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Hafeez, Talha back in Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Tests 27 Dec 2013 - 10:21 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: In-form batsman Mohammad Hafeez and forgotten paceman Mohammad Talha yesterday returned to Pakistan’s 15-man squad for the three-Test series against Sri...

Cook wants England to come out fighting on Boxing Day 26 Dec 2013 - 12:56 pm

England player Steve Finn dives to take a catch during a training session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), in Melbourne yesterday. Melbourne:...

Swann saga is over, says England captain 26 Dec 2013 - 12:55 pm

SYDNEY: England captain Alastair Cook yesterday declared the furore over Graeme Swann’s shock retirement “closed”, saying the spinner had assured him that controversial...

Kallis to retire from Test cricket 26 Dec 2013 - 12:54 pm

JOHANNESBURG: South African cricketing great Jacques Kallis (pictured), will retire from Test and First-Class cricket after the upcoming Test against India, which gets...

West Indies seek ODI revenge against New Zealand 26 Dec 2013 - 12:53 pm

WELLINGTON: The West Indies have rejected any suggestion of a Test hangover going into the opening One-Day International against a New Zealand side...

S Africa, India have bowling headaches 26 Dec 2013 - 12:52 pm

South Africa has called back Kyle Abbott to play in his home ground against India. DURBAN: Finding the right combination of bowlers will...

Hafeez, Ajmal guide Pakistan to series-clinching win 26 Dec 2013 - 12:25 pm

ABU DHABI: Mohammad Hafeez notched his third hundred of the series while off-spinner Saeed Ajmal grabbed four wickets to help Pakistan beat Sri...

Philander deposes Steyn as world’s best bowler DUBAI: South Afric 26 Dec 2013 - 12:24 pm

DUBAI: South Africa paceman Vernon Philander has ended compatriot Dale Steyn’s four-year reign as the world’s top-ranked bowler. The 28-year-old took top spot...

Australia vow no mercy for England 24 Dec 2013 - 10:01 am

England cricket captain Alastair Cook takes a break during the side’s training session at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia, SYDNEY: Australia are vowing...

Flower should stay as England coach: ECB Chief 23 Dec 2013 - 02:40 pm

England captain Alastair Cook chats with coach Andy Flower as he prepares to take to the nets during the side’s training session at...

New Zealand cruise to series win over Windies 23 Dec 2013 - 02:26 pm

HAMILTON, New Zealand: New Zealand eased to an eight-wicket win over the West Indies yesterday to claim their first victory in a three-Test...

Spinner Swann calls time on England career 23 Dec 2013 - 02:24 pm

MELBOURNE: England spinner Graeme Swann announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket with immediate effect yesterday, in a bombshell just days before...

Hafeez stars in Pakistan victory over Sri Lanka 23 Dec 2013 - 02:23 pm

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Mohammad Hafeez demonstrated his all-round skills to guide Pakistan to a convincing 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the...

West Indies skipper warns heads could roll after loss 23 Dec 2013 - 02:23 pm

HAMILTON, New Zealand: West Indies captain Darren Sammy warned yesterday that players’ careers are on the line after his side slumped to a...

South Africa right to apply brakes on epic chase: Smith 23 Dec 2013 - 02:23 pm

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa skipper Graeme Smith defended the controversial decision to abandon his team’s epic pursuit of a world record score and settle...

India escape with thrilling draw against South Africa 23 Dec 2013 - 03:12 am

South Africa’s Faf du Plessis celebrates his century during the final day of the Test match against India in Johannesburg, yesterday. JOHANNESBURG: Faf...

Pakistani women to play cricket in Qatar 21 Dec 2013 - 05:28 am

DUBAI: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team is to use the neutral venue of Qatar to host a tri-series with South Africa and Ireland, an...

South Africa collapse against India pace 20 Dec 2013 - 12:35 am

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s top order batsmen collapsed against India’s fast bowlers on a dramatic second day of the first Test at the Wanderers...