Babar has no positive spin on Pakistan loss to Afghans Pakistan captain Babar Azam rued his team’s failure to put pressure on Afghanistan with spin in Monday’s... Published 24 Oct, 2023 01:41pm
Sports Rare public joy sweeps Kabul after World Cup win over Pakistan KABUL: Fireworks and celebratory gunfire raked Kabul’s skies as Afghans celebrated their stunning eight-wicket... Published 24 Oct, 2023 01:07pm
Sports Historic win over Pakistan will have great ripple effect: Afghan coach The landmark win over Pakistan in the World Cup will cause a ripple effect in Afghan cricket and inspire future... Published 24 Oct, 2023 10:01am
Sports Bangladesh’s Shakib ‘still harbours’ World Cup semi-final dream MUMBAI: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said the Tigers “still harbour the dream” of a World Cup semi-final as... Published 23 Oct, 2023 07:36pm
Sports India’s Kuldeep finds Warne inspiration at World Cup NEW DELHI: India spinner Kuldeep Yadav said Monday that the late Shane Warne has been a big influence on his career... Published 23 Oct, 2023 07:31pm
Life & Style Fans vent frustration as Pakistan seen struggling against Afghanistan Babar Azam-led players put up ordinary show in defence of 283-run target Updated 23 Oct, 2023 11:01pm
Sports Markram says South Africa’s cricketers ‘inspired’ by Springboks MUMBAI: Aiden Markram says South Africa’s cricketers are taking “inspiration” from the Springboks’ run to the Rugby... Published 23 Oct, 2023 05:53pm
Sports Australia optimistic for Head to start World Cup against Netherlands Australia batsman Travis Head is a good chance to be recalled for the World Cup clash against the Netherlands as he... Published 23 Oct, 2023 01:55pm
Sports Afghanistan send Pakistan crashing to shock World Cup defeat Afghanistan record first ODI win over Pakistan, clinch one-sided game by 8 wickets Updated 23 Oct, 2023 11:08pm
Sports Carse replaces injured Topley in England World Cup squad BENGALURU: Fast bowler Brydon Carse was on Monday called up to the England squad at the Cricket World Cup to replace... Published 23 Oct, 2023 01:27pm
Sports COVID lockdown training base kept Shami sharp for World Cup comeback A home-made practice facility Mohammed Shami built just before COVID-19 lockdowns kept the India pace bowler sharp... Published 23 Oct, 2023 12:02pm
Sports England’s Topley ruled out of World Cup after fracturing finger England fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after fracturing his left index... Published 22 Oct, 2023 08:00pm
Sports Pakistan inspired by Saeed Anwar’s Chennai magic at World Cup CHENNAI: Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq will channel the spirit of record-setting compatriot Saeed Anwar and his... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 07:23pm
Sports South Africa’s Hendricks happy to take rare chance at World Cup MUMBAI: South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks is taking nothing for granted at the World Cup despite making 85 after a late... Published 22 Oct, 2023 05:30pm
Sports Three reasons why it’s all gone wrong for England at the World Cup MUMBAI: Reigning champions England have lost three of their opening four World Cup matches, with Saturday’s 229-run... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:16pm
Sports Afghanistan braced for more ‘passionate’ rivalry with Pakistan CHENNAI: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott said Sunday that his team are looking forward to renewing a “passionate”... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:09pm
Sports Cricket World Cup: Pakistan v Afghanistan head-to-head record CHENNAI: Pakistan v Afghanistan ODI record ahead of their World Cup group game at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium,... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:05pm
Sports Kohli hits 95 as unbeaten India down New Zealand at World Cup DHARAMSALA: Virat Kohli hit 95 to lead India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand and a fifth win in five... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:19pm
Sports ‘No time for mistakes,’ says Sri Lanka match-winner Samarawickrama LUCKNOW: Sri Lanka batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama on Saturday said the team doesn’t “have time to make mistakes” in... Published 21 Oct, 2023 09:50pm
Sports India’s balance not the same without injured Pandya against NZ: Dravid India may not have the same balance they had in their first four World Cup games due to Hardik Pandya’s injury but... Published 21 Oct, 2023 08:10pm
Sports India ‘favourites’ to win World Cup, says ex-Kiwi skipper Taylor DHARAMSALA: India at home are a “different beast” and remain favourites to win the ongoing World Cup, former New... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:55pm
Sports Latham hails ‘fantastic’ India ahead of marquee World Cup clash DHARAMSALA: New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Saturday said hosts India have been playing “fantastic cricket” and... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:00pm
Sports Klaasen smashes ton as South Africa thump England at World Cup MUMBAI: Heinrich Klaasen scored a 61-ball century as South Africa posted 399 and then bowled England out for 170 in... Updated 21 Oct, 2023 09:06pm
Sports Pakistan ‘put arms around’ Mir after catch blunder, says Morkel BENGALURU: Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Saturday said the whole team will “put their arms around” Usama... Published 21 Oct, 2023 12:33pm
Sports Sri Lanka bring Dutch crashing back to reality at World Cup LUCKNOW: Sadeera Samarawickrama hit an undefeated 91 as Sri Lanka brought the Netherlands crashing back down to... Updated 21 Oct, 2023 06:22pm
Sports 'Awesome' Warner, Marsh star as Australia down Pakistan at World Cup BENGALURU: Australia rode on punishing centuries from openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh to beat Pakistan by 62... Updated 21 Oct, 2023 12:42am
Sports India’s Hardik Pandya to miss New Zealand game due to injury India’s vice-captain Hardik Pandya will miss Sunday’s World Cup match against New Zealand because of an injury, the... Published 20 Oct, 2023 01:25pm
Sports Bangladesh’s Najmul urges batsmen to improve after India loss PUNE: Stand-in Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his batsmen must take “responsibility” after a collapse... Published 20 Oct, 2023 11:52am
Sports From Uber Eats to World Cup feast for ‘fast bowling delivery guy’ Van Meekeren NEW DELHI: Netherlands fast bowler Paul van Meekeren has been part of two shock World Cup victories but just three... Published 20 Oct, 2023 11:43am
Sports Players sick from being confined to hotel, says Pakistan’s Hasan Ali BENGALURU: Fast bowler Hasan Ali believes the fever which has spread through the Pakistan team at the World Cup has... Published 19 Oct, 2023 07:52pm