Froome unsure if Tour de France organisers can prevent mass gatherings Britain's four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome is unsure if the organisers can fully prevent large crowds from gathering at the race that was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tour, scheduled to start on June 27, was pushed... 04 May, 2020
England's strength in depth key to preserving Edgbaston record BIRMINGHAM: England have not lost to Australia at Edgbaston in 18 years, but to preserve that record as the Ashes gets under way in Birmingham on Thursday, the hosts will need their middle order to fire amid uncertainty over their top... 31 Jul, 2019
Yuvraj struggles on as the magic wanes NEW DELHI: Few things are more painful than watching an ageing athlete falter as they try to summon up the old magic and Yuvraj Singh's fans have endured a shared agony over the course of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL). When India... 22 May, 2018
Cook not thinking about retirement ahead of 150th test SYDNEY: Alastair Cook has "no idea" when he will be retiring and is completely focused on beating Australia in his 150th test this week to keep the Ashes series alive, the former England captain said on Tuesday. Cook, England's most prolific... 12 Dec, 2017
Forget Johnson and there are no magic balls, says Cook MELBOURNE: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson wreaked havoc when England last toured Down Under but dwelling on something that happened four years ago is meaningless, former visiting captain Alastair Cook said on Tuesday. Johnson etched his... 22 Nov, 2017
Pietersen slams England top order after South Africa rout LONDON: Former captain Kevin Pietersen has criticised England's top-order batsmen for being too passive and has called for the inclusion of Jason Roy and Dawid Malan in next week's third test against South Africa. Opener Keaton Jennings has totalled... 20 Jul, 2017
After bombs, Pakistan tightens security for rare major cricket match LAHORE: Pakistan tightened security in the city of Lahore ahead of a hugely anticipated final of its domestic cricket league on Sunday, pushing ahead with a rare high-profile match despite a recent spike in Islamist violence. The government had... 05 Mar, 2017
Stadium heavily guarded as Pakistan hosts cricket final LAHORE: Lahore prepared to host the Pakistan Super League cricket final on Sunday as Gaddafi Stadium turned into a fortress amid security fears. The Punjab provincial government gave the go-ahead to the domestic Twenty20 match between Peshawar... 04 Mar, 2017
Sammy among foreign stars ready if Peshawar plays PSL final ISLAMABAD: West Indies star Darren Sammy is among five foreign players ready to travel to Lahore if his franchise Peshawar Zalmi qualifies for the Pakistan Super League final. Peshawar team owner Javed Afridi on Friday said his contracted... 03 Mar, 2017
Several overseas players pull out of Super League final in Pakistan LAHORE: Several overseas players have decided not to play in Sunday's Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty 20 final after the country's cricket board said the game would be held on home soil despite a wave of deadly attacks across the country. The T20... 02 Mar, 2017
Departing England captain Cook says 'new voice' was needed LONDON: Alastair Cook said his decision to relinquish the England captaincy will allow a 'new voice' to help an exciting young England team reach its potential, although he plans to contribute by scoring runs. The 32-year-old opening batsman... 07 Feb, 2017
Pietersen fined for on-air criticism of BBL umpire SYDNEY: Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been charged with misconduct for his on-air comments criticising an umpiring decision while playing for the Melbourne Stars during a Big Bash League semi-final, Cricket Australia said on... 03 Feb, 2017
