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Afridi says Pakistan can beat South Africa 04 Nov 2013 - 08:48 am

DUBAI: Dashing all-rounder Shahid Afridi yesterday showed confidence Pakistan can pull off a one-day series win despite the return of Hashim Amla and...

Kohli and Ajmal top ODI rankings 04 Nov 2013 - 08:48 am

DUBAI: Virat Kohli’s outstanding form in one-dayers has lifted him to the top of the ICC batting rankings in ODIs, the first time...

Rohit smashes 209 as India win 03 Nov 2013 - 08:47 am

India’s Rohit Sharma celebrates after scoring a double century against Australia in the seventh and final ODI at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore....

Prior backs England’s showing in tour draw 03 Nov 2013 - 08:31 am

English bowler Ben Stokes delivers the ball on day three of the Ashes cricket tour match against a Western Australian Chairman’s XI at...

De Villiers feels pressure over South Africa batting 03 Nov 2013 - 08:31 am

DUBAI: South African captain AB de Villiers () admitted he was feeling pressure over shortcomings in batting after his team’s 66-run defeat against...

De Villiers feels pressure over South Africa batting 03 Nov 2013 - 08:30 am

Paceman Harris struck down by virus ahead of Ashes series SYDNEY: Australia paceman Ryan Harris succumbed to a virus and was unable to...

Afridi, Irfan power Pakistan 02 Nov 2013 - 08:20 am

Pakistani cricketers Ahmed Shehzad plays a shot during the second ODI against South Africa in Dubai yesterday. Shehzad scored 58 as Pakistan won...

England batsmen in the runs in tour game 02 Nov 2013 - 08:20 am

PERTH: England’s top-order batsmen did what their bowlers couldn’t and played their way into form in the opening match of their Ashes tour...

Australian skipper Clarke reprimanded over dissent charge 02 Nov 2013 - 08:19 am

SYDNEY: Australia Test captain Michael Clarke has been reprimanded for showing dissent while playing for New South Wales in a domestic match, Cricket...

Bangladesh seal series victory 01 Nov 2013 - 09:22 am

DHAKA: Tamim Iqbal became Bangladesh’s top run scorer in one-day cricket yesterday as his team beat New Zealand by 40 runs in the...

England quicks struggle in Ashes tour opener 01 Nov 2013 - 09:21 am

PERTH, Australia: England’s bowlers struggled in an underwhelming start to their Ashes tour in the opening match against a Western Australia Chairman’s XI...

Rohit earns spot in Indian Test team 01 Nov 2013 - 09:21 am

Mumbai: Rohit Sharma has earned his place into the 15-member Indian Test team for the home series against the West Indies beginning at...

Misbah wants Pakistan to forget batting collapse 01 Nov 2013 - 09:21 am

DUBAI: A disgruntled Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq yesterday urged his team to move on after gifting a one-run win to South Africa and...

Kohli and Dhawan power India to thrilling victory 31 Oct 2013 - 02:58 am

India’s Virat Kohli (right) raises his bat and helmet after scoring a 61 ball century against Australia in the ODI match at the...

South Africa pull off one-run heist 31 Oct 2013 - 02:44 am

South African captain AB de Villiers celebrates with team-mates after winning the first ODI against Pakistan in Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United...

Ponting ‘offended’ as Taylor wades into Clarke feud 31 Oct 2013 - 02:43 am

SYDNEY: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting yesterday said he was “offended” after Mark Taylor blasted his feud with Michael Clarke, saying it should...

Sachin ends domestic career on a winning note 31 Oct 2013 - 02:41 am

Lahli (Haryana): Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar ended his domestic career in fitting fashion, guiding Mumbai to a four-wicket win over Haryana in the...

New Zealand’s Williamson to miss rest of Bangladesh tour 31 Oct 2013 - 02:41 am

WELLINGTON: A broken thumb has ruled New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson out of the rest of the Black Caps’ Bangladesh tour and their...