McDonald dismisses ‘far-fetched’ Cummins resignation talk
MANCHESTER: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald dismissed prospects of Pat Cummins stepping down as Test captain after the ongoing Ashes series following the team’s struggles against England in the drawn fourth test at Old Trafford. Cummins endured his most difficult moment since taking over the leadership role in October as England pressed for a series-levelling […]
Arsenal sign ‘exceptional’ Declan Rice from West Ham for record fee
LONDON: Declan Rice became Britain’s most expensive player on Saturday as Arsenal signed the midfielder from West Ham United, with manager Mikel Arteta describing the England international as an “exceptional talent”. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported that the fee for the 24-year-old was 105 million pounds ($137.45 million), […]
Pakistan to host 2024 Olympic hockey qualifying tournament
LAHORE: After a 19-year hiatus, Pakistan on Monday was granted the rights of hosting a notable event by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). In this regard, Lahore will host an eight-nation qualifying competition for the 2024 Olympic Games from Jan 13-21. According to an announcement made by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), the tournament in […]
Lyon out of Ashes with ‘significant’ calf tear
LONDON: Injured Australian star Nathan Lyon will play no further part in the Ashes, coach Andrew McDonald said on Monday, with the off-spinner backing Todd Murphy to pick up where he left off. Lyon suffered a “significant calf tear” while fielding on day two of a fractious second Test at Lord’s, which Australia won by […]
Pakistan to face India on Oct 15 as ICC unveils ODI World Cup schedule
India will host Pakistan’s cricket team for the first time in seven years for the 50-over World Cup, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday. The tournament will begin on October 5 with holders England taking on New Zealand at the world’s biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, which will also host the final. The schedule […]
Shaheen returns for SL Tests; Hurraira, Jamal handed maiden call-ups
Ace fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named in Pakistan’s Test squad for the forthcoming series in and against Sri Lanka, marking his return to the longest form of the game at the very country he played the last of his 25 Tests so far. The national selectors have also handed maiden call-ups to […]
Asia Cup to be held in hybrid model from August 31 to September 17: ACC
New Delhi: Ending months of speculation around the Asia Cup, the the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday announced that the tournament will be staged in a hybrid model with four games in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17. The deadlock over the staging of the 50-over tournament was […]
India to kickstart West Indies tour with two Tests
India will kickstart their West Indies tour with two Tests, Cricket West Indies confirmed on Monday (June 12) while announcing the schedule. As reported by Cricbuzz previously, the two Test matches, beginning on July 12 and July 20 will be played in Dominica and Trinidad. These two Tests will be India’s first assignment in the World […]
Sri Lanka square ODI series with 132-run win over Afghanistan
HAMBANTOTA: Quick bowler Dushmantha Chameera stormed back into the Sri Lankan team to power their 132-run win over Afghanistan at Hambantota on Sunday and square the three-match one-day international series. Having amassed a target of 324, the Sri Lankan bowlers skittled out the tourists for 191 inside 43 overs for their biggest win in ODIs […]
England name unchanged squad for first two Ashes Tests
Josh Tongue has been named in England’s Ashes squad for the first two Test matches against Australia. The 25-year-old Worcestershire seamer, who made his debut in the one-off Test match against Ireland, seems to have done enough to convince the selectors and retain his place in the unchanged 16-man squad. With Jonny Bairstow being the […]