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West Indies batsmen crumble against rampant Australia 27 Dec 2015 - 02:30 pm

Australian paceman Peter Siddle (C) celebrates with teammates after dismissing West Indies captain Jason Holder on the second day of the second cricket...

Pakistan's Yasir Shah suspended for doping: ICC 27 Dec 2015 - 01:09 pm

Dubai: Pakistan's leg-spinner Yasir Shah (pictured) was on Sunday provisionally suspended for failing a dope test by the International Cricket Council (ICC). "Shah...

Smith, Voges tighten screws on Windies 27 Dec 2015 - 08:31 am

Sydney: Skipper Steve Smith and in-form Adam Voges pounded the West Indies bowlers to push Australia's first innings towards 500 on the second...

Steyn strikes to put brakes on England fightback 27 Dec 2015 - 12:00 am

South Africa's bowler Dale Steyn (R) celebrates after dismissing England's batsman James Taylor (C) during the first day of the cricket Test match...

Pakistan divided on tainted Amir's return 26 Dec 2015 - 05:28 pm

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir (L) delivers a ball during a team practice for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Lahore on December 26,...

Compton, Taylor hold up South Africa 26 Dec 2015 - 05:23 pm

England's batsman Nicholas Compton plays a shot during the first day of the cricket test match between England and South Africa at Kingsmead...

Pakistan resolves row over Amir 26 Dec 2015 - 11:56 am

Mohammad Amir Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan's cricket chief said Saturday that a row over the inclusion of tainted paceman Mohammad Amir in a training...

Burns, Khawaja pummel Windies on Boxing Day 26 Dec 2015 - 11:23 am

Australian batsmen Joe Burns (L) and Usman Khawaja on the first day of the second cricket Test in Melbourne on December 26, 2015....

Drizzle delays start of Durban test 26 Dec 2015 - 11:16 am

Covers on as drizzle delays start of play. (Photo: Cricket South Africa) DURBAN: Persistent drizzle delayed the start of the first test between...

Hafeez, Azhar boycott Pakistan camp over Amir's inclusion 24 Dec 2015 - 02:52 pm

Pakistani cricketers practice during a camp for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Lahore on December 22, 2015. AFP Lahore: Pakistan cricket Thursday...

England's Anderson out of first S. Africa Test 24 Dec 2015 - 12:56 pm

Durban, South Africa: England paceman James Anderson has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa with a calf strain, the...

McCullum wants to be at 'absolute top' as career winds down 24 Dec 2015 - 08:51 am

Wellington: Brendon McCullum intends to bow out in style when he starts his farewell tour Saturday leading New Zealand into a one-day series...

Stokes and Finn join England limited overs squads 23 Dec 2015 - 04:54 pm

London: England have added all-rounder Ben Stokes and pace bowler Steve Finn to their one-day and T20 squads for February's matches against South...

Marsh waiting for moment to shine at crease 23 Dec 2015 - 11:39 am

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE: Mitchell Marsh's spot in a rebuilding Australia side is assured for at least the Boxing Day test against West...

Australia skipper Smith named ICC Cricketer of the Year 23 Dec 2015 - 11:12 am

Australia captain Steve Smith was named ICC Cricketer of the Year for 2015 on Wednesday after scoring a world leading 1,734 runs at...

Windies coach Simmons frustrated by missing stars 23 Dec 2015 - 09:22 am

Melbourne: Coach Phil Simmons called on West Indies administrators on Wednesday to break the impasse that has star players unavailable for the Test...

Six wickets for Moeen Ali as England win warm-up game 22 Dec 2015 - 01:25 pm

PIETERMARITZBURG: Moeen Ali took six wickets as England cruised to a comfortable innings and 91 run win over South Africa A on Tuesday...

N.Zealand captain McCullum to quit internationals 22 Dec 2015 - 09:02 am

Wellington: Blockbusting New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum announced Tuesday he will bow out of international cricket after the Test series against Australia in...