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Anderson strikes as Pakistan trail England by 40 runs 17 Oct 2015 - 12:42 pm

England's Ben Stokes (R) celebrates with his teammates after he ran out Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez during the fifth and final day's play of...

Sri Lanka defeat West Indies by an innings 17 Oct 2015 - 12:36 pm

Sri Lankan cricketers make a successful appeal for the wicket of West Indies cricketer Kemar Roach (2L) during the fourth day of the...

Herath continues to heap misery on Windies 17 Oct 2015 - 11:13 am

Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath delivers the ball during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and the West...

Women's star Taylor makes history in Australian men's game 17 Oct 2015 - 10:50 am

England international cricket keeper Sarah Taylor (R), 26, fields during a game of men's grade cricket for Northern Districts in Adelaide. ADELAIDE, Australia:...

Cairns made match-fixing approach: McCullum 15 Oct 2015 - 05:03 pm

Brendon McCullum (left) arrives at Southwark Crown Court to give evidence in the Chris Cairns perjury trial. LONDON: Former New Zealand captain Chris...

Cook hit half-century as England fight in first Test 15 Oct 2015 - 11:19 am

Abu Dhabi: Skipper Alastair Cook was holding firm with a solid half-century after losing his partner Moeen Ali on the third day of...

Dhoni inspires India to series-levelling win 15 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates after winning the second one-day international cricketmatch against South Africa in Indore. INDORE, India: Indian captain Mahendra...

England fight after Malik hits double century 14 Oct 2015 - 05:20 pm

Pakistan's Shoaib Malik is watched by the umpire as he lies on the field recovering from a cramp attack during the second day's...

Malik passes 150 for first time, Pakistan consolidate position 14 Oct 2015 - 11:19 am

Pakistan's Shoaib Malik in action as England's Jos Buttler looks on. ABU DHABI: Shoaib Malik passed 150 for the first time in test...

India bat against South Africa in second ODI 14 Oct 2015 - 10:24 am

India's Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during their first one-day international cricket match against South Africa in Kanpur. INDORE, India: India's captain Mahendra...

Sri Lanka elects to bat in first Test 14 Oct 2015 - 09:30 am

Galle, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against the West Indies...

Ton-up Malik leads Pakistan charge in first test 13 Oct 2015 - 04:58 pm

Pakistan's Shoaib Malik plays a shot during the first day's play of the first cricket Test match between Pakistan and England at The...

Younis becomes Pakistan's highest Test run getter 13 Oct 2015 - 04:47 pm

Abu Dhabi: Younis Khan became Pakistan's all-time leading Test run-scorer, surpassing the great Javed Miandad's tally of 8832 runs on the opening day...

ICC unveil cash boost to develop game 13 Oct 2015 - 04:43 pm

Dubai: Cricket's governing body has unveiled a cash boost for Associate and affiliate countries as well as an increases in prize money for...

Seamless transition for new-look Australia team - Lehmann 13 Oct 2015 - 10:05 am

Sydney: Australia coach Darren Lehmann said Tuesday he expects a seamless transition period for his new-look Test team heading into next month's start...

Warner on slow road to recovery after breaking thumb 13 Oct 2015 - 08:53 am

Sydney: Injured Australian opener David Warner said Tuesday he was confident of being ready for the first Test against New Zealand next month...

Jayawardene wants England to keep things simple 12 Oct 2015 - 05:29 pm

Abu Dhabi: England's batting consultant Mahela Jayawardene urged his new charges to keep things simple while countering Pakistani spinners and tough conditions in...