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24th May, 2012
Kenyan player under investigation for spot-fixing
The player is under investigation for spot-fixing during a match against Pakistan at the 2011 World Cup.
The player is under investigation for spot-fixing during a match against Pakistan at the 2011 World Cup.
17th May, 2012
Yuvraj eyes comeback after cancer treatment
"I am hoping to make an early comeback, maybe by the next three to four months.”
"I am hoping to make an early comeback, maybe by the next three to four months.”
9th May, 2012
Afridi should be considered for ODI, T20 captaincy: Sallu
“Afridi managed to gel the team because he commands respect, just like Imran Khan."
“Afridi managed to gel the team because he commands respect, just like Imran Khan."
5th February, 2012
Yuvraj ‘fit to play in May after cancer treatment’
NEW DELHI: India’s World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh is expected to be fit to play in May after undergoing treatment…
NEW DELHI: India’s World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh is expected to be fit to play in May after undergoing treatment…
1st February, 2012
Dhoni gets vote of confidence from former skippers
NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s offer to step aside as India captain if a “better” candidate can be found is…
NEW DELHI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s offer to step aside as India captain if a “better” candidate can be found is…
18th January, 2012
Sri Lanka government orders probe after defeats
COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan government has ordered a probe into the national cricket team’s “crisis situation” after they fell to…
COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan government has ordered a probe into the national cricket team’s “crisis situation” after they fell to…
16th January, 2012
Tendulkar returns to India’s ODI squad for Tri-series
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, who has not played a one-day international since last year’s World Cup, was named in India’s…
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, who has not played a one-day international since last year’s World Cup, was named in India’s…
15th December, 2011
Sri Lanka blames cricket woes on team politics
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s sports minister on Wednesday blamed the cricket team’s poor form on team bickering, squad politics and the…
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s sports minister on Wednesday blamed the cricket team’s poor form on team bickering, squad politics and the…
27th November, 2011
India’s Yuvraj recovering from lung tumour
NEW DELHI: Cricket star Yuvraj Singh has been battling a golf-ball sized non-malignant lung tumour which first affected him during…
NEW DELHI: Cricket star Yuvraj Singh has been battling a golf-ball sized non-malignant lung tumour which first affected him during…
4th September, 2011
‘Captain Cool’ ready for brain-mapping test
NEW DELHI: India’s skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is game for a brain-mapping test after a top business school said it…
NEW DELHI: India’s skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is game for a brain-mapping test after a top business school said it…
24th August, 2011
PCB keeps mum on Shahzad’s ouster
ISLAMABAD: Ahmed Shahzad’s ouster from the national team left a big question mark on the selection policies of the Pakistan…
ISLAMABAD: Ahmed Shahzad’s ouster from the national team left a big question mark on the selection policies of the Pakistan…
15th July, 2011
UDRS too costly for cash-strapped Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will not use the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) for Australia’s forthcoming cricket tour because of the…
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will not use the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) for Australia’s forthcoming cricket tour because of the…
8th July, 2011
Problems mount for Sri Lankan cricket
COLOMBO: Only three months ago, Sri Lanka were battling it out with India in the World Cup final but they…
COLOMBO: Only three months ago, Sri Lanka were battling it out with India in the World Cup final but they…
8th July, 2011
PCB says India rejected revenue sharing plan
KARACHI: Pakistan’s cricket chief Ijaz Butt has said India rejected a proposal to share revenue from a possible series between…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s cricket chief Ijaz Butt has said India rejected a proposal to share revenue from a possible series between…
5th July, 2011
Sangakkara in hot water after ruffling feathers in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara is in hot water after his highly acclaimed lecture at Lord’s, where he…
COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara is in hot water after his highly acclaimed lecture at Lord’s, where he…
1st July, 2011
ICC to investigate World Cup ticket sales
HONG KONG: Cricket’s world governing body has launched an investigation into ‘black marketeering’ during the World Cup ticket sales fiasco…
HONG KONG: Cricket’s world governing body has launched an investigation into ‘black marketeering’ during the World Cup ticket sales fiasco…
30th June, 2011
Pakistan slated to tour India in 2012
MUMBAI: Pakistan have been pencilled in to tour India for a full series of Test and one-day cricket matches next…
MUMBAI: Pakistan have been pencilled in to tour India for a full series of Test and one-day cricket matches next…
26th June, 2011
Pakistan set to play India in 2013 under new FTP schedule
KARACHI: Pakistan are scheduled to face traditional rivals India in March-April 2013, according to the draft of the Future Programme…
KARACHI: Pakistan are scheduled to face traditional rivals India in March-April 2013, according to the draft of the Future Programme…
25th June, 2011
New Zealand’s Vettori takes a break from one-dayers
WELLINGTON: Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori is to take an indefinite break from the shorter forms of cricket in…
WELLINGTON: Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori is to take an indefinite break from the shorter forms of cricket in…
24th June, 2011
Pakistan court adjourns Shoaib appeal
LAHORE: A Pakistani court on Friday adjourned an appeal by retired international paceman Shoaib Akhtar against a record seven million…
LAHORE: A Pakistani court on Friday adjourned an appeal by retired international paceman Shoaib Akhtar against a record seven million…
20th June, 2011
Tendulkar set to lose ICC top spot
DUBAI: World’s best cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is set to lose his top position in the ICC player rankings for Test…
DUBAI: World’s best cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is set to lose his top position in the ICC player rankings for Test…
19th June, 2011
Talent hunt
It is quite odd that Pakistan cricket always finds itself mired in one controversy or another. Sometimes it becomes really…
It is quite odd that Pakistan cricket always finds itself mired in one controversy or another. Sometimes it becomes really…
13th June, 2011
India has the potential to dominate game: Fletcher
ANTIGUA: Impressed with the young side that has dominated West Indies in the ongoing ODI series, India’s new coach Duncan…
ANTIGUA: Impressed with the young side that has dominated West Indies in the ongoing ODI series, India’s new coach Duncan…
7th June, 2011
Kirsten appointed South Africa coach
JOHANNESBURG: Gary Kirsten, who led India to their 50-over World Cup triumph this year, has been appointed coach of his…
JOHANNESBURG: Gary Kirsten, who led India to their 50-over World Cup triumph this year, has been appointed coach of his…
7th June, 2011
Sharma guides India to easy win over Windies
PORT OF SPAIN: Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten half-century guided India to a comfortable four-wicket win over West Indies in the first…
PORT OF SPAIN: Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten half-century guided India to a comfortable four-wicket win over West Indies in the first…
5th June, 2011
Kirsten favourite to coach South Africa
CAPE TOWN: Just over two months after guiding India to the World Cup, Gary Kirsten could become coach of his…
CAPE TOWN: Just over two months after guiding India to the World Cup, Gary Kirsten could become coach of his…
5th June, 2011
Badrinath, Harbhajan salute India’s winning start
PORT OF SPAIN: Subramanian Badrinath and Harbhajan Singh, two of the architects of India’s opening victory on their tour of…
PORT OF SPAIN: Subramanian Badrinath and Harbhajan Singh, two of the architects of India’s opening victory on their tour of…
31st May, 2011
Dismay in Pakistan over Afridi retirement shock
KARACHI: Pakistani greats expressed dismay on Tuesday at Shahid Afridi’s shock decision to quit international cricket, as officials said…
KARACHI: Pakistani greats expressed dismay on Tuesday at Shahid Afridi’s shock decision to quit international cricket, as officials said…
27th May, 2011
Misbah’s Pakistan face tricky Ireland series
BELFAST: Pakistan are set to play a two-match one-day series against Ireland with Misbah-ul-Haq, their fifth limited overs captain in…
BELFAST: Pakistan are set to play a two-match one-day series against Ireland with Misbah-ul-Haq, their fifth limited overs captain in…
13th May, 2011
Fletcher gears up for new India challenge
CHENNAI: Cricket-obsessed India’s newly-appointed coach Duncan Fletcher on Friday said he was excited about working with the world champions and…
CHENNAI: Cricket-obsessed India’s newly-appointed coach Duncan Fletcher on Friday said he was excited about working with the world champions and…
