UK govt offers $4m for 2030 World Cup bid with Ireland
LONDON: The British government will provide 2.8 million pounds ($4 million) to pursue a five-nation bid for a World Cup with Ireland. The English Football Association disclosed the financial assistance for a potential British Isles bid on Monday as it received fresh backing from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “We are very, very keen to […]
Chelsea and United draw, Liverpool win as top-four battle heats up
LONDON: After Manchester City extended their lead of the Premier League, the battle for a top-four finish intensified on Sunday as Chelsea and Manchester United ground out a goalless draw, Leicester City lost and Liverpool finally came back to life. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal showed signs that they could also join the fray while at […]
Shaheen, Fakhar shine as Qalandars overwhelm Kings
KARACHI: The high-voltage derby HBL Pakistan Super League clash on Sunday night was as boisterous as everyone had anticipated. And despite being buoyed by the support from the noisy crowd, Karachi Kings finished second best to the Fakhar Zaman-inspired Lahore Qalandars in a thrilling finish. Lahore’s fourth triumph in 12 matches — achieved with only […]
Jasprit Bumrah Released Ahead Of Fourth India Vs England Test Match
Days ahead of the fourth and final Test against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released Jasprit Bumrah. According to a BCCI release, the 27-year-old made a request to the Indian cricket board to be released. The reason is said to be personal. “Accordingly, the fast bowler has been released […]
Tokyo Olympics organisers warn against big gatherings during torch relay
TOKYO: The Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee said on Thursday they could suspend the upcoming torch relay should big gatherings raise coronavirus infection risks, asking spectators to support by clapping. The toned-down torch relay, which will begin on March 25 and travel through Japan, will be broadcast live to avoid gatherings on streets, Yukihiko Nunomura, senior […]
India and England to start D/N Test as equals with no advantage, says Gautam Gambhir
No team will be ahead and both India and England will start as equal in the upcoming pink ball Test match on an untested pitch at Sardar Patel (Gujarat) Stadium here in Motera, near Ahmedabad, said former India captain Gautam Gambhir. The day-night fixture, which will be the third Test of the four-match series, will […]
Confident that name change will bring us good fortune: Rahul
Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul on Thursday said that the new name of the team represents it better as a unit. The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise announced that it was changing its name from Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday and unveiled a new logo as well. “I liked the name Kings XI but the […]
Inconsistency in spin department biggest issue for England: Nasser Hussain
England need not moan about the condition of Indian pitches and instead rectify inconsistency in their spin department if they want positive results in the remaining two Tests against India, feels former captain Nasser Hussain. Hussain said Dom Bess’ inability to maintain length has been the biggest issue for England, who suffered a massive 317-run […]
Turn alone did not give me wickets, pace and guile did: Ashwin on Chepauk pitch
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday asserted that it was not just the turn that Chepauk pitch offered yielded him wickets but the “pace and guile” did the trick in the second Test against England here. The quality of the pitch has been a subject of intense debate with former greats like Shane Warne and […]
BD seek to open World Test Championship account against WI
CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh will look to get their first points in the inaugural World Test Championship when they take on the West Indies in a two-Test series starting on Wednesday, captain Mominul Haque said on Tuesday. The Tigers will take to the field against the West Indies in the port city of Chittagong in their first […]