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Kaneria optimistic in spot-fixing ban appeal 17 Apr 2013 - 06:49 am

KARACHI: Pakistani leg-spinner Danish Kaneria said yesterday he was hopeful of winning his appeal against a life ban imposed by the English board...

Punishers Club tops Division B of QCA 16 Apr 2013 - 11:53 pm

The captain of Punishers, receiving the winners’ trophy from Ali Akbar Al Farabi, Sales Manager, Qatar Airways. Punishers defeated Kerala Eleven to win...

IPL: Spirited Pune defeat Chennai 15 Apr 2013 - 11:34 pm

Chennai: Pune Warriors pulled off a surprise victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League here yesterday. The 24-run win for...

Delhi under pressure to win against Bangalore 15 Apr 2013 - 11:07 pm

Bangalore: Smarting with four defeats in a row, Delhi Daredevils (DD) are under tremendous pressure to win today’s league tie against hosts Royal...

Misbah turns down county deal for national duty 15 Apr 2013 - 11:07 pm

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq (pictured) said yesterday he had turned down an offer from English county Worcestershire as it would...

Gambhir, Kallis steer Knight Riders to win 15 Apr 2013 - 12:04 am

Kolkata: Holders Kolkata Knight Riders brought their campaign back on track, humbling Sunrisers Hyderabad by 48 runs in an Indian Premier League match...

Cricket: Pakistan bans two umpires over spot-fixing 15 Apr 2013 - 12:04 am

LAHORE: Pakistan cricket authorities yesterday banned two umpires, including one international, after finding them guilty of being willing to spot-fix in return for...

Cricket: Pakistan bans two umpires over spot-fixing 15 Apr 2013 - 12:01 am

LAHORE: Pakistan cricket authorities yesterday banned two umpires, including one international, after finding them guilty of being willing to spot-fix in return for...

Emphatic 41-run win for Mumbai 14 Apr 2013 - 01:03 am

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians moved to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table with a convincing 41-run victory over the Pune Warriors...

Super Kings clinch dramatic victory 14 Apr 2013 - 01:02 am

Chennai: A last-ball howler by Rudra Pratap Singh gifted Super Kings a tight four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling Indian...

Sunrisers beat Daredevils by three wickets 13 Apr 2013 - 04:21 am

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Delhi Daredevils by three wickets here at the Ferozshah Kotla yesterday. The home team won the toss and...

Champions League returns to India 13 Apr 2013 - 04:20 am

MUMBAI: The Champions League T20 2013 will be held in India from September 17 to October 6 and there will be no team...

IPL: Gayle power hits Knight Riders 12 Apr 2013 - 05:15 am

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders Gautam Gambhir in a heated exchange during their IPL match in Bangalore, yesterday....

Finch guides Pune Warriors to first win 12 Apr 2013 - 05:14 am

Pune: Aaron Finch made his IPL-6 debut in style and powered Pune Warriors to a much needed victory against Rajasthan Royals at the...

Pakistan’s Afridi eyes 2015 World Cup 12 Apr 2013 - 05:13 am

KARACHI: Veteran allrounder Shahid Afridi (pictured) said yesterday he is targeting the 2015 World Cup after returning to the Pakistan side, but vowed...

Christchurch races against clock to play World Cup host 12 Apr 2013 - 05:08 am

WELLINGTON: Local opposition and the ever ticking clock are conspiring against him but former New Zealand captain Lee Germon remains determined to bring...

Vijay, Hussey fashion big victory for Chennai Super Kings 11 Apr 2013 - 12:54 am

Mohali: In one of the most dominant wins of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Murali Vijay (pictured) and Michael Hussey helped Chennai Super...

Now watch out for animated Tendulkar in ‘Master Blasters’ 11 Apr 2013 - 12:17 am

New Delhi: Indian cricket’s master blaster Sachin Tendulkar now has an animated avatar. It will be seen in ‘Master Blasters’, a 3D action,...