Stead replaces Hesson as New Zealand head coachWELLINGTON: Former Test batsman Gary Stead has been appointed New Zealand head coach on a two-year contract, following the resignation of Mike Hesson in June, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesd...
Sarfraz requests Imran to let departmental cricket continue in PakistanLAHORE: Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed has requested Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan not to end departmental cricket because it has played a pivotal role in development of cricket in the country....
Former India skipper Ajit Wadekar passes away at 77NEW DELHI: Former cricket captain Ajit Wadekar, who led India to their first overseas wins in West Indies and England, passed away on Wednesday after prolonged illness. He was 77 and is survived by hi...
Pakistan confident as they make sepak takraw debutKARACHI: Pakistan’s athletes are eager to make history but limitations from the government are making things challenging even before their Asian Games adventure begins in Palembang, Indonesia. Pakista...
Stokes should make instant return for England: HussainLONDON: England all-rounder Ben Stokes has shown great mental toughness during his 11-month trial and he should be welcomed back into the Test team after being cleared of affray, former national team...
Pakistan junior football team clinch Peace Int’l Juvenile CupISLAMABAD: Pakistan junior football team clinched the 4th Peace International Juvenile Cup played in Shenyang, China. Pakistan beat South Korea by 4-2 on penalties and won the final. Earlier Pakistan...
Pressure of international cricket was unbearable at times: AB de VilliersLONDON: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers says he is relieved to have quit international cricket as the pressure was unbearable at times. The 34-year-old De Villiers, who stunned one and all...
Van der Hoorn attacks late to win third BinckBank stageANTWERP: Taco van der Hoorn launched a late break to burst free of his fellow escapees and win Wednesday’s third stage of the BinckBank Tour in Antwerp. The Dutch rider hit the accelerator a kilometre...
South Africa zero in on World Cup probablesCAPE TOWN: South Africa are certain about two-thirds of their 2019 World Cup squad after their series win in Sri Lanka, according to coach Ottis Gibson, who hopes to have his tournament template ready...
Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in CincinnatiCINCINNATI: Roger Federer cruised to a 6-4 6-4 win over Peter Gojowczyk in his first appearance since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals while rising Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the fi...
2018 Asian Games torch reaches JakartaJAKARTA: The torch for the 18th Asian Games reached Indonesia’s capital Jakarta Wednesday, ending a month-long journey across the Southeast Asian archipelago nation. It was welcomed in style by marchi...
Singapore pin hopes on Schooling as David seeks fifth goldSINGAPORE: Singapore will be looking to make a splash in the pool at the Asian Games in neighbouring Indonesia this month as Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling leads a strong swim team aiming to...
Serena beaten by Kvitova in second roundCINCINNATI: Serena Williams was beaten 6-3 2-6 6-3 by Petra Kvitova in a thrilling second-round match at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday, ending the American’s bid for a third title at the event. Willi...
Tennis votes on radical Davis Cup changesLOS ANGELES: The most radical overhaul in the 118-year history of the Davis Cup could be given the green light on Thursday (today) as the tennis world gathers in Florida to vote on sweeping reforms wh...
China target another pot of goldHONG KONG: As the 10th anniversary of the 2008 Beijing Olympics ticks by, China will seek to maintain their sporting pre-eminence at the Jakarta Asian Games and top the medal table for a 10th time in...
Don’t write-off Manchester United just yet, here’s whyThe English Press may have a different opinion about it and despite the lack of signings, Manchester United seemed to have solved their main issue from the previous season -the strengthening of their...
Subasic, Mandzukic call time on international careerZAGREB: Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic and striker Mario Mandzukic have announced their retirement from international football almost a month after helping the Balkan nation reach the World Cup fi...
Greek delight as big guns reach Champions League play-offsLONDON: AEK Athens and PAOK Thessaloniki gave Greek football fans plenty to cheer about as both clubs reached the Champions League play-off round and joined three former winners of Europe’s elite club...
Chile, Peru to host South American club finals in 2019ASUNCION: Chile has been chosen to host the final of the 2019 Copa Libertadores, the first to be played as a one-off game at a neutral venue, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said...
Lionel Messi to skip Argentina friendliesBUENOS AIRES: Captain Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s next four friendly matches, according to local press reports on Tuesday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner previously retired from the national...
Zaha signs new five-year deal at Crystal PalaceLONDON: Wilfried Zaha has signed a new five-year contract with Crystal Palace to extend his stay at Selhurst Park until 2023, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. British media reported the 25-y...