Cricket

Embuldeniya strikes but England close in on a win

Embuldeniya strikes but England close in on a win

For a good part of the first half an hour of England’s run-chase, it seemed like Sri Lanka could have a sniff at an improbable win, defending a mere 73. Not even in their bes...

 Jan. 17
Sundar-Thakur rearguard brings India back into contest
India’s Washington Sundar (R) is congratulated by Shardul Thakur after reaching his half century during day three of the fourth Test match between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Sundar-Thakur rearguard brings India back into contest

Debutant Washington Sundar and number eight batsman Shardul Thakur conjured a defiant rearguard action on Sunday to drag India back into the contest in the deciding fourth test against Australia being played in Brisbane, reports Reuters.Drafted into the playing XI because of inju...

 Jan. 17

Shakib receives ICC’s ODI team of the decade cap

Shakib receives ICC’s ODI team of the decade cap Bangladesh number one all-rounder Shakib al Hasan has received the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s ODI team of the decade cap as the left arm all-rounder sh...

Jan. 17

Simmons unhappy for short prep time

Simmons unhappy for short prep time West Indies head coach Phil Simmons stressed upon the requirements of doing well in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, given the fact that the series is the pa...

Jan. 17