Virat Kohli's Pakistani Fan, Who Waved Indian Flag, Granted Bail: Report

Umar Daraz has been ordered to furnish a surety bond worth Rs 50,000. © PTI A Pakistani cricket fan, who was arrested for waving the flag of India after his idol Virat Kohli struck a match-winning knock, is set to be released on bail on Saturday, according to a report in the Dawn. Umar Daraz, 22, was jailed for 10 years for celebrating with India’s tricolour on January 26 after…

February 27, 2016
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Nash extends long stay at Sussex

Sussex have announced that club stalwart Chris Nash has extended his stay at the BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground for a further three seasons. The 32-year-old, who has developed into a crucial performer at the top of the order in all three formats for the south coast club, has signed a contract extension to his current deal to remain at the club until the end of 2018. It continues a long association…

February 27, 2016
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India face Pakistan in crucial Asia Cup tie

February 27, 2016

Dhaka – Sub-continental giants India and Pakistan meet in a crunch match in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Saturday, renewing their bitter rivalry in cricket after a year. Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi (R) attends a training session at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah, Bangladesh on February 26, 2016 © AFP Munir Uz Zaman Showdowns between the neighbours, who last played…

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Asia Cup Twenty20: Virat Kohli Says he Relished Battle With Mohammad Amir

Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir (left), celebrates with his teammates after picking up a wicket during the Asia Cup Twenty20 match against India in Dhaka. © AP Mirpur: After steering India to a crucial victory in an Asia Cup match against Pakistan, Virat Kohli extolled comeback fast bowler Mohammed Amir for his ferocious opening spell in Mirpur. (Asia Cup Twenty20: Virat Kohli, Bowlers Guide India to Victory Over Pakistan) Kohli scored 49…

February 27, 2016
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Bowlers give Bangladesh big win over UAE

February 27, 2016

Dhaka – Bowlers made a combined effort as Bangladesh shrugged off a poor batting display to beat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 51 runs in the Asia Cup in Dhaka on Friday. Bangladesh cricketer Mohammad Mahmudullah plays a shot during the match between Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates at the Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on February 26, 2016 © AFP…

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David Warner hits out at ‘vulgar’ NZ fan abuse

February 27, 2016

Sydney – David Warner has hit out at “derogatory and vulgar” taunts from New Zealand fans during their recent tour while making clear Australia will not be toning down their on-field aggression. Australia’s David Warner plays a shot during day four of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on February 23, 2016 © AFP/File Marty Melville Australia sealed a 2-0 series victory over New Zealand to reach the…

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South Africa’s all-rounder Morris signs for Surrey

February 27, 2016

London – South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris will play for Surrey in this season’s domestic Twenty20 Blast, the English county announced Friday. South Africa bowler Chris Morris celebrates during the second Test match between South Africa and England at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on January 6, 2016 © AFP/File Marco Longari Morris will replace the West Indies’ Dwayne Bravo, due to play in the Caribbean Premier League, in July…

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England’s Finn out of World Twenty20

February 27, 2016

London – England’s World Twenty20 hopes suffered a setback on Friday when fast bowler Steven Finn was ruled out with a strained left calf. England bowler Steven Finn delivers a ball during day three of the second Test match between South Africa and England at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on January 4, 2016 © AFP/File Marco Longari The 26-year-old Middlesex quick was down to lead England’s attack at next…

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Labuschagne, Lynn tons lead strong Queensland reply

February 27, 2016

Western Australia 1 for 79 (Bancroft 39*) and 6 for 436 dec lead Queensland 8 for 446 (Labuschagne 103, Lynn 101, Heazlett 89) by 69 runsScorecard File photo – Chris Lynn smacked 16 fours and three sixes over the course of his 150-ball 101 © Getty Images Centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Chris Lynn helped Queensland take a 10-run first-innings lead over Western Australia. Sam Heazlett also chipped in with…

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White, Boland resist for Victoria in face of heavy defeat

February 27, 2016

Victoria 165 and 7 for 239 (White 100*, Boland 51*, Gulbis 4-41) trail Tasmania 8 for 566 dec (Dunk 190, Doolan 119, Bailey 107) by 162 runsScorecard File photo – Cameron White’s century saved Victoria from an embarrassing collapse © Getty Images Cameron White‘s unbeaten century and Scott Boland‘s unbeaten half-century helped stall a Victoria collapse after they had conceded a 401-run to Tasmania earlier in the day. But defeat…

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