Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years It's Australia’s first test series win on Sri Lankan soil since 2011. Sports 09 Feb, 2025
Root closes in on 33rd test century for England after Sri Lanka makes further inroads at Lord's England was 200-5 at the end of the second session, with Root on 81 and in the middle with allrounder Chris Woakes (6 not out) with only the tail to come. Sports 29 Aug, 2024
Kane Williamson leads the way as New Zealand beats South Africa by 7 wickets in 2nd test Williamson scored centuries in both innings of the first test which New Zealand won by 281 runs. Sports 16 Feb, 2024
Stokes overtakes Holder to become top-ranked test all-rounder LONDON: England vice-captain Ben Stokes' match-winning performance in the second test against West Indies hoisted him above Windies skipper Jason Holder to become the top-ranked all-rounder in the game's longest format, the... 21 Jul, 2020
McCullum named Kolkata Knight Riders coach in IPL MUMBAI: Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum as their new head coach, the Indian Premier League franchise (IPL) said on Thursday. McCullum, 37, played for the two-time IPL champions in two separate... 15 Aug, 2019
Women's T20 cricket added to 2022 Commonwealth Games Cricket is set to return to the Commonwealth Games after a 24-year absence with organisers confirming on Tuesday that the programme for Birmingham 2022 would include a women's Twenty20 tournament. The T20 event is one of three new events added... 13 Aug, 2019
South Africa's Amla retires from international cricket CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s Hashim Amla announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on one of the country's leading batting careers. The 36-year-old played international cricket for 15 years,... 09 Aug, 2019
Batsmen fail again for Bangladesh in 1st test vs West Indies NORTH SOUND: Bangladesh's batsmen failed for a second time in the first cricket test on Thursday as West Indies closed in on a three-day victory. The tourists ended Day 2 on 62-6 in 18 overs — after its first-innings of 43, the lowest score... 06 Jul, 2018
West Indies on top after bowling out Bangladesh for 43 NORTH SOUND: West Indies took complete control of the first test after bowling out Bangladesh for 43, the lowest score in its history, on Wednesday. Kemar Roach claimed a remarkable five wickets in 12 balls before the home batsmen piled on... 05 Jul, 2018
Younis becomes 1st Pakistan batsman to score 10,000 runs KINGSTON: Younis Khan became the first Pakistan batsman to score 10,000 runs in test cricket, reaching the landmark during the third day of the series-opening match against the West Indies on Sunday. The 39-year-old Younis, playing in his 116th... 24 Apr, 2017
Sri Lanka remove South Africa openers before lunch JOHANNESBURG: Sri Lanka claimed the wickets of South African openers Stephen Cook and Dean Elgar on the first morning of the third and final test as the home side went to lunch at 79 for two wickets at the Wanderers on Thursday. Having won the... 12 Jan, 2017
South Africa opt to bat in Amla's 100th test JOHANNESBURG: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bat in the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Thursday, a match that sees Hashim Amla earn his 100th cap for the home side. The Wanderers wicket is expected to be... 12 Jan, 2017
