Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka LONDON: All-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer have been rested for England's two-test tour of Sri Lanka in January, but both will return for the series in India the following month. The duo were omitted from the 16-player squad and... 11 Dec, 2020
Malan's hometown heroics help England to win series PAARL: Dawid Malan returned to his home town on Sunday to steer England to a four-wicket win over South Africa in their second Twenty20 international in Paarl as they clinched the three-match series. The 33-year-old Malan, who was born in England... 01 Dec, 2020
Archer counting down days to leave bio-secure bubble DUBAI: Jofra Archer has said he is counting down the days until he is finally free from the world of bio-secure bubbles he has been trapped in for the past few months. The England fast bowler is in a bubble in Dubai playing in the Indian Premier... 30 Oct, 2020
Langer wary of Australia's bubble-weary players before�India�series MELBOURNE: Australia coach Justin Langer believes managing the mental health of his bubble-weary players will be one of his key responsibilities during the upcoming home series against India, the 49-year-old said on Friday. Steve Smith, David... 30 Oct, 2020
Maxwell, Carey go 'hit or bust' to inspire Australia's unlikely win MANCHESTER: Australian match winners Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell adopted a “hit or bust” attitude to fire the touring side to a dramatic three-wicket victory over England on Wednesday and seal the one-day international series 2-1. The... 17 Sep, 2020
Buttler masterclass helps England to series-clinching win over Australia SOUTHAMPTON: England beat Australia by six wickets in the second Twenty20 match as opening batsman Jos Buttler anchored the run chase to help the home side clinch the three-match series in Southampton on Sunday. Set a target of 158 to win, Buttler... 07 Sep, 2020
Crawley shines again with half-century in third test v Pakistan SOUTHAMPTON: Zak Crawley struck a second successive half-century as England made a positive start to the third and final test against Pakistan, reaching 91 for two at lunch on the first day at the Rose Bowl on Friday. Crawley took 80 balls to... 21 Aug, 2020
Australia skipper Finch fears for mental health of players in 'bio-bubbles' MELBOURNE: The mental health of cricketers confined to biosecure bubbles during COVID-19 will be tested over the next two years, and Australia's staff are working hard to prepare players for the challenges, limited overs captain Aaron Finch said on... 18 Aug, 2020
Crawley passes 50 as rain-hit second test drawn SOUTHAMPTON: Zak Crawley struck a half-century as England and Pakistan played out a tame draw in their rain-hit second test at the Rose Bowl on Monday. Only 134.3 overs were possible in the entire match, which included a 38 over spell late on the... 18 Aug, 2020
England on top despite Abid Ali half century for Pakistan SOUTHAMPTON: Pakistan opener Abid Ali scored a half-century but England’s seam bowlers used the muggy conditions to their advantage to restrict the tourists to 126 for five at the close of a rain-hit opening day of the second test at the Rose Bowl on... 14 Aug, 2020
Pakistan win toss and elect to bat in second test v England SOUTHAMPTON: Pakistan captain Azhar Ali won the toss and elected to bat in hot and muggy conditions in the second of three tests against England at the Rose Bowl on Thursday. The tourists have made one change to their side, lengthening their batting... 13 Aug, 2020
Woakes and Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan MANCHESTER: A magnificent partnership between Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler helped propel England to an unlikely three-wicket victory over Pakistan in a topsy-turvy first test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Woakes joined Buttler at the crease with... 09 Aug, 2020
