South Africa need big improvement before World Test final, says coach PRETORIA: South Africa have plenty to improve on despite securing their place in next year’s World Test Championship... Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:35pm
Sports Pakistan to host West Indies for two January Tests in Multan KARACHI: Pakistan announced on Tuesday that two Tests against the West Indies next month will take place... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 12:43pm
Sports Cup in one hand and control in the other, India boss 2024 NEW DELHI: Cricket’s financial engine India ended their title drought and also tightened their vice-like grip on the... Published 02 Dec, 2024 03:39pm
Sports India’s transition could make for a tough tour Down Under NEW DELHI: As whispers about the waning powers of India’s batting stalwarts and the advancing years of their spin... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:55pm
Sports World Test Championship makes for ‘bigger carrot’: Tom Latham MUMBAI: The World Test Championship has breathed new life into the five-day format by making every match important,... Published 31 Oct, 2024 03:08pm
Sports Adapting to Mumbai pitch key to NZ hopes of whitewash, says Stead New Zealand’s chances of delivering a famous series whitewash in India will depend on how well they adapt to the... Published 30 Oct, 2024 02:18pm
Sports Time running out for struggling India stalwarts Kohli, Rohit NEW DELHI: The inglorious end of India’s proud home record has left the cricket-mad nation grappling with the... Published 29 Oct, 2024 12:16pm
Sports South Africa confident of chasing down World Test Championship final place DHAKA: South Africa are confident they can chase down a spot in next year’s World Test Championship final, even if... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:41pm
Sports Rabada fastest to 300th Test wicket, as Bangladesh all out for 106 MIRPUR: South Africa posted 140-6 on Monday in an action-packed first day of the opening Test, after Bangladesh... Updated 21 Oct, 2024 04:57pm
Sports India in box seat after Bumrah takes four against Bangladesh CHENNAI: India took command of the first Test against Bangladesh, extending their lead to 308 after fast bowler... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 06:39pm
Sports Ton-up Ashwin lifts India to 339-6 against Bangladesh CHENNAI: A counter-attacking century from Ravichandran Ashwin pulled India to 339-6 on day one of the first Test... Updated 19 Sep, 2024 05:06pm
Sports Kamindu Mendis century rescues Sri Lanka against New Zealand GALLE: Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis scored a courageous century against New Zealand Wednesday as the hosts wrestled... Updated 18 Sep, 2024 07:37pm
Sports Bangladesh Tests ‘no dress rehearsal’, says India’s Rohit CHENNAI: Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India team there is “no dress rehearsal” in cricket as they face... Published 17 Sep, 2024 06:53pm
Sports Sri Lanka recall batsman Fernando for New Zealand series Sri Lanka recalled top-order batsman Oshada Fernando to their 16-member squad announced on Monday for their two-Test... Published 16 Sep, 2024 02:45pm
Sports Williamson expects ‘phenomenal’ Root to keep breaking records GREATER NOIDA: New Zealand’s Kane Williamson admits he is a big fan of “phenomenal” Joe Root, believing England’s... Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:57pm
Sports World Test championship cycle: Pak Test squad undergoes training ahead of test against Bangladesh LAHORE: The training session of the players included in the Pakistan Test squad for ICC World Test Championship... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:24am
Sports Rahul Dravid to bow out as India coach after T20 World Cup NEW YORK: Rahul Dravid said Monday that he will leave his post as India coach at the end of the T20 World Cup after... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:25am
Sports Australia’s Cummins to captain Hyderabad in IPL NEW DELHI: Australia’s Pat Cummins will captain Indian Premier League team Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming... Published 04 Mar, 2024 03:29pm
Sports Pakistan-Australia 2nd Test starts today LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to play the second Test of the three-match series against Australia and their 11th Test... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Sports Australia’s Steve Smith turns to golf after below-par form PERTH: Australia’s Steve Smith conceded on Tuesday that he has not played to his usual high standards this year but... Published 12 Dec, 2023 03:25pm
Sports Gilchrist leads praise as Australia savours ‘miracle’ World Cup triumph SYDNEY: Adam Gilchrist led the plaudits on Monday as Australia celebrated “a miracle” in winning the World Cup for a... Published 20 Nov, 2023 12:07pm
Sports Khawaja fumes after Australia docked WTC points in Ashes series MELBOURNE: Australia opener Usman Khawaja has vented his frustration after the team lost 10 World Test Championship... Published 03 Aug, 2023 12:10pm
Sports Pakistan to start 2023-24 int’l cricket seasons in Galle today LAHORE: Pakistan is set to launch their busy, challenging and action-packed 2023-24 international cricket season ... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Sports Australia, England fined for slow Ashes over rates SYDNEY: The International Cricket Council fined Australia and England 50 percent of their match fees on Wednesday... Published 21 Jun, 2023 01:03pm
Sports Packed schedule set to Test Ashes pace attacks LONDON: Both England and Australia will need several fast-bowling options for a busy Ashes schedule due to ageing... Published 15 Jun, 2023 11:39am
Sports 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
Sports Indian batting takes on Australian pace for Test honours A duel between India’s formidable top order and Australia’s fiery pace attack could determine who comes out on top... Published 05 Jun, 2023 12:40pm
Sports 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
Sports NCA to host national players for specialized camps LAHORE: With a view to develop a deep and strong core ahead of an exciting and challenging season, as many as 13... Published 03 Jun, 2023 03:52am
Sports ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation NEW DELHI: Senior International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have travelled to Pakistan to secure the country’s... Published 29 May, 2023 04:06pm