Tag: Cricket
India crowned Asian champion after nail-biter
DUBAI: India clinched victory over Bangladesh in the nail-biting final of the Asia Cup 2018 on Friday courtesy of Kedar Jadhav's last moment heroics where...
Cricket chiefs vigilant over T20 corruption risks
DUBAI: Cricket's governing body admitted the popularity of T20 cricket has increased the risks of corruption in the game but insisted extra vigilance was...
Cricket-loving Indian, Pakistani couples bowled over in UAE
DUBAI: While India and Pakistan's fierce cricket rivalry has been on display at the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates, some families in...
England give Burns chance to fill Cook’s shoes in Sri Lanka
NOTTINGHAM: Uncapped Surrey batsman Rory Burns is set to replace Alastair Cook at the top of England's order after being named in a 16-man...
Shahbaz Nadeem breaks List-A record with stunning 8/10
MUMBAI: Shahbaz Nadeem, the left-arm spinner, has broken the List-A record for best bowling figures with an incredible 10-4-8-10 against Rajasthan in the Vijay...
Pakistan’s Abbas shatters Durham twice a day for their record lowest...
LONDON: Durham were bowled out for their two lowest scores in first-class cricket on Wednesday as they collapsed to a humiliating defeat against Leicestershire.
Pakistan seamer...
PM Imran has no plans to watch Pakistan-India match in Asia...
DUBAI: Prime Minister Imran Khan has no plans to watch Pakistan-India Cricket match at the Dubai stadium, said a senior Pakistani diplomat denying reports in...
Run out/match ratio: Pakistan remains best fielding side in ODIs in...
Pakistan has remained the best fielding side in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in last two years in term of runout per match ration, reported...
Hopefully against India I can get five: Usman Shinwari
After a match-winning performance against Hong Kong, Pakistan fast bowler Usman Shinwari has set his sights higher for the game against India, reported ICC.
Shinwari...
Moeen did not want ‘Osama’ claims escalated: Bayliss
LONDON: Moeen Ali persuaded angry team-mates not to lodge an official complaint against the Australia player who allegedly called him "Osama" during the 2015 Ashes.
England coach Trevor...
‘Rude’ Australia only team I disliked: Moeen Ali
LONDON: England all-rounder Moeen Ali has called the recent Australia team "rude" and that they are the only one he has "disliked" following the 2017-18 Ashes...
India coach Ravi Shastri under fire following England series defeat
NEW DELHI: India coach Ravi Shastri has come under fire for his side's humiliating 4-1 Test series loss to England — a second consecutive...
Inzamam, Basit refute nepotism charges
LAHORE: Chairman Junior Selection Committee Basit Ali has said that rumours about Chief Selector Inzamamul Haq requesting him to give special consideration to his...
Former England skipper Paul Collingwood calls time on career
LONDON: Former England captain Paul Collingwood will retire from professional cricket at the end of the current season, his County Championship side Durham announced...
Fielding coach Grant Bradburn joins Pakistan squad in Dubai
DUBAI: Pakistan’s new fielding coach Grant Bradburn joined the national team squad in Dubai on Wednesday.
Pakistan are in the United Arab Emirates for the...
David Miller gives up Test dream to focus on World Cup
CAPE TOWN: Batsman David Miller has made himself unavailable to play first-class cricket in South Africa, a decision that means he has effectively given up on...
Pakistan cricket team reaches Dubai for Asia Cup 2018
Younis Khan suggests Ashes-like series between Pak and India
Pakistan cricket team’s 16-member squad arrived in Dubai on Tuesday morning ahead of Asia Cup 2018...