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Cook faces his biggest challenge, says Hussain 18 Dec 2013 - 12:41 pm

LONDON: Leading England out of their Ashes slump will be the biggest challenge of captain Alastair Cook’s (pictured) career, according to former skipper...

Make changes or lose series 5-0, McGrath warns England 18 Dec 2013 - 12:40 pm

Perth: England must make changes for the final two Tests or risk a 5-0 Ashes humiliation, former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath said...

England captain stands by team after Ashes defeat 18 Dec 2013 - 12:40 pm

PERTH, Australia: England captain Alastair Cook described yesterday’s Ashes loss as the lowest point of his career, but rejected suggestions his team’s flaccid...

Simunic to miss World Cup after receiving 10-game ban 17 Dec 2013 - 09:03 am

LAUSANNE: Australian-born Croatia defender Josip Simunic will miss the World Cup after being banned for 10 matches by FIFA for his pro-Nazi chants...

India begin life without Tendulkar against South Africa 17 Dec 2013 - 09:02 am

JOHANNESBURG: India begin life without the “Little Master” tomorrow, taking on top ranked South Africa in the first of a two-Test series in...

Windies spinner Shillingford suspended for illegal action 17 Dec 2013 - 09:02 am

DUBAI: West Indies spinner Shane Shillingford has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after his delivery action was found illegal, the game’s...

Boycott berates ‘selfish’ Pietersen 17 Dec 2013 - 09:01 am

LONDON: Outspoken former England batsman Geoff Boycott (pictured) described Kevin Pietersen as “selfish” after he again conceded his wicket cheaply as the tourists...

PCB seeks PM’s help on cricket revival in Pakistan 17 Dec 2013 - 09:01 am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s cricket chief has sought the help of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as he tries to revive international cricket in the troubled...

Australia close in on Ashes 17 Dec 2013 - 06:16 am

Australian bowler Shane Watson (centre) celebrates with team-mates after dismissing England batsman Michael Carberry on the fourth day of the third Ashes cricket...

Australia build huge lead in third Test 16 Dec 2013 - 06:29 am

Australian batsman David Warner celebrates making his century on the third day of the third Ashes Test match against England in Perth, yesterday. ...

Australia wrest back control again in Perth 15 Dec 2013 - 12:22 pm

PERTH: Australia wrested control of the third Test back from England for the second day in a row yesterday, reducing the tourists to...

Sri Lanka level series, retain top spot 14 Dec 2013 - 05:52 am

Dubai: Sri Lanka retained their status as the world’s top Twenty20 team by beating Pakistan by 24 runs in a thrilling finish to...

Clarke bags top ICC awards 14 Dec 2013 - 05:52 am

NEW DELHI: Australian captain Michael Clarke (pictured) stole the honours in the International Cricket Council awards announced yesterday, winning both Player of the...

Smith rescues Australia with vital ton in Perth 14 Dec 2013 - 05:51 am

TOP: Australia’s Steve Smith celebrates his century on the first day of the third Ashes Test match against England at the WACA ground...

Boult stars as NZ thrash West Indies 14 Dec 2013 - 05:50 am

WELLINGTON: Trent Boult led New Zealand to their first Test win in more than a year yesterday when he produced career best figures...

Australia look to seal series victory 13 Dec 2013 - 09:17 am

SYDNEY: Already 2-0 up in the series and with Mitchell Johnson running riot, Australia could hardly be charged with more confidence as they...

New Zealand take command against Windies 13 Dec 2013 - 09:17 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand claimed the upper hand in the second Test yesterday, restricting the West Indies to 158-4 with key batsmen Darren Bravo...

Pakistan axe Jamshed and Amin for Sri Lanka ODIs 13 Dec 2013 - 09:16 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan left out opener Nasir Jamshed and middle-order batsman Umar Amin from their 15-man squad for the five-match one-day series against...