Benaud can ‘work from home’

Unwell cricket commentator offered the chance by broadcasters to work from home in the Aus-Ind Test series. Australia’s voice of cricket Richie Benaud has been offered the chance to commentate on Test... Read more »

Records tumble en route Australia’s win

Glenn Maxwell smashes 46-ball 93 as tourists get Tri-series campaign up and running with massive win against Zimbabwe. Australia racked up the records in its first game in Zimbabwe in 10 years, hitting... Read more »

South Africa sweep Zimbabwe ODI series

Opener Quinton de Kock smashes 84 as Zimbabwe lose third and final ODI against the Proteas by seven wickets. Opener Quinton de Kock smashed 84 as a weakened South Africa crushed Zimbabwe... Read more »

South Africa ODI series vs Zimbabwe

Hosts’ batsmen falter again in a 61-run loss that allows South Africa an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Quinton de Kock tied a One-Day International record as South Africa beat... Read more »

Sri Lanka gives Jayawardene winning farewell

COLOMBO: Former captain Mahela Jayawardene was given a fairytale sendoff in his last test match as Sri Lanka eased to a 105-run victory that completed a 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan on... Read more »

Pakistan need 271 to win Sri Lanka Test

COLOMBO: Pakistan were set a target of 271 to win the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday and draw the two-match series 1-1. The hosts were bowled out for... Read more »

Herath takes nine as Sri Lanka fight back

Left-arm spinner’s record-breaking effort takes hosts in the lead against as Pakistan struggle in the second Test. Mahela Jayawardene remained unbeaten on 49 in his farewell innings after spinner Rangana Herath’s career-best... Read more »

Pakistan dig deep after Herath’s five

Left-arm spinner bags 20th five-wicket haul to dent tourists’ reply after Sri Lanka post 320 in their first-innings. Rangana Herath again put Pakistan in a spin with a five-wicket haul but half-centuries... Read more »

Kaneria loses final legal challenge against spot-fixing life ban

LONDON: Former Pakistan international Danish Kaneria has lost his final legal challenge in an English court against a life ban imposed by the England and Wales Cricket Board for spot-fixing while playing... Read more »

Younis’ ton leads Pakistan’s recovery

Former captain hits 24th Test century as tourists recover from shaky start on first day of the opening Test against SL. Younis Khan hit an eventful century and lifted Pakistan to a respectable... Read more »

Mohammad Aamer hopes for earlier return from spot-fixing ban

DISGRACED Pakistan paceman Mohammad Aamer says he hopes to return to the game before a five-year ban ends next year if the world cricket body amends its anti-corruption code. Aamer’s spot-fixing ban... Read more »

Argentina beats Netherlands to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO: Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout in Sao Paulo on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1990. Argentina goalkeeper Sergio... Read more »

SF preview: Brazil v Germany

German coach believes Neymar’s absence could make Brazil stronger as the two sides prepare to meet in the semi-final. Brazil will grind to a halt when the hosts, missing injured talisman Neymar and... Read more »

Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano dies

The former Real Madrid, Argentina and Spain striker dies aged 88 after suffering a heart attack in Madrid. Former Real Madrid forward Alfredo Di Stefano, 88, one of the greatest footballers of all time,... Read more »

Krul the hero for Dutch in penalties win over Costa Rica

The Netherlands advanced to a World Cup semi-final with Argentina by beating Costa Rica 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday with substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul saving two of the penalties after the... Read more »

Higuain powers Argentina into the semis

Forward scores his first goal of the 2014 World Cup to take the two-time winners in the semi-finals of Brazil 2014. Gonzalo Higuain’s superb early strike secured a nervy 1-0 win for Argentina against... Read more »

Boxing-Khan bailed after suspected assault

World welterweight title contender Amir Khan has been released on bail after the British boxer was arrested on suspicion of two assaults in the early hours of Friday morning, according to media... Read more »

Germany reach World Cup semi-finals

Hummels’ 12th-minute header gives Germany a 1-0 win over France to move into the last-four at Brazil 2014. An early Mats Hummels header proved enough for Germany to beat France 1-0 in a tense,... Read more »

Messi inspires Argentina victory

A moment of inspiration from Lionel Messi seals Argentina’s 2-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Maracana. Lionel Messi scored a stunning second-half goal to push Argentina to a 2-1 victory over World Cup... Read more »

Football: Joy for Brazil as World Cup opens

SAO PAULO: Brazil launched the World Cup with an emotion-fuelled 3-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday as an opening day which began with violent clashes gave way to an outpouring of joyful... Read more »

Atletico Madrid chasing Arsenal’s Cazorla

Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid are chasingArsenal midfield maestro Santi Cazorla. The Spanish midfielder saw his playing time lost at times this season in North London to the addition of Mesut Ozil and also due... Read more »

Rumour has it: Rawalpindi Express set to tie the knot?

KARACHI: Rumours began circling on Saturday of Pakistan’s former speedster and Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar having decided to tie the knot. Television reports said earlier today that Akhtar had decided to marry... Read more »

Spurs handle the Heat to take Game 1

San Antonio take early lead in NBA Finals with a 110-95 win over the Miami Heat despite an AC failure at the venue. San Antonio beat the Miami Heat 110-95 in Game 1... Read more »

Doctor claims responsibility for Ronaldo’s WC threatening injury!

A Ghanaian witch doctor has reportedly claimed responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo’s knee injury that is threatening the striker’s participation at the World Cup with his national team, Portugal. Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who is... Read more »