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Akmal and Peterson fined for code breach 19 Oct 2013 - 05:19 am

ABU DHABI: Pakistan’s wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal and Robin Peterson of South Africa have been fined 50 percent of their match fees after a...

Pakistan beat South Africa 18 Oct 2013 - 05:31 am

Pakistan’s captain Misbah Ul Haq (right) hits the winning run as South Africa’s Jacques Kallis fields on the fourth day of their first...

McDermott returns as Australia Test bowling coach 18 Oct 2013 - 05:30 am

SYDNEY: Former paceman Craig McDermott was yesterday appointed bowling coach for Australia’s Test team ahead of the Ashes series against England, barely a...

Tendulkar to get ‘unique’ salute at farewell Test 18 Oct 2013 - 05:30 am

Mumbai: When he retires after his 200th Test match in Mumbai next month, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will get a salute from a...

India’s Agarkar calls it a day 18 Oct 2013 - 05:29 am

Mumbai: All-rounder Ajit Agarkar (pictured), who last represented India in September 2007, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Agarkar represented...

Johansson and Bjorkman mask fall of Swedish tennis 18 Oct 2013 - 05:28 am

STOCKHOLM: Once a conveyor belt of tennis greats like Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander and Stefan Edberg, Swedish tennis now finds itself in the...

Rohit, Kohli fashion India’s stunning victory over Australia 17 Oct 2013 - 07:06 am

India’s Virat Kohli hits a six during his innings in the second One-Day International match against Australia at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in...

McIlroy seeks ‘solace’ and form at Korea Open 17 Oct 2013 - 07:00 am

SEOUL: Troubled former world number one Rory McIlroy admitted he was “seeking solace” as he prepared to begin a lucrative three-week Asian swing...

Pakistan sense win in Abu Dhabi 17 Oct 2013 - 03:55 am

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq celebrates his century on the third day of their first Test against South Africa at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket...

Manzoor century gives Pakistan lead in first Test 16 Oct 2013 - 05:06 am

Pakistan’s opener Khurram Manzoor (right) bats during the second day of their first Test against South Africa at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium...

Tendulkar to play final match at home in Mumbai 16 Oct 2013 - 05:06 am

MUMBAI: Cricket’s most prolific run-scorer Sachin Tendulkar will play his 200th and final Test match at his home ground in Mumbai against West...

Row over Australia sponsor censorship claims 16 Oct 2013 - 05:05 am

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia yesterday accused of censoring a sponsorship message warning against mixing alcohol and sport because it conflicts with lucrative drinks deals,...

India look to level series in second ODI against Australia 16 Oct 2013 - 05:05 am

JAIPUR: Having lost the first ODI of the series by 72 runs, hosts India will look to plug their batting and bowling loopholes...

Amla rescues South Africa with 20th career Test ton 15 Oct 2013 - 09:20 am

ABU DHABI: Hashim Amla notched his 20th Test century but three wickets for 34-year-old debutant Zulfiqar Babar allowed Pakistan to restrict South Africa...

‘Time to show faith in current batsmen’ 15 Oct 2013 - 09:19 am

MELBOURNE: Australia’s selectors need to show faith in their top six batsmen after undermining their confidence by chopping and changing the order during...

South Africa’s Le Clos wins two more golds 15 Oct 2013 - 09:19 am

MOSCOW: South Africa’s Olympic and world champion Chad Le Clos claimed two more wins at the Moscow World Cup meeting on Sunday with...

Aussies to keep injuries secret for Ashes, says report 15 Oct 2013 - 09:18 am

SYDNEY: Australia will protect information about player injuries so as not to cede any competitive advantage to England in the coming Ashes series,...

Impressive Australia thrash India by 72 runs 14 Oct 2013 - 12:57 am

Australia’s Aaron Finch strikes the ball during the first ODI match against India at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, yesterday. The second...