Sports / Cricket

South Africa’s Kallis to miss Champions Trophy 03 May 2013 - 04:34 am

CAPE TOWN: All-rounder Jacques Kallis was a surprise omission when South Africa’s 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in England in June...

Dhawan hits half-century as Sunrisers cruise; Delhi win 02 May 2013 - 01:12 am

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot during his side’s IPL match against Mumbai Indians, yesterday. Hyderabad: Shikhar Dhawan guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to...

Australia recall Marsh for Champions Trophy 02 May 2013 - 12:50 am

sYDNEY: Australia recalled all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to the squad for their Champions Trophy defence and named George Bailey as vice captain yesterday. The...

Mike Gatting appointed MCC president 02 May 2013 - 12:49 am

LONDON: Former England captain Mike Gatting was yesterday named President of the historic Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The 55-year-old, who played his county...

Pakistan baffled by new batting coach 02 May 2013 - 12:49 am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s appointment of Trent Woodhill as batting coach for next month’s Champions Trophy has been met with bafflement, with former greats saying...

Chennai consolidate top spot 01 May 2013 - 01:03 am

Mahendra Singh Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings plays a shot during their IPL match against Pune Warriors, at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium...

Woodhill appointed as batting coach of Pakistan 01 May 2013 - 12:57 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan yesterday appointed Australian coach Trent Woodhill to help solve their perennial batting problems during June’s Champions Trophy in England. The...

Bangladesh complete first Test victory in Zimbabwe 30 Apr 2013 - 12:19 am

Bangladesh and Zimbabwe’s captains Mushfiqur Rahim (left) and Brendan Taylor pose with the trophy they share after drawing the series 1-1 on the...

Watson, Samson carry Rajasthan over the line; Mumbai Indians win 30 Apr 2013 - 12:18 am

Rajasthan Royals’ Sanju Samson plays a shot through the offside during their IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium...

Pakistan drops Afridi from Champions Trophy squad 30 Apr 2013 - 12:18 am

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan yesterday axed Shahid Afridi from their 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy following the allrounder’s below-par performances in South Africa...

New Zealand seek revenge against England 30 Apr 2013 - 12:17 am

WELLINGTON: A galvanised New Zealand head to Britain determined to finish off a job they came so close to completing in a thrilling...

Bangladesh close in on victory against Zimbabwe 29 Apr 2013 - 12:39 am

HARARE: Bangladesh will go into the final day of the second Test against Zimbabwe requiring just six wickets to earn a share of...

Team Operations win Doha Bank tournament 29 Apr 2013 - 12:38 am

Staff of Doha Bank pose for a picture during a local cricket tournament. The tournament, held at QSports Ground, featured 14 teams in...

Hussey stars in Super Kings’ win over Knight Riders 29 Apr 2013 - 12:38 am

Chennai: Two-time champions Chennai Super Kings jumped to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table, beating holders Kolkata Knight Riders by...

Delhi Daredevils hold off Pune Warriors 29 Apr 2013 - 12:37 am

NEW DELHI: Delhi Daredevils managed to pull off their second win by beating Pune Warriors India by 15 runs at the SVNS International...

Five-star Robiul gives Bangladesh the lead 28 Apr 2013 - 01:09 am

HARARE: An 84-run partnership between Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim tightened Bangladesh’s grip on the second Test against Zimbabwe, but it was...

Smith dazzles for Mumbai Indians 28 Apr 2013 - 01:08 am

Mumbai: An all-round effort helped Mumbai Indians pull off a great 58-run win against table toppers Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier...

Chigumbura sparks Zimbabwe comeback 27 Apr 2013 - 12:18 am

HARARE: A blazing innings of 45 from Elton Chigumbura rescued Zimbabwe as they closed on 158 for four on day two of the...