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Pakistan cricket's overhaul urged

Pakistan face calls for a total overhaul after slumping to a "shameful defeat" against arch-rivals India at the Champions Trophy.
5 June 2017, 15:17 PM

Kohli, Yuvraj make Pak pay

India captain Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh made Pakistan pay for fluffing catches with quickfire fifties as the holders launched their Champions Trophy title-defence with a rain-affected 124 run thrashing of their arch-rivals at Edgbaston yesterday.
4 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Aussies 'comfortable' over London security

Australian cricket's governing body say they are satisfied with security ahead of their Champions Trophy match with Bangladesh on Monday in London.
4 June 2017, 12:31 PM

ICC Champions Trophy: Australia 53/3 as rain arrives again

Australia reduced to 53 for three, chasing a revised target of 235 from 33 overs, before rain stops play yet again during their Group A encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy against New Zealand in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
2 June 2017, 09:15 AM

A chance to showcase our skills: Mashrafe

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza says that they will launch their ICC Champions Trophy campaign against England with an aim to showcase their skills in the global event.
31 May 2017, 15:02 PM

England trio to pioneer bat sensors in ICC Champions Trophy

England trio Jason Roy, Alex Hales and Ben Stokes are among the players from around the world pioneering new bat sensors during the upcoming Champions Trophy.
30 May 2017, 16:14 PM

South Africa beat England in 3rd ODI

South Africa beats England by seven wickets to gain a consolation win in the third one-day international at Lord's.
29 May 2017, 15:53 PM

England slump to 20-6 in 5 overs

England suffer a stunning collapse as they slump to 20 for six in five overs after being sent into bat by South Africa in the third one-day international at Lord's.
29 May 2017, 12:43 PM

Government ready to mediate in Australia pay row

Sports Minister Greg Hunt says the federal government is prepared to provide mediation between Cricket Australia and players over the pay-dispute stalemate.
28 May 2017, 07:48 AM

Revenue share is 'starving' grassroots - Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland believes the revenue-share model which the body is trying to dump in its ongoing pay negotiations with players will ‘starve’ the funding of grassroots game.
27 May 2017, 09:57 AM

India advertise for new coach despite Kumble success

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) invites applications for the head coach's role but will also consider a contract extension for incumbent Anil Kumble.
25 May 2017, 11:12 AM

Dead parrot leads to Black Cap Bracewell's conviction

New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell is sentenced to 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to drink-driving after dogs ate his pet parrot.
25 May 2017, 11:01 AM

Morgan ton sets up big win

England captain Eoin Morgan's fine century lays the platform for a 72-run win over South Africa at Headingley on May 24, 2017.
24 May 2017, 21:21 PM

Mushfiqur and Riyad were unbelievable: Mashrafe

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza heaps praise on Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad, whose unbroken 72-run sixth-wicket stand delivered Bangladesh’s first away or neutral-venue win over New Zealand in Dublin on May 24.
24 May 2017, 21:02 PM

Australia cricketers move to take back image rights

Australian cricketers unveil plans to take back their own image rights, firing the latest salvo in an ongoing pay battle with the country's cricket board.
24 May 2017, 07:07 AM

Scotland slay Sri Lanka in landmark win

Kyle Coetzer and Matthew Cross both score hundreds as Scotland beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets at Beckenham, southeast England, for a historic success on Sunday.
22 May 2017, 07:08 AM

Sheikh Jamal beat Mohammedan by 1 wicket

In a high-scoring cliffhanger, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club defeats Mohammedan Sporting Club by one wicket with 2 balls remaining in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match at BKSP’s No. 3 Ground.
21 May 2017, 07:31 AM

Five-for-none in cataclysmic collapse

Hampshire County Cricket Club suffered a spectacular collapse in their county championship match, losing their first five wickets in less than three overs.
21 May 2017, 06:25 AM

24 picked for U-19 camp

The Bangladesh Cricket Board selected 24 cricketers for the Bangladesh Under-19 training camp.
20 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Ntini's son makes U-19s

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday named the 15-man South Africa Under-19s squad that will take on 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup winners, the West Indies, in a five-match Youth One-Day International (ODI) series from July 9.
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM