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Bowlers shine in Wellington Test 04 Jan 2015 - 04:45 am

WELLINGTON: Fifteen wickets fell in a bowlers’ blitz yesterday as Sri Lanka ended the first day of the second Test in Wellington at...

Amla, De Villiers lift South Africa 04 Jan 2015 - 04:44 am

CAPE TOWN: South African captain Hashim Amla made a patient half-century as he and AB de Villiers steered their team towards a sound...

Johnson uncertain for final Test against India 04 Jan 2015 - 04:43 am

SYDNEY: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson missed training yesterday citing hamstring soreness, throwing into question whether he will be fit for the fourth...

South Africa aim for big lead 03 Jan 2015 - 08:25 pm

Minnows Netherlands will face a stern test against Dale Steyn and co. on Thursday CAPE TOWN - South African captain Hashim Amla made...

Amla, De Villiers dig in against West Indies 03 Jan 2015 - 07:30 pm

CAPE TOWN---South African captain Hashim Amla made a patient half-century as he and AB de Villiers steered their team towards a sound position...

Du Plessis leads South African reply 03 Jan 2015 - 05:19 pm

Faf du Plessis CAPE TOWN---Faf du Plessis hit a solid half-century as South Africa made steady progress on the second day of the...

15 fall in Sri Lanka, New Zealand wicket fest 03 Jan 2015 - 12:13 pm

Kumar Sangakkara WELLINGTON---Fifteen wickets fell in a bowlers' blitz Saturday as Sri Lanka ended the first day of the second Test in Wellington...

Australia paceman Johnson in doubt for India Test 03 Jan 2015 - 12:10 pm

SYDNEY, Australia---Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson missed training on Saturday citing hamstring soreness, throwing into question whether he will be fit for the...

Injuries hamper NZ, SL ahead of 2nd Test 03 Jan 2015 - 01:56 am

WELLINGTON: Concerns yesterday over injuries to Tim Southee and Rangana Herath disrupted preparations for New Zealand and Sri Lanka on the eve of...

WI fight back after Harmer grabs triple 03 Jan 2015 - 01:47 am

CAPE TOWN: Debutant off-spinner Simon Harmer took three wickets before West Indies captain Denesh Ramdin led a fightback against South Africa on the...

‘Kohli will probably be an aggressive captain’ 03 Jan 2015 - 01:46 am

SYDNEY: Having featured regularly in war of words with new India captain Virat Kohli in the ongoing Test series, Australia fast bowler Mitchell...

Ramdin leads Windies fightback after Harmer triple 02 Jan 2015 - 09:30 pm

South Africa vs West Indies: Ramdin leads fightback after Harmer triple CAPE TOWN - Debutant off-spinner Simon Harmer took three wickets before West...

Cricket Ramdin leads Windies fightback after Harmer triple 02 Jan 2015 - 08:45 pm

Harmer debut leap CAPE TOWN - Debutant off-spinner Simon Harmer took three wickets before West Indian captain Denesh Ramdin led a fightback against...

Cricket South Africa v West Indies scoreboard 02 Jan 2015 - 08:38 pm

Live Cricket Score : South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test Day 1, West Indies in South Africa CAPE TOWN - Scoreboard at...

Harmer halts West Indies progress 02 Jan 2015 - 06:26 pm

CAPE TOWN---Debutant off-spinner Simon Harmer broke two promising partnerships as the West Indies reached 172 for four at tea on the first day...

West Indies learning from South Africa 01 Jan 2015 - 04:19 pm

Denesh Ramdin CAPE TOWN--West Indies captain Denesh Ramdin said on Thursday that the main benefit of playing in South Africa was the opportunity...

SA seek series triumph against WI at Newlands 01 Jan 2015 - 12:05 am

South Africa’s captain Hashim Amla (centre) warms up with his team-mates during the 4th day of the second Test against the West Indies...

Dhoni’s abrupt Test retirement shocks India 01 Jan 2015 - 12:03 am

NEW DELHI: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s sudden decision to quit Test cricket caught the country’s media and former players by surprise yesterday,...