Hard to put the disappointment into words: Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli was shell-shocked after Australia turned the tables and dismissed his side for 36, their lowest total in Test history, before going on to score an eight-wicket win to take 1-0 lead in the four-Test series. “Very hard to put those feelings into words. We had a lead of 60-odd coming and […]
Lack of training may hurt Pakistan team in NZ: Wasim Akram
KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram believes that the 14-day quarantine period during which no training was allowed to Babar Azam and his men as well as New Zealand’s recent success record at home will make things really tough for the visiting side in the upcoming Test and T20 series commencing on Dec 18. In […]
New Zealand crush WI to extend unbeaten home Test streak
HAMILTON: New Zealand stretched their unbeaten run at home to 14 matches with a comprehensive win in the first Test against the West Indies in Hamilton on Sunday after ending a battling rearguard century by Jermaine Blackwood. The West Indies were all out before lunch on day four for 247 after making only 138 in […]
Williamson, Latham thrive as WI rue decision to bowl on green top
HAMILTON: The West Indies delight at winning the toss on a lush green pitch turned to frustration as New Zealand were rarely troubled in posting 243 for two on day one of the first Test at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Thursday. Kane Williamson, despite being troubled with cramp late in the day, produced a […]
Australia not panicking over Starc’s dip in form: Finch
CANBERRA: Australia captain Aaron Finch has backed under-fire paceman Mitchell Starc to rebound after the left-armer was feasted upon by India’s batsmen in the first two matches of the One-day International series. Australia sealed the series 2-0 with their 51-run victory in Sydney on Sunday but Starc’s struggles have raised concerns leading into the four-Test […]
ICC must deliver world events or sport will suffer, says Barclay
WELLINGTON: New International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Greg Barclay said on Wednesday his organisation must deliver their pinnacle events over the next three years or there will be serious financial consequences for the sport. The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic forced the ICC to reschedule three of their world tournaments, and Barclay, confirmed as chairman of the […]
India have very good chance to beat Australia in all formats: VVS Laxman
The Virat Kohli-led Indian team has a “very good chance” of beating hosts Australia in all three formats – ODIs, T20Is, and Tests – in the encounters beginning on November 27 in Sydney with an ODI, says former India batsman VVS Laxman. The Hyderabadi, who revelled playing in Australia and piled up 1,236 runs at […]
‘Terrorism to tourism’: Upcoming England cricket trip gives Pakistan a boost
The return of England’s cricket team to Pakistan next year, their first visit since 2005, is a vote of confidence in the country’s improved security — but challenges remain, analysts say. Cricket-obsessed Pakistan spent a decade in international sporting isolation after gunmen targeted the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009 in Lahore during a Test series, killing […]
Hazlewood prefers Brisbane as venue for first India Test
SYDNEY: Australia would prefer to play India in the first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane if the recent Covid-19 outbreak in Adelaide forces a change in venue, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said on Wednesday. The series opener is scheduled to start at the Adelaide Oval on Dec 17 but a new cluster of coronavirus […]
Karachi Kings end long wait, overwhelm Lahore Qalandars to win maiden PSL title
Karachi Kings on Tuesday night were crowned the 2020 Pakistan Super League winners after beating Lahore Qalandars by five wickets, their first-ever title of Pakistan’s premier Twenty20 tournament. One of the world’s leading batsmen, Babar Azam knocked a commanding half-century to help his side win their first championship in five years at Karachi National Stadium. […]