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Hafeez says Pakistan can win T20 series 28 Dec 2012 - 04:46 am

Ahmedabad: Pakistan skipper Mohammed Hafeez yesterday said the way his side clawed its way back in the first Twenty20 match against India, he...

Former players say Indo-Pak games deserve iconic status 28 Dec 2012 - 04:43 am

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captains Rashid Latif and Moin Khan yesterday urged the ICC to give India-Pakistan series the iconic status. “The response to...

Aussies on top despite Sangakkara’s milestone 27 Dec 2012 - 09:50 am

MELBOURNE: Australia reached 150-3 at the close of the opening day of the second Test, punishing Sri Lanka after the visitors had failed...

Davids, Phangiso lead South Africa to series victory 27 Dec 2012 - 09:49 am

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa: Henry Davids hit his second successive half-century and Aaron Phangiso took crucial wickets as South Africa beat New Zealand...

Hafeez, Malik star in Pakistan’s win 26 Dec 2012 - 12:56 am

Pakistan skipper Mohammed Hafeez slog-sweeps a delivery while India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni watches on during the first T20 clash between the two...

Jayawardene ready for ‘battle’ in Melbourne 26 Dec 2012 - 12:55 am

MELBOURNE: Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has no illusions about the hostile reception awaiting his team at Melbourne Cricket Ground but insists it...

‘Boy Wonder’ comes of age in 2012 26 Dec 2012 - 12:52 am

LOS ANGELES: Rory McIlroy’s (pictured) dominance on both sides of the Atlantic and the clearest hint yet at the exciting potential in China...

Australian skipper Clarke facing Boxing Day fitness test 26 Dec 2012 - 12:51 am

MELBOURNE: Australia will wait until the very last minute to decide if Michael Clarke has recovered sufficiently from a hamstring injury to lead...

Old foes Pakistan, India renew rivalry today 25 Dec 2012 - 12:41 am

India captain MS Dhoni (left) and Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi shake hands on the eve of the T20 match in Bengaluru. Bengaluru: Pakistan skipper...

Pakistan team pins hope on experienced bowlers 24 Dec 2012 - 11:41 pm

In this December 15, 2012, file photo, new batting consultant Inzamam-ul-Haq guides Pakistan team members (from left) Umar Akmal, Mohammed Hafeez and Kamran...

I learnt a lot from Sachin, says Dhoni 24 Dec 2012 - 11:41 pm

Bengaluru: Terming Sachin Tendulkar’s contribution to cricket as immense, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (pictured above, left) yesterday said he had learnt a...

Tendulkar retires from ODIs 24 Dec 2012 - 10:30 am

In this photograph taken on April 2, 2011, Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (second left) celebrates with team-mates as he holds the trophy after...

A batsman with tons of records 24 Dec 2012 - 10:28 am

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting once said that he would probably be batting in a wheelchair if he survived in world...

We will miss Sachin, says Pakistan cricket team 24 Dec 2012 - 10:27 am

BANGALORE: The visiting Pakistan team was caught off guard yesterday by the dramatic announcement of Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar to retire from...

Tributes pour in for India’s master bat 24 Dec 2012 - 10:27 am

Mumbai: Tributes have started pouring in for master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who called time yesterday on his staggering one-day cricket career. Tendulkar, who...

India drop Zaheer Khan for Pakistan series 24 Dec 2012 - 10:26 am

Mumbai: India have left veteran left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan out of their forthcoming Twenty20 and one-day international series against Pakistan. Sachin Tendulkar has...

Guptill the hero as Kiwis edge hosts South Africa 24 Dec 2012 - 10:23 am

EAST LONDON, South Africa: Martin Guptill hit a thrilling century to clinch a last-ball, eight-wicket victory for New Zealand in the second Twenty20...

Australia not to risk half-fit Clarke for Boxing Day Test 24 Dec 2012 - 10:22 am

Sydney: Australia will not risk playing captain Michael Clarke in next week’s second Test against Sri Lanka if he is not fully fit,...