Roger Federer ‘feeling strong’ after knee surgery
BASEL: Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation. Federer, who pulled out of the US Open, said in August he would be sidelined for many months because he needed more knee surgery in order to resume playing. The 40-year-old had two procedures in […]
FIFA sets talks with football leaders on biennial World Cup
ZURICH: FIFA will finally start speaking to football clubs, leagues and players unions this month in the latest steps announced Monday in its push to organize a men’s World Cup every two years. All 211 member federations have also been invited to online talks on Sept 30 as part of consulting on the future of national […]
There was specific, credible threat against team: New Zealand Cricket
New Zealand was warned of a “specific, credible threat” against its team, the country’s cricket board said on Sunday, elaborating on the rationale for abruptly abandoning the tour of Pakistan as the squad reached Dubai. New Zealand had pulled out of the limited-overs tour on the day of the opening fixture in Rawalpindi on Friday, […]
No public transport, 6-day quarantine, squad size of 30 – BCCI to state associations
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has advised the state teams participating in the domestic championships to avoid public transport and restrict the size of their squad. In a detailed communications to the state associations, seen by Cricbuzz, the BCCI has asked the teams to have a maximum of 30 members with […]
Fans to return for IPL’s resumption in UAE
DUBAI: The Indian Premier League will welcome back fans for the first time since the 2019 edition when the Twenty20 extravaganza resumes in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, organisers said on Wednesday. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will clash with Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on Sunday, four months after the world’s […]
I am taking advantage of Saqlain’s presence: Usman
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan leg-spinner Usman Qadir on Tuesday said he was trying to gain as much as he could from spin great Saqlain Mushtaq. “Saqlain’s presence in the dressing room is an opportunity for the spinners to learn the art of spin from him. As a spinner, I am taking advantage of that,” the 28-year-old Usman […]
Pakistan cricket’s compass needs a reset, says Ramiz Raja after becoming new PCB chairman
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja on Monday became the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after being elected “unanimously and unopposed”, according to a press release issued by the board. A special meeting of the PCB’s Board of Governors was held at the National High Performance Centre in Lahore to elect the cricketing […]
Latham, Allen guide NZ to consolation T20 win
DHAKA: Skipper Tom Latham and Finn Allen hit attacking knocks to set up a 27-run consolation win for New Zealand in the fifth Twenty20 International against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday. Latham’s unbeaten 50 and a 24-ball 41 by Allen guided New Zealand to 161 for five after electing to bat first at the Sher-e-Bangla […]
India cancel training on eve of final England Test after new virus case
MANCHESTER: India cancelled their training session on the eve of the fifth Test against England as it was reported on Thursday that another member of their support staff had tested positive for the coronavirus. Head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar have already been ruled out of attending the […]
Mahmudullah inspires Bangladesh to maiden T20 series win over Black Caps
DHAKA: Skipper Mahmudullah struck an unbeaten 43 as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the fourth Twenty20 International to seal the five-match series 3-1 in Dhaka on Wednesday. Mahmudullah guided the hosts 96-4 in 19.1 overs after four wickets each from left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed and left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman helped them bowl […]