Redemption for Mohammed Amir in London
Agencies June 19 Mohammed Amir needed a closure. The Oval gave him a perfect platform and boy he grabbed it as if there wasn’t a tomorrow. The closure was needed, more so for his fans, who over the years have loved and hated him in equal measure. They love him for those wrists that can […]
Pakistan cricket team accused of match-fixing by Aamer Sohail?
Aamer Sohail, the former Pakistan skipper, has indirectly accused the Pakistan cricket team of match-fixing after the team entered the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 following their win over England in Cardiff. The match-fixing scandal has apparently come back to haunt the Pakistan cricket team. Former skipper Aameer Sohail has indirectly accused the […]
Pakistan ‘turnaround’ impresses Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli paid tribute to Pakistan’s “magnificent turnaround” after his Champions Trophy title-holders booked a place in the final against their arch-rivals. Kohli’s men overwhelmed Bangladesh by nine wickets at Edgbaston on Thursday, a day after Pakistan had seen off England by eight wickets in an almost as lopsided semi-final at Cardiff. India […]
Virender Sehwag, Manoj Tiwary Take Rashid Latif To Task For Offensive Video
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper and captain Rashid Latif had lashed out at India batting legend Virender Sehwag after India’s big loss to Sri Lanka in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. In a video message on Facebook, Latif made controversial statements against the former Indian opener and Team India. Latif’s video message came after Sehwag’s tweet, which […]
England’s metamorphosis in ODI cricket
Once inventors, England had been left behind. With the world around it embracing wider willows and scoring runs at breakneck speed, England was trapped in a time warp. The team was in need of a facelift. After becoming the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the 2017 Champions Trophy, England […]
Rumman Raees expected to replace injured Wahab in Champions Trophy
BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan Super League sensation Rumman Raees is expected to be named as replacement for Wahab Riaz, who was ruled out of Pakistan’s remaining matches in the Champions Trophy due to an injured ankle. “A scan has confirmed that Wahab Riaz suffered a deltoid ligament complex after an eversion injury mechanism whilst bowling during the […]
Champions Trophy 2017: Afridi Heaps Praise On Kohli, Terms India Favorites To Beat Pakistan
Agencies The 37-year-old also praised Indian captain Virat Kohli and pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi believes Virat Kohli’s men hold an edge against his country ahead of the mega clash in the Champions Trophy on Sunday. Afridi feels recent history and the depth of India’s squad are two factors that […]
ICC Champions Trophy 2017, India Vs Pakistan: Men In Blue Start Favorites In Marquee Clash
One of the finest fast bowlers of current times, Mohammed Amir would be pitted against the talismanic Virat Kohli in what could turn out to be a battle primarily between India’s vaunted batting line-up and against Pakistan’s potent bowling attack. Defending champions India will be aiming to shut out off-field controversies when they lock horns […]
India lose 1-2 to Belgium in three-nation hockey tournament
DUSSELDORF (Germany): Indian men’s hockey teamconceded one-goal lead to go down 1-2 to Belgium in their opening match of the three-nation invitational tournament here. Despite taking a 1-0 lead in the third quarter through a splendid penalty corner conversion by Harmanpreet Singh, India conceded two goals in the final quarter to lose […]
National captains decide world’s best
Agencies A BBC Sport survey of the Champions Trophy captains has revealed the best batsman, bowler and wicketkeeper in the world. India skipper Virat Kohli was comfortably voted the best batsman, Australia’s Mitchell Starc claimed the bowling gong, and Kohli’s predecessor MS Dhoni is still considered the sharpest gloveman in the game. The captains […]
