Zimbabwe’s last chance to end horror runBULAWAYO: After sleepwalking to a series win, Pakistan blew life into a dull series courtesy Fakhar Zaman’s record-breaking double-century. This sparked tremendous interest momentarily on Friday after...
Sri Lanka reign in Colombo despite Maharaj milestoneCOLOMBO: Keshav Maharaj returned the second best figures by a South African bowler in a Test innings but Sri Lanka took a firm step towards a 2-0 series sweep after thoroughly dominating day two of th...
Bangladesh boosted by Mashrafe’s presence against imperious West IndiesPROVIDENCE: ODIs haven’t been much on the menu for Bangladesh and West Indies off late, as the impending series is only their second assignment in the format in 2018. The hosts’ successful qualificati...
Arthur tips Zaman to score consecutive double centuriesIslamabad: Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has tipped opener Fakhar Zaman to score consecutive double centuries, by replicating his exploits from the fourth ODI in the final match of the series. “En...
Broad looks to emerge as Root’s go-to guy ahead of India seriesLONDON: Stuart Broad wants to be the go-to “guy” for England skipper Joe Root as the seamer gears up to prove his fitness and make a comeback in the big-ticket Test series against India, beginning Aug...
Saqlain Mushtaq, the architect behind Adil Rashid’s ‘ball of the century’KARACHI: England spinners were instrumental in the team’s ODI series triumph over India while Adil Rashid, in particular, impressed one and all with his magical delivery to dismiss Indian captain Vira...
PCB keen on landing lucrative PSL sponsorship dealsIslamabad: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is believed to be working towards luring sponsors for the next edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL), in a bid to ensure that they cash in even more from lucra...
Pakistan hockey coach slams team’s performance in Champions TrophyKARACHI: Pakistan hockey coach Roelant Oltmans has slammed the team’s performance in the recently concluded Champions Trophy in the Netherlands. Addressing a press conference, the Dutchman said mistak...
Pakistan football team braces for Asian Games, SAFF CupIslamabad: Pakistan football team, in an attempt to come back to field after three years, has formally kicked off the second phase of its preparation for Asian Games and SAFF Cup in Bahrain. Pakistan...
Woods charges into contention with third-round 66CARNOUSTIE: Tiger Woods turned back the clock and briefly tied for the lead en route to a five-under-par 66 as players plundered Carnoustie in perfect conditions in the third round of the British Open...
Vettel on pole in Germany but drama for HamiltonHOCKENHEIM: Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel put Ferrari on pole position for his home German Grand Prix on Saturday after title rival Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes broke down on track in dramatic fash...
Dortmund beat Manchester City in Champions Cup openerCHICAGO: Pep Guardiola’s start to his pre-season campaign ended in defeat as Borussia Dortmund captain Mario Gotze’s first half penalty was enough to see off the Premier League champions Manchester Ci...
Fraile wins Tour de France stage 14MENDE: Spain’s Omar Fraile powered to victory with a late burst in the last climb of the 14th stage of the Tour de France, a 188-km ride from Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux, on Saturday. The Astana rider c...
Africa looks for answers after disastrous World Cup RABAT: African football will conduct a soul-searching session at a two-day symposium in Morocco after all five of the continent’s sides failed to get over the first hurdle at the World Cup. Egy...
Thousands mourn Kazakh skating Olympic medallist Denis TenALMATY: Thousands of mourners packed into a sports hall to remember Kazakh figure skater Denis Ten on Saturday, two days after he was stabbed to death in the street in Almaty. The Olympic bronze medal...
Watford’s Cleverley to miss start of season after surgeryLONDON: Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley will miss the start of the Premier League season as he recovers from ankle surgery, his club said on Saturday. The 28-year-old made 23 league appearances for W...
New mum Fraser-Pryce back under 11 secondsLONDON: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s post-pregnancy climb back to the top of women’s sprinting took another significant step on Saturday when she dipped under 11 seconds for the first time this season to...
Neymar to stay in ParisSAO PAULO: Brazilian superstar Neymar on Thursday sought to quash speculation about his future, insisting he planned to remain with French giants Paris Saint-Germain. “I’m staying, I’m staying in Pari...
Leicester signs goalkeeper Ward from LiverpoolLONDON: Leicester City has signed goalkeeper Danny Ward from Liverpool on a four-year contract, both clubs confirmed on Friday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but British media report...