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Malik wants Babar to step down as Pakistan captain

Pakistan got outplayed by India in their much anticipated clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14, losing the match by seven wickets.
17 October 2023, 07:23 AM

Waqar wants Shaheen to bowl more like Bumrah

Shaheen is struggling with his pace and fitness and has been unimpressive in all three games at the World Cup where his four wickets have come at a cost of 139 runs.
17 October 2023, 05:46 AM

Kohli's popularity played a role in cricket’s return to Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially approved cricket’s inclusion in the LA Games 2028 along with four other sports on Monday
17 October 2023, 04:49 AM

Sri Lanka rue squandering strong start against Australia

"Despite our promising start, we deeply regret not being able to sustain it, resulting in us being limited to a score of 209 runs," Nissanka told reporters on Monday.
17 October 2023, 04:18 AM

Cricket returns to Olympics after 1900

Cricket will feature as one of five new sports at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, organisers announced Monday.
16 October 2023, 08:59 AM

Upsets in World Cups: From Kenya’s Caribbean heist to the Afghan’s English triumph

This was the Afghan side’s second ever win in ODI World Cups and it also ranks high amongst the biggest upsets ever in the tournament.
16 October 2023, 08:45 AM

Injury-hit Sri Lanka to bat first against Australia in Lucknow

Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to bat first against fellow winless Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup on Monday.
16 October 2023, 08:19 AM

Liton apologises to media for outburst

"I’m sincerely sorry for the unfortunate incident that took place at the team hotel yesterday,' read the inscription on a photo he posted on his official Facebook page.
16 October 2023, 06:26 AM

England win will bring smiles to earthquake-hit Afghans, says Rashid

Afghanistan pulled off the first upset in the ongoing edition of the World Cup, defeating England by 69 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
16 October 2023, 04:58 AM

Ramiz Raja blasts Babar and Co for India humiliation

"This should hurt Pakistan because they weren't able to compete,” Ramiz said on a recent episode of The ICC Review podcast.
15 October 2023, 11:20 AM

Injured Shakib to remain under observation

Shakib felt some discomfort near his left quadriceps while batting during the team’s ICC ODI World Cup match against the Kiwis in Chennai.
14 October 2023, 15:41 PM

Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury

Shanaka injured his right thigh muscle during Sri Lanka’s match against Pakistan on Tuesday.
14 October 2023, 15:00 PM

Tigers surrender to Kiwi short ball barrage

If you had been following the reports from local media leading up to the match, you most likely would have presumed that this was the result of spinners once again ruling the roost in Chennai.
14 October 2023, 11:50 AM

Pakistan lose openers after steady start against India

Pakistan reached 79-2 in 15 overs in front of a crowd dominated by Indian spectators after delays in visas for Pakistan fans.
14 October 2023, 10:25 AM

Search for relief ends in disappointment

The stands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai were mostly empty for today’s Bangladesh-New Zealand World Cup match with some clusters of fans sprinkled across the massive gallery.
14 October 2023, 08:58 AM

Pakistan keen to break India jinx

Pakistan would be forgiven for feeling like gladiators thrown into the Colosseum when they face an India team egged on by 100,000-plus fans in Saturday's World Cup blockbuster, but skipper Babar Azam sees the match as a chance to end a jinx against their arch-rivals.
14 October 2023, 02:49 AM

Cricket approved by IOC for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

But all the new sports will still need to be voted in by the IOC membership in a ballot due to be held on Monday before they are assured of a place at the 2028 Games.
13 October 2023, 10:29 AM

De Kock, bowlers hand Australia 134-run defeat

Quinton de Kock top-scored for the Proteas with 109 in his team's total of 311-7 in 50 overs.
12 October 2023, 16:12 PM

Pakistan women’s cricket team set to arrive on October 20

The Pakistan team will arrive on the 20th and travel to Chattogram on the same day. The visitors would then hold their first practice session on October 23.
12 October 2023, 15:30 PM

Rony hits ton on NCL opening day

Rony nearly carried his bat through the innings before departing as the final batter, as Rangpur bundled out Dhaka for just 166.
12 October 2023, 14:40 PM