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Maharoof hat-trick triggers Indian collapse

Farveez-MaharoofDambulla, June 22 : India collapsed like a pack of cards and were all out for 209 in 42.3 overs against Sri Lanka after Farveez Maharoof claimed a hat-trick in an inconsequential match of the Asia Cup cricket tournament here Tuesday.  Read more »

Strauss is eyeing an Oz Grand Slam in cricket

Andrew StraussLondon, June 22  : Captain Andrew Strauss is aiming to lead England to an historic Grand Slam against the Aussies over the next two weeks.  Read more »

Ex-players blast PCB for dumping Younis for England tour

Younis KhanKarachi, June 22 : Former Pakistani cricketers have expressed anger over former captain Younis Khan's exclusion from the 17-man Test squad bound for England.  Read more »

Proteas restrict Windies in Basseterre Test

Morne MorkelBasseterre (West Indies), June 22 : South Africa has restricted the West Indies to a three-run first innings lead in the second Test being played here. The match appeared to be heading for a draw at the end of the fourth day's play on Monday.  Read more »

Pak-born Khawaja becomes first Muslim to represent Australia in Test cricket

Usman KhawajaSydney, Jun 22 (ANI): New South Wales left-hander Usman Khawaja has been named in the Australian Test team to face Pakistan in two Tests in England, making him first Muslim player to represent Australia.  Read more »

Kochi IPL and BCCI officails visit Kochi to asses the facilities

Kochi IPL and BCCI officails visit Kochi to asses the facilitiesKochi (Kerala), June 21 (ANI): BCCI officials and the owners Kochi IPL consortium company Rendezvous Sports Worldd visited Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium to take the stock of the facilities at Kochi on Monday.  Read more »

I have conquered demons in my batting: Yasir Hameed

Yasir HameedIslamabad, June 21 : Pakistan right-hand batsman Yasir Hameed, who has been recalled to the national squad after a three year old hiatus for the upcoming series against England, believes that he has  Read more »

Afridi blasts Sarfaraz, media for criticising cricket kits

Shahid AfridiDambulla, June 21  : Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has slammed former fast bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz and certain sections of the media, who had raised questions over the suppliers of the cricket kit  Read more »

Tanvir targeting England ODIs for international comeback

Sohail TanvirLahore, June 21 : Injured Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir, who is undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) here following his knee operation, is hoping to get fit in time for  Read more »

Former Pak greats ring ‘warning bell’ for Pak after flop show in Asia Cup

Shahid AfridiKarachi, June 21 : Captain Shahid Afridi may be satisfied with his team’s performance in the ongoing Asia Cup, but former Pakistani cricket greats are not at all impressed, as they see the loss against  Read more »

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Hulk determined to win over Brazil fans

Hulk determined to win over Brazil fansFortaleza (Brazil), June 19 - Brazil forward Hulk insists he is unaffected by jeers from the stands and has vowed to win over the hearts and minds of Brazilian supporters during the Confederations Cup.  Read more »

Spain retains UEFA Under-21 crown

UEFA-U-21Jerusalem, June 19 : Spain retained the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship beating Italy 4-2 here at the Teddy Stadium.

Spanish captain Thiago Alcantara hit a hat-trick in the first half  Read more »

Sri Lankans will target Indian bowling: Jayasuriya

Sanath-JayasuriyaCardiff, June 19 : Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka will target the Indian bowlers during the Champions Trophy semifinal slated for Thursday at the Sophia Gardens here.  Read more »

Champions Tropny semifinals: England put South Africa in to bat

england-vs-south-africaLondon, June 19 : England opted to field against South Africa in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Wednesday.  Read more »

Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »

Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

Gaurav-GillNoumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the  Read more »