‘Classy’ Gill key for Champions Trophy, says India captain Rohit Sharma
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he hoped “classy” batter Shubman Gill carried his blazing form into the Champions Trophy. Tournament favourites India begin their campaign against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday fresh from a 3-0 ODI sweep of England at home. India then play arch-rivals Pakistan in a Sunday blockbuster. Vice-captain Gill was […]
Jammu Kashmir to Play Ranji Trophy Quarterfinal Against Kerala in Pune
PUNE: The Ranji Trophy quarterfinal between Jammu and Kashmir against Kerala will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here from February 8. The match has been relocated from its original venue in Srinagar due to “potential weather concerns” raised by the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association with the BCCI. “We have a good […]
Sri Lanka reeling after Khawaja double ton steers Australia to 654-6
GALLE: Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja’s first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday. Sri Lanka were 44-3 by stumps on day two at Galle with senior batsmen Dinesh Chandimal, on nine, and Kamindu Mendis, […]
West Indies win toss and bat against Pakistan in second Multan Test
West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and decided to bat against Pakistan on the opening day of the second Test in Multan on Saturday. Pakistan, who lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test also in Multan by 127 runs, handed a debut to 30-year-old fast bowler Kashif Ali in place […]
Ranji Trophy: Jammu Kashmir Bowlers Dismantle Mumbai for 120 Runs
SRINAGAR: Mumbai were bowled out for just 120 runs by Jammu and Kashmir in their Ranji Trophy Group A match at the Sharad Pawar Academy in BKC, Mumbai, on Thursday. Rohit Sharma briefly stayed at the crease, scoring only three runs off 19 balls before being dismissed by Umar Nazir Mir. The rest of Mumbai’s […]
Djokovic books Alcaraz clash, wants apology from Australian Open broadcaster
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic charged into the Australian Open quarter-finals and booked a mouth-watering encounter with Carlos Alcaraz before the Serb shifted the focus by snubbing the Grand Slam’s official broadcaster and slamming them for mocking him and his fans. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka dismissed teenager Mirra Andreeva while Coco Gauff overcame Belinda Bencic to go […]
Rajhi takes overall Dakar car lead on penultimate stage
SHUBAYTAH: Saudi driver Yazeed al-Rajhi took the lead in the overall car standings at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after finishing third in Thursday’s decisive penultimate stage. Swedish driver Mattias Ekstrom (Ford) won the 11th stage, finishing the 275km special in Empty Quarter dunes 41sec ahead of Nasser al-Attiyah (Dacia) with Rajhi (Overdrive) completing […]
Lahore Qalandars get Mitchell for PSL 10; Williamson, Warner picked by Karachi Kings
LAHORE: All six franchises of the HBL Pakistan Super League completed their respective squads for the 10th edition during the players’ draft ceremony held here at the historical Hazuri Bagh, Lahore Fort on Monday. New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell became the first pick of the coming season when two-time winners Lahore Qalandars picked him to strengthen […]
PCB shifts tri-nation series to Lahore and Karachi
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made yet another swift change in its plans, this time relocating the upcoming tri-nation series, featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, from Multan Cricket Stadium to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Stadium in Karachi. While the move to the upgraded venues is a positive step, as […]
Jasprit Bumrah Among Nominees For ICC Test Cricketer Of The Year Honour
DUBAI, Dec 30: India’s peerless fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday nominated along with England duo Joe Root and Harry Brook and Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award. Bumrah has been the best bowler in Test cricket in 2024 with 71 wickets from 13 matches at an […]