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Australia ‘deserved’ ODI series win, says Clarke 18 Sep 2013 - 04:21 am

SOUTHAMPTON, England: Australia captain Michael Clarke was in no doubt his side ‘deserved’ their 2-1 one-day international series win over England after a...

India tour of South Africa still in limbo 18 Sep 2013 - 04:21 am

JOHANNESBURG: Arrangements for India’s scheduled tour of South Africa will remain in limbo until after the Indian board’s annual meeting on September 29,...

Australia clinch ODI series 17 Sep 2013 - 02:33 am

SOUTHAMPTON, England: Australia’s three most talented players made significant contributions to take their team to a 49-run victory in the deciding final one-dayer...

Misbah elated at India opening in CL T20 15 Sep 2013 - 10:31 pm

KARACHI: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq said yesterday he hoped India’s decision to allow local team Faisalabad to play on Indian soil will open up...

Aussie captain Clarke doubtful for series finale 15 Sep 2013 - 10:30 pm

LONDON: Australia captain Michael Clarke could miss the fifth one-day international against England today after suffering a recurrence of his chronic back problem....

Pakistan greats demand change after shock loss 15 Sep 2013 - 10:30 pm

KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket greats and fans demanded a new national team captain and coach yesterday after an embarrassing defeat against minnows Zimbabwe...

Gutsy Zimbabwe clinch historic win over Pakistan 15 Sep 2013 - 12:50 am

Zimabwe players celebrate victory during the fifth day of the second Test against Pakistan at the Harare Sports Club, yesterday. RIGHT: Zimbabwe wicketkeeper...

Buttler serves up England win 15 Sep 2013 - 12:49 am

Australia’s Clint McKay celebrates after achieving a hat-trick after dismissing England’s Joe Root during the fourth ODI at Sophia gardens in Cardiff, Wales,...

Banned cricketer Sreesanth vows to return from ‘biggest setback’ 15 Sep 2013 - 12:35 am

DELHI: A day after he was hit with a life ban by the BCCI, Sreesanth has vowed to make a comeback. He called...

Misbah stands firm as edgy Pakistan stumble 14 Sep 2013 - 04:02 am

Pakistani batsmen Mohammad Hafeez and Azhar Ali (right) walk off after being dismissed by Zimbabwe on day four of the second and final...

India bans Sreesanth for life for spot-fixing 14 Sep 2013 - 04:02 am

NEW DELHI: Test fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has been banned from cricket for life after being found guilty of spot-fixing during the Indian...

In-form Younis shines but Pakistan bat slow 12 Sep 2013 - 02:53 am

Pakistan’s Younis Khan bats during the second day of the second cricket Test match against hosts Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club yesterday....

Rain ruins third ODI in Birmingham 12 Sep 2013 - 02:52 am

Spectators with umbrellas wait as rain falls during the third one-day international between England and Australia at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, yesterday....

Former England bowler Hoggard set to retire 12 Sep 2013 - 02:51 am

LONDON: Ashes-winning former England bowler Matthew Hoggard is to retire from first-class cricket at the end of the current English season, he announced...

Pakistan strike late in Harare 11 Sep 2013 - 04:38 am

Zimbabwe’s Hamilton Masakadza bats during the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at the Harare Sports Club, yesterday. HARARE: Hamilton Masakadza...

Smith back for Pakistan series in UAE 11 Sep 2013 - 04:38 am

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa captain Graeme Smith was named yesterday for a two-Test October series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates after recovering...

Sehwag and Gambhir to play Windies A 11 Sep 2013 - 04:38 am

Mumbai: Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Zaheer Khan have been picked to represent India A in two four-day games against West Indies A...

Australia’s Clarke glad of return to winning ways 10 Sep 2013 - 04:43 am

Australia’s Michael Clarke plays a shot during the second one day international (ODI) match against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England,...