Pakistan to clash with India in Asia Cup on September 19LAHORE: India and Pakistan will face off in Dubai after drawing the same group for this year’s Asia Cup, the International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday. India suspended bilateral cricket tie...
New Zealand pick uncapped spinner Ajaz Patel for Tests in UAEWELLINGTON: New Zealand has picked uncapped left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel among the three spinners for the three-Test series against Pakistan in the UAE in October. Ajaz, who has been the top wicket-tak...
Pakistan’s Azhar Ali scores century on Somerset debutKARACHI: Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali marked his Somerset debut with a century as the visitors established a commanding positon in their First Division County Championship match away to Worcestershire o...
Ex-Middlesex and England wicketkeeper Murray dies aged 83LONDON: Former Middlesex and England wicketkeeper John Murray has died at the age of 83, the county club said on Wednesday. Murray was taken ill at Lord’s shortly after Middlesex’s win over Warwickshi...
Brighton completes Jahanbakhsh signing for a club record feeLONDON: Brighton and Hove Albion have signed winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for a club record fee on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Iran international signed a five-year contract an...
Ozil looks forward to friendlies, avoids retirement talkSINGAPORE: Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil avoided any talk of the controversy surrounding his retirement from international football as the German midfielder opted to focus on the club’s pre-season friendly tou...
Australia’s Smith continues return with Caribbean spellSYDNEY: Former Australia captain Steve Smith will continue his return to competitive cricket in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) next month after signing up to replace Shakib Al Hasan in the Twenty2...
Pakistan cricket team reaches LahoreLAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket team flew back to their homeland after Zimbabwe tour as they landed at the Allama Iqbal International Airport on Tuesday night. The players who returned late last night incl...
Inam Butt withdraws from Asian Games due to injuryISLAMABAD: Wrestler Inam Butt, one of Pakistan’s major medal hopes for the upcoming Asian Games, has withdrawn from the Asiad starting in Indonesia next month citing knee problems. The wrestler, who b...
No more Big Bash League for Mitchell JohnsonSYDNEY: Mitchell Johnson will never again appear on an Australian ground as a player after calling time on his Big Bash League career. His manager revealed the extended nature of the upcoming BBL seas...
Thomas close to title as Froome cracks in stage finaleSAINT-LARY-SOULAN: Britain’s Geraint Thomas extended his Tour de France lead as Chris Froome’s hopes of a record-equalling fifth title were hanging by a thread after the defending champion was dropped...
Serena to compete as wild card in Montreal eventMONTREAL: Former world number one Serena Williams has been given a wild card to compete in next month’s Rogers Cup in Montreal, tournament organisers said on Tuesday. The three-times champion, who gav...
Schwartzman marches past Masur into Hamburg quarters, Verdasco bows outHAMBURG: Second seed Diego Schwartzman outplayed Germany qualifier Daniel Masur 6-2 6-2 to move into the quarter-finals of the German Tennis Championships in Hamburg on Wednesday. Masur, who collected...
Liverpool spent big after we raised the bar: GuardiolaLONDON: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he is unsurprised that Liverpool have spent heavily in the transfer window after his side raised the bar in the Premier League last season. Juergen Klop...
Serena says she is victim of ‘discrimination’ over drug testsNEW YORK: Serena Williams has accused anti-doping authorities of “discrimination” because of the frequency with which she has been selected for random drug tests. The 23-time Grand Slam winner had pre...
After a half a century, Burnley make European returnBURNLEY: The second qualifying round of the Europa League may not set many pulses racing, but for Burnley a return to continental competition after 51 years is a cause for celebration. On Thursday, th...
Manchester United’s Mata keen to end Spain exile under EnriqueLONDON: Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is optimistic of reviving his international career with Spain following the appointment of Luis Enrique as the national team’s new manager earlier this m...
Portugal winger Gelson Martins joins Atletico MadridMADRID: Portugal winger Gelson Martins signed for Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as a free agent on a six-year deal after leaving troubled Portuguese side Sporting. “We have been watching him over the l...
Southampton’s Clasie joins Feyenoord on season-long loanLONDON: Southampton midfielder Jordy Clasie will join Dutch side Feyenoord on a season-long loan deal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Dutch international returns to Feyenoo...
Everton signs Brazilian forward Richarlison from WatfordLONDON: Everton has signed Brazilian forward Richarlison from fellow Premier League outfit Watford after manager Marco Silva returned to his old club for his first purchase of the transfer window. The...
Emery backs Ozil over decision to quit GermanySINGAPORE: New Arsenal manager Unai Emery told reporters on Wednesday he respects Mesut Ozil’s decision to retire from international football due to what the German midfielder said was “racism and dis...
Horse Racing: Dubai World Cup prize money raised to $12mDUBAI: Dubai on Wednesday increased the Dubai World Cup purse to $12 million, maintaining its status as one of the world’s richest horse races. The Dubai World Cup, which once was the richest race wit...