Willey, Billings star as England thrash Ireland by six wickets in ODI returnBy: Agencies on August 1, 2020SOUTHAMPTON: David Willey and Sam Billings guided world champions England to a six-wicket win over Ireland at Southampton on Thursday in the first one-day international. Left-arm paceman Willey, appearing in his first ODI since being left out of England’s World Cup-winning squad for Jofra Archer, took a career-best 5-30 as Ireland were dismissed for a […]
PCB excludes three PSL franchises from negotiation processBy: Staff Report on August 1, 2020KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has excluded three Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises from the negotiation process, over key matters, after they failed to submit the required financial documents. According to details, the governing council meeting was scheduled for July 28. The video link meeting, however, was canceled abruptly. The reason provided by the […]
First CPL, then IPL — Mitchell Santner all set for four-month T20 whirlBy: Agencies on August 1, 2020WELLINGTON: New Zealand allrounder Mitchell Santner is all set to stay away from home for as many as four months in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic as he flies off to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) first and then the Indian Premier League (IPL). A party of ten will fly out from […]
Sofia Kenin ready for career restart after COVID-19 disruptionBy: Agencies on August 1, 2020MELBOURNE: The COVID-19 shutdown could not have come at a worse time for Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin but the American says she has made full use of the mini off-season and is raring to go when the professional circuit restarts next month. The 21-year-old lifted her first Grand Slam trophy in Melbourne at the […]
Pakistan became top T20I team by beating ‘not so great’ opponents: BhogleBy: Agencies on August 1, 2020NEW DELI: Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle believes Pakistan’s 27-month reign at the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20I rankings, was largely due to playing against lesser quality opposition. However, Bhogle also added that Pakistan’s faith in talented youngsters paved the way for their success and their achievement of winning 11 consecutive series cannot […]
PCB appoints new CFO after six monthsBy: Staff Report on August 1, 2020LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed its new chief financial officer (CFO) after six months. Javed Murtaza is the new CFO. The emergency meeting of the Board of Governors summoned on Thursday gave approval to the appointment. Javed will join the duty from Aug 3, said a PCB press release. “The PCB has […]
Rebels down Force in extra time to win Australian grudge matchBy: Agencies on August 1, 2020MELBOURNE: Isi Naisarani barged over for a try in extra time to hand the Melbourne Rebels a 25-20 win over the Western Force in a Super Rugby AU grudge match in Sydney on Friday. Axed from Super Rugby three years ago, the Force were desperate to beat the Rebels who survived in their place after […]
Greater Manchester lockdown unlikely to affect Pakistan Test: ECBBy: Agencies on August 1, 2020LONDON: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), according to a report published on BBC.com, has claimed that the extra coronavirus restrictions in the Greater Manchester will not affect the first Test between England and Pakistan which is scheduled for August 5 at the Old Trafford. The match, which is scheduled for this Wednesday, could […]
Former FIFA president Blatter calls for Infantino to be suspendedBy: Agencies on August 1, 2020BERN: Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called for his successor, Gianni Infantino, to be suspended by the global soccer body after criminal proceedings were opened against Infantino in Switzerland. Swiss authorities said on Thursday that proceedings had been launched against the current FIFA boss by a special prosecutor looking into meetings he had with […]
Arteta’s chance to prove Arsenal are going places as FA Cup final todayBy: Agencies on August 1, 2020LONDON: Mikel Arteta insists even winning the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday will not salvage Arsenal’s season, but a trophy just eight months into his first managerial role will strengthen the impression the Gunners now have the right man in charge to right the ship. Arteta won the FA Cup as captain when […]