam completes 1,000 runs in a year

KARACHI: Babar Azam became the first Pakistani in six years to score 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year and the...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 05:35pm

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Brook ton powers England to narrow lead in Karachi

KARACHI: Harry Brook scored his third century in as many matches while Ben Foakes hit a half-century as England eked...

Updated 18 Dec, 2022 06:04pm

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England dismiss Pakistan for 304 on opening day of third Test

KARACHI: England dismissed Pakistan for 304 on the first day of the third and final Test of the series at Karachi’s...

Updated 17 Dec, 2022 06:20pm

Cricket

Tendulkar junior hits ton on first-class debut

NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar, the son of Sachin Tendulkar, scored a century on his debut in first-class cricket on...

Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:55pm

Cricket

Pujara, Iyer put India in command against Bangladesh

CHITTAGONG: Cheteshwar Pujara and Shreyas Iyer powered India to a strong 278-6 on the opening day of the first Test...

Updated 14 Dec, 2022 05:48pm

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Pakistan pace bowler Naseem Shah out of third England Test

KARACHI: Pakistan suffered another injury blow when fast bowler Naseem Shah was ruled out on Tuesday of the third...

Published 13 Dec, 2022 09:19pm

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Beating Pakistan on home turf is ‘massive’, says England skipper

MULTAN: Skipper Ben Stokes hailed England’s Test series win in Pakistan Monday as “massive”, as the team’s new-found...

Published 12 Dec, 2022 07:39pm

Cricket

Saud dismissal cost Pakistan the match, says Babar

MULTAN: Saud Shakeel’s too-close-to-call dismissal cost Pakistan the match, skipper Babar Azam said after their...

Published 12 Dec, 2022 04:56pm

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Injured Rohit out of India Test team against Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma will miss the first of the two Tests against Bangladesh due to his thumb...

Published 11 Dec, 2022 09:16pm

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Pakistan fight back after England set stiff second Test target

MULTAN: Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel and Imam-ul-Haq hit fighting half-centuries on Sunday to foil England’s seam and...

Updated 11 Dec, 2022 05:39pm

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England nose ahead in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

MULTAN: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed continued his fairytale debut but England stretched their overall lead to 281...

Updated 10 Dec, 2022 05:43pm

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Boland takes three in an over to leave West Indies facing 2nd Test defeat

ADELAIDE: Scott Boland grabbed three wickets in his opening over to leave a rattled West Indies on 38-4 and facing a...

Updated 10 Dec, 2022 05:36pm

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Mehidy stars as Bangladesh edge India to clinch ODI series

DHAKA: Mehidy Hasan Miraz hit his maiden one-day international century and took two key wickets as Bangladesh...

Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:58pm

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Dhawan confident India will bounce back in Bangladesh

DHAKA: India’s opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan believes his side will bounce back in the three-match one-day...

Published 06 Dec, 2022 06:34pm

Cricket

Records tumble in first Pakistan-England Test

RAWALPINDI: The first Test between England and Pakistan will not only be remembered for the visitors’ daring 74-run...

Published 05 Dec, 2022 07:00pm

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Improved Bangladesh ‘no cakewalk’, says India’s Rohit

DHAKA: India skipper Rohit Sharma said on Saturday his side’s month-long tour of Bangladesh will be “no cakewalk”,...

Published 03 Dec, 2022 05:51pm

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World Test championship final a target for Pakistan, says Azam

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam vowed his team will target a place in the World Test championship final by...

Published 30 Nov, 2022 04:53pm

Cricket

Naseem Shah still eager to learn from legend Anderson

RAWALPINDI: When England pace bowler James Anderson made his entry into Test cricket in 2003, Pakistan’s Naseem Shah...

Published 29 Nov, 2022 06:37pm

Cricket

Anderson seeking life from dead Pakistan wickets

RAWALPINDI: Wily pace bowler James Anderson vowed Tuesday to continue the aggressive style England have adopted...

Published 29 Nov, 2022 06:34pm

Cricket

Afghanistan qualify directly for 2023 ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have gained direct qualification to next year’s 50-over World Cup after their abandoned...

Published 28 Nov, 2022 06:59pm

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England’s Stokes to donate match fees from Pakistan series to flood victims

England captain Ben Stokes will donate his match fees from their three-Test series against hosts Pakistan to help...

Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:20pm

Cricket

India’s Gaikwad hits seven sixes in one over

NEW DELHI: India batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad on Monday smashed an unprecedented seven successive sixes in one over of a...

Published 28 Nov, 2022 05:13pm

Cricket

Shaheen Afridi a ‘big loss’ for Pakistan, says England coach McCullum

ISLAMABAD: The absence through injury of fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is a “big loss” to Pakistan in the...

Published 28 Nov, 2022 04:58pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka-Afghanistan second ODI abandoned due to rain

KANDY: Rain forced the second one-day international between hosts Sri Lanka and Afghanistan to be abandoned with the...

Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:28pm

Cricket

Bangladesh move India match from Dhaka after protest threat

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s cricket board has moved a one-day international against India next month from Dhaka after the...

Published 23 Nov, 2022 02:15pm

Cricket

England’s Buttler unfazed by ODI whitewash in Australia

MELBOURNE: England white-ball captain Jos Buttler is unfazed by their 3-0 whitewash in Australia and has urged the...

Published 23 Nov, 2022 12:39pm

Cricket

Langer takes aim at Australian cricket ‘cowards’

SYDNEY: Former Australia coach Justin Langer Wednesday hit out at the anonymous “cowards” who leaked against him in...

Published 23 Nov, 2022 10:24am

Cricket

Guptill released by New Zealand to explore overseas T20 options

WELLINGTON: Veteran batsman Martin Guptill on Wednesday became the third experienced player to be released from his...

Updated 23 Nov, 2022 11:30am

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Head, Warner hundreds help Australia whitewash England

MELBOURNE: Australia, fuelled by hundreds from Travis Head and David Warner, crushed England by 221 runs in the...

Updated 22 Nov, 2022 05:20pm

Cricket

New Zealand win toss, bat against India in third T20

NAPIER: New Zealand’s stand-in captain Tim Southee won the toss and chose to bat against India after rain delayed...

Published 22 Nov, 2022 12:25pm

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Pakistan's injured Shaheen to sit out England Tests

LAHORE: Strike bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will definitely miss the much-awaited three-match Test series against...

Updated 21 Nov, 2022 03:31pm

Cricket

NZ skipper Williamson to miss final India T20 for medical appointment

New Zealand's hopes of levelling the T20 series against India with victory in the final match on Tuesday have taken ...

Published 21 Nov, 2022 09:29am

Cricket

Door opens for Warner's Australia captaincy ban to be lifted

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia amended its player code of conduct policy Monday, paving the way for David Warner to apply...

Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:29am

Cricket

Ben Stokes: T20 World Cup redemption for England star

MELBOURNE: Ben Stokes started the T20 World Cup with his place in the England team questioned but he held his nerve...

Published 13 Nov, 2022 09:04pm

Cricket

Now Pakistan must learn how to close out big games: Masood

MELBOURNE: Pakistan can take pride in getting to the World Cup final but now their young team must take the next...

Published 13 Nov, 2022 08:05pm

Cricket

Heartbreak for India fans after thrashing by England

NEW DELHI: India cricket fans were left devastated and angry Thursday after seeing their team and their dreams of a...

Updated 10 Nov, 2022 08:32pm

Cricket

India ‘outclassed, outplayed’ by Buttler-inspired England: Dravid

ADELAIDE: India coach Rahul Dravid admitted his side were comprehensively outplayed by a Jos Buttler-inspired...

Published 10 Nov, 2022 07:54pm

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India coach Dravid thrilled with ‘phenomenal’ Yadav

MELBOURNE: India’s rout of Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday may have lacked for drama but Suryakumar...

Published 06 Nov, 2022 07:04pm

Cricket

No favourites in ‘good to watch’ World Cup: Ross Taylor

ADELAIDE: Former New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor says there are no clear favourites till now in a wide open Twenty20...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 07:47pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka coach Silverwood takes positives from T20 World Cup

SYDNEY: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood said Saturday he took a lot of positives from the Twenty20 World Cup after...

Published 05 Nov, 2022 06:20pm

Cricket

Pakistan keep slim World Cup hopes alive with South Africa win

SYDNEY: Pakistan kept their slim Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with a 33-run win over South Africa in a dramatic...

Updated 03 Nov, 2022 05:54pm

Cricket

Zimbabwe cricket ‘back to life’ after T20 World Cup run: coach

ADELAIDE: Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton said Wednesday his side’s T20 World Cup exploits had “brought the game back...

Published 02 Nov, 2022 05:31pm

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Kohli stars as India beat Bangladesh to stand on brink of T20 semi-finals

ADELAIDE: Virat Kohli became the highest run-scorer in Twenty20 World Cup history Wednesday as India edged ...

Updated 02 Nov, 2022 06:51pm

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India squads for NZ, Bangladesh tours after T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Hardik Pandya will lead India for three Twenty20 internationals against New Zealand...

Published 31 Oct, 2022 08:19pm

Cricket

Naib replaces Zazai in Afghanistan’s World Cup squad

BRISBANE: Afghanistan batsman Gulbadin Naib has replaced injured Hazratullah Zazai in their squad at the Twenty20...

Published 31 Oct, 2022 06:42pm

Cricket

Tragedy convinced Pakistan cricket great Wasim Akram to ditch cocaine habit

LONDON: Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram says it took the death of his first wife Huma to spark him into finally...

Published 30 Oct, 2022 09:28pm

Cricket

Chase, Brooks back in Windies Test squad, Chanderpaul’s son gets first call-up

West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase and middle-order batsman Shamarh Brooks were on Saturday recalled to the squad...

Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:29pm

Cricket

England recall Roy for Australia ODI series

LONDON: Jason Roy has been given a chance to revive his England career after being included in the squad announced...

Published 25 Oct, 2022 05:33pm

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Injured Lees pressing for England recall after Pakistan tour axe

LONDON: Alex Lees revealed Monday he broke a finger during the final Test of the 2022 home season before losing his...

Published 24 Oct, 2022 09:50pm

Cricket

India’s Pujara set for Sussex return

LONDON: India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is to return to English county Sussex for the 2023 season, the south coast...

Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:16pm

Cricket

Australia can still win World Cup despite brutal loss: Finch

SYDNEY: Captain Aaron Finch admitted Australia’s fate at the Twenty20 World Cup had probably been taken out of their...

Published 22 Oct, 2022 07:14pm

Cricket

Rain threat looms over India-Pakistan blockbuster

MELBOURNE: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to renew cricket's most adrenalin-fuelled rivalry in Sunday's T20...

Published 22 Oct, 2022 06:08pm

Cricket

Curran-inspired England beat Afghanistan to launch World Cup bid

PERTH: Sam Curran’s breathtaking five-wicket haul and some spectacular fielding led England to a five-wicket win...

Updated 22 Oct, 2022 07:57pm

Cricket

UAE beat Namibia to send Netherlands into Super 12 at T20 World Cup

GEELONG: The United Arab Emirates won their first-ever game at a Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday to upset Namibia by...

Updated 20 Oct, 2022 04:57pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka to host Afghanistan for ODIs

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan will travel to Sri Lanka for three one-day internationals in November, soon after the T20...

Published 17 Oct, 2022 06:39pm

Cricket

England well prepared but Australia favourite, says Buttler

MELBOURNE: England captain Jos Buttler is happy with his team’s preparation but tipped champions Australia as the...

Published 15 Oct, 2022 03:58pm

Cricket

Small talks to defuse big pressure around Indo-Pak game

MELBOURNE: General chit-chats about families and cars are how players from India and Pakistan defuse the hype that...

Updated 15 Oct, 2022 03:04pm

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India has bench strength to cover injuries, says Rohit

MELBOURNE: India has the bench strength to make up for the absence of its injured stars when its T20 World Cup...

Published 15 Oct, 2022 10:57am

Cricket

‘Tired’ Australia favourites for T20 World Cup: England captain

MELBOURNE: Australian captain Aaron Finch admitted his team was “tired” and needed to freshen up before their...

Published 15 Oct, 2022 09:15am

Cricket

England bet on Livingstone, drop Lees for tour of Pakistan

LONDON: White-ball specialist Liam Livingstone has been given the chance to shine with the red ball for England’s...

Published 12 Oct, 2022 07:53pm

Cricket

England claim opening T20 against Australia

PERTH: England went one up in their three-match Twenty20 series against Australia with a thrilling eight-run win in...

Updated 09 Oct, 2022 05:56pm

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Conway guides New Zealand to T20 tri-series win over Bangladesh

CHRISTCHURCH: Devon Conway showed why he will be New Zealand’s key batter at the Twenty20 World Cup by top-scoring...

Updated 09 Oct, 2022 03:27pm

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Iyer, Kishan star as India hammer South Africa

RANCHI: Shreyas Iyer hit a century and Ishan Kishan made 93 to power India to a seven-wicket win over South Africa...

Updated 09 Oct, 2022 09:08pm

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Shaheen Shah Afridi to be fit for World Cup opener: Raja

LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has made rapid progress from a knee injury and will be...

Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:57pm

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West Indies batsman Campbell gets 4-year anti-doping ban

KINGSTON: West Indies batsman John Campbell has been slapped with a four-year ban for violation of an anti-doping...

Published 08 Oct, 2022 01:47pm

Cricket

England captain Buttler fit for Australia T20s

MELBOURNE: England captain Jos Buttler has declared himself fit for Sunday’s opening Twenty20 International against...

Published 08 Oct, 2022 11:50am

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Skipper Azam steers Pakistan to T20 tri-series win over New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH: Captain Babar Azam’s half-century inspired Pakistan to their second win in the Twenty20 international...

Updated 08 Oct, 2022 03:47pm

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Australia’s Paine set to play first match since sexting scandal

SYDNEY: An “emotionally sound” Tim Paine is set to play his first top-level game since a sexting scandal ended his...

Published 04 Oct, 2022 01:25pm

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Moeen closes the door on England Test return

England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he has closed the door on a return to Test cricket after having an “honest”...

Published 04 Oct, 2022 09:22am

Cricket

England crush Pakistan in seventh T20 to take series

A sublime fifty from Dawid Malan and three wickets for Chris Woakes guided England to a thumping 67-run win over...

Updated 02 Oct, 2022 11:38pm

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'Happy' Suryakumar helps India clinch T20 series against South Africa

GUWAHATI: India survived an unbeaten 106 by David Miller to clinch their first ever Twenty20 series against South...

Updated 06 Oct, 2022 01:37pm

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India’s Bumrah out of South Africa T20s with back injury

NEW DELHI: India’s Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the remaining two matches against South Africa due to a back...

Published 29 Sep, 2022 06:49pm

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Rizwan, Jamal help Pakistan down England in fifth T20I

LAHORE: Prolific opener Mohammad Rizwan hit a fighting half-century before debutant all-rounder Aamer Jamal starred...

Updated 29 Sep, 2022 12:12am

Cricket

Pitch surprise as India down South Africa in T20 opener

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh rattled the opposition batting on a seaming pitch to set up India's...

Updated 29 Sep, 2022 04:36am

Cricket

Ganguly relives Lord’s balcony triumph in India

KOLKATA: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly relived one of his career-defining moments on top of the...

Published 28 Sep, 2022 05:59pm

Cricket

Bavuma says Proteas expect to match India on boundaries

NEW DELHI: South Africa will match India on boundaries when this week’s T20 series gets underway but the Proteas...

Published 27 Sep, 2022 07:29pm

Cricket

India’s Deepti says Dean ‘warned’ before Mankad run-out

NEW DELHI: India’s Deepti Sharma on Monday said the team repeatedly warned England tailender Charlie Dean for...

Published 26 Sep, 2022 06:09pm

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Rizwan, Rauf help Pakistan edge out England in fourth T20I

KARACHI: Pakistan halted England with three wickets in six balls to take a sensational three-run win in the last ...

Updated 26 Sep, 2022 12:17am

Cricket

Kohli and Yadav propel India to series clinching victory over Australia

HYDERABAD: India won the third and deciding Twenty20 against Australia in the last over after punchy fifties by...

Updated 25 Sep, 2022 11:11pm

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Brook ‘nailed on’ to be in England’s XI at T20 World Cup: Hussain

LONDON: Harry Brook may already have done enough in Pakistan to have “nailed on” his place in England’s Twenty20...

Published 24 Sep, 2022 09:06pm

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India-bound Bavuma disappointed after T20 auction snub

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa white-ball captain Temba Bavuma admitted on Thursday that he was disappointed having...

Published 22 Sep, 2022 07:54pm

Cricket

Record-breaking Rizwan, Azam star as Pakistan down England

KARACHI: Openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan put on an unbeaten 203-run partnership as Pakistan claimed a...

Updated 23 Sep, 2022 02:23am

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Strauss says ‘status quo’ no option as he unveils English cricket reform plan

LONDON: Andrew Strauss has insisted “the status quo is not an option” as he called on county chiefs to back his...

Published 22 Sep, 2022 06:05pm

Cricket

England win Twenty20 international on first Pakistan tour in 17 years

KARACHI: A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday,...

Updated 20 Sep, 2022 11:14pm

Cricket

Green, Wade guide Australia to four wicket win over India in first T20

MOHALI: Matthew Wade steered his team to a four wicket victory over India after a blistering knock by Cameron Green...

Updated 20 Sep, 2022 11:02pm

Cricket

Babar Azam hopes to regain batting form in England T20Is

KARACHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Monday that he hopes a seven-match series against England starting in...

Updated 19 Sep, 2022 10:44pm

Cricket

Moeen Ali 'proud' to lead England in Pakistan T20s

KARACHI: Allrounder Moeen Ali said Sunday that captaining England against Pakistan -- where his family have roots --...

Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:26pm

Cricket

India fast bowler Shami out of Australia T20s due to COVID-19

MUMBAI: India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been ruled out of the three...

Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:18pm

Cricket

Mature Hales ‘looking forward’ to England opportunity at T20 World Cup

Batsman Alex Hales said he has matured during his three-year absence from England’s squad, adding that he is “really...

Published 17 Sep, 2022 01:36pm

Cricket

Bangladesh to play against UAE in T20 World Cup build-up

DHAKA: Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 international matches against the United Arab Emirates as part of their...

Published 15 Sep, 2022 07:06pm

Cricket

Afghanistan ring changes for Twenty20 World Cup

KABUL: Afghanistan’s selectors dropped five players who featured in their failed Asia Cup campaign when naming a...

Published 15 Sep, 2022 06:14pm

Cricket

Buttler wants England battle-hardened from Pakistan tour

KARACHI: England skipper Jos Buttler said Thursday he hopes his injury-hit Twenty20 side embrace the challenge of...

Published 15 Sep, 2022 05:36pm

Cricket

New Zealand cancels T20 series against Australia

WELLINGTON: New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday scrapped next month's T20 series against Australia, saying the move was...

Published 09 Feb, 2022 11:46am

Cricket

Ratnayake, Malinga named Sri Lanka coaches for Australia tour

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's cricket board appointed two stand-in coaches Thursday to help the national team during their...

Published 27 Jan, 2022 02:01pm

Cricket

England to play Covid-delayed India Test in 2022

LONDON: England will play the coronavirus-delayed final match of their 2021 Test series against India in July next...

Published 22 Oct, 2021 05:30pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka coach Arthur admits T20 qualifier will be 'cutthroat'

ABU DHABI: Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur believes the battle to reach the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup will ...

Published 17 Oct, 2021 11:03pm

ICC T20 World Cup

Ten-match win streak in UAE gives Pakistan edge over India, says Babar

DUBAI: Pakistan have won their last 10 Twenty20 internationals in the United Arab Emirates and captain Babar Azam...

Updated 16 Oct, 2021 09:20pm

ICC T20 World Cup

Oman, PNG take centre stage as T20 World Cup gets underway

MUSCAT: Oman and Papua New Guinea get the Twenty 20 World Cup underway on Sunday in the humble surroundings of Al...

Published 16 Oct, 2021 08:20pm

ICC T20 World Cup

Kohli banks on 'priceless' Kumar and fearless Ashwin

DUBAI: India captain Virat Kohli believes swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar will prove quite a handful with the new ...

Updated 16 Oct, 2021 08:18pm

ICC T20 World Cup

'We back Gayle to deliver at T20 World Cup', says Windies skipper Pollard

DUBAI: Chris Gayle has joined the West Indies for their title defence in the Twenty20 World Cup and skipper Kieron...

Updated 16 Oct, 2021 10:12pm

Cricket

Bangladesh vow not to be haunted by miserable T20 World Cup record

DHAKA: Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al-Hasan believes that series wins against Australia, New Zealand and...

Published 16 Oct, 2021 10:51am

Cricket

Fallen ex-champions Sri Lanka embark on World Cup road to redemption

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan legend Aravinda de Silva admits there have been "issues with discipline" but the country which...

Published 16 Oct, 2021 10:38am

Cricket

England captain Root eyes New Zealand and India sweep ahead of Ashes

The England captain will lead his side in the first of a two-match series against New Zealand at Lord's on Wednesday, with five more Tests against India before the English season is finished.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 11:20am

Cricket

Pollock criticises De Kock 'deception' over Zaman run-out

Pollock said he believed De Kock was not aware of a law which outlaws wilful attempts to "distract, deceive or obstruct" a batsman.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 05:57pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka names 17-member squad for West Indies Tests

The first Test starts on March 21 and the second and final game is scheduled for March 29.

Published 06 Mar, 2021 08:08pm

Cricket

Decisive battle for India and England at world's biggest stadium

India just need to win the series to get through, while England have to win by 3-1. A tied series would let Australia through.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:18pm

Cricket

Shoaib Akhtar hails Afridi for his all-round role

 Afridi said that the Rawalpindi Express always threatened batsmen but was joking around when the pitch in that fixt

Published 30 May, 2020 09:43pm

Cricket

West Indies to temporarily halve salaries of staff and players

 International professional cricket remains suspended due to the virus.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Frid

Published 30 May, 2020 03:23pm

Cricket

Babar should lead aggressively: Rameez Raja

 “Pakistan cricket has the aggression and the Kohli model suits our game but we lack consistency in the 50 overs and

Published 30 May, 2020 02:29pm

Cricket

West Indies cricket bosses approve England tour

 West Indies had been scheduled to visit England for three Tests in June but the tour was pushed back due to the Cov

Published 30 May, 2020 10:24am

Cricket

ECB wants ICC to allow Covid-19 substitutes ahead of Pakistan, West Indies Tests

 The ICC currently only allows a player to be replaced during a match because of concussion

The England and Wa

Published 30 May, 2020 10:21am

Cricket

HBL PSL 2020 live-streaming: Rights Holder extends regrets and apology to the PCB

 “We have extended our regrets and apology to the PCB and look forward to their sympathetic consideration in the mat

Published 30 May, 2020 10:13am

Cricket

Hales, Plunkett left out of England's 55-man training group

 The group will not train in one place, but with individual sessions across several county venues.

England’s o

Published 29 May, 2020 02:51pm

Cricket

No place for Hales or Plunkett as England name 55-man training group

 The group will not train in one place, but with individual sessions across several county venues, that started with

Published 29 May, 2020 01:01pm

Cricket

Fan IoK cricketer meets Shahid Afridi in Karachi

 He spent three months here in the provincial capital at Shahid Afridi’s residence.

Pakistan’s legendary all-r

Published 29 May, 2020 11:21am

Cricket

T20 World Cup schedule under 'very high risk': Cricket Australia CEO

 On Thursday, the ICC deferred decisions over the tournament until its next board meeting on June 10.

Cricket

Published 29 May, 2020 09:58am

Cricket

Ex-cricketers Bradburn, Saqlain get important roles in PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Thursday announced the appointments of Grant Bradburn as Head of High Performance Coaching and Saqlain Mushtaq as Head of International Player Development as part of the prestigious High Performance Centre's restructuring.

Published 29 May, 2020 12:05am

Cricket

I'd be surprised if it goes ahead: Morgan on 2020 T20 World Cup

 England limited-overs captain is not too optimistic about the event’s chances.

England limited-overs captain

Published 28 May, 2020 02:42pm

Cricket

Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term

 The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting on Thursday.

International

Published 28 May, 2020 09:30am

Cricket

Cricket Australia finalises venues for Test series against India

Gabba to host opening match, Perth misses out. Australia will host India at their Gabba stronghold in the opening...

Updated 01 Jun, 2020 09:10am

Cricket

Grant Bradburn and Saqlain Mushtaq get high performance roles

 In addition to the two former Test cricketers, LUMS graduate Asser Malik has been confirmed as High Performance Ope

Published 28 May, 2020 08:27am

Cricket

Afridi hits back at Harbhajan and Yuvraj

 Former Pakistan captain is still grateful to the duo for backing his foundation in its fight against the coronaviru

Published 27 May, 2020 01:29pm

Cricket

New Zealand cricket board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

 Players and staff for the national men’s Black Caps and women’s White Ferns teams would not be affected.

New

Published 27 May, 2020 10:59am

Cricket

India may lose hosting rights of World T20 2021

 BCCI had to get tax exempted for the 2021 T20 World Cup but it has failed to do so.

It looks like the Board o

Published 27 May, 2020 09:34am

Cricket

Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year: ICC

 Board is due to meet on Thursday to discuss a number of issues related to the virus outbreak.

The Internation

Published 27 May, 2020 08:37am

Cricket

Misbah confirms Sarfaraz’s return for England tour

 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to send a 25-member squad for the tour in July to meet the demands of

Published 26 May, 2020 08:43am

Cricket

Sri Lanka cricketer detained for possession of heroin

 The 25-year-old was remanded in custody for two weeks by a magistrate

Sri Lankan police have detained interna

Published 26 May, 2020 07:53am

Cricket

Saliva ban may make cricket 'boring': Starc

 ICC is set to implement the ban in June.

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc warned on Tuesday that cricket risks

Published 26 May, 2020 07:32am

Cricket

Hogg opts Babar over Kohli in his current Test XI

 Wrist spinner thinks Indian captain failed to live up to expectations in Australia.

Former Australia wrist sp

Published 23 May, 2020 10:47am

Cricket

Saqlain Mushtaq backs Pakistan to do well against England

The 43-year-old believed that Pakistan would have the edge because of their spinners. Pakistan’s legendary of

Published 23 May, 2020 10:14am

Cricket

ICC issues back-to-cricket guidelines amid Covid-19 pandemic

Cricket, like other global sports, has been suspended since March. Bowlers looking at resuming Test cricket a

Published 23 May, 2020 10:01am

Cricket

South Africa plan for resumption by isolating players in bio-bubble

The tour remains in doubt as government models suggest the virus could peak in South Africa during August or Septem

Published 22 May, 2020 02:49pm

Cricket

Amir, Wahab, Fawad likely to be called to England tour

Selection committee begins initial discussion for important series. Pakistan cricket team’s selection committ

Published 22 May, 2020 01:00pm

Cricket

Pakistan tour of New Zealand could delay by December

Kiwis are keen on hosting Australia and England for Test and limited-overs series in November and December. N

Published 22 May, 2020 11:43am

Cricket

Graeme Smith wants Ganguly to head ICC

"It is very important to have the right person as head of the ICC," said Smith. Shashank Manohar, the current

Published 21 May, 2020 11:53am

Cricket

Bruised, not broke: Pakistan line up plans to shore up finances

PCB is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hoping for the be

Published 21 May, 2020 11:40am

Cricket

India likely to tour South Africa for T20I series in August

CSA director of cricket Graeme Smith says the body is in constant contact with the BCCI. South Africa are opt

Published 21 May, 2020 11:36am

Cricket

Pakistan legend takes a jab at Shaheen Shah Afridi

Afridi showed great character and produced quality spells in now postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) season five,

Published 21 May, 2020 11:15am

Cricket

Williamson in awe of Babar’s cover drive

The 29-year-old went on to add that Azam and other crop of batsmen in international cricket have a great hunger of

Published 21 May, 2020 09:50am

Cricket

Pakistan players will have the option to withdraw from England tour

Players were assured the PCB will not compromise on their health and safety. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

Published 20 May, 2020 02:47pm

Cricket

Energetic Naseem Shah looking forward to represent Pakistan in limited-overs

Shah became the youngest Test bowler to take a fifer and a hat-trick during Test series against Sri Lanka and Bangl

Published 20 May, 2020 10:57am

Cricket

Sarfaraz vows to represent Pakistan despite contract demotion

Former captain was demoted to B category in recently announced central contract. Former Pakistan captain Sarf

Published 20 May, 2020 10:39am

Cricket

Saliva ban would be hard to police: Josh Hazlewood

ICC has recommended the ban on the use of spit when the sport returns after the coronavirus shutdown. Austral

Published 20 May, 2020 10:19am

Cricket

Australia consider disinfecting ball to lower health risks

Player health is a major concern as the game seeks to return from the coronavirus shutdown. Cricket Australia

Published 20 May, 2020 10:13am

Cricket

Ajmal tougher to play than Muralitharan: Ian Bell

Bell was part of the England team, which got whitewashed three-nil by the Men in Green in UAE in 2012. Ajmal w

Published 19 May, 2020 03:57pm

Cricket

Kohli says father refused to bribe way into team

The world's top ranked one-day batsman did not identify who had demanded the bribe but said he was rejected by the

Published 19 May, 2020 01:00pm

Cricket

PCB should arrange dinner for Babar with Waugh, Ponting: Saqlain

The 43-year-old stated that Babar's confidence level and batting skills were matchless and he had been exhibiting o

Published 19 May, 2020 12:52pm

Cricket

India delay call on Sri Lanka tour amid travel restrictions

Virat Kohli’s team are scheduled to play three one-day internationals (ODIs) and the same number of Twenty20 Intern

Published 19 May, 2020 09:43am

Cricket

ICC committee recommends banning use of saliva for ball shining

Additionally, it was decided to vote for a suspension to the rule guaranteeing neutral umpires in Test cricket in a

Published 19 May, 2020 09:31am

Cricket

India's Ishant says coronavirus will change the way bowlers operate

Last week the Australian Institute of Sport issued new guidelines expressly forbidding rubbing spit or sweat into t

Published 18 May, 2020 02:49pm

Cricket

Former England batsman Key recovering from 'mini stroke'

Key revealed he needed hospital treatment when the stroke occurred at the weekend. Former England batsman Rob

Published 18 May, 2020 01:54pm

Cricket

Five Pak Greats in Sunil Gavaskar's combined Pakistan-India Test XI

At the opening slot, he picked Pakistan's stalwart late Hanif Mohammed and Virender Sehwag. Then, he chose Asi

Published 18 May, 2020 01:52pm

Cricket

Markram stakes claim for South Africa test captaincy

Markram, 25, is considered one of the front-runners to take over the test captaincy from Faf du Plessis when South

Published 18 May, 2020 12:38pm

Cricket

Younis terms Babar-Kohli comparison premature

Pakistan batting great says you see, Kohli - who is now 31 and at the peak of his career - has been in internationa

Published 18 May, 2020 11:32am

Cricket

Babar reveals his primary role, vows to improve English

The right-hander was also optimistic about the team’s future in limited-overs formats. Pakistan’s limited ove

Published 18 May, 2020 11:02am

Cricket

Steyn says worried umpire refused to give Tendulkar out en route to ODI 200

Steyn, however, was full of admiration for Tendulkar, international cricket's all-time leading run-scorer and centu

Published 16 May, 2020 04:46pm

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 23	277.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 23	277.55
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 23	152.38
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 23	0.87
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 23	1.30
Euro to USD / Oct 23	1.08

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 22	5,851.20
Nasdaq / Oct 22	18,573.13
FTSE 100 / Oct 22	8,306.54
Dow Jones / Oct 22	42,924.89
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 22	19,461.91
France CAC40 / Oct 22	7,535.10
India Sensex / Oct 23	80,422.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 23	38,104.86

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 22	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 22	242,970
Petrol/Litre / Oct 23	247.03
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 23	71.25
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 23	2,748.70
Diesel/Litre / Oct 23	251.29

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