Sports / Cricket

Christchurch races against clock to play World Cup host 12 Apr 2013 - 05:08 am

WELLINGTON: Local opposition and the ever ticking clock are conspiring against him but former New Zealand captain Lee Germon remains determined to bring...

Vijay, Hussey fashion big victory for Chennai Super Kings 11 Apr 2013 - 12:54 am

Mohali: In one of the most dominant wins of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Murali Vijay (pictured) and Michael Hussey helped Chennai Super...

Now watch out for animated Tendulkar in ‘Master Blasters’ 11 Apr 2013 - 12:17 am

New Delhi: Indian cricket’s master blaster Sachin Tendulkar now has an animated avatar. It will be seen in ‘Master Blasters’, a 3D action,...

Captains Misbah, Hafeez quick to deny rift reports 11 Apr 2013 - 12:17 am

LAHORE: Pakistan’s Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq and Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez again denied reports of a rift yesterday, saying the rumours were...

Kohli took away the game from us, says Perera 11 Apr 2013 - 12:17 am

Bangalore: A hurricane knock of 93 runs in 47 balls by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League...

IPL: Kohli guides Royal Challengers to easy win 10 Apr 2013 - 12:47 am

Bangalore: Skipper Virat Kohli struck a blistering 93 not out and carried the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a splendid seven-wicket win over...

Karthik shines in Mumbai’s big victory 10 Apr 2013 - 12:28 am

Mumbai: A scintillating show by Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma propelled Mumbai Indians to an emphatic win over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian...

Rajasthan Royals clinch second win 09 Apr 2013 - 12:36 am

Rajasthan Royals bowler Siddharth Trivedi celebrates after taking a wicket during their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Jaipur, yesterday. Trivedi won...

IPL: Sunrisers beat Royal Challengers in Super Over 08 Apr 2013 - 11:56 am

Cameron White of Sunrisers Hyderabad plays a shot during their IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Hyderabad yesterday. Hyderabad: In a Super...

Mumbai clinch thriller against Chennai; Royals win 07 Apr 2013 - 11:25 am

Rahul Dravid of Rajasthan Royals plays a shot during their innings against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match in New...

India drop Sehwag for Champions Trophy 07 Apr 2013 - 11:23 am

NEW DELHI: India’s selectors yesterday left out dashing batsman Virender Sehwag from a 30-man preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy in England in...

Pakistan to train on ‘English’ pitches 05 Apr 2013 - 05:33 am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cricket authorities yesterday ordered English-style pitches to help their struggling batsmen prepare for the Champions Trophy, to be played in England...

England name four uncapped players in Champions trophy squad 05 Apr 2013 - 05:33 am

LONDON: England named four uncapped players yesterday in a provisional 30-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales in June....

Thrilling two-run win for Royal Challengers 05 Apr 2013 - 05:30 am

Bangalore: Seamer Vinay Kumar took two wickets off as many deliveries in the 20th over as Royal Challengers Bangalore snatched a thrilling two-run...

Knight Riders off to a flying start 04 Apr 2013 - 01:37 am

Kolkata: Holders Kolkata Knight Riders gave a fluent start to their campaign with an emphatic six wicket win over a depleted Daredevils in...

Ryder is out of hospital 04 Apr 2013 - 12:50 am

CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder (pictured left) has been released from a Christchurch hospital and returned to his home in Wellington after...

Rising Australian fast bowler Starc hits contract jackpot 04 Apr 2013 - 12:50 am

SYDNEY: Cricket Australia unveiled yesterday a list of 20 contracted players for the new season amid reports that star bowler Mitchell Starc is...

Akram to work with Pakistan fast bowlers 04 Apr 2013 - 12:49 am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has turned to former captain and fast bowler Wasim Akram and will prepare special pitches for the...