Sports / Cricket

Chanderpaul and Powell anchor West Indies on the first day 14 Nov 2012 - 02:21 pm

DHAKA: The ever-reliable Shivnarine Chanderpaul (pictured below) and opener Kieran Powell hit stubborn hundreds to give the West Indies a commanding start in...

Aussies push for victory at Gabba 13 Nov 2012 - 09:00 am

BRISBANE, Australia: Majestic Michael Clarke unfurled another double century and opener Ed Cowan scored his first Test hundred as Australia batted South Africa...

Rain ruins Kiwis’ victory hopes 13 Nov 2012 - 09:00 am

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka: New Zealand’s hopes of posting a consolation win against Sri Lanka were shattered by rain as the fifth and final...

Dominant Proteas put Australia under pressure 12 Nov 2012 - 08:09 am

South Africa’s Hashim Amla (right) celebrates his century against Australia with his team-mate Jacques Kallis during the first Test match at the Gabba...

Trott hits century ahead of India series 12 Nov 2012 - 07:56 am

AHMEDABAD, India: Jonathan Trott hit a century ahead of the Test series against India as England drew their four-day match against Haryana in...

Sammy wants Windies to build on World T20 success 12 Nov 2012 - 07:52 am

DHAKA: West Indies captain Darren Sammy wants his players to “stay hungry” and to build on recent successes when they meet Bangladesh tomorrow...

Off-field trouble part of life, says Gayle 12 Nov 2012 - 07:52 am

Dhaka: Chris Gayle’s return to the West Indies ranks has been a happy one. He has tucked a Test century and a world...

IPL-style badminton league to start in 2013 11 Nov 2012 - 08:17 am

MUMBAI: India will launch a franchise-based badminton tournament next year on the lines of cricket’s cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) with top shuttlers...

Amla, Kallis step up with crucial knocks on day one 10 Nov 2012 - 06:08 am

BRISBANE: Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis became South Africa’s greatest scoring partnership as the Proteas dominated Australia’s bowlers to seize control on day...

South Africa out to defend No. 1 spot against Australia 09 Nov 2012 - 12:50 pm

BRISBANE, Australia: South Africa captain Graeme Smith wants to keep the anniversary of Australia’s humiliating capitulation for 47 fresh in the minds of...

Court overrules Azharuddin’s life ban 09 Nov 2012 - 12:49 pm

NEW DELHI: A court in India yesterday overruled the life ban imposed on former national cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin (pictured) in 2000 for...

Bangladesh brings rookie spinner for Windies Test 09 Nov 2012 - 12:48 pm

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s selectors yesterday included uncapped Sohag Gazi in their 14-member squad, hoping the off-spinner can get the best of left-handers in the...

Dilshan hits century to lead Sri Lanka home 07 Nov 2012 - 07:55 am

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: Tillakaratne Dilshan, playing in his 250th one-day international, made light of a back injury to lead Sri Lanka to a...

Paceman Steyn fired up by jibe 07 Nov 2012 - 07:52 am

BRISBANE, Australia: South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn is aiming to use his ex-coach’s jibes to motivate him ahead of this week’s opening...

Tendulkar awarded Australian honour 07 Nov 2012 - 07:51 am

MUMBAI: Superstar batsman Sachin Tendulkar yesterday became the first Indian sportsman to be honoured with membership of the Order of Australia. Arts Minister...

CAS sets date for appeals by Asif, Butt 07 Nov 2012 - 07:51 am

KARACHI, Pakistan: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesterday confirmed it will hear appeals from Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt,...

Qatar Cricket Association to hold trials for women tomorrow 07 Nov 2012 - 07:28 am

DOHA: The Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) will hold trials tomorrow to finalise their women’s team. The selected players will represent Qatar at the...

Yuvraj, Harbhajan back in Test squad 06 Nov 2012 - 07:29 am

Indian cricketer and cancer survivor Yuvraj Singh (centre), his mother Shabnam Singh (right), and Indian Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajeev Shukla...