England should ‘definitely’ tour Pakistan, says new ECB chairman
England should “definitely” tour Pakistan provided it is safe to do so, according to new England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Ian Watmore. England have not visited Pakistan since 2005/06. An attack by armed militants on Sri Lanka’s team bus in Lahore in 2009 ended major cricket tours for a decade, with Pakistan forced […]
IPL: Zampa replaces Richardson in RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore has named Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa as a replacement for his compatriot Kane Richardson, who pulled out of the IPL starting September 19 in the UAE. Richardson opted out of the tournament to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. “We’re thrilled to welcome Adam Zampa in RCB […]
Messi skips Covid testing with Barca
Madrid: In another sign that Lionel Messi’s time with Barcelona is coming to an end, the player did not report for required coronavirus testing scheduled for the whole squad today. Barcelona said Messi was the only player who did not undergo the tests at the club’s training centre. The team is set to resume training […]
Morgan urges England’s fringe players to seize chance in Pakistan T20s
MANCHESTER: England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his players to seize their chance against a dangerous Babar Azam-led Pakistan side in the three-match Twenty20 International series that provides an early audition for next years World Cup. The teams were due to meet at Old Trafford on Friday night with England much changed from what would […]
Knights to practise today
Kolkata Knight Riders have been given permission to begin training in Abu Dhabi from Friday after eight days of quarantine in the emirate. Mumbai Indians, who completed their mandatory six-day quarantine on Thursday as per the IPL’s Standard Operating Procedures, can also start practice. The Abu Dhabi government allowed the relaxations after discussions with the […]
Irfan Pathan points out difference between MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli era
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that the major difference between the captaincy styles of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli lies in what trait they instilled in the teams. While Dhoni was dubbed as “captain cool” for his ability to remain calm in some of the most tensed situations, Kohli has instilled an attitude in his team that is […]
Anderson takes 600th Test wicket in rain-hit draw
SOUTHAMPTON: England paceman James Anderson cemented his place in cricket history by taking his 600th Test wicket as the rain-marred third and final Test against Pakistan at Southampton ended in a draw on Tuesday. Fresh downpours prevented play on the last day until 1515 GMT, meaning England, who were 1-0 up in the series, did […]
Rizwan adamant Pakistan can save Test despite follow-on
SOUTHAMPTON: Mohammad Rizwan insisted all was far from lost for Pakistan after they were made to follow-on 310 runs behind in the third Test against England despite a superb unbeaten century from captain Azhar Ali. Pakistan collapsed to 75-5 on Sunday’s third day before Azhar’s 141 not out guided them to a total of 273. […]
Floods kill five in Turkey, leave 12 missing
ANKARA: Five people were killed in flash floods in Turkey’s northern Black Sea region and 12 others are missing, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, adding that search and rescue efforts were still underway. Footage from the northern province of Giresun showed floodwaters caused by unusually heavy rainfall dragging debris and vehicles along a road, […]
Super-fit Aussies ready to hit ground running on England tour
SYDNEY: Head coach Justin Langer said his Australia squad are super-fit and ready to hit the ground running as they departed on Sunday for their white-ball tour of England, their first cricket activity since March. The 21-man squad gathered in Perth before taking a direct flight after which they will face several days of isolation […]
