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Late strikes put Pakistan on top 03 Jan 2014 - 06:47 am

ABU DHABI: Paceman Bilawal Bhatti removed experienced Sri Lankan batsmen Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene off successive deliveries to put Pakistan in command...

England have spinner Panesar worry ahead of Sydney Test 03 Jan 2014 - 06:44 am

SYDNEY: England have concerns over the fitness of spinner Monty Panesar but wicketkeeper Matt Prior will not return to the team for the...

ORS targeting accuracy, time saving in cricket: Taufel 03 Jan 2014 - 06:44 am

ABU DHABI: Simon Taufel, five-time umpire of the year, yesterday said a new trialled system will help attain more accuracy and save time...

Anderson hits fastest ODI ton as New Zealand overwhelm Windies 02 Jan 2014 - 02:03 pm

Corey Anderson of New Zealand walks from the pitch after scoring the fastest century in history during the third One-day International against the...

Ton-up Younis, Misbah give Pakistan control 02 Jan 2014 - 02:02 pm

Pakistan’s Younis Khan (right) celebrates after scoring a century as team-mate Misbah-ul-Haq looks on during the second day of the first cricket Test...

Australia eye sweep in Ashes series 02 Jan 2014 - 01:48 pm

SYDNEY: It’s a fair bet Michael Clarke won’t be booed at the Sydney Cricket Ground this week when he sets out to become...

Afridi hails new record holder 02 Jan 2014 - 01:47 pm

KARACHI: Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi yesterday hailed New Zealand batsman Corey Anderson, who broke his long-standing record for the fastest One-day century —...

Rustiness a challenge for Sri Lanka, says Mathews 31 Dec 2013 - 10:50 am

Pakistan cricket team captain Misbah-ul-Haq speaks to media at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi yesterday. Sri Lanka and Pakistan are due...

Kallis says he knew it was time to quit Test arena 31 Dec 2013 - 10:48 am

South Africa’s Jacques Kallis celebrates his team’s victory on the fifth day of the second and final Test against India at Kingsmead yesterday....

Doolan called up to Australian Test squad 31 Dec 2013 - 10:47 am

SYDNEY: Australia yesterday added batsman Alex Doolan (pictured right) to their squad ahead of the final Ashes Test against England as doubts remained...

Cook calls on seniors to avoid Ashes whitewash 31 Dec 2013 - 10:47 am

MELBOURNE: Alastair Cook is calling on his seniors to pull out something special for England to avoid the ignominy of an Ashes whitewash...

England coach fights off questions about future 31 Dec 2013 - 10:46 am

MELBOURNE: Andy Flower revealed yesterday he will discuss his future with his new boss this week but vowed to fight on as England...

Perfect send-off for Kallis 31 Dec 2013 - 04:26 am

South Africa’s cricketers pose with their trophy after winning the second and final Test against India at Kingsmead, yesterday. BOTTOM: South Africa’s Jacques...

Ashes: Ruthless Australia march to 4-0 series lead 30 Dec 2013 - 11:23 am

Australian batsman Chris Rogers celebrates scoring his century on the fourth day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG in Melbourne,...

Kallis scores hundred as South Africa take control 30 Dec 2013 - 11:12 am

India’s Zaheer Khan (left) shakes hands with South Africa’s Jacques Kallis on day four of the second and final cricket Test match at...

Cook wants to stay England captain 30 Dec 2013 - 11:11 am

This combination photo shows England’s captain Alastair Cook dropping the ball in the slips cordon to miss the chance to dismiss Australia’s David...

Pakistan trust in bowlers to overcome Sri Lanka 30 Dec 2013 - 11:09 am

ABU DHABI: Pakistan will rely on their strong bowling line-up led by off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to tame Sri Lanka in the three-match Test...

Ashes: Australia need 201 runs to win the fourth Test 29 Dec 2013 - 11:14 am

MELBOURNE: Australia were chasing 201 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test and take a 4-0 series lead after a stunning English batting...