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Sri Lanka take series after another last-ball win 15 Feb 2014 - 12:31 am

DHAKA: Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by three wickets in the second and final Twenty20 international in Chittagong yesterday to win the series 2-0....

Malik, Akmal back in Pakistan World T20 squad 15 Feb 2014 - 12:31 am

KARACHI: Pakistan have recalled former captain Shoaib Malik and wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal for next month’s World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. Malik has not featured...

Fiery Johnson puts Australia on top 14 Feb 2014 - 08:06 am

Australia cricketer Mitchell Johnson (centre) celebrates after bowling out South Africa’s Graeme Smith during the second day of the first Test match at...

Doha Resort & Convention Hotel and QSA sign contract 14 Feb 2014 - 08:05 am

The officials of Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) and Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel pose for a picture after a contract signing ceremony...

Arsenal held as Liverpool close on top spot 14 Feb 2014 - 08:03 am

Manchester United’s Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic (centre) defends the goal against Arsenal’s French striker Olivier Giroud (right) and Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky during...

Losail to host third round of Qatar SuperBike 14 Feb 2014 - 08:01 am

Doha: The third round of Qatar Superbike (QSBK) and fourth round of Qatar Challenge (QCH) will take place this weekend at Losail International...

Qualifier Cetkovska stuns Li Na in Doha 14 Feb 2014 - 07:59 am

Petra Cetkovska of Czech Republic returns the ball to Li Na of China during their women’s singles match at the Qatar Open tournament...

Qatar Open Shotgun shooting championship at Losail 14 Feb 2014 - 07:57 am

An official of Qatar Shooting and Archery Association (QSAA) watches the practice session of Qatari shooters at the the Losail Shooting Complex yesterday....

Imran Ali advances at InterCon squash 14 Feb 2014 - 07:53 am

Doha: Imran Ali advanced into the next round of the InterContinental Squash tournament defeating Ayman Kamal, 11-8, 6-11, 11-9, 11-6 (3-1) at the...

Second Test: New Zealand look to rub salt in India wounds 14 Feb 2014 - 07:51 am

WELLINGTON: New Zealand will blood two new players in the second Test against India starting in Wellington today as they look to cap...

South Africa ‘preferred’ IPL venue after India 14 Feb 2014 - 07:51 am

Bangalore: Indian cricket board secretary Sanjay Patel yesterday hinted that the Indian Premier League-7 (IPL) could be held in South Africa if it...

Hiring Arthur was a mistake, by CA: Ponting 14 Feb 2014 - 07:50 am

SYDNEY: Former Test captain Ricky Ponting says Cricket Australia made a mistake in hiring Mickey Arthur as coach in 2011, claiming he didn’t...

Al Sailiya move to third spot in QSL 14 Feb 2014 - 02:29 am

Action from the Qatar Stars League match between Al Arabi and Muaither SC in Doha yesterday. Muaither won 2-0. Report on page 22...

Greipel storms to stage win 14 Feb 2014 - 02:27 am

Lotto-Belisol’s Andre Greipel of Germany, winner of stage five at the Tour of Qatar celebrates after receiving his prize from the President of...

Qatar Open begins today 13 Feb 2014 - 10:40 am

Qatar’s Masoud Saleh, 2002 Busan Asian Games gold medallist, practises at Losail Shooting Complex ahead of the Qatar Open Shotgun championship. Shooters from...

National Sport Day at QREC 13 Feb 2014 - 10:39 am

Women jockeys who tokk part in the race as part of the celebrations of National Sport Day at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club...

QTF takes part in NSD celebrations 13 Feb 2014 - 10:38 am

Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) President, Nasser Ghanem Al Kholaifi (third right) poses for a pictures along with other officials during the National Sport...

Al Khor win Qatargas Beach Soccer tourney 13 Feb 2014 - 10:37 am

Al Khor football team members and officials, winners of the 1st Qatargas Beach Soccer Tournament organised by Qatar Football Association pose for a...