Cricket

Toss delayed in India v Canada T20 World Cup match

LAUDERHILL, United States, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - A wet outfield caused a delay to the toss ahead of the…

‘I even wore cricket pads in bed’: How Shaheen rose to greatness

By Shahid HASHMI KARACHI, Sept 28, 2023 (AFP) - As a young boy in a family of seven cricket-mad brothers,…

Sport in 2023: Five big events to watch

PARIS, France (AFP) - World Cups in cricket, rugby union and women's football while world titles in swimming and athletics are…

Thai pop-up wins fans with crunchless cricket burgers

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) - There's no crunch or crackle, but crickets are on the menu at one Bangkok pop-up serving…

Covid outbreak hits Sri Lanka on eve of Australia Test

GALLE, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lanka's team were hit by a Covid-19 outbreak on the eve of Friday's second…

David Warner to undergo surgery on injured elbow

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Banned former Australian vice-captain David Warner is expected to undergo minor surgery on his elbow Tuesday…

Steyn claims outright South Africa wicket-taking record

CENTURION, South Africa (AFP) -- Dale Steyn became South Africa's all-time leading Test wicket-taker when Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman became his…

Australia all out for 231 against South Africa

ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) -- Three players hit 40s but failed to stick around and make big scores as Australia were…

Gary Stead named New Zealand cricket coach

WELLINGTON, United States (AFP) -- New Zealand Cricket appointed former Test batsman Gary Stead as the new Black Caps coach…

Cricket: Sri Lanka 81-5 at close on third day

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP)--Sri Lanka were 81 for five in their second innings in pursuit of a victory target of 144…

Tears and sympathy: support grows for Smith over cricket ban

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A wave of sympathy for disgraced Australia skipper Steve Smith gathered pace on Friday after his…

Warner apologizes, ‘takes responsibility’ for part in scandal

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Disgraced Australian opener David Warner Thursday apologized to fans and said he took responsibility for his…

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