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Safe to play Tests in Pakistan: Misbah 22 Jan 2013 - 07:31 am

JOHANNESBURG: Pakistan should be allowed to stage international cricket again, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said yesterday as his team prepared to face top-ranked South Africa...

Marsh recalled to Australia’s T20 squad 22 Jan 2013 - 07:30 am

SYDNEY: Top-order batsman Shaun Marsh was recalled to Australia’s Twenty20 side yesterday, joining others who impressed in the domestic Big Bash League to...

Rain, wet outfield play spoilsport in Sydney 21 Jan 2013 - 07:06 am

SYDNEY: Rain and a wet outfield brought a premature end to the fourth one-day international between Australia and Sri Lanka yesterday but not...

Pakistan set for testing South African challenge 21 Jan 2013 - 07:06 am

JOHANNESBURG: The Pakistan Test team are due to arrive in Johannesburg tonight to take on world champions South Africa in a three-Test series....

Hosts India take ODI series lead 20 Jan 2013 - 01:09 am

India’s Virat Kohli plays a pull shot against England in the third One-Day International (ODI) at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi yesterday....

Franklin steers Kiwis to unexpected victory 20 Jan 2013 - 01:04 am

PAARL: A superb rear-guard knock of 47 not out from James Franklin helped New Zealand pull off an improbable one-wicket victory against South...

QCA to coach Al Emaam Al Shafi School pupils 20 Jan 2013 - 12:41 am

Al Emaam Al Shafi School pupils, teachers and Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) officials pose for a picture. QCA has announced they will offer...

Sri Lanka overcome nerves to beat Australia in Brisbane 19 Jan 2013 - 05:36 am

Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekara celebrates the dismissal of Australia’s George Bailey during their One-Day International cricket match at the Gabba in Brisbane, yesterday. ...

Rejuvenated India seek series lead 19 Jan 2013 - 05:33 am

RANCHI: Propped up by the massive series-levelling win in the second ODI, India will look to keep the momentum going when they go...

Kiwi coach accused of sabotaging Ross Taylor 19 Jan 2013 - 05:33 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond believed his boss “sabotaged” former captain Ross Taylor and was dishonest about his role in the...

Pakistan bars stars from Bangladesh T20 league 17 Jan 2013 - 04:30 am

DHAKA: Bangladesh cricket chiefs said yesterday that Pakistan had refused to release any of its players for a Twenty20 competition which begins this...

Sarwan back from Windies exile for Australia tour 17 Jan 2013 - 04:29 am

PARIS: Ramnaresh Sarwan has been recalled to the West Indies squad for the upcoming limited overs tour of Australia while Marlon Samuels was...

India crush England, level series 16 Jan 2013 - 12:39 am

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (left) celebrates after stumping England batsman Kevin Pietersen during the second ODI in Kochi, yesterday. NEW DELHI: India finally found their...

QCA Division C: Galfar emerge winners 16 Jan 2013 - 12:16 am

DOHA: Galfar Cricket Club, the cricket team of Galfar Construction Company, emerged on top in the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) Division C. In...

South Africa secure series win 15 Jan 2013 - 03:05 pm

Port elizabeth, South Africa: Fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel used the second new ball to devastating effect as South Africa completed...

India aim to bounce back against England 15 Jan 2013 - 03:03 pm

KOCHI: Still smarting from their narrow nine-run defeat in the opening ODI, a struggling India will have to work on their bowling frailties...

Clarke returns to Australia squad for Sri Lanka ODIs 15 Jan 2013 - 03:02 pm

SYDNEY: Skipper Michael Clarke returned yesterday to the one-day squad to lead Australia after a thrashing by Sri Lanka and an ear-bashing over...

New Zealand fight back 14 Jan 2013 - 12:55 am

South Africa’s Dale Steyn celebrates taking five wickets in an innings during day three of the second Test match against New Zealand in...