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Bangladesh battle back against New Zealand 25 Oct 2013 - 04:22 am

Mirpur, Bangladesh: Mominul Haque struck an unbeaten century as Bangladesh battled back bravely against New Zealand to leave the second Test and series...

Australia skipper Clarke set for Sheffield Shield return 25 Oct 2013 - 04:20 am

SYDNEY: Injured Australia captain Michael Clarke is back in the nets and could return to competitive action by the end of the month...

Tahir leaves Pakistan in a spin as SA take control 24 Oct 2013 - 12:08 am

South African cricketer Imran Tahir bowls as Pakistan batsman Younis Khan looks on during the first day of the second Test match between...

Broad heads to Australia with new Notts deal 24 Oct 2013 - 12:08 am

LONDON: England seamer Stuart Broad was set to fly out to Australia yesterday for the upcoming Ashes series, having signed a new three-year...

Anderson’s century helps New Zealand to 137-run lead 24 Oct 2013 - 12:08 am

DHAKA: Corey Anderson smashed his first Test century as New Zealand reached 419 for eight against Bangladesh to take a first innings lead...

Fourth ODI washed out; Aussies still lead series 24 Oct 2013 - 12:07 am

Ranchi: The fourth ODI between India and Australia was yesterday called off because of rains at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium in...

Pakistan coach blames batsmen for own downfall 24 Oct 2013 - 12:03 am

DUBAI: Frustrated Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore blamed his batsmen for bringing about their own downfall in the second and final Test against South...

Pakistan coach blames batsmen for own downfall 24 Oct 2013 - 12:03 am

DUBAI: Frustrated Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore blamed his batsmen for bringing about their own downfall in the second and final Test against South...

Root added to England central contract list 23 Oct 2013 - 02:04 am

LONDON: Yorkshire and England batsman Joe Root (pictured) was the new addition when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced their 11...

Rain forces early stumps after Shakib strikes 22 Oct 2013 - 11:54 pm

DHAKA: Shakib Al Hasan claimed three wickets as Bangladesh reduced New Zealand to 107-3 yesterday before rain forced an early close on the...

South Africa playing for pride in Dubai 22 Oct 2013 - 11:54 pm

DUbai: South African captain Graeme Smith vowed his team will look to keep their pride and an unbeaten seven-year away record by winning...

Ponting backs Warner, Hughes for Ashes 22 Oct 2013 - 11:54 pm

SYDNEY: Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting (pictured) yesterday backed dumped batsmen David Warner and Phil Hughes to make their mark in the Ashes...

Lorgat sidelined as India, SA agree deal 22 Oct 2013 - 11:53 pm

LONDON: India’s tour of South Africa will go ahead, officials announced yesterday, but Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Haroon Lorgat has been...

Amla to miss Test while Steyn faces fitness examination 22 Oct 2013 - 11:53 pm

CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s top-ranked batsman Hashim Amla (pictured below) will miss the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai to stay at home...

Star De Villiers says SA can fix first Test woes 22 Oct 2013 - 09:27 am

DUBAI: Star batsman AB de Villiers expressed his confidence yesterday that South Africa can rectify the problems which led to their defeat against...

Younis ‘shocked’ at ODI axe 22 Oct 2013 - 09:27 am

DUBAI: Experienced Pakistan batsman Younis Khan yesterday described his expulsion from the one-day side as “shocking” but vowed to end his limited overs...

Pakistan court orders board elections 22 Oct 2013 - 09:27 am

ISLAMABAD: The turmoil at the top of Pakistani cricket took another turn yesterday as a court ordered elections for the board chairman to...

Pakistan coach wary of South Africa comeback 21 Oct 2013 - 09:18 am

DUBAI: Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore drew on bitter personal experience to warn his players that world number one Test team South Africa can...