Sports / Cricket

Former England bowler Harmison calls it quits 07 Oct 2013 - 09:49 am

LONDON: Stephen Harmison (pictured), the former England paceman who has failed to make a single fist-class appearance in Durham’s title-winning year, announced his...

Afghanistan seek Cup boost from India, Pakistan 06 Oct 2013 - 04:55 am

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Afghanistan coach Kabir Khan is pleading with India and Pakistan to help his team make an impact in their...

Pakistan drop Hafeez for South Africa Tests 06 Oct 2013 - 04:55 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan yesterday dropped out-of-form opener Mohammad Hafeez from the 12-man squad to play a Test series against South Africa in the...

Cup ticket triggers cash windfall for Afghanistan 06 Oct 2013 - 04:54 am

DUBAI: Afghanistan’s remarkable success in qualifying for the 2015 cricket World Cup has netted the country a multi-million dollar windfall. Afghanistan, playing in...

Lehmann vows stability for Australia 06 Oct 2013 - 04:54 am

SYDNEY: Coach Darren Lehmann ) has vowed there will be more stability in the Australian team for the return Ashes series after repeated...

Cricket: Afghanistan reach World Cup for the first time 05 Oct 2013 - 02:10 am

SHARJAH: Afghanistan reached the World Cup for the first time yesterday, completing a remarkable journey from refugee camp cricket to rubbing shoulders with...

New Zealand gear up for Bangladesh spin assault 05 Oct 2013 - 02:09 am

DHAKA: New Zealand are prepared to face a barrage of spin when they begin their first Test series in Bangladesh in five years...

Captain Clarke a doubt for the Ashes opener 04 Oct 2013 - 08:07 am

SYDNEY: Australian captain Michael Clarke yesterday admitted he may not be fit for the first Ashes Test against England next month, with his...

Pakistan’s Ajmal apologises for Whatmore remarks 04 Oct 2013 - 08:07 am

KARACHI: Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has apologised for remarks about national coach Dav Whatmore that triggered controversy and threatened their relationship. In an...

SA to consider franchise ‘quotas’ 04 Oct 2013 - 08:03 am

CAPE TOWN: South African cricket officials are set to consider a proposal forcing professional franchises to include at least two black Africans in...

Whatmore makes ‘no difference’ to Pakistan: Ajmal 03 Oct 2013 - 01:30 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan’s spin magician Saeed Ajmal said yesterday there was no difference between Dav Whatmore and a local coach -- apart from...

Tendulkar sees 2015 Cup champs from subcontinent 03 Oct 2013 - 01:14 am

Batting legends Sachin Tendulkar of India and Brian Lara of the West Indies being interviewed after the Mumbai Indians’ match against Perth Scorchers...

Afghanistan crush Kenya 03 Oct 2013 - 01:08 am

Pakistani cricketers gather prior to start of a training session in Lahore yesterday. Pakistan and South Africa will play two Test, five one-day,...

Pakistan must pay Test players more money, says Ajmal 03 Oct 2013 - 01:05 am

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board must start paying its players more money for Test appearances, according to top spinner Saeed Ajmal. Ajmal told...

Injured Clarke out of India tour 02 Oct 2013 - 01:02 am

SYDNEY: Captain Michael Clarke was yesterday ruled out of Australia’s one-day tour of India this month with his long-standing back problem needing further...

Meiyappan ran Chennai team, says Hussey 02 Oct 2013 - 01:00 am

Mike Hussey of Chennai Super Kings plays a stroke during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Kings XI Punjab at the Punjab...

Ajmal rallies Pakistan ahead of South Africa series 02 Oct 2013 - 12:59 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Wily spinner Saeed Ajmal urged his Pakistan team yesterday to demolish the world’s best Test side South Africa, just like they...

Selectors pick Yuvraj 01 Oct 2013 - 12:40 am

Chennai: Rewarded for his recent good form, all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was yesterday recalled in the Indian team for the first three One-day Internationals...