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England beat India by 22 runs to win third Test

LONDON: England beat India by 22 runs in a thrilling third Test at Lord’s on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the...

Published 14 Jul, 2025 09:29pm

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Pakistan includes Babar, Shaheen, Rizwan in 25-player pool for T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha on Monday revealed that the team management has finalised a 25-player pool...

Published 14 Jul, 2025 09:14pm

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India’s Siraj fined for fiery Duckett send-off

LONDON: India pacer Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15% of his match fee and handed one demerit point due to his...

Published 14 Jul, 2025 03:44pm

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Devon Conway replaces injured Allen in NZ squad for T20 tri-series

Wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway will replace the injured Finn Allen in the New Zealand squad for the 20-overs...

Published 13 Jul, 2025 11:48am

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Crawley’s last-over ‘theatrics’ against India spark time-wasting row at Lord’s

LONDON: England and India accused each other of sharp practice after Zak Crawley’s conduct at Lord’s on Saturday...

Published 13 Jul, 2025 10:26am

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West Indies bowl out Australia for 225 after dramatic collapse

Australia lost seven wickets for 68 runs in a dramatic collapse to be all out for 225 on day one of the third and...

Published 13 Jul, 2025 10:01am

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Bumrah’s treble strike rocks England before Smith hits back

LONDON: India star Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets for one run in seven balls before England’s Jamie Smith made...

Published 11 Jul, 2025 05:44pm

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A century of Tests is a privilege, says Australia’s Starc

Mitchell Starc is not keen on the attention he is receiving ahead of his 100th Test but the Australia fast bowler...

Published 11 Jul, 2025 12:11pm

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Brian Lara said I should have gone for his record: Mulder

Wiaan Mulder said West Indies batting great Brian Lara had told him he should have tried to break his record for the...

Published 11 Jul, 2025 11:25am

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Tendulkar says ‘life has come full circle’ with Lord’s portrait

LONDON: Sachin Tendulkar said “life has truly come full circle” after a portrait of the India cricket great was...

Published 10 Jul, 2025 07:30pm

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Root leads England revival after Reddy’s double strike for India

LONDON: Joe Root struck an unbeaten fifty and shared a century stand with Ollie Pope as England fought back in the...

Updated 10 Jul, 2025 08:24pm

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India’s Pant flays ‘irritating’ Dukes ball in England Test series

LONDON: India vice captain Rishabh Pant said the Dukes balls being used in the current Test series against England...

Published 10 Jul, 2025 12:16pm

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Archer makes hotly-anticipated return to England team for third Test v India

England’s Jofra Archer has been named in the team to face India in the third Test of the series at Lord’s, England’s...

Published 09 Jul, 2025 05:31pm

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Injured NZ opener Allen out of T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesday that opener Finn Allen will miss the Twenty20 tri-series in Zimbabwe...

Published 09 Jul, 2025 12:03pm

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South Africa complete easy victory over Zimbabwe to win test series

BULAWAYO: South Africa completed an innings and 236-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe on the third day of the second...

Published 08 Jul, 2025 06:12pm

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Williamson, Bracewell skip New Zealand’s tour to Zimbabwe

Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell will skip the upcoming two-test tour of Zimbabwe with the blessing of New...

Published 08 Jul, 2025 02:01pm

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Nawaz returns as Pakistan announce T20I squad for Bangladesh series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against...

Updated 08 Jul, 2025 01:02pm

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Vaughan says Crawley ‘lucky’ to have so many England caps

BIRMINGHAM: Michael Vaughan said Zak Crawley was the “luckiest” player to have won so many England caps after the...

Published 07 Jul, 2025 06:32pm

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England coach McCullum says paceman Archer ‘ready to go’ against India

BIRMINGHAM: England coach Brendon McCullum says Jofra Archer is “ready to go” as he contemplates recalling the...

Published 07 Jul, 2025 06:22pm

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Sri Lanka name 17-man T20 squad for Bangladesh series

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket board Monday named a 17-member squad led by Charith Asalanka for the three-match T20...

Published 07 Jul, 2025 03:31pm

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South Africa’s Mulder makes record score as new Test captain

South Africa’s stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten double century to set a record for a new Test...

Published 07 Jul, 2025 12:54pm

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England second-best to India, got toss wrong, says McCullum

BIRMINGHAM: England were second-best in all departments in a heavy test loss to India at Edgbaston after they...

Published 07 Jul, 2025 12:49pm

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Gupta replaces Allardice as ICC chief executive

Indian Sanjog Gupta has succeeded Australia’s Geoff Allardice as chief executive officer of the International...

Published 07 Jul, 2025 12:46pm

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Experience the key for Australia in the Caribbean, says Cummins

The wealth of experience in Australia’s ranks helps them find solutions in difficult situations, captain Pat Cummins...

Published 07 Jul, 2025 11:57am

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India beat England by 336 runs to win second Test

BIRMINGHAM: Akash Deep took 10 wickets in a Test match for the first time as India thrashed England by 336 runs at...

Published 06 Jul, 2025 09:32pm

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Australia’s Green hopes half-century against West Indies can be turning point

Australia batter Cameron Green hopes his vital half-century on day three of the second Test against the West Indies...

Published 06 Jul, 2025 12:07pm

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India declare on 427-6 to set England 608 to win Edgbaston Test

BIRMINGHAM: India declared their second innings on 427-6 to put England in to bat in the final session of day four...

Published 06 Jul, 2025 10:04am

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Suryavanshi, 14, smashes maiden ton for India U-19s

Fourteen-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored his first century in an Under-19 one-day international on...

Published 06 Jul, 2025 09:54am

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Shadab Khan undergoes successful shoulder surgery, begins rehabilitation

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has undergone successful shoulder surgery and is now set to begin the...

Published 05 Jul, 2025 08:09pm

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Australia battle to 286 against West Indies as top-order woes continue

Steve Smith’s comeback did little to resolve Australia’s top-order troubles as the tourists were bowled out for 286...

Published 04 Jul, 2025 11:50am

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India post 587 in first innings of second England Test

BIRMINGHAM: India were dismissed for a commanding total of 587 in the first innings on the back of skipper Shubman...

Published 04 Jul, 2025 08:24am

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PCB shortlists 30 players for U19 skills assessment camp ahead of Asia, World Cups

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced a 30-member squad for the third phase of the U19 Skills...

Published 03 Jul, 2025 05:31pm

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Australia’s Smith return confirmed for second Test v West Indies

Australia batsman Steve Smith will return for the second Test against West Indies in Grenada, replacing Josh Inglis,...

Published 03 Jul, 2025 11:42am

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Record-breaking Gill double ton takes India to 564-7 against England

BIRMINGHAM: Records tumbled as India skipper Shubman Gill stood tall with a commanding and unbeaten knock of 265 on...

Updated 03 Jul, 2025 08:06pm

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India’s omission of Bumrah causes widespread bafflement

BIRMINGHAM: As India went into the second test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah,...

Published 02 Jul, 2025 06:48pm

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Stokes denies Jaiswal century as India advance to 182-3

BIRMINGHAM: India reached 182-3 at tea on the opening day of the second test against England at Edgbaston on...

Updated 02 Jul, 2025 08:09pm

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Australia’s fit-again Smith set to play second test v Windies

Australia are set to be reinforced by Steve Smith’s return to their top order but may miss his reassuring presence...

Published 02 Jul, 2025 01:08pm

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Pakistan Shaheens to feature in Top End T20 series

Pakistan Shaheens will return to Darwin for the third successive year to take part in the Top End T20 Series, the...

Published 01 Jul, 2025 05:57pm

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Bosch leads South Africa to 328-run win over Zimbabwe

All-rounder Corbin Bosch took a first five-wicket haul in test cricket to go with his maiden century as a...

Published 01 Jul, 2025 05:40pm

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Surrey post 820-9 against Durham to break 126-year-old club record

Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record when they posted their highest total in a county cricket match on Monday,...

Published 01 Jul, 2025 12:52pm

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India face ‘last-minute’ Bumrah call as they bid to level England series

LONDON: India will make a “last-minute” decision on whether to risk the outstanding Jasprit Bumrah in successive...

Published 01 Jul, 2025 12:06pm

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Mulder scores 147 as S Africa set Zimbabwe 537 for victory

Wiaan Mulder struck a career-best 147 as South Africa set hosts Zimbabwe a massive victory target of 537 on day...

Published 30 Jun, 2025 08:41pm

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England name unchanged team for second Test against India

England have named an unchanged team on Monday for the second Test against India, set to begin on July 2 at...

Published 30 Jun, 2025 07:39pm

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India coach Gambhir faces growing pressure ahead of second England Test

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir is under growing pressure ahead of the second Test against England after India’s loss at...

Published 30 Jun, 2025 03:27pm

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Azhar Mahmood appointed Pakistan’s interim red-ball head coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced Azhar Mahmood as the acting red-ball head coach of the Pakistan...

Updated 30 Jun, 2025 09:20pm

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South Africa reach 418-9 vs Zimbabwe as teenager Pretorius bags debut ton

Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 153 on debut and Corbin Bosch an unbeaten maiden century as a much-changed South...

Published 28 Jun, 2025 08:51pm

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Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in second Test to seal series

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka completed a thumping innings and 78-run victory over Bangladesh before lunch on day four of the...

Published 28 Jun, 2025 11:10am

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PM Shehbaz felicitates Sana Mir on ICC Hall of Fame honour

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with former captain of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and celebrated...

Published 27 Jun, 2025 09:58pm

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Kusal Mendis steers Sri Lanka to commanding lead over Bangladesh

COLOMBO: Kusal Mendis struck a rapid 84 to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on the third day of the second...

Published 27 Jun, 2025 06:26pm

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New ICC rules target slow play, saliva use, two new balls, and DRS tweaks

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a series of rule changes across formats, with several already...

Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:01pm

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Archer added to England squad for second Test against India

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been added to England’s squad for the second Test against India starting on July 2 at...

Published 26 Jun, 2025 05:40pm

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South Africa to Test new players against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo

South Africa tasted long-awaited success with victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia earlier...

Published 26 Jun, 2025 02:47pm

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Pakistan to play T20I series in Bangladesh next month

LAHORE: The Pakistan men’s team will travel to Bangladesh next month to play three Twenty20 internationals as part...

Published 25 Jun, 2025 06:32pm

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Cummins says Green ‘long-term option’ as Australia face new-look West Indies

BRIDGETOWN: Cameron Green is the “long-term option” to bat at number three for Australia, Pat Cummins said, after...

Published 25 Jun, 2025 01:39pm

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Bangladesh win toss, bat in second Sri Lanka Test

COLOMBO: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat in the second Test against Sri Lanka...

Published 25 Jun, 2025 01:35pm

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‘Not Test class’: Pundits tear into India after England chase 371

NEW DELHI: Former players, including Sunil Gavaskar, tore into India Wednesday, blaming lower-order batting...

Published 25 Jun, 2025 01:16pm

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India not altering plans to rest Bumrah despite loss to England

India will continue to prioritise Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and stick to their plan of playing the pace spearhead in...

Published 25 Jun, 2025 11:04am

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Brilliant Duckett ton steers England to exhilarating India win

LEEDS: A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first Test...

Published 25 Jun, 2025 08:42am

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Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dies aged 77

NEW DELHI: India spin great Dilip Doshi has died aged 77, with former cricketers praising a man they said had been a...

Published 24 Jun, 2025 05:30pm

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India’s Pant reprimanded for dissent in first Test

LEEDS: India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been handed an official reprimand for showing dissent during the...

Published 24 Jun, 2025 02:39pm

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Australia’s Khawaja ready to be a mentor for teenager Konstas

Experienced Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is ready to guide 19-year-old Sam Konstas through his journey as...

Published 24 Jun, 2025 12:05pm

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Archer makes red-ball comeback to boost hopes of England Test team return

Jofra Archer made his first appearance in a first-class match in four years on Sunday in the County Championship as...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:49pm

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Rahul digs in as India build lead over England

LEEDS: Opener KL Rahul’s classy half-century helped India extend their lead over England to 159 runs as they reached...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 05:19pm

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Head says new-look Australia can cope without Smith, Labuschagne

SYDNEY: Travis Head said Monday Australia were experienced enough to cope as they prepare for their first Test...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:52pm

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Archer in line for red ball return from injury for Sussex

LEEDS: Fast bowler Jofra Archer could be set for his first test cricket action in more than four years after being...

Published 22 Jun, 2025 11:57am

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Pope proves his worth as England number three

LEEDS: Number three the only position really up for debate as England headed into a crucial run of Tests under...

Published 22 Jun, 2025 11:55am

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Bangladesh draw first Test with Sri Lanka after rain hampers play

GALLE: The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fizzled out into a damp draw on Saturday, with rain robbing...

Published 21 Jun, 2025 07:57pm

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South Africa captain Bavuma ruled out of Zimbabwe Test series

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Zimbabwe that starts in Bulawayo...

Published 20 Jun, 2025 06:28pm

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England bowl in 1st Test as India’s Sudharsan makes debut

LEEDS: England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against India at Headingley on...

Published 20 Jun, 2025 03:30pm

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Nayeem Hasan takes five wickets to halt Sri Lanka charge in Bangladesh Test

GALLE: Bangladesh off-spinner Nayeem Hasan took five wickets to halt Sri Lanka’s first-innings charge as they were...

Published 20 Jun, 2025 02:36pm

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Former skipper Paine appointed Australia ‘A’ coach

SYDNEY: Former captain Tim Paine has been appointed coach of the Australia “A” team for this season with the country...

Published 20 Jun, 2025 12:21pm

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Australia drop struggling Labuschagne for first West Indies Test

SYDNEY: Australia on Friday dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the opening match of their three-Test tour of the West...

Published 20 Jun, 2025 11:55am

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India’s Bumrah aiming for three Tests out of five against England

LONDON: India strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah expects to feature in only three matches of the five-Test series against...

Published 19 Jun, 2025 06:43pm

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England v India: Three key battles

LONDON: Ben Stokes’ England take on an India team under new captain Shubman Gill at Headingley on Friday in the...

Published 19 Jun, 2025 03:35pm

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Nissanka’s 187 leads Sri Lanka fightback in first Bangladesh Test

GALLE: Pathum Nissanka’s career-best 187 helped Sri Lanka finish the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh...

Updated 19 Jun, 2025 06:46pm

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Captain Shubman Gill to bat at number four as India look to fill Kohli void

India’s new test captain Shubman Gill will drop down one spot in the order to take Virat Kohli’s old position at...

Updated 19 Jun, 2025 11:42am

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England pick Pope over Bethell at number three for first Test against India

England named their team for the first Test of the five-match series against India as they retained Ollie Pope at...

Published 18 Jun, 2025 07:28pm

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Hosts England face Sri Lanka in 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup opener

Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12...

Published 18 Jun, 2025 05:42pm

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Gill’s captaincy a blend of Rohit’s ice and Kohli’s fire, says Buttler

Shubman Gill’s style of captaincy blends the fire of Virat Kohli with the ice-cool composure of Rohit Sharma but...

Published 18 Jun, 2025 01:16pm

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Jasprit Bumrah told BCCI he did not want Test captaincy due to workload concerns

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he told India’s cricket board (BCCI) that he did not want to be considered for the...

Published 18 Jun, 2025 01:14pm

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Record stand puts Bangladesh in command in first Sri Lanka Test

GALLE, SRI LANKA: A record-breaking fourth-wicket partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur...

Updated 17 Jun, 2025 06:28pm

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ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule announced

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for this year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup,...

Published 16 Jun, 2025 08:22pm

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Neutral venue confirmed for India-Pakistan clash in 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the high-profile India-Pakistan fixture in the 2025 ICC...

Published 16 Jun, 2025 07:12pm

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Pakistan’s ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 fixtures

The Pakistan men’s Test team is set to embark on a balanced and challenging journey in the new ICC World Test...

Published 15 Jun, 2025 10:28pm

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ICC unveils World Test Championship 2025-27 schedule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the full schedule for the 2025-27 cycle of the World Test...

Published 15 Jun, 2025 10:14pm

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World Test Championship format needs revamping despite riveting final

LONDON: A riveting World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa went a long way to boost the...

Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:38pm

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Steve Smith in doubt for Australia’s West Indies tour

LONDON: Steve Smith will miss Australia’s first test against the West Indies in Barbados later this month and could...

Published 15 Jun, 2025 02:54pm

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Australia coach McDonald backs stuttering Labuschagne

Batter Marnus Labuschagne is still a key part of Australia’s future in test cricket despite failing to impress in...

Published 15 Jun, 2025 02:36pm

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South Africa beat Australia by five wickets to win World Test Championship

LONDON: South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat...

Published 14 Jun, 2025 05:07pm

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WTC final in the balance as South Africa need 188 more runs to win

LONDON: Defending champions Australia needed eight wickets and South Africa 188 more runs as both chased victory in...

Updated 13 Jun, 2025 08:21pm

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San Francisco’s Allen hits record 19 sixes in MLC season opener

San Francisco Unicorns opener Finn Allen smashed a record 19 sixes in his incendiary 151 off 51 balls against...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 12:32pm

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Babar Azam likely to make BBL debut with Sydney Sixers

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is highly likely to feature in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15, with...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:09pm

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India tell Reddy to be ready for bigger bowling workload in England

India’s bowling attack will need regular contributions from all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy on the tour of England...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 12:10pm

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ICC releases new T20 rankings: no Pakistani cricketer in top 10

The Intentional Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released its latest T20 cricket rankings, and once again, no...

Published 11 Jun, 2025 08:40pm

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PCB confirms one change in selection committee

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed one change in the national selection committee. The PCB...

Published 11 Jun, 2025 08:18pm

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South Africa bowl against Australia in WTC final

LONDON: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and put Australia in to bat in the World Test Championship...

Published 11 Jun, 2025 03:08pm

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West Indies recall Hope, drop Roach for home series v Australia

West Indies batter Shai Hope is in line to play his first test in almost four years after being recalled to the...

Published 11 Jun, 2025 01:28pm

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Australia’s Hazlewood returns for WTC final against South Africa

LONDON: Marnus Labuschagne will open the batting for Australia and Josh Hazlewood has been selected in the bowling...

Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:26pm

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Drugs ban gives Rabada extra motivation for WTC final, says Bavuma

LONDON: South Africa are backing fast bowler Kagiso Rabada to bring extra motivation to the World Test Championship...

Published 10 Jun, 2025 05:36pm

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Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket

Star West Indies batter and captain Nicholas Pooran has announced retirement from international cricket with...

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 11:14am

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Sana Mir inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

A veteran in over 100 matches in both formats of white-ball cricket, Sana Mir becomes the first Pakistan woman...

Published 09 Jun, 2025 10:38pm

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World Test Championship final

Factbox on the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s from June 11-15. How they...

Published 09 Jun, 2025 01:30pm

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England chase down big total to seal T20 series against Windies

BRISTOL: Jos Buttler top-scored for England again as they chased down an imposing target and beat West Indies by...

Published 09 Jun, 2025 01:24pm

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Australia favourites to retain WTC crown against South Africa

LONDON: Australia will have to dust off the cobwebs but are still fancied to successfully defend their World Test...

Published 09 Jun, 2025 12:05pm

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Australia’s Hazlewood does not want to miss WTC final again

LONDON: A calf injury forced Josh Hazlewood to miss being part of Australia’s World Test Championship win two years...

Published 08 Jun, 2025 12:15pm

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India’s Rahul signals top-order readiness with warm-up hundred

LONDON: KL Rahul’s composed hundred in the ongoing second unofficial test against England Lions will bring much...

Published 08 Jun, 2025 12:12pm

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Buttler and Dawson shine as England beat West Indies in T20 opener

DURHAM: Former captain Jos Buttler scored a superb 96 off 59 balls, and Liam Dawson took four wickets on his...

Published 08 Jun, 2025 10:49am

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Australia’s Starc comfortable with IPL pullout regardless of repercussion

MELBOURNE: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is comfortable with his decision to leave the Indian Premier League...

Published 06 Jun, 2025 02:35pm

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New Zealand name South African Walter as new coach in all formats

South African Rob Walter was appointed New Zealand coach in all formats on Friday in the wake of Gary Stead’s...

Published 06 Jun, 2025 11:33am

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Indian police arrest four people for cricket fans stampede

Police in India’s tech capital of Bengaluru have arrested four people, including an official of a top cricket...

Published 06 Jun, 2025 10:44am

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India Test captain Gill ready to lead in his own way

India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill knows he has big shoes to fill after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat...

Published 06 Jun, 2025 09:35am

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England name squad for India Test series opener at Headingley

England have named a 14-player squad for the first match of the Rothesay Test Series against India, which is set to...

Published 05 Jun, 2025 01:52pm

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Virat Kohli ‘lost for words’ after 11 die celebrating Bengaluru IPL win

BENGALURU: Virat Kohli said he was lost for words after celebrations of a dream IPL title turned to tragedy when 11...

Published 05 Jun, 2025 12:00pm

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Babar, Rizwan slip in ICC T20I rankings; Haris makes significant leap

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released the latest T20I player rankings, revealing a...

Published 04 Jun, 2025 08:32pm

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Rabada tested positive for cocaine, says South African testing agency

Rabada’s month suspension after he failed a drug test was because the fast bowler tested positive for cocaine, the...

Published 04 Jun, 2025 04:36pm

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Marsh back to skipper Australia in Windies T20s, Cummins and Starc rested

Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in next month’s Twenty20 series against West Indies while Pat Cummins,...

Published 04 Jun, 2025 04:09pm

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Ashes tickets sell at record rate

SYDNEY: Tickets for the Ashes series were snapped up at a record rate when they went on sale on Tuesday with the...

Published 04 Jun, 2025 08:12am

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Stead stands down as New Zealand coach after seven years

Gary Stead will stand down as Black Caps coach at the end of June, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday, bringing...

Published 04 Jun, 2025 08:08am

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Asia Cup in limbo after Pakistan, India clashes

NEW DELHI: This year’s Asia Cup hangs in the balance following the recent clashes between tournament hosts Pakistan...

Published 03 Jun, 2025 03:24pm

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Pakistan to tour Bangladesh for three-match T20I series in July

Pakistan will travel to Bangladesh next month for a three-match T20I series starting July 20, marking the return leg...

Published 02 Jun, 2025 08:03pm

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Pakistan women will not travel to India for World Cup, ICC confirms

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed that the Pakistan women’s cricket team will not...

Published 02 Jun, 2025 06:48pm

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ICC announces schedule for 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the dates and the venues for this year’s ICC Women’s Cricket...

Published 02 Jun, 2025 06:11pm

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Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: dates, venues for key fixtures revealed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday released the schedule for key fixtures of the ICC Women’s T20...

Published 02 Jun, 2025 05:53pm

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ACC postpones 2025 Women’s Emerging Asia Cup

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has indefinitely postponed the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2025, which was set...

Published 02 Jun, 2025 04:41pm

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South Africa power hitter Klaasen retires from international cricket

South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen has retired from all forms of international cricket, a blow for the country...

Published 02 Jun, 2025 03:30pm

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Australia’s Glenn ‘Big Show’ Maxwell calls time on ODIs

SYDNEY: Explosive Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell called time on his one-day international career Monday, but will...

Published 02 Jun, 2025 01:40pm

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Haris hits maiden T20I ton as Pakistan whitewash Bangladesh 3-0

Mohammad Haris blasted a stunning century to help Pakistan chase down a steep target of 197 runs and complete a 3-0...

Published 01 Jun, 2025 11:53pm

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Parvez lifts Bangladesh to 196-6 against Pakistan in third T20I

LAHORE: Parvez Hossain hit a fiery half century to guide Bangladesh to 196-6 in the third and final Twenty20...

Published 01 Jun, 2025 09:52pm

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England's Overton out of West Indies series due to broken finger

England all-rounder Jamie Overton will miss the rest of the home series against West Indies after breaking his right...

Published 01 Jun, 2025 03:07pm

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‘Life moves on’ Rabada looks ahead to World Test Championship final after drug ban

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said life moves on and he will never be “Mr I-Apologise-Too-Much” after...

Published 31 May, 2025 03:46pm

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Bangladesh ex-captain Aminul new cricket board chief

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s first Test centurion Aminul Islam has been named president of the cricket board after Faruque...

Published 31 May, 2025 10:26am

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Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 57 runs, win first home T20I series since 2021

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 57 runs in the second T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Friday, to take an...

Published 30 May, 2025 11:20pm

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Pakistan elect to bat against Bangladesh in second T20I

Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in the second of the three-match T20I series at the...

Published 30 May, 2025 07:33pm

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England thrash West Indies by 238 runs in opening ODI clash

BIRMINGHAM: England thrashed West Indies by 238 runs in Harry Brook’s first match in charge as full-time captain to...

Published 30 May, 2025 12:55pm

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Returning Hazlewood ‘in good place’ ahead of critical fortnight

CHANDIGARH: Australia’s Josh Hazlewood said it was perfect preparation for the World Test Championship final after...

Published 30 May, 2025 12:42pm

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Smith to open for England in ODI series opener against West Indies

LONDON: Jamie Smith will open the batting for England in Thursday’s ODI against West Indies at Edgbaston, captain...

Published 29 May, 2025 08:06am

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Hasan Ali takes five-for as Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 37 runs in first T20I

Pakistan secured a convincing 37-run win over Bangladesh in a high-scoring T20 encounter on Wednesday, with Hasan...

Published 28 May, 2025 11:29pm

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Pakistan opt to bat against Bangladesh in first T20I

Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bat against Bangladesh in the first of the three-match T20I series at the...

Published 28 May, 2025 07:47pm

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England bowler Atkinson ruled out of West Indies ODIs

England seamer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the three-match one-day international series against the West...

Published 28 May, 2025 02:50pm

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Abbas Afridi replaces Wasim Jnr in Pakistan T20I squad

Fast bowler Mohammad Abbas Afridi has replaced Mohammad Wasim Jnr in Pakistan’s T20I squad for the three-match...

Published 27 May, 2025 11:19pm

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Mohammad Wasim Jr likely to miss Bangladesh series due to injury

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Wasim Jr is likely to miss the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh due to an...

Published 27 May, 2025 07:50pm

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Pakistan-Bangladesh T20I series to proceed without DRS technology

The upcoming three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, set to begin on May 28 at Lahore’s Gaddafi...

Published 27 May, 2025 05:32pm

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Star-studded commentary panel announced for Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled an experienced and diverse commentary panel for the upcoming T20I...

Published 27 May, 2025 05:13pm

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Match officials for Pakistan Bangladesh T20I series announced

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle, who is a member of ICC Elite Panel...

Published 27 May, 2025 04:29pm

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Shaheen Shah Afridi to captain Team of PSL 10

Shaheen Shah Afridi, who led Lahore Qalandars to their third title in four years in PSL last night, has been named...

Published 26 May, 2025 05:16pm

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Zimbabwe’s Raza arrives in the nick of time to lead Lahore to PSL title

Zimbabwe’s Test defeat by England inside three days at Trent Bridge proved good fortune for Pakistan Super League...

Published 26 May, 2025 02:44pm

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Perera, Naeem star as Lahore Qalandars win third PSL title

A blistering unbeaten 62 from Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Perera and a quickfire 46 by Mohammad Naeem led...

Published 25 May, 2025 11:55pm

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PCB announces Pakistan’s coaching staff for Bangladesh series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced the team management for the upcoming three-match T20...

Published 25 May, 2025 09:21pm

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PSL 2025 sets new record with 500 sixes in a single season

The 2025 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has etched its name in the record books, delivering the most...

Published 25 May, 2025 09:00pm

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Punjab police deploys over 8,000 personnel for PSL final

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar on Sunday said that more than 8,000 police officers and personnel...

Published 25 May, 2025 05:51pm

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India’s Sudharsan ready to bat anywhere after ‘surreal’ Test call-up

NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan finds it “surreal” to be included in India’s Test squad for the team’s tour of England next...

Published 25 May, 2025 12:27pm

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India name Shubman Gill as new Test captain before England series

MUMBAI: India named top-order batsman Shubman Gill as the new Test captain, the cricket board said Saturday, as it...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:16pm

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Kohli-Rohit retirements ‘personal call’, says India selector

MUMBAI: The Test retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were personal calls that have opened up...

Published 24 May, 2025 06:12pm

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PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators provide update on Hasan Nawaz’s injury

Quetta Gladiators received a timely boost ahead of the PSL final as batter Hassan Nawaz has been declared fit to...

Published 23 May, 2025 11:29pm

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Lahore Qalandars thrash Islamabad United to qualify for PSL 10 final

Lahore Qalandars registered a dominant 95-run victory over Islamabad United in the Qualifier 2 to book a berth in...

Published 23 May, 2025 11:08pm

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Vaughan says first-innings injury substitutes should be allowed to bat and bowl

NOTTINGHAM: Former England captain Michael Vaughan said substitutes who replace injured players in the first innings...

Published 23 May, 2025 02:10pm

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Shafique shines as Lahore Qalandars knock Karachi Kings out of PSL 10

Abdullah Shafique starred with the bat in Lahore Qalandars’ thrilling six-wicket win over arch-rivals Karachi Kings...

Published 22 May, 2025 11:22pm

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Islamabad United explain Alex Hales’ sudden departure from PSL 10

Islamabad United has clarified the unavailability of English batter Alex Hales for the remaining matches of Pakistan...

Published 22 May, 2025 05:28pm

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England openers made brisk start against Zimbabwe

NOTTINGHAM: England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put together a dominant unbeaten partnership as the home...

Updated 22 May, 2025 06:50pm

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Quetta storm into PSL 10 final after beating Islamabad in Qualifier 1

Quetta Gladiators clinched a commanding 30-run victory over Islamabad United in a high-octane Qualifier 1 of the...

Published 21 May, 2025 11:16pm

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Brendon McCullum wants England to show a bit more humility

LONDON: England head coach Brendon McCullum said his players must try to show a bit more humility and remember that...

Published 21 May, 2025 12:17pm

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PSL 10: playoff battles begin tomorrow

The action of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 will resume at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which is set to...

Published 20 May, 2025 06:44pm

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Bangladesh T20 tour to Pakistan confirmed after India ceasefire

Pakistan has confirmed that Bangladesh will go ahead with a Twenty20 tour after it was put in jeopardy following...

Published 20 May, 2025 05:51pm

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PCB invites applications for batting, bowling, and fielding coaches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated the process to appoint new coaches for the national team, inviting...

Published 20 May, 2025 05:48pm

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England rekindle Zimbabwe rivalry ahead of testing summer

The restoration of cricketing ties between England and Zimbabwe will become complete on Thursday when Trent Bridge...

Published 20 May, 2025 04:00pm

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PSL 10: Islamabad overpower Karachi to secure second spot

Islamabad United produced a batting masterclass to crush Karachi Kings by 79 runs in a high-scoring Pakistan Super...

Published 19 May, 2025 11:04pm

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BCCI denies reports of withdrawal from Asia Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refuted the reports of withdrawal from all events organised by...

Updated 19 May, 2025 10:25pm

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PSL 10: Lahore’s dominant show knocks Peshawar out of contention

Lahore Qalandars delivered a clinical all-round performance to eliminate Peshawar Zalmi from the Pakistan Super...

Published 19 May, 2025 12:36am

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PSL 10: Hasan Nawaz’s heroics propel Quetta to thrilling win over Multan

Hasan Nawaz’s brilliant innings helped Quetta Gladiators clinch a thrilling two-wicket victory over Multan Sultans...

Published 18 May, 2025 06:51pm

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Jay Shah deletes post supporting Indian Army after criticism over neutrality

International Cricket Council (ICC) President Jay Shah has deleted a social media post after facing criticism for...

Published 16 May, 2025 08:12pm

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Foreign stars rejoin Peshawar Zalmi ahead of PSL 10 Islamabad leg

Peshawar Zalmi received a major boost ahead of the Islamabad leg of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10,...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:19pm

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Stokes hopes to be dominant all-round force again after return from surgery

LONDON: England test captain Ben Stokes hopes he can become a dominant force with both bat and ball again when the...

Published 16 May, 2025 01:39pm

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Foreign players, including Warner, to join Karachi Kings for remaining PSL 10 matches

Karachi Kings have received a major boost ahead of the remaining matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL)...

Published 16 May, 2025 03:01am

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Islamabad United confirm five foreign players for remainder of PSL 10

Islamabad United have confirmed the availability of five international stars for the remainder of the Pakistan Super...

Published 15 May, 2025 10:34pm

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Shakib, Rajapaksa join Lahore Qalandars for remainder of PSL 10

Lahore Qalandars have bolstered their squad for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League season 10 with the...

Published 15 May, 2025 08:42pm

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Pakistan to receive $0.48mn despite finishing last in ICC World Test Championship cycle

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record-breaking prize pool for the 2023-25 ICC World Test...

Published 15 May, 2025 05:12pm

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PCB issues ticketing details for rescheduled PSL X matches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the ticket details regarding the remaining eight HBL PSL X...

Published 14 May, 2025 05:39pm

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Australia’s Fraser-McGurk to skip remainder of rescheduled IPL

Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk has opted out of the rest of the Indian Premier League citing “personal...

Published 14 May, 2025 05:15pm

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PSL 10: Alex Hales, van der Dussen rejoin Islamabad United

England’s explosive opener Alex Hales, South African middle-order batter Rassie van der Dussen have joined Islamabad...

Updated 14 May, 2025 07:04pm

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Dawson returns for England’s T20 squad, Salt dropped from ODIs against West Indies

All-rounder Liam Dawson has returned to England’s T20 squad for the first time since 2022, while Phil Salt was not...

Published 14 May, 2025 12:11pm

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Australia opening spot for world Test final still up for grabs

SYDNEY: Australia’s opening partnership has been the subject of much debate since David Warner retired and remains...

Published 14 May, 2025 08:16am

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PSL 10 revised schedule announced

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 will resume from Saturday, 17 May when Peshawar Zalmi take on Karachi Kings at...

Published 13 May, 2025 05:43pm

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South Africa name Rabada in World Test Championship final squad

CAPE TOWN: South Africa have included Kagiso Rabada in their squad for the World Test Championship final against...

Published 13 May, 2025 02:55pm

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PCB to part ways with Champions Cup mentors: reports

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly decided to part ways with all high-profile mentors of the Champions...

Published 13 May, 2025 02:08pm

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Mike Hesson appointed Pakistan’s new white-ball head coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the appointment of former New Zealand cricketer and seasoned...

Published 13 May, 2025 12:49pm

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PSL 10 to resume on May 17 following India-Pakistan ceasefire: PCB

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 is set to resume on May 17, following a ceasefire agreement between India...

Published 13 May, 2025 12:46pm

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Pat Cummins, Hazlewood, Green return in Australia’s WTC final squad

SYDNEY: Captain Pat Cummins, fellow quick bowler Josh Hazlewood and all-rounder Cameron Green were all named Tuesday...

Published 13 May, 2025 10:27am

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Decision on remaining PSL matches likely by evening: Naqvi

A decision regarding the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season will be made by evening,...

Published 12 May, 2025 04:57pm

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India’s Kohli follows Rohit into Test retirement

India batsman Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing down the curtain on a...

Published 12 May, 2025 12:03pm

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National Women’s T20: Invincibles bag thrilling Super Over win over Challengers

Muneeba Ali’s Invincibles overcame Challengers in a thrilling Super Over tussle, defending the 13-run target to...

Published 11 May, 2025 08:39pm

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Remaining PSL matches postponed on PM’s advice: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the postponement of the remaining eight matches of the HBL...

Published 09 May, 2025 08:48pm

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Former Australia spinner MacGill avoids jail over cocaine supply

Former Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill avoided jail time after being found guilty of taking part in the supply of...

Published 09 May, 2025 12:23pm

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Remaining PSL 10 matches moved to UAE amid security concerns

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed early on Friday that the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League...

Published 09 May, 2025 02:23am

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BCCI moves IPL match from Dharamsala but says foreign players are ‘comfortable’

NEW DELHI: An Indian Premier League match in Dharamsala has been shifted to Ahmedabad but the IPL’s foreign players...

Published 08 May, 2025 07:08pm

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Punjab schools to remain closed till May 11 amid Indian aggression

The Punjab government on Thursday announced the closure of all public and private educational institutions across...

Published 08 May, 2025 05:44pm

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PSL 10: Peshawar-Karachi match in Rawalpindi postponed

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) fixture scheduled for Thursday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium between Karachi...

Updated 08 May, 2025 05:55pm

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Gill and Bumrah in race to succeed Rohit as India’s Test captain

NEW DELHI: Top order batter Shubman Gill and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah are locked in a two-horse race to be...

Published 08 May, 2025 02:13pm

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England call up Rew for Zimbabwe test after Cox injury

LONDON: England have called up Somerset stumper-batsman James Rew for the one-off test against Zimbabwe later this...

Published 08 May, 2025 01:51pm

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PSL 10: Rossouw, Hasan score tons as Quetta overpower Islamabad in one-sided affair

Rilee Rossouw and Hasan Nawaz scored hundreds as Quetta Gladiators defeated home-side Islamabad United by 109 runs...

Published 07 May, 2025 11:40pm

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PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators’ Usman Tariq clears bowling action

Quetta Gladiators spinner Usman Tariq has cleared his bowling assessment after undergoing testing at the...

Published 07 May, 2025 10:52pm

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India skipper Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Tests

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket but said he will continue playing...

Published 07 May, 2025 08:04pm

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Zimbabwe appoint Ballance as consultant for England Test

Zimbabwe have appointed former England batter Gary Ballance as a coaching consultant for a four-day Test against...

Published 07 May, 2025 12:28pm

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Mumbai paid for no-ball ‘crime’, Pandya says after losing IPL thriller

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said the three no-balls he and teammate Deepak Chahar bowled against...

Published 07 May, 2025 12:24pm

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India should not play Pakistan at all: Gambhir

Indian cricket team’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has said that India should not engage in bilateral cricket with...

Published 07 May, 2025 12:19am

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No Babar Azam in Saim Ayub’s Dream T20 World XI

In a surprising move, Pakistan opener and Peshawar Zalmi batter Saim Ayub has left out national star Babar Azam from...

Published 06 May, 2025 07:52pm

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National Women’s T20 tournament begins tomorrow in Karachi

The National Women’s T20 Tournament will begin on Wednesday (tomorrow) in Karachi, the cricket board announced in a...

Published 06 May, 2025 05:02pm

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Coach Vettori rues home woes after Hyderabad’s IPL playoff exit

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori felt the slow pitches on their home ground did not suit...

Published 06 May, 2025 11:14am

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PSL 10: Saim, bowlers power Peshawar to 7-wicket win over Multan

Saim Ayub’s fluent 49 and a disciplined bowling display powered Peshawar Zalmi to a commanding seven-wicket victory...

Updated 05 May, 2025 11:30pm

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Riyan Parag hits six sixes in a row but Rajasthan fall short in chase

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag became the first batter in the Indian Premier League’s history to...

Published 05 May, 2025 11:45am

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PSL 10: Irfan Niazi stars in Karachi’s thrilling win over Lahore

Irfan Khani Niazi starred with the bat as Karachi Kings won a nail-biting thriller against arch-rivals Lahore...

Updated 05 May, 2025 12:52am

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PSL 10: Shahnawaz Dahani joins Karachi Kings as injuries force squad changes

Karachi Kings have included fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani in their for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League...

Updated 04 May, 2025 03:01pm

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South Africa’s Rabada admits to failing drug test

CAPE TOWN: South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who returned home from the Indian Premier League last month,...

Published 04 May, 2025 12:45pm

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Chennai’s Mhatre makes his mark amid IPL’s Suryavanshi-mania

NEW DELHI: The euphoria around the 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has not died down yet and India appear to have...

Published 04 May, 2025 10:35am

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PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United after last-over drama

Quetta Gladiators edged past Islamabad United by two wickets in a last-over thriller at the Gaddafi Stadium on...

Updated 04 May, 2025 12:25am

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PSL 10 surpasses 1.1 billion digital views in just 12 matches

The Pakistan Super League’s 10th edition has smashed digital records, crossing 1.1 billion online views in just 12...

Published 03 May, 2025 10:20pm

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Red-hot Sudharsan’s stock soars in IPL and beyond

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan continued his red-hot form in the Indian Premier League to lead the...

Published 03 May, 2025 10:29am

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PSL 10: Babar, Maaz guide Peshawar to 6-wicket win over Islamabad

Babar Azam and young Maaz Sadaqat scored fifties as Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United by six wickets in the 22nd...

Updated 04 May, 2025 12:16am

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Uncapped Cook and Cox in England squad for Zimbabwe Test

LONDON: England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off...

Published 02 May, 2025 05:20pm

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After heroic century, Suryavanshi gets IPL reality check with two-ball duck

Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi got a taste of the unpredictability of the game...

Published 02 May, 2025 11:57am

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Riyan Parag rues misfiring middle order after Rajasthan exit IPL playoff race

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was left to rue a misfiring middle order after the inaugural Indian...

Published 02 May, 2025 10:41am

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PSL 10: Lahore-Quetta match abandoned due to rain

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10-match between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars was called off due to heavy...

Published 01 May, 2025 11:57pm

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Essex re-sign Mohammad Amir for T20 Blast 2025

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has rejoined English county side Essex for the upcoming 2025 Vitality T20 Blast season,...

Published 01 May, 2025 08:01pm

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Unpicked to unstoppable: Farhan powers United’s charge in PSL 10

Sahibzada Farhan, Islamabad United’s in-form opener, has been one of the standout performers in the ongoing Pakistan...

Published 01 May, 2025 07:21pm

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PSL 10: Karachi Kings crush Multan Sultans with all-round dominance

Karachi Kings delivered a commanding performance to outclass Multan Sultans by 87 runs in a one-sided contest at the...

Updated 01 May, 2025 07:05pm

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Flintoff proud as Afghan refugee protege plays for Lancashire second team

LONDON: Andrew Flintoff has revealed his pride at seeing ‘Field of Dreams’ protege Adnan Miakhel, a refugee from...

Published 01 May, 2025 06:22pm

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Lord’s to host Women’s T20 World Cup final in 2026

The Women’s T20 World Cup final will be played at Lord’s on July 5, 2026, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)...

Published 01 May, 2025 01:45pm

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IPL powerhouse Chennai first to be eliminated from playoff race

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League powerhouse Chennai Super Kings have become the first team to be eliminated from the...

Published 01 May, 2025 11:49am

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PSL 10: Rauf, Raza guide Lahore Qalandars to 88-run win over Islamabad United

Haris Rauf and Sikandar Raza starred for Lahore Qalandars as they registered a thumping 88-run victory over...

Published 30 Apr, 2025 11:52pm

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PSL 10: Shaheen Afridi completes 300 T20 wickets

Pakistan’s star pacer and Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi etched his name into the record books on...

Updated 01 May, 2025 12:08am

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PSL 10: Haris Rauf completes 300 T20 wickets

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf reached a significant career milestone on Wednesday, becoming only the fourth...

Updated 30 Apr, 2025 11:54pm

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Bangladesh crush Zimbabwe by an innings in second Test

CHATTOGRAM: Bangladesh won the second and final Test against Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runs on Wednesday, a...

Published 30 Apr, 2025 07:04pm

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Suryavanshi not finished article, needs protection from overnight fame, says Dravid

NEW DELHI: Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not the finished article yet and will need support to handle...

Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:31pm

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Sunil Narine continues to deliver the goods for Kolkata

NEW DELHI: Sunil Narine turns 37 next month and has been a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders for more than a...

Published 30 Apr, 2025 11:19am

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Bangladesh to play 5 T20Is in Pakistan next month

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Bangladesh will tour Pakistan in May for a five-match T20I...

Updated 30 Apr, 2025 10:50am

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PSL must avoid IPL clash to retain top foreign players: Ali Tareen

Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has voiced concerns over the Pakistan Super League (PSL) schedule clashing with the...

Published 30 Apr, 2025 08:42am

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‘Selectors have told me to be ready for white-ball cricket’: Khurram Shahzad

Quetta Gladiators’ in-form pacer Khurram Shahzad has revealed that the Pakistan selection committee has asked him to...

Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:59am

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PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators humble Multan Sultans in dominant 10-wicket victory

Quetta Gladiators produced a ruthless display of bowling and power-hitting to dismantle Multan Sultans by 10 wickets...

Published 29 Apr, 2025 10:27pm

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From emerging category to leading wicket-taker: Hasan Ali continues to shine in PSL X

Hasan Ali continues to impress in PSL X, emerging as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in six...

Published 29 Apr, 2025 08:29pm

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PCB launches country’s largest cricket talent hunt program

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched the largest cricket talent hunt program in the country’s history, with...

Published 29 Apr, 2025 08:12pm

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Indian Premier League hoping to expand to 94-game season, says chairman

The Indian Premier League is hoping to expand to a 94-match season in 2028 which would allow each of the 10 teams in...

Published 29 Apr, 2025 12:46pm

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Williamson excited to represent Karachi Kings, reveals love for biryani, paratha

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has expressed his excitement about joining Karachi Kings for the ongoing...

Published 29 Apr, 2025 12:43pm

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Shadman’s ton gives Bangladesh lead in 2nd Zimbabwe Test

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam smashed a century in the second Test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, giving...

Updated 29 Apr, 2025 07:38pm

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India greats welcome ‘rise of a phenom’ in teen sensation Suryavanshi

BENGALURU: India batting great Sachin Tendulkar led the plaudits for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the...

Published 29 Apr, 2025 10:52am

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Virat Kohli highlights importance of partnerships after Bengaluru top IPL table

BENGALURU: Twenty20 cricket is fast becoming a stage for explosive batsmen but Virat Kohli reminded fans of the...

Published 28 Apr, 2025 02:56pm

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Bangladesh spinner Taijul’s 5 wickets trigger Zimbabwe collapse in 2nd Test

CHATTOGRAM: Bangladesh’s left-arm spinner Taijul Islam registered his 16th five-wicket haul as Zimbabwe slumped to...

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 06:06pm

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Lucknow back Pant as IPL leader despite batting flop

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants have given their backing to skipper Rishabh Pant to lead them to glory in the Indian...

Published 28 Apr, 2025 12:44pm

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PSL 10: Five-star Faheem Ashraf powers Quetta to emphatic win over Peshawar

Faheem Ashraf produced a stunning five-wicket haul to lead Quetta Gladiators to a commanding 64-run victory over...

Published 27 Apr, 2025 11:34pm

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Karachi Kings’ Fawad Ali lights up PSL 10 with raw pace, touching 150 kph

Karachi Kings’ emerging fast bowler Fawad Ali has set the speed gun on fire in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10,...

Published 27 Apr, 2025 08:51pm

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PCB revises PSL 10 schedule amid broadcaster concerns

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 schedule has made minor adjustments, with two matches in Multan...

Updated 28 Apr, 2025 12:03am

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Fleming traces Chennai’s IPL woes to player auction

BENGALURU: Chennai Super Kings’ problems in a lacklustre Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign may well have begun at...

Published 26 Apr, 2025 01:23pm

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PSL X: Quetta Gladiators win last-ball thriller against Karachi Kings

Quetta Gladiators secured a thrilling five-run victory over Karachi Kings in a closely contested Pakistan Super...

Updated 26 Apr, 2025 12:24am

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Sarfaraz Ahmed embraces new role as Quetta Gladiators’ team director

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is stepping into a fresh chapter of his cricketing journey as Team Director...

Published 25 Apr, 2025 02:43pm

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PSL 10: Babar Azam, Talat shine as Peshawar Zalmi overpower Lahore Qalandars

Babar Azam, Hussain Talat scored fifties as Peshawar Zalmi comfortably defeated Lahore Qalandars by seven wickets in...

Published 24 Apr, 2025 11:36pm

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PSL 10: Munro, Rizwan fined for code of conduct breaches

Islamabad United’s Colin Munro and Multan Sultans’ captain Mohammad Rizwan have been fined 30 percent of their match...

Published 24 Apr, 2025 08:03pm

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Kane Williamson joins Karachi Kings for remainder of PSL 10

New Zealand cricket legend Kane Williamson has arrived in Lahore to join Karachi Kings for the ongoing HBL Pakistan...

Published 24 Apr, 2025 11:48am

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Kishan walkoff puzzles fans as Hyderabad slump to another loss

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s playoff hopes in the Indian Premier League suffered another blow on Wednesday but...

Published 24 Apr, 2025 11:31am

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PSL 10: Gous, Munro power Islamabad United to emphatic win over Multan Sultans

This marks Islamabad's fifth consecutive win in the tournament

Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:25pm

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PSL 10: Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen denies exit rumours

Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has dismissed speculation suggesting he plans to part ways with the franchise after...

Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:56pm

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Muzarabani takes nine as Zimbabwe celebrate Bangladesh first Test win

SYLHET: Blessing Muzarabani’s nine-wicket match figures and determined batting helped Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by...

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 06:03pm

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Islamabad United sign Kyle Mayers as van der Dussen’s replacement for PSL 10

Islamabad United has signed West Indies all-rounder Kyle Mayers as a replacement for the remainder of the 10th...

Published 23 Apr, 2025 12:25pm

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Delhi’s Rahul shows his former team what they’re missing

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul has racked up 40 half-centuries in 12 seasons in the Indian Premier League but few will have...

Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:57am

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PSL 10: Yasir, Ubaid hand Multan Sultans their first win

Mohammad Rizwan-led Multan Sultans bagged their first victory in the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League...

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 12:24am

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Hunt for new coach: Mike Hesson on PCB radar

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly targeting former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson as a prime...

Published 22 Apr, 2025 06:00pm

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India’s Bumrah, Mandhana win top Wisden awards

India duo Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana have been crowned the world’s leading cricketers in the latest edition...

Published 22 Apr, 2025 11:45am

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Iyer and Kishan win back India contracts, Pant promoted

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have won back central contracts, while stumper-batsman Rishabh Pant was...

Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:19am

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PSL 10: Khushdil, Warner seal thriller for Karachi Kings

Karachi Kings edged past Peshawar Zalmi in a nail-biting Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 clash at the National...

Updated 22 Apr, 2025 02:06pm

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Mehidy’s five wickets help Bangladesh fight back in first Zimbabwe Test

SYLHET: Bangladesh ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Monday trailing by only 25 runs after...

Published 21 Apr, 2025 07:10pm

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Mark Chapman joins Quetta Gladiators for PSL 10

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has arrived in Pakistan to join Quetta Gladiators for the ongoing tenth edition of...

Updated 21 Apr, 2025 03:19pm

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Mumbai welcome Rohit’s return to form, Chennai already thinking about next season

MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said they never lost faith in Rohit Sharma’s ability after the...

Published 21 Apr, 2025 11:30am

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PSL X: Unbeaten Islamabad United thump Karachi Kings by 6 wickets

Islamabad United cruised to a commanding six-wicket victory over Karachi Kings in their Pakistan Super League (PSL)...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 11:14pm

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Pakistan women’s team will not travel to India for World Cup: Naqvi

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated that the national women’s cricket team will not...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 02:42pm

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Fatima Sana named captain of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Team of the Tournament

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been named skipper of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 Team of the...

Updated 21 Apr, 2025 10:14pm

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PSL X: Batters, Ali Raza shine as Zalmi register record 120-run win over Sultans

Peshawar Zalmi got off the mark in the HBL PSL X with a record 120-run victory over Multan Sultans here at the...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 01:35pm

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Former players return to haunt Bengaluru as home woes continue in IPL

BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s home stadium woes in the Indian Premier League continued with a third...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 10:32am

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Rajasthan’s Suryavanshi makes IPL debut at 14, starts off with a six

BENGALURU: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was thrust into the Indian Premier League (IPL) spotlight as its youngest debutant on...

Published 20 Apr, 2025 10:08am

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Vince, Hasan propel Karachi Kings to commanding 56-run win over Quetta Gladiators

Karachi Kings registered a comprehensive 56-run victory over Quetta Gladiators in Match 8 of the HBL PSL X at the...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 01:06am

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Gujarat Titans replace injured Phillips with Dasun Shanaka for rest of IPL

BENGALURU: Gujarat Titans have added Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka to their squad after New Zealand’s Glenn...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:41am

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Will Jacks repays Mumbai’s faith with all-round show in IPL win

BENGALURU: All-rounder Will Jacks rewarded Mumbai Indians for the faith they showed in him despite a lean spell with...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:15am

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Delhi Capitals captain Axar thrilled by Starc’s yorker masterclass

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel marvelled at Mitchell Starc’s ability to bowl precise yorkers under...

Published 17 Apr, 2025 10:51am

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‘Magician’ Chahal casts spell with IPL heroics

NEW DELHI: Veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been out of the Indian national team for two years but is toast of...

Published 16 Apr, 2025 01:46pm

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New Zealand’s Ferguson out of IPL after ‘pretty serious’ injury

CHANDIGARH: New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is likely to miss the remainder of this year’s Indian Premier...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 01:43pm

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Chennai fix powerplay issues to halt IPL free-fall

NEW DELHI: It took some inspired personnel changes but Chennai Super Kings finally managed to ace the powerplay...

Published 15 Apr, 2025 12:01pm

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Delhi’s unbeaten IPL run ends after a hat-trick of run-outs v Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals suffered their first defeat of the new Indian Premier League season on Sunday after Mumbai...

Published 14 Apr, 2025 01:30pm

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Delhi’s Karun Nair grabs his chance on IPL return

NEW DELHI: Karun Nair had pleaded with the cricketing gods for another chance to revive his career at the end of...

Published 14 Apr, 2025 11:15am

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PSL 10: Fakhar, Billings power Lahore to thumping win over Quetta

A blistering 67 from Fakhar Zaman and a rapid-fire fifty from Sam Billings powered Lahore Qalandars to a dominant...

Published 13 Apr, 2025 11:35pm

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ICC creates fund for displaced Afghan women players

Afghanistan’s exiled women cricketers received a major boost on Sunday with the game’s governing body announcing a...

Published 13 Apr, 2025 08:38pm

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Kohli’s landmark fifty powers Bengaluru to massive IPL win

JAIPUR: Batting great Virat Kohli struck his 100th half-century in T20 cricket to steer Royal Challengers Bengaluru...

Published 13 Apr, 2025 07:32pm

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Hyderabad’s Abhishek writes own script in special IPL ton

NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma has a habit of scribbling something every morning and it appeared the Sunrisers Hyderabad...

Published 13 Apr, 2025 11:15am

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Sharma belts 141 as Hyderabad pull off IPL’s second-highest successful chase

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma was delighted after his blistering knock of 141 off 55 balls helped his...

Published 13 Apr, 2025 10:31am

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New Zealand’s Phillips out of IPL with injury

NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips has left his IPL team Gujarat Titans to return home due to injury and will...

Published 12 Apr, 2025 03:30pm

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Not even Dhoni can halt Chennai’s slide in IPL

NEW DELHI: Even the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni seems unable to arrest the spectacular side of Chennai Super Kings,...

Published 12 Apr, 2025 10:57am

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Islamabad United beat Lahore Qalandars by 8 wickets in PSL X opener

Defending champions Islamabad United kicked off their Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 campaign with a...

Published 12 Apr, 2025 12:27am

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PSL X commences in Rawalpindi with dazzling opening ceremony

The landmark 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL X) officially commenced on Friday evening at the...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 09:26pm

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Former England fast bowler Anderson awarded knighthood

England’s all-time highest Test wicket taker James Anderson was awarded a knighthood in former British Prime...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:58pm

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Ihsanullah joins Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 10

Fast bowler Ihsanullah has joined Peshawar Zalmi for the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL X), the...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 06:14pm

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Revamped Karachi Kings eye resurgence in PSL X

Karachi Kings head into the landmark tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) seeking redemption after a...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:51pm

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Australia’s Alex Carey to miss PSL 10

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey will not be joining Islamabad United for the remainder of the HBL Pakistan...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 12:28pm

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Rahul tames tricky surface to help Delhi post fourth straight win

NEW DELHI: Keeping wicket can be backbreaking work but KL Rahul says it gave him the ideal vantage point to assess a...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 12:21pm

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Corbin Bosch apologizes to PCB for withdrawing from PSL

South African fast bowler Corbin Bosch has issued a formal apology to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 12:09pm

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PSL 10: Can Multan Sultans get it right this time?

Former champions Multan Sultans will enter the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as one of the most...

Published 10 Apr, 2025 11:32pm

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Islamabad United target back-to-back PSL titles with proven formula

Islamabad United, the most successful franchise in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, with three titles in nine...

Published 10 Apr, 2025 08:31pm

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PSL X set to begin on Friday in Rawalpindi

The tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League, officially referred to as PSL X, is all set to kickstart on Friday,...

Published 10 Apr, 2025 05:05pm

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Hasan Ali appointed vice-captain of Karachi Kings for PSL 10

Star pacer Hasan Ali has been named vice-captain of the Karachi Kings ahead of the 10th edition of the Pakistan...

Published 10 Apr, 2025 04:51pm

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PSL 10: Quetta Gladiators name Ali Majid as replacement for Mark Chapman

The Quetta Gladiators have picked mystery spinner Ali Majid as a replacement for New Zealand’s Mark Chapman for the...

Published 09 Apr, 2025 09:03pm

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No wins, no interest: Pakistan team’s poor form drains life out of PSL

Once hailed as the crown jewel of Pakistan’s cricket calendar, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to kick off...

Published 09 Apr, 2025 12:07pm

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Skipper Patidar lauds brave Krunal for late burst in Bengaluru win

BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar heaped praise on Krunal Pandya for his bravery during...

Published 08 Apr, 2025 12:08pm

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Mumbai happy with Bumrah’s form after return from injury

BENGALURU: Mumbai Indians pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah looks in solid shape after a three-month layoff due to a back...

Published 08 Apr, 2025 11:52am

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New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead will no longer coach the one-day international and T20 teams but may re-apply for...

Published 08 Apr, 2025 11:45am

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Brook named new England white-ball cricket captain

LONDON: Harry Brook has been appointed as England’s new white-ball captain, with team chief Rob Key lauding his...

Published 07 Apr, 2025 05:06pm

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Chennai coach Fleming struggles to find the balance after third straight loss

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said they have yet to get the balance right at the top of the order after...

Published 07 Apr, 2025 01:53pm

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Siraj shines in IPL after Bengaluru snub, exclusion from Indian team

BENGALURU: Mohammed Siraj went into this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) with difficult questions in his mind...

Published 07 Apr, 2025 11:39am

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PCB announces free entry for fans to all Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier matches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for cricket fans to all ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup...

Published 06 Apr, 2025 11:58pm

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PCB reveals star-studded commentary panel for PSL X

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a high-profile commentary panel for the tenth edition of the...

Published 06 Apr, 2025 05:36pm

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Jasprit Bumrah back with IPL’s Mumbai as he nears injury return

MUMBAI: India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday joined his IPL team Mumbai Indians ahead of a clash against Royal...

Published 06 Apr, 2025 01:12pm

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Jaiswal and Archer shine as Rajasthan conquer Punjab in dominating IPL win

NEW CHANDIGARH: Rajasthan Royals handed Punjab Kings their first defeat of the Indian Premier League season,...

Published 06 Apr, 2025 11:06am

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Lucknow spin hero Rathi is obsessed with bowling, coach Langer says

Digvesh Rathi would spend every waking minute bowling if he could, joked Lucknow coach Justin Langer after the Super...

Published 05 Apr, 2025 01:45pm

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New Zealand hammer Pakistan by 43 runs to sweep ODI series 3-0

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Pakistan’s brittle batting was exposed again as a Ben Sears-inspired New Zealand won the third and...

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 04:42pm

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Kolkata’s Iyer more bothered about impact than price tag

KOLKATA: Venkatesh Iyer said he was focused on “impact” and not his eye-watering price tag after his batting blitz...

Published 04 Apr, 2025 01:51pm

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Mohsin Naqvi takes charge as new ACC president

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday assumed charge as the President of the Asian Cricket...

Published 03 Apr, 2025 07:41pm

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Gujarat pace bowler Rabada returns to South Africa for personal reasons

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has left the Gujarat Titans squad to return to his country due to personal...

Published 03 Apr, 2025 06:32pm

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Relieved of England captaincy burden, Buttler finds freedom in the IPL

BENGALURU: With the weight of the England captaincy off his shoulders, Jos Buttler is relishing the experience of...

Published 03 Apr, 2025 12:31pm

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India to host West Indies, South Africa in 2025 home season

BENGALURU: India will kick off their 2025 home season with a two-match test series against the West Indies in...

Published 02 Apr, 2025 07:06pm

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Mumbai scouts find another IPL gem in paceman Ashwani

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya heaped praise on his team’s scouting department for unearthing another gem in...

Published 02 Apr, 2025 12:22pm

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Punjab batsmen reaping rewards of working with positive Ponting

BENGALURU: Punjab Kings batsmen Nehal Wadhera and Prabhsimran Singh said new coach Ricky Ponting had already made a...

Published 02 Apr, 2025 11:51am

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Hay shines as New Zealand beat Pakistan for ODI series win

HAMILTON: Mitch Hay’s rollicking 99 not out backed by some feisty seam bowling steered New Zealand to an 84-run win...

Updated 02 Apr, 2025 10:19pm

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Australia see a role in Ashes for discarded Marsh

MELBOURNE: Dumped all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has the skills to trouble England and could break back into Australia’s...

Published 01 Apr, 2025 02:26pm

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Sri Lanka cricket chief gets fourth term in office

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan cricket board president Shammi Silva was re-elected unopposed on Monday to serve a fourth...

Published 31 Mar, 2025 01:31pm

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Chennai grapple with IPL home truth after Bengaluru defeat

NEW DELHI: An exasperated Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said their failure to read the pitch at Chepauk...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:51am

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Pandya wants batters to step up for stuttering Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya is not pressing the panic button yet but the Mumbai Indians captain wants his batsmen to...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:47am

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Chapman blasts ton as New Zealand win first Pakistan ODI by 73 runs

NAPIER: Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to...

Updated 29 Mar, 2025 12:12pm

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PSL 10 tickets to go on sale from 3 April: PCB

The tickets for the tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 10) will go on sale online from Thursday, 3...

Published 28 Mar, 2025 09:14pm

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Root not expecting to be England white-ball captain

Former Test skipper Joe Root has ruled himself out of contention for England’s white-ball captaincy, saying the ship...

Published 28 Mar, 2025 06:04pm

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Sami Ul Hasan steps down as PCB Communications Director

Sami Ul Hasan Burney has stepped down as Director of Media and Communications of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB),...

Published 28 Mar, 2025 06:00pm

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Sahibzada Farhan joins Islamabad United after stellar National T20 performance

Defending champions Islamabad United have picked in-form Sahibzada Farhan in the supplementary category for the 10th...

Updated 28 Mar, 2025 06:10pm

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Karachi Kings appoint Ravi Bopara as head coach for PSL 10

The Karachi Kings have appointed former English all-rounder Ravi Bopara as the head coach for the 10th edition of...

Published 28 Mar, 2025 05:11pm

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Lucknow’s six-hitting machine Pooran justifies top order slot

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant said sacrificing the number three slot for Nicholas Pooran was...

Published 28 Mar, 2025 11:32am

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Injured Latham out of Pakistan ODIs, Bracewell continues as NZ captain

New Zealand stumper-batsman Tom Latham was ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan with a hand injury on...

Published 27 Mar, 2025 04:47pm

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Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Moeen dominates Royals batters by thinking like one

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Moeen Ali said he dominated Rajasthan Royals batters by thinking like...

Published 27 Mar, 2025 10:55am

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IPL underdogs Punjab dare to dream under selfless Iyer

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings’ owners will feel the $3.17 million they splurged on Shreyas Iyer was money well spent after...

Published 27 Mar, 2025 08:13am

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Bangladesh cricketer Tamim thanks fans after heart attack

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has thanked fans for their support as he recovers from a serious heart...

Published 26 Mar, 2025 03:19pm

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Seifert blitz as New Zealand crush Pakistan to win series 4-1

WELLINGTON: A destructive Tim Seifert ensured New Zealand made short work of their 129-run target to win the final...

Published 26 Mar, 2025 02:36pm

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Bangladesh ex-captain Tamim Iqbal recovering after heart attack

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal regained consciousness and was speaking to family members after...

Published 25 Mar, 2025 02:06pm

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Delhi’s Du Plessis has no complaints about impact player rule

BENGALURU: The Indian Premier League’s impact player rule has divided opinion since being introduced in 2023 but...

Published 25 Mar, 2025 09:55am

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Bangladesh ex-captain Tamim in hospital after heart attack

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh one-day cricket captain Tamim Iqbal was taken to hospital Monday after suffering a heart...

Published 24 Mar, 2025 02:15pm

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Ravindra, Noor help Chennai down Mumbai in IPL blockbuster

CHENNAI: New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra hit an unbeaten 65 as Chennai Super Kings began their IPL season with a...

Published 24 Mar, 2025 12:12am

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PSL X replacement draft to take place on Monday

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) X replacement draft will take place on Monday evening through a virtual session, the...

Published 23 Mar, 2025 10:10pm

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New Zealand hand sorry Pakistan biggest defeat to clinch T20 series

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: New Zealand’s ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the...

Updated 23 Mar, 2025 10:20pm

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Bengaluru thump champions Kolkata for winning start to IPL campaign

KOLKATA: Royal Challengers Bengaluru made an auspicious start in their latest bid to lift a maiden Indian Premier...

Published 23 Mar, 2025 10:47am

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Hazlewood repays Bengaluru’s faith with solid display in opening IPL win

BENGALURU: Josh Hazlewood showed exactly why Royal Challengers Bengaluru splashed the cash for his services as the...

Published 23 Mar, 2025 10:27am

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England Women’s coach Jon Lewis sacked after Ashes drubbing

LONDON: England on Friday sacked women’s cricket head coach Jon Lewis after a 16-0 Ashes humiliation in Australia...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:17pm

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Shakib Al Hasan has bowling action cleared by ECB

LONDON: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to resume bowling in English county cricket after a...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 01:35pm

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Hasan Nawaz smacks record-breaking maiden ton as Pakistan win 3rd NZ T20

AUCKLAND: Opener Hasan Nawaz struck a record-breaking maiden century Friday as Pakistan crushed New Zealand by nine...

Updated 21 Mar, 2025 02:53pm

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Australia’s Khawaja hits back in injury feud with Queensland Cricket

MELBOURNE: Usman Khawaja has slammed Queensland Cricket boss Joe Dawes for accusing the Australia test opener of...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 11:10am

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Victorious India team gets $6.7 million bonus for Champions Trophy win

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) handed its team, which claimed the Champions Trophy title earlier this...

Published 20 Mar, 2025 03:08pm

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Virat Kohli targets lucky 18 as 13-year-old set to make IPL history

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli will hope to make it 18th time lucky as he embarks this weekend on his latest quest to...

Published 20 Mar, 2025 12:21pm

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Haris moves up, Shaheen slides in ICC T20I bowler’s rankings

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has made notable progress in the latest ICC T20I rankings, while Shaheen Shah Afridi has...

Published 19 Mar, 2025 06:18pm

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ICC announces schedule for Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the match schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup...

Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:23pm

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England fast bowler Wood out for four months after latest injury blow

LONDON: England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for four months following an operation on his left knee,...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 08:06pm

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Pakistan Super League hopes to expand to eight teams after 2025

The Pakistan Super League is hoping to expand from six to eight teams after the 2025 season, PSL CEO Salman Naseer...

Published 13 Mar, 2025 04:50pm

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Ireland scrap home series against Afghanistan over fund crunch

Ireland have cancelled a multi-format series against Afghanistan this year due to financial reasons, but the Afghan...

Published 12 Mar, 2025 04:22pm

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How India stole Pakistan’s show in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was meant to be a historic moment for Pakistan – a long-awaited return to hosting a...

Published 12 Mar, 2025 01:56pm

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No Pakistani player included in Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Champions Trophy’s Team of the Tournament dominated...

Published 10 Mar, 2025 09:26pm

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India captain Rohit heads off retirement rumours

DUBAI: India captain Rohit Sharma has no plans to quit the 50-overs format anytime soon, the opener said after...

Published 10 Mar, 2025 04:26pm

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India beat New Zealand to clinch third Champions Trophy title

Chase down 252-run target with 4 wickets and 6 balls to spare

Updated 09 Mar, 2025 09:33pm

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‘No advantage’ in playing Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, says Indian batting coach

DUBAI: India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai was a pre-tournament decision and the talk of...

Published 08 Mar, 2025 03:48pm

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PTV beat SBP by 3 wickets to clinch President’s Trophy Grade-I title

Amad Butt-led Pakistan Television (PTV) beat State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) by three wickets in the final to clinch...

Published 07 Mar, 2025 10:43pm

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New Zealand crush South Africa to reach Champions Trophy final

LAHORE: Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck hundreds as New Zealand eased to a 50-run win over South Africa...

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 11:17pm

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South Africa, New Zealand seek limited-overs silverware in rare showdown

LAHORE: South Africa will re-embark on an agonising quest for their first piece of ICC silverware since 1998 when...

Published 04 Mar, 2025 05:58pm

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Babar, Riwzan dropped as Salman takes charge of Pakistan’s T20I squad for NZ tour

Shadab Khan returns to squad as T20I vice-captain

Updated 04 Mar, 2025 05:29pm

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Kohli leads India to Champions Trophy final with victory over Australia

DUBAI: Virat Kohli produced a trademark innings with a polished 84 as India pulled off a tense chase to beat...

Updated 04 Mar, 2025 10:51pm

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Klaasen brushes off S Africa travel woes ahead of semi-final

South Africa should have no ill effects from their whistlestop and, in the end, pointless 18-hour trip to Dubai as...

Published 03 Mar, 2025 08:27pm

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India out to milk venue advantage for revenge against Australia

DUBAI: Blessed with a venue advantage and with a depleted Australia at their disposal, India will be gunning for...

Published 03 Mar, 2025 07:30pm

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‘This is not our home’ - Rohit plays down India’s venue advantage

DUBAI: India captain Rohit Sharma dismissed suggestions that they have had an unfair advantage by being allowed to...

Published 03 Mar, 2025 07:21pm

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ICC announces match officials for Champions Trophy semi-finals

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced match officials for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions...

Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:08pm

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India’s cricket board backs captain Sharma after opposition party member calls him ‘fat’

MUMBAI: India’s cricket board defended its World-Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma on Monday after comments about his...

Published 03 Mar, 2025 04:29pm

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Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025

NEW DELHI: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed veteran top order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their...

Published 03 Mar, 2025 04:17pm

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South Africa upstage hapless England to reach Champions Trophy semis

KARACHI: South Africa qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on Saturday with a convincing seven...

Updated 01 Mar, 2025 08:30pm

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‘King Kohli’ set for another landmark after roaring back to form

DUBAI: Virat Kohli is set for his 300th ODI on Sunday in the latest landmark for the Indian batting great after...

Published 01 Mar, 2025 12:39pm

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Captain Sharma OK after hamstring injury, says India assistant coach Ten Doeschate

India captain Rohit Sharma is fine after picking up a hamstring injury during last Sunday’s win over Pakistan in the...

Published 01 Mar, 2025 11:48am

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Short doubtful for Australia’s Champions Trophy semi

Australia’s Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during...

Published 01 Mar, 2025 11:03am

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New Zealand’s Mitchell fit to face India in Champions Trophy

Stalwart top-order batsman Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand’s final Champions...

Published 01 Mar, 2025 10:53am

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Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit

England batter Jos Buttler stepped down as the country’s limited-overs captain on Friday, days after their group...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:45pm

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South Africa’s Walter wary of wounded England in Champions Trophy clash

KARACHI: South Africa coach Rob Walter said his team will be wary of an under-performing England who have the...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:30pm

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Tournament record gives New Zealand confidence against India, says Bracewell

DUBAI: New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell on Friday said his team’s top record against India in ICC...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:26pm

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PCB announces PSL X schedule

Tournament begins on April 11

Published 28 Feb, 2025 03:06pm

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Champions Trophy: Australia seal semi-finals spot after washout against Afghanistan

Australia have qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy after their crucial Group B game against...

Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:12pm

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Aqib Javed defends team selection after Champions Trophy debacle

Pakistan’s interim head coach and selection committee member, Aqib Javed, defended the team’s selection on Wednesday...

Updated 26 Feb, 2025 05:23pm

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England knocked out of Champions Trophy by Afghanistan

LAHORE: Tournament debutants Afghanistan sent England packing from the Champions Trophy after opener Ibrahim...

Updated 27 Feb, 2025 08:30am

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PCB takes strict action against security breach during Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken serious notice of the security breach that occurred during Monday’s match...

Published 25 Feb, 2025 07:39pm

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Pakistan bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after Champions Trophy flop

KARACHI: Gloom and demands for wholesale change engulfed cricket-crazy Pakistan on Tuesday after the hosts crashed...

Published 25 Feb, 2025 02:46pm

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Champions Trophy: South Africa vs Australia match abandoned due to rain

An all-important ICC Champions Trophy Group B encounter between Australia and South Africa has been abandoned...

Updated 25 Feb, 2025 05:23pm

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‘Complete overhaul’: what went wrong for Pakistan in Champions Trophy

KARACHI: Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New...

Published 25 Feb, 2025 12:16pm

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Latham lauds Ravindra’s match-winning century in new batting role

Rachin Ravindra marked his Champions Trophy debut with a century in New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh on Monday but...

Published 25 Feb, 2025 11:58am

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Kohli makes 100 as India rout Pakistan in crucial Champions Trophy clash

India chase a 242-run target in 42.3 overs

Updated 23 Feb, 2025 09:50pm

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ICC assures host Pakistan’s name will appear in all remaining Champions Trophy matches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has assured the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that Pakistan’s logo will be...

Published 22 Feb, 2025 07:36pm

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Pakistan can beat India by playing fearless cricket: Iqbal Qasim

Former Pakistan Test cricketer and chief selector Iqbal Qasim believes Pakistan can defeat India on Sunday if they...

Updated 22 Feb, 2025 04:52pm

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Watson backs ‘pivotal’ Maxwell to inspire Australia to glory at ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025

Shane Watson has backed all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to dominate the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 and lead Australia...

Published 22 Feb, 2025 03:21pm

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Inglis trumps Duckett as Australia defeat England in record chase

LAHORE: Josh Inglis hit a maiden century to help Australia chase down the highest target in Champions Trophy history...

Updated 22 Feb, 2025 11:24pm

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

DUBAI: Cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan renew their storied if rare rivalry in the most hotly-anticipated...

Published 22 Feb, 2025 12:27pm

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Chance for Australia’s second line to shine in Champions Trophy: Smith

LAHORE: Australia skipper Steve Smith on Friday said the team’s up-and-coming talent is raring to go in the absence...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 09:37pm

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Buttler not taking depleted Australia lightly in Champions Trophy

LAHORE: England skipper Jos Buttler expects Australia to pose a tough challenge when they meet in a Champions Trophy...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:33pm

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No extra pressure ahead of crunch India game: Rauf

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf rebuffed the notion of any added pressure ahead of the high-stakes clash against...

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 06:05pm

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Pakistan face India in Champions Trophy clash with no room for error

DUBAI: Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy blockbuster on Sunday in front of a sell-out Dubai...

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 10:16pm

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Rickelton’s century helps S Africa to big win over Afghanistan

KARACHI: South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden One-Day International century with a fluent 103 as his...

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:41pm

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India will be tough challenge for struggling Pakistan: Salahuddin Sallu

Blames bowlers and Babar Azam's slow innings for defeat against New Zealand

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 01:49am

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ICC criticised for ‘omitting host Pakistan’ from Champions Trophy logo during India match

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come under criticism for allegedly omitting the host Pakistan name from...

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 10:27pm

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Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand

Pakistan have been penalised five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the ICC...

Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:19pm

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Rohit Sharma becomes second-fastest to 11000 ODI runs

He achieved the milestone in 261 ODI innings, breaking the record of batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:12pm

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Mohammed Shami becomes fastest Indian to reach 200 ODI wickets

He is also the second fastest overall to reach the milestone

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:12pm

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Afghanistan team can ignore boycott calls, says skipper Shahidi

KARACHI: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on Thursday said calls from other nations for a boycott of their...

Published 20 Feb, 2025 05:22pm

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Fallen white-ball kings England in search of Champions Trophy revival

LONDON: England may have been the reigning world champions in both 50-over and T20 cricket as recently as two years...

Published 20 Feb, 2025 02:26pm

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India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in Champions Trophy

DUBAI: India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket victory against Bangladesh in a Group A...

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:42pm

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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs in ICC Champions Trophy opener

Pakistan bowled out for 260 in 47.2 overs

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 10:03pm

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New Zealand favourites to win Champions Trophy opener: Jalal Uddin

Questions the move to send Babar Azam to open innings

Published 19 Feb, 2025 01:24pm

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Haris Rauf returns: Pakistan announce playing XI for Champions Trophy opener

Haris Rauf replaced Faheem Ashraf as Pakistan announced their playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener on...

Updated 18 Feb, 2025 10:57pm

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Pakistan’s Champions Trophy title defence begins on Wednesday

The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off on Wednesday, with defending champions Pakistan...

Updated 18 Feb, 2025 09:54pm

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ICC announces commentary panel for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the star-studded commentary panel for the Champions...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 07:49pm

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PIA to provide travel facilities for int’l teams participating in ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

PIA will operate special chartered flights for the domestic transportation of cricket teams

Published 17 Feb, 2025 01:50pm

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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in tri-series final

New Zealand convincingly defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the tri-nation series final at the National Bank...

Updated 14 Feb, 2025 09:51pm

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Pakistan hopeful Champions Trophy will bring more big events

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host a first major multi-country cricket tournament in nearly three decades next week and...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 05:34pm

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Three Pakistani players fined for ICC code of conduct breach

Three Pakistani players, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam have been fined for breaching the ICC...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 05:15pm

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Pakistan storm into tri-series final with record-breaking chase

Salman Ali Agha and Mohammed Rizwan scored hundreds as Pakistan chased down their highest ODI target of 353 runs to...

Updated 12 Feb, 2025 11:27pm

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Bangladesh’s Akhter gets five-year ban for anti-corruption code breaches

Bangladesh women’s player Shohely Akhter has been banned from all cricket for five years after the spinner was found...

Published 11 Feb, 2025 09:04pm

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Phillips and Santner lead New Zealand to 78-run win over Pakistan

LAHORE: Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century and Mitchell Santner grabbed three wickets to help New Zealand...

Updated 08 Feb, 2025 11:08pm

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Phillips ton lifts New Zealand to 330-6 against Pakistan in tri-series

LAHORE: Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century to lift New Zealand to 330-6 against Pakistan in the tri-series...

Updated 08 Feb, 2025 10:25pm

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Australia on brink of Sri Lanka Test series sweep

GALLE: Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka’s second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the...

Updated 08 Feb, 2025 06:13pm

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Champions Trophy looms large over Pakistan New Zealand clash

LAHORE: Rival captains Mohammad Rizwan and Mitchell Santner said Friday that Pakistan and New Zealand’s weekend...

Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:46pm

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Gill helps India down England in ODI opener

NAGPUR: Shubman Gill led India to a four-wicket victory over England in the first one-day international on Thursday...

Updated 06 Feb, 2025 09:11pm

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Australia’s Stoinis retires from ODIs, withdraws from Champions Trophy

MELBOURNE: All-rounder Marcus Stoinis has retired from one-day internationals with immediate effect to focus on T20...

Published 06 Feb, 2025 11:57am

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Australia dominate as Sri Lanka reach 229-9 in second Test

GALLE: Australia were firmly in the driving seat despite a spirited Sri Lankan fightback to reach 229-9 at stumps on...

Updated 06 Feb, 2025 07:52pm

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India’s Rohit insists struggles ‘nothing new’ ahead of England ODIs

NAGPUR: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday insisted his recent Test struggles were just part of the “ups and...

Published 05 Feb, 2025 06:49pm

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Root to return for England in opening ODI against India

England batsman Joe Root will make his first ODI appearance since 2023 after being named in the team to face India...

Published 05 Feb, 2025 06:24pm

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Six uncapped players named in South Africa ODI squad

South Africa will take six uncapped players to Pakistan this week for their tri-series against the hosts and New...

Published 05 Feb, 2025 04:22pm

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ECB boss promises England review after Women’s Ashes whitewash

Deputy CEO Clare Connor has promised that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will launch an “honest” review...

Published 03 Feb, 2025 01:24pm

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Sri Lanka sweep would push Australia closer to greatness: Lyon

MELBOURNE: Australia are not yet a great team but completing a series sweep in Sri Lanka would push them closer,...

Published 03 Feb, 2025 01:20pm

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India embracing high-risk approach in T20s, says Gambhir

India will look to deploy a high-octane, attacking style in Twenty20 Internationals and are ready to accept the...

Published 03 Feb, 2025 09:56am

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Sri Lanka facing worst-ever Test defeat, trail Australia by 414

GALLE: Sri Lanka were staring down the barrel of their worst-ever Test defeat Saturday after Australia enforced the...

Published 01 Feb, 2025 01:46pm

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England name unchanged XI for must-win third T20 against India

England have named an unchanged XI for Tuesday’s third T20 International (T20I) against India in Rajkot, a must-win...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:33pm

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India’s Bumrah named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year after stellar 2024

Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after the India pace spearhead produced...

Published 27 Jan, 2025 05:08pm

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West Indies earn slender lead over Pakistan after Noman Ali hat trick

MULTAN: The West Indies gained a slender nine-run lead over Pakistan Saturday as spinners dominated the opening day...

Updated 25 Jan, 2025 05:46pm

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Pakistan stick with spin as they chase West Indies series sweep

MULTAN: Head coach Aaqib Javed brushed aside criticism of Pakistan’s reliance on spin bowling as they seek a clean...

Published 24 Jan, 2025 05:20pm

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Injured Bumrah and Yadav set for comeback after making India’s Champions Trophy squad

Injured quick Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India’s provisional 15-member squad for next month’s Champions...

Published 18 Jan, 2025 03:53pm

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Noman Ali, Sajid Khan help Pakistan dominate West Indies in spin battle

MULTAN: Noman Ali and Sajid Khan guided Pakistan to a strong position against the West Indies after another...

Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:24pm

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India’s Bumrah sidelined, Shami returns for England T20 series

India’s injured quick Jasprit Bumrah will miss the five-match T20 international series with England, while Mohammad...

Published 11 Jan, 2025 08:56pm

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New-look Pakistan squad for West Indies Tests

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan selectors Saturday recalled opener Imam-ul-Haq in a new look squad for the two-match Test series...

Published 11 Jan, 2025 08:48pm

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South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott

CAPE TOWN: South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the...

Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:41pm

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South Africa wrap up Test series win over Pakistan

CAPE TOWN: South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to...

Updated 06 Jan, 2025 09:01pm

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Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in charge against Pakistan

CAPE TOWN: Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in Tests with 259 as his side...

Updated 04 Jan, 2025 09:36pm

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‘Rested’ India skipper Rohit says not retiring from Test cricket

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma said Saturday he stood down from the decisive ongoing fifth Australia Test...

Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:13am

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Bumrah absent for India as wickets tumble in Sydney

SYDNEY: India brushed off the absence of captain Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss Australia for 181 and reach 141 for six...

Updated 04 Jan, 2025 01:28pm

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South Africa hand Test debut to teenager Maphaka v Pakistan

CAPE TOWN: South Africa will give a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes...

Published 02 Jan, 2025 04:41pm

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Ex-India coach Shastri wants two-tier Test system after MCG blockbuster

SYDNEY: Former India coach Ravi Shastri called Wednesday for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation...

Published 01 Jan, 2025 10:54am

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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

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Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad rock South Africa at start of chase

CENTURION: Pakistan opening bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad struck three blows late on the third...

Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:30pm

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Duffy bowls New Zealand to T20 victory over Sri Lanka

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: A late bowling fightback sparked by Jacob Duffy produced a remarkable eight-run victory for New...

Updated 28 Dec, 2024 05:23pm

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Reddy-made hundred rescues India, lights up MCG

MELBOURNE: India appear to have unearthed a new gem in Nitish Kumar Reddy, who conjured up a sensational maiden Test...

Updated 28 Dec, 2024 01:08pm

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Bosch continues debut heroics to give South Africa handy lead

PRETORIA: Corbin Bosch continued his dream debut for South Africa with a swashbuckling unbeaten 81 on the second day...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:09pm

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South Africa call on uncapped Bosch for Pakistan Test series

South Africa have called on uncapped all-rounder and Corbin Bosch for the crucial two-Test home series against...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:40pm

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India’s one-man army Bumrah says fine with bowling workload

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been India’s one-man army in the ongoing Test series against Australia and the...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 05:43pm

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Mohammad Amir announces retirement from international cricket again

Pakistan’s fast bowler Mohammad Amir on Saturday announced his retirement from international cricket after “careful...

Updated 14 Dec, 2024 04:28pm

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Rain halts third Australia v India Test

Rain halted the resumption of play after lunch on day one of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 10:10am

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Pakistan allrounder Imad Wasim retires from international cricket

KARACHI: Pakistan’s white-ball spinning allrounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket on...

Published 13 Dec, 2024 07:21pm

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Nortje ruled out of South Africa’s white ball series against Pakistan

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje’s injury woes continued as he was ruled out of the remainder of...

Published 12 Dec, 2024 03:30pm

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Poor form affecting Rohit’s captaincy, say former India teammates

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma’s woeful batting form is affecting his captaincy in Australia, according to...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 12:52pm

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India’s Siraj and Australia’s Head sanctioned for Adelaide altercation

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head have been slapped with demerit points for their bust-up in the second Test between...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 05:47pm

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Australia zero in on victory over India after Head crunches 140

ADELAIDE: Travis Head blazed a sparkling 140 before Australia demolished India’s top order to close in on victory in...

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 05:08pm

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England take lead of 533 in Wellington after Atkinson hat-trick

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England coasted towards a dominant victory in the second test against New Zealand...

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 01:30pm

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Zimbabwe win consolation T20 against Pakistan with late flourish

Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by two wickets in the last of their three-match Twenty20 series at the Queens Sports Club on...

Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:39pm

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NZ clinging on in Christchurch after England’s Brook hits 171

England took charge of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday, riding Harry Brook’s 171 to a first-innings...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 11:53am

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Australia’s Hazlewood ruled out of second Test against India

MELBOURNE: Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Adelaide with...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 10:24am

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Tons for Bavuma, Stubbs hand South Africa 515-run lead over Sri Lanka

DURBAN: South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma scored centuries as the hosts built an imposing lead...

Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:09pm

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ICC talks continue on fate of Pakistan Champions Trophy

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) said talks were continuing to settle uncertainty around next year’s...

Updated 29 Nov, 2024 10:36pm

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Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs to take ODI series

Kamran Ghulam’s maiden One Day International century for Pakistan led them to a 99-run win over Zimbabwe on Thursday...

Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:32pm

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Jansen stars for South Africa as Sri Lanka crumble to 42 all out

DURBAN: Marco Jansen bowled South Africa into a dominant position as Sri Lanka crashed to 42 all out, their lowest...

Updated 28 Nov, 2024 10:41pm

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ICC to decide fate of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy on Friday

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will meet this week to determine the destiny of next year’s...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 09:13pm

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Ayub century helps Pakistan crush Zimbabwe, level series

ZIMBABWE: Saim Ayub struck an unbeaten 113 as Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Bulawayo on Tuesday to...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:00pm

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Pacer Bhuvneshwar joins Bengaluru for $1.28 million in IPL auction

BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru made a late swoop to re-sign their former seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 107.5...

Published 25 Nov, 2024 05:47pm

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Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hosts this year’s Indian Premier League player auction in a partnership between a...

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:38pm

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Jaiswal slams unbeaten 90 as India seize control against Australia

PERTH: Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a composed unbeaten 90 and KL Rahul a stylish 62 Saturday as India built an ominous...

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:06pm

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Johnson bags five as Australia beat Pakistan to seal T20 series

SYDNEY: Speedster Spencer Johnson took 5-26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan in Sydney on...

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 05:46pm

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Rahul hit by friendly fire while Kohli defies injury concerns

MELBOURNE: India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh...

Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:41pm

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ICC in talks with boards over non-payment of T20 World Cup dues to players

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:30pm

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Sri Lanka hires South African consultant coach

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket board on Tuesday named former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as a consultant coach...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:45pm

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Pakistan wants ICC explanation after India’s Champions Trophy snub

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport’s governing International Cricket Council (ICC)...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:17pm

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Pakistan will not accept ‘hybrid’ Champions Trophy, says PCB chair

The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) will not stage matches of the 2025 Champions Trophy outside the country if India do...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:38am

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India’s Rohit says players must get the mindset right to handle Australian pitches

BENGALURU: After India’s batting frailties were brutally exposed in a 3-0 home series defeat by New Zealand, captain...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 11:30am

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Cummins to the rescue as Australia grind past Pakistan in opening ODI

MELBOURNE: Skipper Pat Cummins kept his cool under pressure with a gritty unbeaten 32 to steer Australia to a nervy...

Updated 04 Nov, 2024 04:14pm

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‘Bunch of Kiwis’ sealed historic Test whitewash in India

MUMBAI: New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell hailed his side as “a bunch of Kiwis taking on the world” after their...

Published 04 Nov, 2024 10:31am

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New Zealand lead by 143 as spin rules in seesaw third India Test

MUMBAI: New Zealand lead by 143 runs in their second innings after Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 05:51pm

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Man arrested after burglary of England captain Stokes’ home

LONDON: British police said on Friday one man had been arrested following a burglary at the home of England test...

Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:50pm

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Kirsten quits as Pakistan white-ball coach, Gillespie to fill in

LAHORE: Gary Kirsten has resigned as Pakistan’s white-ball coach barely six months after taking up the job, the...

Updated 28 Oct, 2024 07:17pm

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Skipper Marsh and Test regulars to skip Pakistan T20 series

SYDNEY: Australia’s Twenty20 captain Mitchell Marsh and his Test teammates will skip the three-match series against...

Published 28 Oct, 2024 09:52am

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West Indies set 195 to win rain-hit Sri Lanka ODI

PALLEKELE: A dazzling 19-ball half-century from Kusal Mendis powered Sri Lanka to 156-3 in the rain-shortened third...

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 09:54pm

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Shan savours Pakistan’s special win soaked in sweat and blood

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Shan Masood said his team showed tremendous character to register back-to-back...

Published 26 Oct, 2024 01:47pm

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Pakistan thrash England to win series after Noman Ali, Sajid Khan heroics

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan sealed a memorable Test series win as they thrashed England by nine wickets on Saturday after...

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 05:36pm

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Santner heroics seal New Zealand’s first Test series win in India

PUNE: New Zealand made history with their first Test series triumph in India as spinner Mitchell Santner’s heroic...

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 06:04pm

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England reeling at 24-3 after gritty Shakeel century

RAWALPINDI: Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali left England reeling at 24-3 after Saud Shakeel’s fighting hundred put...

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 06:33pm

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New Zealand lead by 301 after Santner’s 7-53 in India Test

PUNE: New Zealand extended their lead to a commanding 301 after spinner Mitchell Santner took 7-53 to bowl out India...

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 06:04pm

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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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