Chase keeps West Indies on top in first England Test
SOUTHAMPTON: Roston Chase proved a thorn in England’s side once again as West Indies strengthened their grip on the first Test at Southampton on Saturday. England were 168-3 in their second innings at tea on the fourth day at the Ageas Bowl, just 54 runs ahead of West Indies’ first innings 318. Chase had taken […]
This year’s Asia Cup postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic, says ACC
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced on Thursday that this year’s Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in September, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, the ACC said that the executive board met on multiple occasions to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the tournament. “From the […]
England struggle for runs in brief play against West Indies
SOUTHAMPTON: After a 117-day absence, international cricket returned in familiar fashion on Wednesday as rain delayed the first Test between England and West Indies before the hosts lost Dom Sibley for 0 then reached 35-1 as bad light brought an early tea. Much else about the occasion felt very different, as the match is being […]
Googly will be my main weapon in England series, says Yasir
LAHORE: Leg-spinner Yasir Shah on Tuesday said googly will be his main weapon in the upcoming Test series against England which commences with the first Test at Old Trafford, Manchester on Aug 5. Talking to reporters from Worcester on a video-link, Yasir, 35, said that he was working hard and in the guidance of spin […]
PCB releases updated schedule of England series
LAHORE: Finally, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday confirmed an updated schedule of Pakistan’s matches which they will play during the ongoing England tour comprising three Tests and as many T20 Internationals. The series, according to the updated schedule, starts with the first Test from Aug 5 at Old Trafford, Manchester. The Pakistan squad […]
NSA Doval and Chinese FM Wang agree on expeditious disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh
New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephonic conversation on Sunday during which they agreed on disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at the earliest, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Doval and Wang are special representatives for border talks between the two […]
Virat Kohli: BCCI Ethics Oficer Examining Conflict Of Interest Complaint Against India Captain
BCCI ethics officer D K Jain on Sunday said he is examining a conflict of interest complaint against India captain Virat Kohli from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association life member Sanjeev Gupta, who has levelled similar charges against other players in the past which were deemed “infructuous”. (More Cricket News) In his latest complaint, Gupta has […]
There was insecurity among Pak players during 2019 W C: Inzamam
KARACHI: There was a sense of insecurity among Pakistan players during the 2019 World Cup, claims former chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, who also reckons that the PCB should have given Sarfaraz Ahmed more time as captain instead of removing him abruptly. Inzamam said captains need to be backed since they get better with time. “Even in […]
Sangakkara grilled in 2011 World Cup final fixing probe
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara was questioned for nearly 10 hours on Thursday by detectives probing explosive allegations the 2011 ICC World Cup final was fixed under his captaincy. Sangakkara, 42, was called in to the police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) examining the conduct of the final, which Sri Lanka lost to India at Mumbai’s Wankhede […]
Tharanga questioned in 2011 World Cup final fixing probe
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga on Wednesday became the first player to be grilled by detectives in a probe investigating claims that the 2011 Cricket World Cup final was fixed. The 35-year-old batsman was questioned for two hours by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) examining the conduct of the final, which Sri Lanka lost […]