Holder picks four as Sri Lanka reel at 81-5 chasing 144BRIDGETOWN: Sri Lanka were 81 for five in their second innings in pursuit of a victory target of 144 runs at stumps on the third day of the day-night third and final Test match at Kensington Oval in B...
Australia seek final chance to make their markBIRMINGHAM: As one-sided series go, England’s bagelling of Australia in the fifth and final ODI at Old Trafford on Sunday was about as fraught as they come -- a low-scoring epic, sealed by a high-achi...
Malik dreams of fairytale finish with World Cup winLAHORE: Pakistan middle-order batsman Shoaib Malik has said that he wants a fairytale finish to his ODI career as he plans to win the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales. “2019 World Cup will be the l...
Pakistan’s women pugilists to make debut in IndonesiaISLAMABAD: Pakistan will be fielding two female boxers for the first time at the Asian Games in August as the country debuts in female boxing at the continental level. According to the Pakistan Boxing...
PCB agrees to host major tournaments in UAELAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will continue to ‘host’ major tournaments in the United Arab Emirates, read a statement issued by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) following a meeting with PCB...
Why Croatia are dark horses in FIFA World CupCroatia have already qualified for the knockout stages of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, after 2 convincing victories against Nigeria and Argentina. With a selection of elite central midfi...
India look to make winning start against lower-ranked IrelandMALAHIDE: India are the third-ranked Twenty20 International side, while Ireland are down at No.17. On the face of it, it’s a mismatch. But in Irish conditions the difference in rankings might not be t...
India eye top spot in ICC T20I Rankings as Pakistan look to extend leadKARACHI: Top-ranked Pakistan, second-ranked Australia and third-ranked India will all be seen in action in upcoming matches as the uppermost tiers of the ICC T20I Team Rankings have the potential to c...
Dull Danes and flat French play out mutually beneficial 0-0 drawMOSCOW: The goals finally dried up at this thrilling World Cup on Tuesday when a flat France and dull Denmark played a mutually beneficial 0-0 draw at the Luzhniki Stadium which allowed the French to...
Portugal survive scare against Iran to make knockoutsSARANSK: Portugal came perilously close to a group stage exit from the World Cup during a frenetic stoppage-time period on Monday when unfancied Iran equalised through a penalty and almost scored a wi...
Carrillo wonder strike fires Peru to 2-0 win over AustraliaSOCHI: A stunning Andre Carrillo volley gave Peru their first World Cup goal in 36 years before captain Paolo Guerrero grabbed a second as the Andean nation condemned Australia to a 2-0 defeat in Soch...
Brazil disappointing, but pressure on Serbia in decisive gameSOCHI: Brazil may have been one of the big disappointments so far at the Russia World Cup, but the pressure is on their opponents Serbia in their final Group E match in Moscow on Wednesday (today). Br...
Swiss set for ‘friendly’ with soulmates Costa RicaNIZNHY NOVGOROD: After winning a politically-charged match against Serbia, Switzerland are unlikely to face the same hostility when they face already-eliminated Costa Rica in Group E of the World Cup...
Nervy Spain snatch late draw with Morocco to top groupKALININGRAD: Substitute Iago Aspas struck in stoppage-time to earn Spain a dramatic 2-2 draw with Morocco on Monday which gave them top spot in World Cup Group B and a place in the last 16. With Moroc...
Saudi Arabia extends coach Pizzi’s contract till Feb 2019VOLGOGRAD: Saudi Arabia has extended coach Juan Antonio Pizzi’s contract until the end of the Asian Cup in February 2019, the FA said on Tuesday, a day after the ‘Green Falcons’ claimed a surprise vic...
Mexico keen to keep winning run going against SwedenYEKATERINBURG: Mexico will look to add gloss to their World Cup campaign when they face Sweden in their final Group F match on Wednesday (today), with a win likely to boost the image of their embattle...
World Cup newcomers to carry Germany past South KoreaVATUTINKI: Germany look set to rely on players who did not win the 2014 World Cup to carry them past South Korea in their final Group F match on Wednesday (today) and into the knockout stage. A shock...