De Kock shines as Proteas level T20 series against Aussies

PORT ELIZABETH: Opener David Warner scored an unbeaten half-century in vain as Australia blew what appeared to be a comfortable chase and South Africa claimed a 12-run victory in the second Twenty20 International here at St George’s Park on Sunday. South Africa posted a below-par 158 for four in their 20 overs as Australia strangled […]

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Thunderous Boult gives NZ charge against India

WELLINGTON: New Zealand quick Trent Boult declared himself “happy to be back” as he bagged three wickets to leave India struggling for survival at stumps on day three of the first Test here at the Basin Reserve on Sunday. India, faced with a 183-run first-innings deficit, were 144 for four at the close, still 39 […]

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Six PSL teams arrive in capital

RAWALPINDI: Six cricket teams, including international players, participating in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 will reach Islamabad today (Monday). The teams will be given foolproof security. Pakistan Rangers, local police, Quick Response Force, Special Branch personnel and traffic police will be deployed to ensure foolproof security for the teams. Pakistan Rangers will be deployed at […]

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Azam, Hasnain lead Gladiators to victory over United

KARACHI: The opening fixture of the fifth HBL Pakistan Super League on Thursday had everything to entertain a rather disappointing crowd at the National Stadium after a lackluster music show. The night finally culminated in a blaze of fireworks on the back of a remarkable knock by Azam Khan as Quetta Gladiators launched their defence […]

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Kings start off as underdogs against buoyant Zalmi today

KARACHI: Just two victories in 10 matches brand Karachi Kings absolute underdogs against the powerful Peshawar Zalmi in their HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 encounter set to be held at the National Stadium on Friday. The first of eight all-day fixtures may sound mismatch on paper but make no mistake, Karachi Kings are far from […]

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Qalandars, Sultans look for PSL turnaround under new skippers

LAHORE: All is set here for the second match of the 5th HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 and the first to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans on Friday night. Both Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars had finished at the last two positions of 5th and 6th in […]

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Delighted that cricket is back in Pakistan, says former West Indian fast bowler Curtly Ambrose

Former West Indian cricketer and legendary fast bowler Curtly Ambrose said on Thursday that he was very excited to be in Pakistan for the start of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). “It has been fantastic. I am having a great time and looking forward to enjoying the rest of my time here,” said Ambrose in […]

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Federer fined for swearing

MELBOURNE: Roger Federer was fined $3,000 for using an audible obscenity during his Australian Open quarter-final victory over American Tennys Sandgren, tournament organisers said on Wednesday. The Swiss was handed a code violation for swearing in the third set of Tuesday’s match after the lineswoman reported Federer to Serbian chair umpire Marijana Veljovic. Federer clarified […]

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Thiem tops Nadal in four-setter to reach Australian Open semis

MELBOURNE: Dominic Thiem ended six years of Grand Slam frustration against Rafa Nadal on Wednesday with a seismic 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 7-6 (8-6) upset that booked his maiden Australian Open semi-final and rocked the old guard of men’s tennis. After pulling off a nerve-shredding win that quashed doubts about his prowess on hardcourts, […]

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