Hazlewood not done with test cricket despite Ashes disappointment
SYDNEY, Dec 13 : Australia quick Josh Hazlewood intends to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury.
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Cummins heads Australia squad for third Ashes test
SYDNEY, Dec 10 : Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the Australia squad on Wednesday for the third Ashes test against England, a strong indication that the inspirational fast bowler will see his first action of the series in Adelaide next week.
India captain Suryakumar declares Gill and Pandya fit for T20 series opener v South Africa
Dec 8 : Top-order batter Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are fit and available for Tuesday's T20 series opener against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on the eve of the match.
India and Pakistan drawn in same group at 2026 T20 World Cup
MUMBAI :Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash in a politically-charged Twenty20 World Cup match in Colombo on February 15, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said as it announced the draw on Tuesday.
'FIFA Series' for smaller nations to expand in 2026 and add women's edition
The second "FIFA Series", sponsored biennial tournaments for mainly lower-ranked and lesser-financed nations, will expand in 2026 and launch a new women's edition, the global governing body said on Friday.
Bavuma's South Africa silence doubters with miracle in Eden
KOLKATA, India :South Africa pulled off a sensational victory inside three days of the opening test against India on Sunday and the manner of it would go a long way in silencing those who doubted their credentials as the reigning world test champions.
Kazakhstan Team top medals table at Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Festival, one of the standout events of the 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, concluded on Saturday with Kazakhstan Team finishing top of the medal table, Russia’s Gymnasium Team placing second, and FAB Jiu-Jitsu Academy securing third place.
Azam ends century drought as Pakistan seal Sri Lanka ODI series
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Babar Azam hit his first international century since August 2023 to lift Pakistan to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second day-night international on Friday. Azam notched an unbeaten 102 for his 20th one-day international century to help Pakistan overtake Sri Lanka’s 289-run target at Rawalpindi Stadium. The win gave Pakistan a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match series with the final match on Sunday. Pakistan won the first match by six runs — all in Rawalpindi. Arriving at the crease amidst a huge roar from the crowd after opener Saim Ayub fell for 33 in the 10th over, Azam played his famous cover drives to perfection. He reached the three-figure mark with a pulled single off pacer Pramod Madushan, raised his bat to the crowd before bowing to the ground. Azam had gone 33 ODI innings without a hundred and 82 innings in all, including Tests and Twenty20 internationals. Azam added a 100-run stand for the second wicket with Fakhar Zaman who scored an aggressive 78 with a six and eight boundaries to set up a successful chase. Sri Lanka fumbled in the field, dropping Zaman on 20, 28 and 78 before Janith Liyanage pulled off a stunner off pacer Dushmantha Chameera but it was too late. Building on the platform, Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 51 not out, added another 112 for the unbroken third wicket stand with Azam deservedly hitting the winning single. Azam cracked eight boundaries while Rizwan’s knock had a six and five boundaries. A delighted Azam said: “I was also waiting for my century, so I am thankful to the Almighty,” said Azam.