Wrist is history: Azhar recalls his 3 hundreds, and his Eden
Third Test in Kolkata, from December 31, 1984 to January 5, 1985; Azhar 110, DNB Fourth Test in Madras, from January 13 to 18, 1985; Azhar 48, 105 Fifth Test in Kanpur, from January 31 to February 5, 1985; Azhar 122, 54* Calcutta was boiling with anger. ‘No Kapil, no Test’ was the call. India […]
Like Gambhir’s batting but as a person, he has some problems: Shahid Afridi refers to Paddy Upton’s comments on Ex-India opener
Ever since that India vs Pakistan ODI in Kanpur in 2007, former India opener Gautam Gambhir and former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi have been at loggerheads. The duo had a heated argument in that match which it seems has stayed with them. After taking numerous pot-shots at each other, Afridi once again fuelled the rivalry by saying that Gambhir, […]
Serena set to play Kentucky event
LOS ANGELES: Serena Williams will make her return to the WTA tour at a new hardcourt tournament in Kentucky in August, organisers said on Thursday. The Top Seed Open said Serena, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, and 2017 US Open winner Sloane Stephens will be in the field when play begins on Aug 10. Serena […]
Jason Holder surpasses Brian Lara in captaincy record as West Indies keep chasing record intact
For a team that dominated world cricket at one point, there has been little to cheer about over the past 25 years for West Indies, especially in Test cricket. Ever since losing their unbeaten tag in 1995, Windies were unbeaten in 29 consecutive Test series over a period of 15 years, West Indies cricket touched […]
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 […]