Durham 301 (Coughlin 73*, Tahir 5-110) and 36 for 0 need a further 246 to beat Derbyshire 368 and 214 (Hughes 108)Scorecard File photo – Alex Hughes made his third first-class hundred © Getty Images Alex Hughes ended a lean run with his first century of the season to give Derbyshire the edge on the third day of the Division Two match against Durham at Chesterfield. Hughes had scored only…
Chris Gayle, who hasn’t played an international match since West Indies’ triumphant 2016 World T20I campaign in India, has been recalled to the squad for the one-off T20 International against India at Sabina Park. Chris Gayle has been included in the West Indies that play India in a one-off T20 International against India at Sabina Park. Gayle hasn’t played for West Indies since their triumphant 2016 World T20I campaign in…
Pakistan Prime Minister hosted a reception for members of the victorious team that won the Champions Trophy by defeating the arch-rivals India by 180 runs. Pakistan Prime Minister hosted a reception for members of the victorious team that won the Champions Trophy by defeating the arch-rivals India by 180 runs.Ahmed Shehzad, who was in Pakistan’s playing XI which lost their tournament opener by 124 runs, shared a photo on social…
As per a source in Pakistan Cricket Board, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had promised to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023 but had not played even one series as yet. The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to take its compensation claim case against the BCCI to the disputes resolution committee of the International Cricket Council. An official source in the PCB told PTI…
Australian cricketers took a dig at former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis. Younis suggested to reduce the maximum overs in women’s cricket. First Alyssa Healy replied to the comments made by Waqar, later Jess Jonassen too hit back at the former fast bowler. Australian cricketers took a dig at former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis for his suggestions to trim down Women’s World Cup. Younis made a suggestion of having a 30…
Dean Elgar will lead South Africa in the absence of Faf du Plessis while Joe Root will take the charge for the hosts. The prospect of both teams being led by new captains adds extra intrigue and unpredictability to the first Test of England’s four-match series against South Africa, starting Thursday, when England hopes to settle quickly under Joe Root and nurture early signs of dominance over the Proteas this…
Australia 290 for 8 (Perry 66, Healy 63*, Villani 59, Mir 3-49) beat Pakistan 131 (Mir 45, Beams 3-23, Gardner 3-28) by 159 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Alyssa Healy hit nine fours and a six in her unbeaten 40-ball 63 © International Cricket Council If there was ever a time there were questions over Australia’s batting strength – and depth – it might well be past now. The defending champions…
England women 373 for 5 (Beaumont 148, Taylor 147, Kapp 3-77) beat South Africa305 for 9 (Lee 72, Wolvaardt 67, Hazell 3-70, Knight 2-52) by 68 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Taylor added 275 off 209 balls for the second wicket © Getty Images/ICC Three days after shooting out West Indies for the sixth-lowest total in tournament history, South Africa’s much-vaunted bowling attack crumbled in the face…
Sarfraz Ahmed said his foremost priority will be to take the Test team to number one ranking again. Sarfraz Ahmed, who led Pakistan to the magnificent ICC Champions Trophy win last month, pledged to lead by example after being appointed the country’s new Test skipper on Tuesday. Talking to Dawn shortly after attending a reception held in honour of the team by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday,…
South Africa are backing Dean Elgar to bring a gusty attitude with him when he stands in as captain for the first Test against England, starting here at Lord’s on Thursday. South Africa are backing Dean Elgar to bring a gusty attitude with him when he stands in as captain for the first Test against England, starting here at Lord’s on Thursday. “Dean is an aggressive type of personality and…