England paceman Jofra Archer has targeted a return to action in time for the Twenty20 World Cup in October and the subsequent Ashes series after “career-defining” elbow surgery. The 26-year-old Sussex bowler is rehabilitating after an operation last week and is ready to miss England’s summer fixtures in a bid to finally resolve a problem […]
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Mathews, Karunaratne could make Sri Lanka return: coach
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur said Thursday that stars Angelo Mathews and Dimuth Karunaratne could make a return to the squad, despite their axing as players wrangle with the national board over wages. Sri Lanka left Mathews, Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal and senior players behind for their three one-day internationals in Bangladesh. Players are refusing to […]
Asian Bradman’s remarks has given me a boost: Rizwan
Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was left speechless by former great Zaheer Abbas’s remarks regarding his performance in international cricket, saying he would work hard to live up to the Asian Bradman’s expectations. Rizwan said that the Asian Bradman’s comments were special for him. “This is the first time I’m hearing this. I didn’t know what […]
Edgbaston to welcome 18,000 fans for England Tests as virus rules eased
Around 18,000 cricket fans will be allowed to attend each day of next month’s second Test between England and New Zealand at Edgbaston, which will be the first of the government’s next wave of pilot events. Under current guidelines, smaller outdoor venues are only permitted to be at 25 percent capacity, but the stadium will […]
Mushfiqur’s ton helps Bangladesh to 246 in 2nd Sri Lanka ODI
DHAKA: Mushfiqur Rahim hit a gritty 125 to lift Bangladesh to 246 after they lost early wickets in the rain-hit second one-day international against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Bangladesh, who lead the three-match series 1-0, were in trouble at 74-4 when Mushfiqur put on 87 runs for the fifth wicket with Mahmdullah Riyad (41), before […]
Bangladesh win toss, bat in second Sri Lanka ODI
Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in their bid to seal the series in the second one-day international on Tuesday. The hosts, who won the opener of the three-match series, made two changes to their XI with debutant left-arm quick Shoriful Islam and batsman Mosaddek Hossain included […]
Too difficult to declare a favourite in WTC Final, Richard Hadlee
ISLAMABAD:Cricket great Richard Hadlee believes it is still too soon to declare a favourite in next month’s ICC World Test Championship Final but is looking forward to a clash between the two of the best batting and bowling units in the game, International Cricket Council reported on Tuesday. India and the Black Caps finished first […]
PSL paved way for cricket’s revival in Pakistan: Darren Sammy
ISLAMABAD: Former West Indies all-rounder Darren Sammy believes that holding the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Pakistan was the first step in paving the way for cricket’s revival in the country. The 37-year-old stated that bringing the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to Pakistan was the first step that paved the way for cricket’s revival in […]
Sri Lankan players allowed to fly in by CAA
On Sunday, Civil Aviation Association (CAA) granted permission to Sri Lankan players to come to Pakistan for the remaining PSL matches as requested by the PCB. Earlier the PCB had requested the CAA to let players in from the C-Category countries during the third wave of Covid-19. Director Irfan Sabir issued a notification of lifting […]
Pay dispute hits Sri Lanka team morale for Bangladesh games: Kusal
Colombo: A pay battle between Sri Lankan players and the national board has hurt team morale ahead of a one-day series in Bangladesh starting Sunday, skipper Kusal Perera said. Sri Lanka Cricket have cut fees for 24 national players by up to 40 percent in new contracts, which the players have rejected. Perera said no […]