Cricket Australia chief backs Tim Paine to make Test return
MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive officer Nick Hockley hopes Tim Paine returns to country’s Test side “as quickly as possible” after the wicket-keeper resigned from the captaincy because of his involvement in a “sexting” scandal. Paine disrupted Australia’s Ashes preparations weeks before the start of the series when he stepped down as captain before […]
The Ashes: Rapid-fire Travis Head century puts Australia in firm command of opening Test
Travis Head blasted a rapid-fire century to crush England hopes on the second day of the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba on Thursday. At the close of play, Australia were 343-7, a lead of 196 on England’s dismal first-innings total of 147. Head was on 112 from only 95 balls, alongside Mitchell Starc, who was not-out […]
Pak vs Ban: Babar Azam and co sniff victory in Dhaka Test after Mushfiqur Rahim run-out
Pakistan were four wickets from winning the second Test against Bangladesh after ending the resistance of Mushfiqur Rahim in Dhaka on Wednesday. Mushfiqur put two decent partnerships together, with Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan, before an uncanny run-out on the stroke of tea on the fifth day. Mushfiqur made 48 as hosts Bangladesh struggled […]
Joe Root keeps England line-up under wraps for first Ashes Test
BRISBANE: England captain Joe Root chose to keep his likely playing 11 under wraps and was guarded on his intentions if he wins the toss when he spoke Monday for the last time before the first Ashes Test against Australia. Root addressed media before news broke that the fifth Test of the series will now […]
India beat New Zealand by record 372 runs to win Test series 1-0
India’s spinners wasted little time in removing New Zealand’s remaining batters on Monday to thrash the tourists by a record 372 runs in the second test at the Wankhede Stadium and secure the series 1-0. It was the biggest margin of victory by runs for India in a home match, eclipsing their 337-run win against […]
Pak vs Ban: Green Shirts 161-2 at tea in second Bangladesh Test
Pakistan reached 161-2 at tea on the first day of the second Test after electing to bat against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. Skipper Babar Azam was on 60 alongside Azhar Ali, 36 not out, after left-arm spinner Taijul Islam removed openers Abdullah Shafique (25) and Abid Ali (39). Taijul […]
Babar Azam appointed Karachi Kings captain, replaces Imad Wasim
Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam has been appointed as the captain of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings, owner Salman Iqbal announced on Tuesday. “Babar Azam the champion!! You have led our country and you shall lead the biggest city in Pakistan! Welcome as the king of Karachi Kings ARY cause u [sic] […]
Ind vs NZ: Home team in command after Axar Patel’s five-for against Kiwis
India finished day three of the first Test against New Zealand in a commanding position after Axar Patel’s five-for wrapped up the Kiwi first innings at 296 on Saturday in reply to the hosts’ 345. At the close, India were 14-1, leading the Black Caps by 63 runs in their second innings with opener Shubman […]
Pak vs Ban: Mohammad Abbas dropped as Babar Azam names 12-man squad for 1st Test
Veteran pacer Mohammad Abbas was the notable absentee and Abdullah Shafique the surprise inclusion as Pakistan named their 12-man squad for the opening Test against Bangladesh, which starts from Friday. The match, which will be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong, will begin at 10am local time. Pakistan’s 12-player squad as confirmed […]
Twitter celebrates as fan-favourite Shahnawaz Dahani takes wicket in 1st over of international career
Shahnawaz Dahani’s rag-to-riches story, the constant smile on his face and his attitude towards the game had made his debut one of the most anticipated ones in Pakistan cricket history. The 23-year-old pacer’s growing legion of fans had been pushing to get his first game for a while now, so when he finally got to […]
