Tag: Australia

Power-hitting a concern for Pakistan coach ahead of World Cup

Mickey Arthur, the Pakistan coach, has cited one area of concern for Pakistan at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019: the lack of...

Five takeaways after Pakistan whitewashed by Australia

Australia’s series sweep of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates completed a remarkable turnaround that began in India, but it hasn’t necessarily cleared up...

Forgotten man Pattinson stakes Ashes claim

MELBOURNE: Injury troubles have kept James Pattinson out of the Australian test side for three years but the fast bowler issued a timely reminder...

Australia sees record temperatures for fourth month in a row

SYDNEY: Australia continued a string of "hottest ever" months in March, the government said Monday, as global warming emerges as the hot button issue...

Dominant Aussies seek 5-0 sweep against Pakistan

Australia haven’t swept a bilateral ODI series 5-0 since 2013, when they hosted West Indies, but they are well-placed to do so again when...

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in fourth ODI

Imad Wasim, the Pakistan captain for the match, has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee. According to ICC, Pakistan have been fined...

Pakistan fail to finish despite two centurions

Australia denied victory to Pakistan by six runs in the fourth one-day international against an injury-hit Pakistan in Dubai on Friday. Two Pakistan batsmen scored...

Smith, Warner ‘paid price’, says cricket chief

DUBAI: Australian cricket chief Kevin Roberts insisted the return of Steve Smith and David Warner will not disrupt the resurgent team as a report on...

Aussies overpower Pakistan in UAE ODIs

Australia overpowered Pakistan in the third one-day international by 80 runs against Pakistan and won the five-match series in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The Aussies...

Stoinis confident to play World Cup despite broken thumb

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is confident that his thumb injury will have healed completely by the time the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019...

Former Australian cricketer Bruce Yardley dies at 71

MELBOURNE: Former Australian bowler and influential coach Bruce Yardley died on Wednesday at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Playing at a time...

Australia to confront past as ball-tampering bans expire

MELBOURNE: Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans but the...

Injured Richardson faces World Cup battle

Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson has dislocated his shoulder and will head home from the Pakistan tour, officials said, as he faces a battle...

Faheem rested from remainder of Australia series

SHARJAH: The Pakistan Cricket Board announced Faheem Ashraf will take no further part in the series against Australia following Sunday’s ODI and will return...

Rizwan happy to grab opportunity with maiden century

SHARJAH: Pakistan’s policy of judging their bench-strength yielded good result on Sunday when wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan came up with a maiden century to...

Finch back-to-back tons fray Pakistan

SHARJAH: Australia captain Aaron Finch struck amazing hundred to lead his side to victory against Pakistan in the second one-day international against Australia in...

Injured Richardson ruled out of second Pakistan ODI

Australian pacer Jhye Richardson will not take to the field again in the second ODI after suffering a dislocated shoulder. The 22-year old suffered the...