Sports / Cricket

MCC backs Chappell on DRS call 18 Jul 2013 - 04:39 am

LONDON: The world cricket committee of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) yesterday backed a call from former Australia captain Ian Chappell for the sport’s...

Sri Lanka scraps T20 tournament 18 Jul 2013 - 04:39 am

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket administrators scrapped their Twenty20 league yesterday after franchise holders defaulted on payments for the tournament and failed to guarantee...

Lehmann wants more from Australia’s batsmen 16 Jul 2013 - 10:01 am

NOTTINGHAM: Australia coach Darren Lehmann has told his top order batsmen to up their game in time for the second Test against England...

‘Review the review system’ 16 Jul 2013 - 10:01 am

MELBOURNE: Cricket’s decision review system and the continuing struggles of Australia’s brittle batting order bore the brunt of frustrations Down Under yesterday after...

Struggling WI batsmen a concern for home side 16 Jul 2013 - 10:01 am

PROVIDENCE, Guyana: In the wake of a thumping 126-run series-opening victory, Pakistan will again seek to capitalise on the struggles of the West...

Anderson ready to shoulder Ashes burden 16 Jul 2013 - 10:00 am

NOTTINGHAM: James Anderson insisted he was prepared for more hard work in pursuit of Ashes glory after leading England to a nailbiting 14-run...

Team coach Flower says he is proud of ‘resilient’ England 16 Jul 2013 - 10:00 am

NOTTINGHAM: England coach Andy Flower yesterday praised his “resilient” side after their thrilling 14-run win over Australia in the first Test at Trent...

Pakistan name former captain Moin as chief selector 16 Jul 2013 - 09:59 am

KARACHI: Former captain Moin Khan has been appointed as Pakistan’s chief selector replacing Iqbal Qasim, who resigned after the team’s dismal performance in...

Pakistan crush West Indies 15 Jul 2013 - 02:22 am

GEORGETOWN: All-rounder Shahid Afridi returned to international cricket with a blistering half century and a career-best 7-12 as Pakistan recorded a thumping 126-run...

Spot-on for England!: The hosts beat Aussies in thriller 14 Jul 2013 - 10:47 pm

NOTTINGHAM, England: James Anderson took five wickets for the second time in the match as England just held their nerve to win the...

Interesting Stats 14 Jul 2013 - 10:46 pm

Australia’s 14-run defeat threw up several interesting statistics. Among them were: Australia have now lost three Ashes Tests in a row to arch-rivals...

Cook hails Anderson 14 Jul 2013 - 10:46 pm

NOTTINGHAM, England: England captain Alastair Cook praised the “outstanding” James Anderson after the fast-medium bowler guided the hosts to a nerve-wracking 14-run win...

England rock Australia with three late wickets 14 Jul 2013 - 01:30 am

England’s James Anderson (right) celebrates after claiming the wicket of Australia’s Chris Rogers during play on the fourth day of the first Ashes...

Khan vows to build on Al Fayed’s work at Fulham 14 Jul 2013 - 12:40 am

The former owner of Fulham Football Club, Mohamed Al Fayed (left), and new owner Shahid Khan, pose for photographers at the club’s Craven...

Gilchrist slams fake Twitter over Broad blast 14 Jul 2013 - 12:38 am

Australia’s captain Michael Clarke leaves the field after being dismissed yesterday. NOTTINGHAM: Adam Gilchrist said yesterday comments attributed to him regarding Stuart Broad’s...

Holding calls for Broad ban over non-walk 14 Jul 2013 - 12:30 am

Australian bowler Ashton Agar (second right) shows his frustration at England batsman Stuart Broad (unseen) after they unsuccesfully claimed his dismissal during the...

Incident sparks outrage among the Aussies 14 Jul 2013 - 12:30 am

SYDNEY, New South Wales: Australia howled in outrage yesterday at England batsman Stuart Broad’s refusal to walk in the first Ashes Test. But...

Mickey Arthur taking legal action over CA axing: Report 14 Jul 2013 - 12:29 am

SYDNEY, New South Wales: Sacked coach Mickey Arthur has hired a legal firm and is seeking compensation after Cricket Australia tore up his...