Latif seeks more cricket in Afghanistan

KARACHI - Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif Monday urged the nascent cricketing nation to develop more sporting infrastructure so that players can improve more quickly by playing at home. "It is...

England seize dramatic win over Sri Lanka

CARDIFF - England seized one of the most remarkable victories in test history on Monday when they beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 14 runs in a match which appeared doomed to end in a frustrating...

Misbah not desperate to head ODI squad

KARACHI - Just days after being given the charge of Pakistan's one-day team, Misbah-ul-Haq has made it clear that he is not desperate for the ODI captaincy. Misbah, Pakistan's Test captain, was asked...

Long-term planning not feasible: PCB

COO Subhan said that the PCB was ‘happy’ with the way the series against Afghanistan turned out. LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has justified its cautious approach to...

Pakistan too good for Ireland

BELFAST - Opener Paul Stirling's century was not enough as Pakistan did just enough to beat Ireland by five wickets and claim a 2-0 one-day international series win in Belfast. Stirling hit an...

Corruption rumours cast doubts on IPL

CHENNAI - After a gruelling seven weeks and 74 matches, the Indian Premier League finally came to an end amid the usual glitter and glamour but left unanswered questions in its wake. The sight of N....

Sri Lanka’s Tharanga fails dope test

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan left-hand batsman Upul Tharanga failed a random doping test during the Cricket World Cup, a Colombo newspaper said on Sunday, though the ICC declined to confirm the report. Tharanga...

IPL doubts linger after final razzmatazz

CHENNAI: After a gruelling seven weeks and 74 matches, the Indian Premier League finally came to an end amid the usual glitter and glamour but left unanswered questions in its wake. The sight of N...