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Root digs in to steer England past Sri Lanka 12 Dec 2014 - 07:54 am

Pallekele, Sri Lanka: Joe Root’s third hundred powered England to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fifth one-day international in Pallekele...

Rain disrupts ODI, match pushed to reserve day 11 Dec 2014 - 08:59 am

England’s Chris Jordan celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s captain Angelo Mathews (not pictured) during their fifth ODI match in Pallekele...

Smith, Clarke make India toil 11 Dec 2014 - 08:58 am

ADELAIDE, Australia: Captain Michael Clarke defied a back injury and grief over the death of Phillip Hughes to post an inspirational century as...

Pakistan on edge as Kenya arrive in Lahore 11 Dec 2014 - 08:57 am

KARACHI: Kenya’s national cricket team arrived in Lahore amid tight security yesterday for the most high-profile series in Pakistan since a March 2009...

Mumbai Indians hire Ponting as coach for IPL-8 11 Dec 2014 - 08:57 am

Mumbai: After spending two seasons in the team as a player, Australia’s two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting was yesterday appointed head coach...

Fans pay tribute to Hughes 10 Dec 2014 - 09:47 am

Tributes to the late Phillip Hughes are seen outside the Adelaide Oval on day one of the first Test match between Australia and...

Sohail happy to help suspension-hit Pakistan 10 Dec 2014 - 09:45 am

DUBAI: Pakistan’s newcomer Haris Sohail yesterday showed confidence he can help his team’s bowling which has been hit badly by the suspension of...

Senanayake, Williamson get chucking all-clear 10 Dec 2014 - 09:44 am

DUBAI: Sri Lanka’s Sachitra Senanayake and Kane Williamson of New Zealand were cleared to resume bowling in international cricket yesterday after their actions...

Warner scores fine ton on emotional day for Aussies 10 Dec 2014 - 09:22 am

Australia’s David Warner celebrates after reaching his century on the first day of the first Test match between Australia and India at the...

Expect the unexpected, says India skipper Kohli 09 Dec 2014 - 12:24 pm

ADELAIDE: Virat Kohli is determined to make his mark as captain of India, if only for one test as regular skipper Mahendra Singh...

Clarke to lead Australia, Hughes 13th man 09 Dec 2014 - 12:24 pm

ADELAIDE: Michael Clarke (pictured) was yesterday passed fit to lead Australia in the emotional opening Test against India in Adelaide, with the late...

Sohail, Afridi star in Pakistan triumph 09 Dec 2014 - 12:23 pm

DUBAI: Newcomer Haris Sohail batted with maturity during his maiden one day international half-century to steer Pakistan to a three-wicket win in the...

Bowler Abbott set for return after tragedy 09 Dec 2014 - 12:22 pm

SYDNEY: Sean Abbott, who delivered the ball that killed Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, is set to return to action after being named in...

Dhoni’s captaincy under the microscope 08 Dec 2014 - 08:35 am

NEW DELHI: Tours of Australia have traditionally been tests of character for visiting Indian cricketers and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (pictured) will no...

Sangakkara shines in Sri Lanka’s win 08 Dec 2014 - 08:33 am

COLOMBO: Kumar Sangakkara laid the foundation before Angelo Mathews completed a nervy chase as Sri Lanka beat England by six wickets in the...

Another blow as Hafeez banned from bowling 08 Dec 2014 - 08:33 am

DUBAI: Pakistan’s hopes of gaining a morale boosting one day series win over New Zealand ahead of the World Cup next year have...

ODI recall delights Younis 08 Dec 2014 - 08:32 am

DUBAI: Veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan yesterday expressed his delight at being recalled to the one-day team which raised hopes of a final...

Pakistan include Ajmal in Cup squad 07 Dec 2014 - 12:23 am

DUBAI: Ace spinner Saeed Ajmal is in Pakistan’s 30-man preliminary squad for next year’s World Cup, despite serving a suspension at the moment...