Stokes to miss rest of Pakistan series for family reasons
MANCHESTER: England star all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the concluding two Tests against Pakistan for family reasons, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Sunday. Stokes’s father Ged was admitted to hospital in Johannesburg two days before Christmas last year with a serious illness while following his son’s progress with the England cricket […]
It’s official: BCCI, Vivo suspend IPL title sponsorship ties for 2020
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Vivo Mobile India Pvt Ltd have officially decided to suspend their partnership for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2020, an IPL media advisory stated. The 2020 IPL will be played from September 19 to November 10, as confirmed by the IPL Governing Council. Vivo, […]
IPL dates are in, so are China-linked sponsors: first game September 19
The Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held in the UAE this time from September 19 to November 10, and will continue with sponsors linked to China, according to a decision taken by the tournament’s governing council during a video-conference Sunday. The decision is subject to approval from the government. The BCCI had said that it would […]
IPL 2020 to be held from September 19 to November 10
IPL 2020 will be played from September 19 to November 10, the IPL GC decided after a virtual meeting on Sunday. Taking note of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in India, the IPL GC decided to stage the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the matches will be played in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi […]
He told me he is going to score a hundred in an hour: L Balaji lavishes praise on former India batsman
During the mid-2000s, the Indian team was jam-packed with batting greats. The likes of Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman occupied the middle-order for the Indian test team while Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir started the innings. They are legends of the game and won many matches for their country. However, their presence […]
Younis pins hopes on Pakistan batsmen to post big totals
LAHORE: Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan has pinned high hopes on the national team’s largely inexperienced batting to notch up 400-plus totals during next month’s three-match series against hosts England. Speaking to reporters in a PCB online media conference on Tuesday, Younis — the former Pakistan captain and country’s highest run-getter in Test cricket — […]
England vs West Indies: Stuart Broad in touching distance of joining elite list of Test bowlers
Stuart Broad’s presence in the England playing XI made a massive difference during the second Test match against West Indies as the experienced medium pacer picked up six crucial wickets to help the hosts win the match and tie the series 1-1. With England looking to rotate its fast bowlers, Broad’s absence from the first Test […]
Tough for England to rest Stokes, admits Silverwood
MANCHESTER: Ben Stokes is making it difficult for England selectors to give him a break by consistently turning in stellar performances, head coach Chris Silverwood admitted on Tuesday. All-rounder Stokes scored 176 and 78 not out as well as taking three wickets during the home side’s 113-run win over the West Indies in the second […]
Ballon d’Or cancelled this year amid coronavirus disruption
PARIS: The prestigious Ballon dOr will not be awarded this year because the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the football season. Awarded by France Football magazine, the Ballon d’Or has been given out every year since Stanley Matthews won the first one in 1956. Lionel Messi has won it a record six times one more than longtime rival […]
Arteta outwits Guardiola as Arsenal reach FA Cup final
LONDON: Seven months after leaving Pep Guardiola’s side, Mikel Arteta outwitted his mentor to ensure his first season as Arsenal manager will end with an FA Cup final. In only his 25th match as a manager, Arteta masterminded a 2-0 victory secured by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s double that ended Manchester City’s title defence on Saturday. It […]