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India bat against South Africa in second ODI 14 Oct 2015 - 10:24 am

India's Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during their first one-day international cricket match against South Africa in Kanpur. INDORE, India: India's captain Mahendra...

Sri Lanka elects to bat in first Test 14 Oct 2015 - 09:30 am

Galle, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against the West Indies...

Ton-up Malik leads Pakistan charge in first test 13 Oct 2015 - 04:58 pm

Pakistan's Shoaib Malik plays a shot during the first day's play of the first cricket Test match between Pakistan and England at The...

Younis becomes Pakistan's highest Test run getter 13 Oct 2015 - 04:47 pm

Abu Dhabi: Younis Khan became Pakistan's all-time leading Test run-scorer, surpassing the great Javed Miandad's tally of 8832 runs on the opening day...

ICC unveil cash boost to develop game 13 Oct 2015 - 04:43 pm

Dubai: Cricket's governing body has unveiled a cash boost for Associate and affiliate countries as well as an increases in prize money for...

Seamless transition for new-look Australia team - Lehmann 13 Oct 2015 - 10:05 am

Sydney: Australia coach Darren Lehmann said Tuesday he expects a seamless transition period for his new-look Test team heading into next month's start...

Warner on slow road to recovery after breaking thumb 13 Oct 2015 - 08:53 am

Sydney: Injured Australian opener David Warner said Tuesday he was confident of being ready for the first Test against New Zealand next month...

Jayawardene wants England to keep things simple 12 Oct 2015 - 05:29 pm

Abu Dhabi: England's batting consultant Mahela Jayawardene urged his new charges to keep things simple while countering Pakistani spinners and tough conditions in...

Finn ruled out of first test against Pakistan 12 Oct 2015 - 01:33 pm

ABU DHABI: England fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the first test against Pakistan due to a foot injury, the...

Sri Lanka, West Indies face off with young guns 12 Oct 2015 - 10:48 am

Galle, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka and the West Indies will look to offload past baggage and begin a new era with fresh young...

Ervine sets up Zimbabwe series win over Ireland 11 Oct 2015 - 06:58 pm

Harare: Craig Ervine hit an undefeated century to lead Zimbabwe to a five-wicket win over Ireland and their first series triumph in more...

South Africa beat India in first ODI 11 Oct 2015 - 02:42 pm

South Africa's Hashim Amla (2L) celebrates with teammates after their victory in the first one day international (ODI) cricket match between India and...

Pakistan pose new spin threat for England 11 Oct 2015 - 08:40 am

Abu Dhabi: England face the daunting prospect of overcoming Pakistan's new-look spinning line-up as the Ashes winners try to reverse their 3-0 Test...

Pressure on Dhoni as Proteas gear for India ODIs 11 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (L) talks to his team mate Mohit Sharma during a practice session ahead of their first one-day international...

Butt and Asif sign for Pakistan's major team 10 Oct 2015 - 09:38 am

Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif LAHORE, Pakistan: A major Pakistani team Saturday confirmed they had signed Salman Butt and paceman Mohammad Asif, who...

BJ Watling says Blacks Caps 'fizzed' over pink ball Test 08 Oct 2015 - 08:18 am

Wellington: New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has responded enthusiastically to his first workout with the revolutionary pink ball that will be used in...

Bangladesh says Zimbabwe to tour in November 07 Oct 2015 - 04:57 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh announced Wednesday it would host Zimbabwe for a two-Test cricket series in November after Australia postponed a planned visit this month...