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Passion biggest factor behind Kohli’s success, says Misbah 03 Jun 2019 - 08:03 am

Former Pakistan captain Misbah Ul Haq praised Virat Kohli saying the Indian captain’s passion on the pitch is hard to beat. When asked...

England, India favourites to win the World Cup: Misbah 03 Jun 2019 - 07:56 am

Former Pakistan captain Misbah Ul Haq has said white ball giants England and India under captain Virat Kohli are favourites to win the...

Afghan World Cup cricketers bring joy to war-torn nation 02 Jun 2019 - 11:56 pm

Kabul: When automatic gunfire erupted across Kabul last week, residents initially feared yet another terror attack was under way. Flag-waving crowds were instead...

West Indies' Russell confident to be fit for Australia match 01 Jun 2019 - 09:28 am

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell says he is confident of recovering from a knee problem in time for his side's second Cricket World...

Dhoni stumps fans with painting ambitions 21 May 2019 - 10:53 am

New Delhi: India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni fuelled retirement speculation on Tuesday after sharing his dream of becoming a painter, although his ambitions for...

Simmons to quit as Afghanistan coach after World Cup 20 May 2019 - 10:27 am

New Delhi: Former West Indies all-rounder Phil Simmons will step down as Afghanistan coach after the cricket World Cup, saying his goal had...

Australia's Smith, Warner ready for hostile crowds at World Cup-Langer 19 May 2019 - 01:44 pm

Australia's returning duo of Steve Smith and David Warner could face hostility from English crowds during the World Cup but can rely on...

England bat against Pakistan ahead of World Cup squad unveiling 19 May 2019 - 01:13 pm

Leeds, United Kingdom: England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international...

Watson 'gave blood' for Chennai during IPL final 14 May 2019 - 11:56 am

New Delhi: Bloodstains on the leg of Shane Watson's trousers during the IPL final as he scored a blistering 80 for Chennai Super...

Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' bank on experience against mighty Mumbai 11 May 2019 - 10:50 am

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will need to summon every ounce of his tactical acumen against a redoubtable Mumbai...

Flintoff tells England to drop 'anyone' to get Archer into World Cup squad 07 May 2019 - 06:56 pm

London: Andrew Flintoff has urged England to drop "anyone" in order to make sure Jofra Archer has a place in their World Cup...

Pandya brothers take Mumbai to top of IPL rankings 06 May 2019 - 10:31 am

New Delhi: India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is known for his explosive batting but it was his bowling partnership with brother Krunal that...

Morgan plays captain's knock as England beat Pakistan in T20 05 May 2019 - 10:56 pm

United Kingdom: England captain Eoin Morgan led his side to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in a lone Twenty20 international in Cardiff on...

'Surprise package' - Pakistan's 150kph teen with World Cup in his sights 04 May 2019 - 02:54 pm

Karachi: Four years ago, two-time World Cup winner Steve Waugh predicted young fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain would one day make a name for...

Bangladeshi street kids bowled over by cricket World Cup chance 03 May 2019 - 10:15 pm

DHAKA: On a dusty football pitch in Bangladesh that doubles as grazing for cattle and a laundry for local residents, teenage cricketer Sania...

Call for 'adaptable' laws as rain dumps Kohli out of IPL 01 May 2019 - 11:48 am

Bangalore: Cricket pundits Wednesday called for fresh ideas to prevent key games being abandoned without a result after Virat Kohli's team crashed out...

Alex Hales withdrawn from England World Cup squad 29 Apr 2019 - 01:12 pm

London: England batsman Alex Hales will not feature at the World Cup after being withdrawn from all international squads following an off-field incident...

Mumbai Indians sign Hendricks to replace injured pacer Joseph 23 Apr 2019 - 03:56 pm

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians have signed South African pace bowler Beuran Hendricks as an injury replacement for West Indian Alzarri...