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Bangladesh recall Mustafizur for SL Tests 21 Feb 2017 - 08:54 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh yesterday recalled their left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman in a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka after...

India, Australia brace for battle in whites 21 Feb 2017 - 08:54 pm

New Delhi: The Indian Test juggernaut, with Virat Kohli at the wheel, has crushed almost everything in its path over the last 18...

India wins on last ball of Women's World Cup qualifying final 21 Feb 2017 - 08:13 pm

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Hamanpreet Kaur hit a six and ran briskly for two runs during the last two balls to steal a tense...

England's Stokes hits jackpot in IPL auction 20 Feb 2017 - 10:03 pm

Bangalore: England players attracted megabucks bids in the Indian Premier League auction yesterday, with all-rounder Ben Stokes setting a new record for a...

Pakistan's Afridi retires from international cricket 20 Feb 2017 - 10:48 am

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has announced his retirement from international cricket, but said he wants to play in his country's domestic league for...

Sri Lanka seal T20 series Down Under after Gunaratne fireworks 19 Feb 2017 - 09:08 pm

Geelong, Australia: Asela Gunaratne slammed a pulse-racing 84 to power Sri Lanka to a last-ball victory against Australia yesterday, clinching their Twenty20 series....

De Villiers gets Proteas home 19 Feb 2017 - 09:02 pm

Hamilton: A polished Quinton de Kock half century laid the foundation for South Africa's four wicket win over New Zealand in a tense...

Smith replaces Dhoni as IPL team skipper 19 Feb 2017 - 08:57 pm

New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been removed as skipper of his Indian Premier League team with Australia's Steve Smith replacing him for...

De Villiers gets South Africa home with a ball to spare 19 Feb 2017 - 02:07 pm

Hamilton, New Zealand: A polished Quinton de Kock half century laid the foundation for South Africa's four wicket win over New Zealand in...

Sri Lanka clinch Melbourne thriller 17 Feb 2017 - 11:08 pm

Melbourne: Chamara Kapugedera smashed a four off the last ball to give Sri Lanka a thrilling five-wicket victory over Australia in their first...

Brilliant Tahir spins Proteas to victory 17 Feb 2017 - 11:01 pm

Auckland: Leg-spinner Imran Tahir justified his position as the top-ranked bowler in white-ball cricket with an inspired display in South Africa's 78-run victory...

SLC announces Bangladesh tour schedule 17 Feb 2017 - 11:00 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday announced the schedule for a series of Test matches and limited overs internationals against Bangladesh who begin...

Kohli, Smith inspire new England captain Root 16 Feb 2017 - 10:09 pm

Leeds: Joe Root hopes becoming a Test captain will take his batting to the "next level", just as it's done for India's Virat...

Pakistan vow to host PSL final despite Lahore blast 16 Feb 2017 - 09:58 pm

Dubai: Pakistani cricket officials have vowed to stage the final of their Twenty20 league in Lahore next month, despite a powerful Taliban suicide...

Joe Root vows to captain England 'his way' 15 Feb 2017 - 07:43 pm

Leeds, United Kingdom: Joe Root insisted he would captain England "his way" as he gave his first insight into how he would lead...

Pakistan Super League to offer fresh player draft to franchises on February 22 15 Feb 2017 - 12:06 pm

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League will give franchises the option to draft new players in case contracted international stars opt out of the...

Pakistan ex-cricketer Jamshed arrested, released in UK in PSL spot fixing probe 15 Feb 2017 - 11:36 am

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Cricket Board official has confirmed that former international batsman Nasir Jamshed and another man were arrested and then released on...