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Pietersen confirms Surrey return 17 Jun 2013 - 01:17 am

LONDON: England batsman Kevin Pietersen has confirmed he will return to cricket with Surrey in their County Championship fixture away to Yorkshire next...

Pakistan need Misbah, says Akram 17 Jun 2013 - 01:16 am

Islamabad: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has thrown his support behind under fire skipper Misbah-ul-Haq after the national team’s disappointing Champions Trophy tournament....

India stay unbeaten with huge win over Pakistan 16 Jun 2013 - 06:45 am

India’s Dinesh Karthik misses a catch during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy cricket match against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England, yesterday....

Giles readies England for New Zealand ‘decider’ 16 Jun 2013 - 06:45 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: England will face familiar foes when they bid to book their place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals against New Zealand...

England deny Willis claims 16 Jun 2013 - 06:42 am

CARDIFF: England limited overs coach Ashley Giles has denied his players tamper will the ball following controversial allegations by former captain Bob Willis....

CA seeks professional help for Warner, says report 16 Jun 2013 - 06:42 am

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia is seeking professional advice on what the organisation believes is troubled batsman David Warner’s drinking problem, a report said yesterday....

Bravo laments lack of one more ball as Windies exit 16 Jun 2013 - 06:41 am

CARDIFF: West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo regretted the fact his side were denied one more ball to win the match after they bowed...

South Africa reach semis 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: South Africa scraped their way into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on superior net run-rate after their rain-marred match...

Warner ‘lucky’ to be available for Ashes, says CA chief 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

MELBOURNE: David Warner (pictured) is lucky to be available for Ashes selection and the batsman’s attack on England’s Joe Root was “despicable”, according...

Trott an injury doubt for New Zealand match 15 Jun 2013 - 03:35 am

CARDIFF, United Kingdom: Jonathan Trott could miss England’s must-win Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Cardiff with a quad injury. Often criticised...

Old foes India and Pakistan renew rivalry today 15 Jun 2013 - 03:33 am

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy match in Edgbaston today that promises high-voltage action despite the academic nature...

Sri Lanka keep hopes alive 14 Jun 2013 - 02:50 am

Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara plays a shot during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy match against England at The Oval cricket ground in London,...

Rain adds to Australia misery in Birmingham 13 Jun 2013 - 12:39 am

Ground staff mop up rainwater during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and New Zealand at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central...

Australia drop batsman Warner after bar incident 13 Jun 2013 - 12:30 am

LONDON: Australia batsman David Warner has been dropped from the team’s Champions Trophy match against New Zealand following an alleged physical altercation with...

India’s Dhawan making up for lost time 13 Jun 2013 - 12:28 am

India’s Shikhar Dhawan leaves the field with West Indies’ Kieron Pollard (right) as the rain falls during their ICC Champions Trophy Group B...

Asif loses court appeal 12 Jun 2013 - 11:08 pm

LONDON: Three Court of Appeal judges in London yesterday rejected an appeal by Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif against his conviction for spot-fixing. In...

Steyn bowls at full speed in nets to boost South Africa 12 Jun 2013 - 11:07 pm

LONDON: South Africa paceman Dale Steyn bowled at full intensity in the nets yesterday, raising hopes he will be fit for the crunch...

India pacer Sreesanth hopeful of comeback 12 Jun 2013 - 11:07 pm

NEW DELHI: Indian Test bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth still hopes to represent his country again despite his arrest over a spot-fixing scandal, a report...