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Umpire Rauf denies fixing; BCCI chief urged to resign 30 May 2013 - 12:39 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf yesterday denied spot-fixing allegations made against him during the Indian Premier League, as Delhi’s sports ministry urged...

Retired star Ponting rules out Ashes return 30 May 2013 - 12:39 am

LONDON: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has back-tracked on his own suggestion he’d return to Test cricket as an emergency Ashes call-up by...

South Africans get physical before Champions Trophy 30 May 2013 - 12:38 am

CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s cricketers have turned to physical challenges in their bid for elusive limited overs success in the Champions Trophy starting...

Former skipper Vaughan questions England’s tactics 30 May 2013 - 12:38 am

LEEDS, United Kingdom: Former England captain Michael Vaughan questioned the team’s approach despite their commanding second Test victory over New Zealand at Headingley....

Spinner Swann the hero as England crush Kiwis 28 May 2013 - 10:44 pm

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar holds a copy of new book ‘Sporting Times’ during its release in Mumbai yesterday. The book documents India’s sporting...

Swann takes four wickets as England edge towards victory 28 May 2013 - 12:04 pm

England Graeme Swann (front) celebrates after dismissing New Zealand’s Ross Taylor during the second Test match at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, England,...

England confirmed as 2019 World Cup hosts 28 May 2013 - 12:03 pm

LONDON: England’s staging of the 2019 Cricket World Cup has been rubber-stamped, the International Cricket Council confirmed yesterday. It was originally announced in...

Captain Clarke backs spinner Lyon 28 May 2013 - 11:49 am

SYDNEY: Skipper Michael Clarke (pictured right)says spinner Nathan Lyon need not look over his shoulder in England in the coming months despite the...

Former umpire reveals UAE ‘fixing’ approach 28 May 2013 - 11:47 am

LONDON: Former umpire John Holder (pictured) alleged yesterday he was offered £10,000 ($15,139) to help sway the course of a one-day international in...

Mumbai Indians lift IPL title 27 May 2013 - 06:05 am

Mumbai Indians celebrate after with the trophy after winning the Indian Premier League title against Chennai Kolkata: Mumbai Indians lifted the Indian Premier...

Ton-up Root puts England on top against New Zealand 26 May 2013 - 06:41 am

England’s Joe Root celebrates after reaching his first Test century as New Zealand’s Doug Bracewell (right) looks on during the second Test match...

IPL final: Chennai stand in Mumbai’s way 26 May 2013 - 06:40 am

Kolkata: Amid the intriguing but dark saga of the unfolding spot fixing and betting scam, two-time champions Chennai Super Kings take on traditional...

Birla Public School wins under-17 tournament 26 May 2013 - 06:39 am

Players and officials of Birla Public School and MES Indian Public School are seen with Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) officials after the final...

BCCI president Srinivasan says he won’t quit 26 May 2013 - 06:38 am

Mumbai: “I have no intention to resign,” Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan said here yesterday after his...

Mumbai reach IPL final 25 May 2013 - 03:02 am

Keiron Pollard of Mumbai Indians celebrates with Jasprit Bumrah (centre) after taking Kevon Cooper of Rajasthan Royals’ wicket during the second qualifying match...

Rain washes out play on first day 25 May 2013 - 03:02 am

LEEDS, United Kingdom: Rain meant there was no play on the first day of the second and final Test between England and New...

Police refuse to confirm Rauf investigation 25 May 2013 - 03:01 am

MUMBAI: Police said yesterday they were “investigating all the angles” in the Indian spot-fixing scandal but refused to confirm if they were targeting...

Ireland, Pakistan tie first ODI 24 May 2013 - 03:17 am

Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez smiles as he catches a ball during the One Day International (ODI) match between Pakistan and Ireland at Clontarf Cricket...