Cricket
Cairns (Queensland), Aug 19 (UNI) Keshav Maharaj has devastated Australia with a spell from the top shelf as South Africa took the honours in the first BKT Tyres ODI here today. The 35-year-old spinner turned back the clock under lights at Cazalys Stadium, taking five wickets in 26 balls to cripple the Aussies’ chase of…
London, Aug 18 (UNI) Excellent bowling from veteran seamer James Fuller, inexperienced slow left-armer Andrew Neal and pacy youngster Manny Lumsden proved too much for Surrey in what became an embarrassingly one-sided nine-wicket Hampshire victory. The Hawks dismissed Surrey for 160 in 46.3 overs at the Oval before skipper Nick Gubbins anchored a buccaneering chase…
Windhoek, Aug 18 (UNI) Namibia will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier from August 31 to September 6 in the capital, Windhoek, Cricket Namibia announced today. The qualifiers will feature eight teams competing for two spots at the Global Qualifier for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The participating…
Dubai, Aug 17 (UNI) In a major shakeup ahead of the Asia Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Salman Ali Agha as captain for both the upcoming UAE tri-nation series and the Asia Cup. Former skipper Babar Azam and senior wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan have been left out of the T20I squad, raising speculation…
Cairns (Queensland), Aug 16 (UNI) A final over thriller saw Australia seal a win in a closely-fought series-decider here today, with Glenn Maxwell powering an unbeaten 62 not out runs off 36 deliveries to propel the hosts over the line off the penultimate delivery. With the series level at 1-1 after Dewald Brevis’ stunning maiden…
London, Aug 15 (UNI) England have announced their squads for the limited overs series against South Africa and Ireland. With the red-ball leg of the home summer behind them, England will next feature in three ODIs and as many T20Is against the Proteas starting September 2 in Headingley. The home series will be followed by…
Sydney, Aug 15 (UNI) Australia batting icon Steve Smith is raring to go against England in the home Ashes later this year. The charismatic Australia batter, who has the third-highest Test runs against England after Sir Don Bradman and Allan Border, opened up about the five-Test series in an interview with Sky Sports. Smith conceded…
Brisbane, Aug 15 (UNI) Alyssa Healy took a firm step on her path back from injury, clubbing India A to all parts of a ground named after her uncle Ian, before putting in her second long stint behind the stumps in three days. Yet the Australia captain’s strong return from foot and knee issues took…
London, Aug 14 (UNI) After a gruelling Test series against India, England shift their attention to the Ashes Down Under later this year, and pacer Chris Woakes has conceded positive news with regards to his recovery. Woakes, who sustained a dislocated shoulder while fielding during the fifth Test against India earlier this month, believes he’s…
Dublin, Aug 13 (UNI) Cricket Ireland has confirmed a 14-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup European Qualifier, set to take place in the Netherlands from August 20 to 27. The event marks the first step in a two-stage pathway to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Twenty-four-year-old Lewis, who has…
