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
Sports Boland turned down county opportunity to stay fresh for WTC final and Ashes Australian fast bowler Scott Boland said he turned down the opportunity to play county cricket in England so that he... Published 20 May, 2023 10:28am
Sports Gavaskar suggests IPL break for struggling Rohit before WTC final NEW DELHI: Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has advised India captain Rohit Sharma to take a break from the ongoing... Published 07 May, 2023 02:55pm
Sports India’s Rahul to have surgery, ruled out of IPL and WTC final Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul has been ruled out of the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season and... Published 05 May, 2023 04:08pm
Sports India recall Rahane for World Test Championship final NEW DELHI: India recalled middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday for the World Test Championship (WTC) final... Published 25 Apr, 2023 12:02pm