Injured Conway out of first Australia Test
WELLINGTON: New Zealand opening batsman Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia, captain Tim Southee said on Wednesday. Conway will miss Thursday’s opener in Wellington after hurting his left thumb in a Twenty20 defeat to Australia on Friday in Auckland. Experienced batsman Henry Nicholls has been recalled as cover for […]
Understanding on prisoners, truce as Gaza talks resume
WASHINGTON: White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday said talks have reached a tentative understanding to secure the release of prisoners held by Hamas in exchange for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. Last week witnessed hectic diplomatic activity as multinational talks were held in Paris and Doha with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin […]
Devon Conway withdrawn for final T20I; Warner ruled out
Wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway has been withdrawn from New Zealand’s T20I squad for the final fixture following an injury he sustained in the second game on Friday (February 23). Tim Seifert has been brought in as Conway’s replacement. Conway suffered a thumb injury while keeping and couldn’t bat during New Zealand’s chase. He will now return […]
HBL Pakistan Super League: Gladiators start with clash against Zalmi, Kings face Sultans test
LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi take on Quetta Gladiators, led by newly-appointed captain Rilee Rossouw, in the ninth HBL Pakistan Super League here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. The day match will see for the first time a new captain for Gladiators, South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw, after the mantle was taken back from long-time skipper Sarfaraz […]
Sharma, Jadeja defiant tons drag India out of doldrums
RAJKOT: Captain Rohit Sharma and middle-order batter Ravindra Jadeja smashed defiant hundreds to drag India out of the doldrums and into a comfortable 326-5 on the opening day of the third Test against England on Thursday. India were reeling at 33-3 inside the opening hour after Mark Wood proved the value of extra pace on […]
4th Edition of Khelo India National Winter Games: Div Com Kashmir finalizes arrangements
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 10: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today chaired a meeting to finalize the arrangements for the 4th Edition of Khelo India National Winter Games-2024 which shall commence from Feb 21st. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Secretary J&K Sports Council, Director Srinagar Airport Authority, CEO Gulmarg, RTO […]
Sri Lanka ready for challenge in Afghanistan ODI series
PALLEKELE: Sri Lanka won their one-off Test match against Afghanistan by 10 wickets, but skipper and captain Kusal Mendis said on Thursday they face a tougher challenge on the eve of their three-match ODI series. Afghanistan are making a name for themselves in white-ball cricket, and will take the field with several of their key […]
Shootout ‘luck’ sends Qatar into Asian Cup semi-final
AL KHOR: Defending champions and hosts Qatar beat Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties in a thrilling Asian Cup quarter-final that ended 1-1 after extra time at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday to set up a tantalising clash with Iran. With nearly 59,000 fans in attendance, Qatar goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham stood strong to save three penalties in […]
Mulder, Noor and Stoinis help DSG snap losing streak
A crucial cameo from Wiaan Mulder followed by three-fers from Marcus Stoinis and Noor Ahmad helped Durban Super Giants inflict a convincing 36-run defeat on MI Cape Town – their third in the last four games. MICT managed to keep DSG to a modest 157/6 but it proved more than enough on a tricky surface […]
Easy does it as Djokovic leads top seeds into Melbourne quarter-finals
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic flirted with a rare “triple bagel” and Aryna Sabalenka produced yet another powerful performance as the defending champions swept into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday. American fourth seed Coco Gauff also rattled through her match in double quick time and while she was only on court for an hour, […]
