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Pakistan suspends paceman Irfan in PSL spot-fixing case 14 Mar 2017 - 11:14 pm

Karachi: Pakistan yesterday charged and suspended giant fast bowler Mohammad Irfan over allegations of spot-fixing during a recent Twenty20 league, in a case...

Given a chance, UAE cricketer Chirag Suri would swap shirts for India 14 Mar 2017 - 04:11 pm

Kolkata: Delhi-born Chirag Suri, the only United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricketer to bag an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract last month, does not...

Bangladesh hope to break losing streak in 100th Test 13 Mar 2017 - 05:36 pm

Colombo: Bangladesh will be looking to overcome their recent dismal form as the perennial minnows try to make their 100th Test appearance an...

Du Plessis surprised at ICC's stance over Bangalore spat 12 Mar 2017 - 08:16 pm

Dunedin: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said yesterday he was surprised no one had been charged by the ICC after the ugly...

Both captains claim edge after washout on final day 12 Mar 2017 - 08:14 pm

Dunedin: South Africa and New Zealand's captains both claimed to have gained a psychological edge after rain washed out the final day of...

Warner hopes to let bat do the talking 12 Mar 2017 - 08:13 pm

Melbourne: Australia's David Warner is refusing to take the bait after being publicly sledged by India's cricketers, but even if he wanted to...

Cantons clinch Hong Kong T20 Blitz title 12 Mar 2017 - 08:12 pm

Hong Kong: Dwayne Smith capitalised on a first ball reprieve to produce a rapid half-century and lead Kowloon Cantons to a 25-run victory...

Herath eyes 400 Test wickets 11 Mar 2017 - 11:04 pm

Galle: Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath said he is aiming for a career total of 400 Test wickets after leading his side to...

Cummins called up to replace pacer Starc 11 Mar 2017 - 11:04 pm

Melbourne: Pat Cummins is in sight of a long-awaited second Test after being rushed into the Australia squad to replace injured pace spearhead...

Dunedin Test poised for intriguing final day 11 Mar 2017 - 11:00 pm

Wellington: Dean Elgar failed to join a select group of South Africa batsman while New Zealand took three late wickets to leave the...

Herath sets record as Sri Lanka beats Bangladesh by 259 runs 11 Mar 2017 - 03:09 pm

GALLE, Sri Lanka: Captain Rangana Herath claimed six wickets in the second innings to help Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 259 runs in...

Bangladesh openers, bad light keep Lanka at bay 10 Mar 2017 - 05:12 pm

Galle, Sri Lanka: Opener Soumya Sarkar scored his second half-century of the match as Bangladesh kept their faint hopes of saving the first...

Australia respect Kohli despite 'offensive' claims 09 Mar 2017 - 04:11 pm

NEW DELHI: Australia retain respect for Virat Kohli despite the India captain's "absurd" and "offensive" allegations against counterpart Steve Smith, assistant coach David...

Dwayne Smith smashes 31-ball ton in HK 09 Mar 2017 - 12:36 am

HongKong: Dwayne Smith smashed a whirlwind century off just 31 balls in Hong Kong's T20 Blitz yesterday, one of the fastest tons recorded...

Elgar's century rescues South Africa on first day 09 Mar 2017 - 12:36 am

Dunedin: An unbeaten hundred from Dean Elgar rescued South Africa from a grim start to take the honours on day one of the...

Jadeja joins Ashwin at top of rankings 09 Mar 2017 - 12:31 am

Bangalore: Ravindra Jadeja joined his fellow Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin at the top of the world rankings yesterday after his seven wickets in...

Late wickets give SL edge over Bangladesh 09 Mar 2017 - 12:31 am

Galle: Bangladesh's Soumya Sarkar and Tamim Iqbal shared a century opening stand before Sri Lanka took two late wickets to tighten their grip...

Australia defend Smith as 'cheat' row escalates 08 Mar 2017 - 01:12 pm

Bangalore, India: Australia's cricket chiefs sprang to the defense of embattled skipper Steve Smith Wednesday after he was accused of cheating in the...