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Rogers feels pressure to hold Australia spot 02 Dec 2013 - 11:43 am

Indian batsman Rohit Sharma (left) and team-mate Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the second day of the first Test against West Indies in Kolkata...

Philander guides South Africa to consolation win 01 Dec 2013 - 10:53 am

South Africa’s Vernon Philander (left) celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Umar Akmal, during the final ODI at SuperSport Park in Centurion, yesterday. CENTURION,...

England draw with Australia Chairman’s XI 01 Dec 2013 - 10:30 am

ALICE SPRINGS, Australia: England failed to get a boost ahead of next week’s second Ashes Test as they conceded an innings lead to...

Former India batsman Kambli stable after chest pains 01 Dec 2013 - 10:30 am

NEW DELHI: Vinod Kambli, the former India batsman once considered as gifted as his school friend Sachin Tendulkar, was recovering in a Mumbai...

England’s Ballance stakes claim for Ashes berth 30 Nov 2013 - 06:04 am

England’s batsman Gary Ballance celebrates his half-centry during a two-day match against Australia’s Chairman’s XI at Traeger Park in Alice Springs, yesterday. ALICE...

Afghanistan reach World T20 qualifier final 30 Nov 2013 - 05:54 am

DUBAI: Afghanistan booked their berth in a third consecutive ICC World Twenty20 qualifier final after defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the first...

Redmond back for New Zealand after five-year Test wait 30 Nov 2013 - 05:53 am

WELLINGTON: Top-order batsman Aaron Redmond has earned a New Zealand Test recall, five years after he last played the longest form of the...

Edgy England set for more ‘chatter’ in Alice Springs 29 Nov 2013 - 10:09 am

England’s Ben Stokes (second right) takes a catch during a team training session at Traeger Park in Alice Springson yesterday. England will play...

Nepal fans cheer T20 heroes 29 Nov 2013 - 10:02 am

KATHMANDU: Nepal, a country best known for its snow-capped mountains rather than sun-baked pitches, swelled with pride yesterday over its cricket team after...

Dhawan guides India with superb hundred in decider 28 Nov 2013 - 09:47 am

India’s Shikhar Dhawan during his match-winning hundred against West Indies in Kanpur yesterday. KANPUR: Riding on opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan’s fine 119, India...

Pakistan take unassailable lead with thrilling 1-run win 28 Nov 2013 - 09:46 am

Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad celebrates his 100 runs during the second One-Day International (ODI) cricket match against South Africa at the St George’s Cricket...

Nepal, UAE qualify for World Twenty20 28 Nov 2013 - 09:45 am

DUBAI: Nepal qualified for their maiden ICC World Twenty20 finals with a five-wicket win over Hong Kong at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu...

Misbah hails Pakistan’s series win 28 Nov 2013 - 09:45 am

PORT ELIZABETH: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hailed his country’s first win in a bilateral series against South Africa after they pulled off a thrilling...

Ashes batsmen can expect another bumpy ride in Adelaide 28 Nov 2013 - 09:44 am

MELBOURNE: The Adelaide Oval curator will seek to juice up what has traditionally been a docile pitch for the second Ashes Test between...

India eye ODI series victory 27 Nov 2013 - 10:28 am

Indian batsman Virat Kohli (right) is seen with team-mate Yuvraj Singh in this file picture. India take on West Indies in the third...

Vettori out of NZ series with West Indies 27 Nov 2013 - 10:15 am

Wellington: Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori (pictured) has ruled himself out of the West Indies Test series starting next week due to...

Jayawardene to skip series against Pakistan 27 Nov 2013 - 10:14 am

COLOMBO: Former captain Mahela Jayawardene has opted out of Sri Lanka’s limited-overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates next month due...

Root most likely replacement for Trott at No.3 27 Nov 2013 - 10:14 am

SYDNEY: Mike Atherton yesterday said Joe Root was the obvious replacement at number three for troubled Jonathan Trott as Australian newspapers came under...