Cricket

CAS aims for Pakistan fixing verdicts within month
The Court of Arbitration for Sport expects to give verdicts within a month in two cases of Pakistan cricketers banned for spot-fixing against England.
Pakistan cricketers begin fixing appeals at CAS
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif began his appeal at world sport's highest court on Thursday to overturn his ban for a betting scam fix in a test ...
Imran Khan predicts victory in Pakistan elections
Cricket legend-turned-politician Imran Khan says he is more confident than ever that his party will sweep upcoming national elections and that he will ...
Injured Bresnan out of England test squad
Fast bowler Tim Bresnan was ruled out of England's upcoming test series in New Zealand because of a right elbow injury, with the uncapped Chris Woakes ...
Woman cricketer could play for English men's team
One of England's top female cricketers could become the first woman to play for a men's English county side after holding talks with Sussex about ...
Pietersen handed central contract by England
Kevin Pietersen has been handed a full central contract by England, completing his integration back into the squad after his rift with team management ...
Christopher Martin-Jenkins dies after cancer fight
Christopher Martin-Jenkins, an English cricket broadcaster and writer who was a former president of the MCC, has died. He was 67. The official website ...
Bairstow to miss England's ODI tour of India
England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow will miss next month's one-day series in India after being granted an extension to his compassionate ...
Pietersen to miss England limited-overs tour of NZ
Kevin Pietersen has been rested from the limited-overs leg of England's cricket tour of New Zealand in February. Meanwhile, Graeme Swann, James ...
Trading soccer for wickets in Nigeria cricket boom
Near the parade ground that Queen Elizabeth II once toured when Nigeria was still under British rule, the sharp crack of a ball against a bat marks ...
Former cricketer Flintoff wins first boxing bout
Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff began his new boxing career with a narrow points victory over Richard Dawson on Friday — despite being ...
Column: Sport loses one of its toughest in Ponting
The cricket ball that hit Ricky Ponting in the mouth surely regretted it. It probably wanted to curl up into a ball and cry. Because Ponting was ...
Flintoff unsure about boxing future as debut looms
Having lost more than 22 kilograms to make his boxing debut, former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff is leaving open the possibility of ...
Column: Sport loses one of its toughest characters
The cricket ball that hit Ricky Ponting in the mouth surely regretted it. It probably wanted to curl up into a ball and cry. Because Ponting was ...
Giles replaces Flower as England's ODI coach
Ashley Giles is replacing Andy Flower as head coach of England's limited-over cricket teams in a shake-up announced on Wednesday. Former England spin ...
IOC says India attacking press freedom
The International Olympic Committee has criticized Indian cricket authorities, accusing them of attacking press freedom by preventing photographers ...
English cricket to lose national-team sponsor
English cricket is searching for a new shirt sponsor for its national teams after Brit Insurance said it would not renew its contract beyond 2014.
Indian gov't suspends Kingfisher license
The Indian government on Saturday suspended the license of Kingfisher Airlines, which has been struggling to resume flights following a strike by ...
England recalls Kevin Pietersen for India tour
Kevin Pietersen was added to England's test squad on Thursday for the tour of India starting in November after resolving his issues with management ...
ECB apologizes to SAfrica over Pietersen claim
The England and Wales Cricket Board apologized Monday to South Africa over allegations Proteas players provoked Kevin Pietersen in the text message ...
ICC launches probe after fixing allegations
The International Cricket Council has launched an "urgent investigation" following allegations by an Indian television station that several umpires ...
Pietersen and England reach agreement on recall
Kevin Pietersen will be slowly reintegrated into the England side after the brilliant but controversial batsman settled his drawn-out rift with team ...
Online channel TakePart TV: relevant, entertaining
Hey, YouTubers! Have you danced your fill to "Gangnam Style"? Have you seen enough versions of "Call Me Maybe"? Now video grazers can check out a ...
Flower hints at England recall for Pietersen
England coach Andy Flower says the team's rift with Kevin Pietersen could soon be resolved, possibly paving the way for a recall for the flamboyant ...
Compton finally comes of age with England call-up
Prior to this season, Nick Compton was only known to England's wider cricket audience by association with his legendary grandfather. Having averaged ...