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Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja wears black armband in Gaza protest

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja wears black armband in Gaza protest

Australia’s Usman Khawaja staged a muted protest against the war in Gaza on Thursday, wearing a black armband during the first Test against Pakistan and taping up messages on his shoes. The opening batsman had wanted to wear shoes emblazoned with the hand-written slogans “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal” during […]

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Bancroft, Harris miss out on statement runs after Shan’s double ton

Bancroft, Harris miss out on statement runs after Shan’s double ton

SYDNEY: Australia’s potential openers are yet to make a big statement against Pakistan in the race to replace the retiring David Warner. Batting for the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval on Thursday, Marcus Harris (49) and Cameron Bancroft (53) made starts but didn’t go on with the job as their side finished day two […]

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Newly appointed Test skipper Shan Masood hits century in Australia warm-up

Newly appointed Test skipper Shan Masood hits century in Australia warm-up

New Test skipper Shan Masood hit an unbeaten 156 on Wednesday in a warm-up match in Canberra ahead of Pakistan’s three-Test series against Australia. After winning the toss and opting to bat against a Prime Minister’s XI, he came to the crease when opener Imamul Haq was dismissed for nine. Masood batted for the rest […]

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Djokovic slams timing of doping control request

Djokovic slams timing of doping control request

MALAGA: Novak Djokovic was furious after being asked to undergo a dope test shortly before Serbia’s Davis Cup win over Great Britain, although the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said on Saturday it was standard practice.Djokovic revealed his anger at being asked before the 2-0 win on Thursday which sent Serbia into the Davis Cup […]

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Pakistan replicating Australian conditions in training camp, says Umar Gul

Pakistan replicating Australian conditions in training camp, says Umar Gul

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan have replicated Australian conditions at the Pindi Cricket Stadium here to prepare for their upcoming three-match Test tour Down Under, the team’s fast-bowling coach Umar Gul said on Thursday. According to Gul, who was re-appointed in the position following the resignation of his predecessor Morne Morkel, the practice pitches at the venue of […]

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Head breaks India hearts as Australia win 6th World Cup title

Head breaks India hearts as Australia win 6th World Cup title

Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket win over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chasing a tricky 241 for victory in the final, Australia slipped to 47-3 before the left-handed Head hit his second century of the tournament to steer the […]

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Too nice? That’s the New Zealand way, says Mitchell

Too nice? That’s the New Zealand way, says Mitchell

MUMBAI: New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell has rejected criticism of the Black Caps for coming to the aid of India’s Virat Kohli during Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final loss, saying the team took great pride in the way they went about the game. Several New Zealanders checked on Kohli and helped him stretch his hamstrings when […]

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New Zealand wary of semi-final bid being washed away

New Zealand wary of semi-final bid being washed away

BENGALURU: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson insisted Wednesday his team will “focus on cricket” when they face a potentially make-or-break clash with Sri Lanka, shrugging off fears that rain may return to wash away their World Cup dreams. Williamson’s team lost a rain-hit match at the same Bengaluru venue last weekend against Pakistan despite posting […]

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Pakistan look to rally against Bangladesh amid off field controversies

Pakistan look to rally against Bangladesh amid off field controversies

THE eve of their World Cup game against Bangladesh — the first of the last three must-win games for Pakistan — was more about controversies off the field. CHAOS has engulfed Pakistan cricket at a time when it was to be avoided at all costs. Hours ahead of Pakistan’s pre-match training session here at the […]

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Champions Trophy 2025 qualification on the line during 2023 World Cup

Champions Trophy 2025 qualification on the line during 2023 World Cup

Qualifications for the next edition of the Champions Trophy in 2025, set to be played in Pakistan, is on the line for teams currently partaking in the ongoing men’s ODI World Cup 2023. Teams that finish top-seven in the league phase will feature in the eight-team event alongside the hosts – Pakistan – in the […]