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Ashes victory justifies Arthur sacking: CA chief 19 Dec 2013 - 09:18 am

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland yesterday said Australia’s comprehensive Ashes victory justified the decision to sack Mickey Arthur as coach, hailing the...

New Zealand aim to ram home advantage 19 Dec 2013 - 09:17 am

HAMILTON, New Zealand: New Zealand will field an unchanged side for the final Test against the West Indies starting in Hamilton today as...

Pakistan secure narrow ODI win over Sri Lanka 19 Dec 2013 - 09:16 am

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Pakistan survived a late order scare from Sri Lanka to pull off an exciting 11-run win in the first...

Australia regain the Ashes 18 Dec 2013 - 12:45 pm

The Australian team celebrates after defeating England to win the Ashes on the final day of the third Ashes Test match against England...

We were just sick of losing, says Aussie captain Clarke 18 Dec 2013 - 12:43 pm

Australian captain Michael Clarke (right) hugs coach Darren Lehmann after Australia regained the Ashes on the fifth day of the third Ashes Test...

Cook faces his biggest challenge, says Hussain 18 Dec 2013 - 12:41 pm

LONDON: Leading England out of their Ashes slump will be the biggest challenge of captain Alastair Cook’s (pictured) career, according to former skipper...

Make changes or lose series 5-0, McGrath warns England 18 Dec 2013 - 12:40 pm

Perth: England must make changes for the final two Tests or risk a 5-0 Ashes humiliation, former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath said...

England captain stands by team after Ashes defeat 18 Dec 2013 - 12:40 pm

PERTH, Australia: England captain Alastair Cook described yesterday’s Ashes loss as the lowest point of his career, but rejected suggestions his team’s flaccid...

Simunic to miss World Cup after receiving 10-game ban 17 Dec 2013 - 09:03 am

LAUSANNE: Australian-born Croatia defender Josip Simunic will miss the World Cup after being banned for 10 matches by FIFA for his pro-Nazi chants...

India begin life without Tendulkar against South Africa 17 Dec 2013 - 09:02 am

JOHANNESBURG: India begin life without the “Little Master” tomorrow, taking on top ranked South Africa in the first of a two-Test series in...

Windies spinner Shillingford suspended for illegal action 17 Dec 2013 - 09:02 am

DUBAI: West Indies spinner Shane Shillingford has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after his delivery action was found illegal, the game’s...

Boycott berates ‘selfish’ Pietersen 17 Dec 2013 - 09:01 am

LONDON: Outspoken former England batsman Geoff Boycott (pictured) described Kevin Pietersen as “selfish” after he again conceded his wicket cheaply as the tourists...

PCB seeks PM’s help on cricket revival in Pakistan 17 Dec 2013 - 09:01 am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cricket chief has sought the help of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as he tries to revive international cricket in the troubled...

Australia close in on Ashes 17 Dec 2013 - 06:16 am

Australian bowler Shane Watson (centre) celebrates with team-mates after dismissing England batsman Michael Carberry on the fourth day of the third Ashes cricket...

Australia build huge lead in third Test 16 Dec 2013 - 06:29 am

Australian batsman David Warner celebrates making his century on the third day of the third Ashes Test match against England in Perth, yesterday. ...

Australia wrest back control again in Perth 15 Dec 2013 - 12:22 pm

PERTH: Australia wrested control of the third Test back from England for the second day in a row yesterday, reducing the tourists to...

Sri Lanka level series, retain top spot 14 Dec 2013 - 05:52 am

Dubai: Sri Lanka retained their status as the world’s top Twenty20 team by beating Pakistan by 24 runs in a thrilling finish to...

Clarke bags top ICC awards 14 Dec 2013 - 05:52 am

NEW DELHI: Australian captain Michael Clarke (pictured) stole the honours in the International Cricket Council awards announced yesterday, winning both Player of the...