PCB chief Ramiz considering resigning from his position after Imran ouster: sources
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja is considering resigning from his position in the wake of the ouster of Imran Khan as prime minister of the country, according to sources. Ramiz, who like Imran is also a former Pakistan captain, is presently in Dubai for the International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings which concluded on […]
Rashid Khan longs for more Test opportunities for Afghanistan
NEW DELHI: Star Afghan spinner Rashid Khan longs for opportunities to play Test matches against top teams but is content plying his trade in franchise cricket until that happens, the 23-year-old told Reuters on Friday. Rashid has played all five of Afghanistan’s Tests since the country was granted full membership of the governing International Cricket […]
We win together, we lose together: Rohit Sharma in speech to Mumbai team-mates
In a soul-stirring speech to his Mumbai Indians team-mates, skipper Rohit Sharma urged them to be hungrier and become more proactive in IPL 2022. Mumbai, the five-time IPL champions, have endured a disastrous start to the tournament, losing all three matches and are placed ninth on the points table with a net run rate (NRR) […]
West Indies series could be played in ‘normal conditions’ without bio-secure bubble: Ramiz Raja
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja hinted on Wednesday at the possibility of rescheduled One-Day Internationals (ODI) against West Indies — which were postponed due to Covid-19 cases in the tourists’ squad during their visit last year — being played in June without strict coronavirus protocols or in a bio-secure bubble. The three ODIs […]
Russia drops World Cup legal challenge against FIFA
LAUSANNE: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday said the Football Union of Russia (FUR) had withdrawn its appeal against football’s world governing body FIFA as well as the Polish, Swedish and Czech Republic Football Associations. FIFA and European governing body UEFA decided together that all Russian teams, whether national or club sides, […]
IPL 2022: With momentum on their side, Rajasthan face Royal Challengers Bangalore in battle of Royals
Rajasthan Royals would aim to build on their promising start to the season when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, a side that is yet to unlock its potential, in the Indian Premier League here on Tuesday.Rajasthan come into the game following their 23-run win over Mumbai Indians. Bangalore, led by Faf Du Plessis, head […]
Elgar, Bavuma give South Africa early edge over Bangladesh
DURBAN: Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma hit half-centuries to give South Africa a slight edge on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Thursday. South Africa were 233 for four when bad light stopped play after being sent in to bat. South Africa had controlled the first session and captain […]
Bangladesh ready for South Africa Test challenge: Mominul Haque
DURBAN: Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque believes his team are well prepared ahead of the first Test against South Africa starting here at Kingsmead on Thursday. “South Africa are playing at home and that is always an advantage. However, we have been here for nearly three weeks and the boys have adjusted to conditions,” Mominul said […]
New-look Rajasthan crush SRH by 61 runs, start campaign on rousing note
A new-look and re-energised Rajasthan Royals attacked from the outset and inflicted on Sunrisers Hyderabad a 61-run hammering to begin their campaign in IPL on a rousing note here today. RR got the better of SRH in every department after skipper Sanju Samson led from the front with a scintillating 27-ball 55 to power his […]
Rescheduled West Indies ODIs to be played in Rawalpindi
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Monday that the West Indies will tour Pakistan in June to play three ODIs in Rawalpindi which were postponed due to Covid-19 cases in the tourists’ squad during their visit last year. “Rawalpindi will host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches against the West Indies […]