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Sri Lanka ‘sold’ 2011 cricket World Cup final: Minister

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka "sold" the 2011 World Cup final to India, the country's former sports minister said on Thursday, reviving one of cricket's most...

Hajin Premier League: WBS Hajin lifts summit trophy

SRINAGAR : In a nail biting final match Wonder Boys Sports Hajin beat Sahara Sports Prang by 21 runs in the summit clash of...

Dhoni massive influence, wanted his attention in IPL: R Ashwin

New DELHI: Premier Indian off-spinner R Ashwin has described Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a "massive influence" on his career, revealing that at the beginning...

Ganguly’s statement on IPL is a big assurance, says Irfan Pathan

NEW DELHI: Board president Sourav Ganguly's statement that the IPL will be held this year comes as a big reassurance for cricketers, said former...

Playing behind closed doors in England will not affect us: Shaheen Afridi

KARACHI: Young pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi said Pakistan will have no problems competing behind closed doors during the upcoming Test series in England as...

India slotted in Pot 3 for AFC U-16 Championship draw

NEW DELHI: India has been slotted in Pot 3 for the official draw of the AFC U-16 Championship which is scheduled to take place...

Kohli was always a smart cricketer, fitness his strength: Gambhir

MUMBAI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has attributed current skipper Virat Kohli's success in the T20 format to his fitness and ability to rotate...

Hafeez hits out at Ramiz Raja, says it’s his choice when to retire

KARACHI: Senior all-rounder Muhammad Hafeez has hit back at former captain Ramiz Raja for questioning his selection for the upcoming England tour and for...

If players test negative, we can think of allowing use of saliva: Agarkar

NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar understands that saliva-ban is a "safe option" in prevailing situation but urged the custodians of the game...

Scrap Hazare, Duleep and Deodhar Trophy this season: Wasim Jaffer

MUMBAI: Former India opener and domestic stalwart Wasim Jaffer feels Vijay Hazare, Duleep and Deodhar Trophy should be scrapped this season in the wake...

India currently has depth in pace-bowling department: Pollock

MUMBAI: Former South Africa speedster Shaun Pollock on Sunday said India currently has depth in the pace-bowling department and gone are the days when...

Danish Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban, wants to play domestic cricket

KARACHI: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has appealed to the cricket board to lift the life ban imposed on him in 2013 after he...

Chhetri was one of those who glorified Indian football: Stimac

NEW DELHI: National team head coach Igor Stimac on Sunday hailed Sunil Chhetri, saying the talismanic captain was one of those who "glorified" Indian...

Ban on saliva may upset balance between bat and ball in Test cricket, warns Mark Taylor

MELBOURNE: Former Australia captain Mark Taylor on Sunday warned that ban on the usage of saliva, to combat the COVID-19 threat, runs the the...

Better planning needed for ICC events: Irfan Pathan

MUMBAI: India have all the resources but need to plan better going into the big-ticket ICC events, says former all-rounder Irfan Pathan who blamed...

IPL in October looks difficult, can be held in Sri Lanka in September: Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: The iconic Sunil Gavaskar feels realistic chances of conducting a shortened Indian Premier League this year is in Sri Lanka from early...

Afridi tests positive for Covid-19

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Saturday said he has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the first high-profile cricketer to be infected with...

Old habits like licking fingers subconsciously will be biggest challenge for pacers: Gillespie

CHENNAI: Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie feels the biggest challenge that fast bowlers will face due to the saliva ban is to get rid...

Competition should be fair and not batsman-dominated: Ishant on saliva ban

Mumbai: Senior India speedster Ishant Sharma believes that the ban on saliva to shine the ball will make things easy for batsmen and it...

Coaches and support staff hit hard during lockdown: Gopichand

MUMBAI: Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Friday admitted that coaches and support staff have been among the worse-hit professionals during the COVID-19...

FIH rejects Mittal’s complaint, says its president Batra committed no breach

NEW DELHI: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday refused to take any action against its President Narinder Batra on a complaint of irregularity filed...

New education policy will have sports as part of curriculum: Rijiju

MUMBAI: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said sports will be a part of the curriculum in the country's new education policy and won't...

India’s tour of Sri Lanka called off due to COVID-19 pandemic

NEW DELHI: India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka was on Thursday called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic with both the Boards saying that...

Players will have to be mentally strong when international cricket resumes: Mushtaq Ahmed

Karachi: Spin consultant and mentor of the Pakistan team, Mushtaq Ahmed says more than the skills, the players' mental strength will matter when top-level...

New Rules: ICC allows Covid-19 substitutes, additional logo on jerseys

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council(ICC) on Tuesday approved Covid-19 replacements in Test cricket, banned the use of saliva to series as part of its...

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism

KINGSTON: "Enough is enough", said West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as he opened up on the raging issue of racism and called for "respect...

I quit Test cricket after being ignored for 2 years, says Wahab Riaz

Karachi: Dropped from PCB's central contract list reportedly for quitting Test cricket, left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz said he decided to stop playing the...

USA Cricket expresses desire to host ICC T20 World Cup

NEW YORK: USA Cricket, which has joined forces with Cricket West Indies in an attempt to stage an International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament from...

Younis Khan appointed Pakistan batting coach for England tour

KARACHI: Pakistan on Tuesday appointed former captain Younis Khan as national team's batting coach and also roped in Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach...

ODI cricket earns money for ICC, not going anywhere: Holding

New Delhi: Fast bowling great Michael Holding feels that ODI cricket is here to stay despite the many concerns being raised about its loss...

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