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England’s bowling deadliest in the world

01 Aug 2020 02:50 AM IST

The combination of Stuart Broad and James Anderson alone has scalped more than 1,000 wickets in the longest format of the game.

English class set to face fiery Pakistan pace attack

31 Jul 2020 06:05 AM IST

The series between England and Pakistan is likely to be a cliffhanger, as both teams have a fine balance of youth and experience.

IPL biggest cricket tournament in the world, says Akram

31 Jul 2020 06:05 AM IST

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram recently highlighted the differences between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) and stated the money involved in India’s premier domestic T20 tournament is what makes it the best in the world. Akram also lauded the Board of Control of Cricket in

Coach tests Covid positive at Karni Singh, training to continue

31 Jul 2020 06:05 AM IST

A coach posted at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in the national capital has tested positive for Covid-19, the Sports Authority of India said in a statement on Thursday. The development puts further doubt on a proposed national camp for Olympicbound shooters scheduled to take place in August. “The

England retain WI squad for coming Pakistan Test

30 Jul 2020 06:20 AM IST

England named an unchanged squad for the first Test against Pakistan after winning their three-match series against the West Indies 2-1 to retain the Wisden Trophy. England lost the first Test against the Windies but came back to win the next two in convincing fashion with Stuart Broad claiming his

Pakistan can shock English team: Vaughan

30 Jul 2020 06:19 AM IST

But former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja feels England will start as favourites when the two teams lock horns against each other.

WI went into defensive mode after 1st test win: Walsh

30 Jul 2020 06:18 AM IST

Former West Indies captain Courtney Walsh feels the Jason Holder-led side became defensive after their win in the first Test of the recently-concluded three-match series against England. The Windies lost the next two games at the Old Trafford after winning the first Test in Southampton, thereby losing the chance to

Reaping benefits of technical tweaks & change in run-up: Broad

30 Jul 2020 06:17 AM IST

Veteran fast-bowler Stuart Broad helped England to a 2-1 series win over the West Indies, taking 16 wickets in the two Tests he played in the three-match rubber. In the process, he also became the fourth fast bowler to cross 500 Test wickets and his long-time new ball partner James

Covid-hit sportspersons linger in a financial abyss

30 Jul 2020 06:16 AM IST

‘I work in a paddy field to support my family. After a lot of hard work, I earn Rs 200 a day, and that is too less to sustain 9 people.’

Umar Akmal’s three-year-ban reduced to 18 months

30 Jul 2020 06:16 AM IST

Pakistan middle-order batsman Umar Akmals ban over corruption charges has been reduced by one and a half years by an independent adjudicator. According to a report in Cricket Pakistan, former Supreme Court judge Justice (retired) Faqir Muhammad Khokhar, in his capacity as an independent adjudicator, gave his decision on Umar’s

Cristiano Ronaldo is the modern athlete, says Pele

30 Jul 2020 06:15 AM IST

Brazil football legend Pele has congratulated Juventus for their ninth onsecutive Serie A title win and hailed Cristiano Ronaldo, who according to him is “the modern athlete”. 35-year-old Ronaldo finished as Juventus’ top scorer in the league with 31 goals in 32 appearances. “@Cristiano is the modern athlete, who shows