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South Africa ponder team balance ahead of second Test 19 Feb 2014 - 12:39 am

CAPE TOWN: Whether to stick with an all-rounder at number seven or play an extra batsman to counter Australia’s fiery bowling attack is...

Clapping, cheering got the ‘hero’ going 19 Feb 2014 - 12:38 am

New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum plays a shot against India during day five of the second and final Test in Wellington yesterday. WELLINGTON: Brendon...

New Zealand skipper shows maturity with triple-century 19 Feb 2014 - 12:37 am

WELLINGTON: Brendon McCullum showed his growing maturity and desire to stamp his mark on New Zealand with an inspirational triple-century that salvaged the...

One catch and it could have been different, says Dhoni 19 Feb 2014 - 12:19 am

WELLINGTON: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was ruing one dropped catch that cost them a potential series-levelling victory over New Zealand in the...

Cricket: Moin confident of Asia Cup title defence 19 Feb 2014 - 12:19 am

LAHORE: Newly appointed Pakistan cricket coach Moin Khan yesterday urged his players to shrug off “the fear of failure” as they prepare to...

McCullum grinds out 281 to close in on NZ record 18 Feb 2014 - 12:38 am

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni pats the back of New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum at the end of day four of the second...

SA recall Morkel for Twenty20 World Cup 18 Feb 2014 - 12:27 am

CAPE TOWN: South Africa recalled hard-hitting all-rounder Albie Morkel (pictured right) yesterday in their squad for the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh starting next...

Bangladesh pick Razzak, Sabbir for home event 18 Feb 2014 - 12:26 am

DHAKA: Seasoned spinner Abdur Razzak (pictured below) and young batsman Sabbir Rahman were yesterday named in Bangladesh’s squad for the World Twenty20 which...

Sri Lanka recall Jayawardene for T20 World Cup 18 Feb 2014 - 12:25 am

COLOMBO: Batsmen Mahela Jayawardene and Lahiru Thirimanne were included yesterday in Sri Lanka’s 15-man squad for next month’s World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. Both...

Sri Lanka edge past Bangladesh in first ODI by 13 runs 18 Feb 2014 - 12:25 am

DHAKA: Thisara Perera’s brilliant counter-attack inspired Sri Lanka to a 13-run victory over Bangladesh in the first one-day international in Dhaka yesterday, giving...

McCullum drops anchor to stall India’s victory push 17 Feb 2014 - 02:14 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum stubbornly provided a glimmer of hope for his side on the third day of the second Test...

Johnson says hunger, attitude key to bowling success in Tests 17 Feb 2014 - 02:13 am

CENTURION: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson produced career-best match figures as he sent South Africa crashing to a humiliating 281-run defeat on the...

No scar but need to curb Johnson, says captain Smith 17 Feb 2014 - 01:10 am

PRETORIA: South Africa will turn their attention to finding a way to negate the formidable threat posed by fiery Australian Mitchell Johnson, captain...

Disgraced Ryder misses out on NZ’s World T20 selection 17 Feb 2014 - 01:09 am

WELLINGTON: Jesse Ryder’s latest off-field indiscretion has predictably cost him a place in New Zealand’s squad for the World Twenty20 tournament in Bangladesh...

Australian pace decimates South Africa in first Test 16 Feb 2014 - 01:26 am

Australia’s Mitchell Johnson responds to comments from South African fans during the fourth day of their first cricket Test match in Pretoria yesterday....

Rahane’s maiden Test century gives India control on day three 16 Feb 2014 - 01:24 am

Indian batsmen Ajinkya Rahane (right) and Shikar Dhawan (below) wave their bats after completing their individual centuries on day three of the second...

Boys cricket camp proves big success 16 Feb 2014 - 01:17 am

Participants in the Under-12 Junion Cricket Camp organised by Qatar Cricket Association. DOHA: A large number of boys took part in the Under-12...

Impressive Ishant puts India on top 15 Feb 2014 - 02:46 am

India’s Ishant Sharma celebrates the dismissal of Hamish Rutherford during day one of the second Test match against New Zealand at the Basin...