Cricket News

India missing spinning tracks

NAGPUR, India — Placid wickets dished out for the first two cricket Tests against New Zealand have put the spotlight back on India’s waning home advantage.

Brother dents Hussey’s Ashes hopes

SYDNEY - Australian batsman Mike Hussey’s hopes of securing a spot in the team for the first Ashes test suffered a blow on Wednesday when he was caught out by his brother David for a duck. The experienced middle-order batsman was named in Australia’s 17-strong squad for the Ashes opener on Monday but selectors made it clear that this week’s domestic matches would have a bearing on who made it into the final line-up.

Kallis, Amla put S. Africa on top

DUBAI - Brilliant centuries from Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla helped South Africa set a daunting target of 451 against Pakistan in the first Test on Monday.

Spinners could play a big role, says Amla

DUBAI - South Africa would pin their hopes on spinners – Johan Botha and Paul Harris – to lead the team to a victory over Pakistan in the first Test at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Morning session is crucial: Waqar

DUBAI - Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis said fifth day’s morning session would decide the fate of the first Test against South Africa at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Azim, Faraz hit centuries for AGE Group

UMM AL QUWAIN - Two hundreds by Mohammed Azim and Faraz T helped AGE Group trounce Tawseel Cricket Team by 28 runs in the third Umm Al Quwain Premier T-20 tournament at Umm Al Quwain grounds.

Younis Khan lifts Pakistan’s spirits

Younis Khan smashed a spectacular century as Pakistan secured a creditable draw against South Africa in the first Test at the Dubai International Cricket stadium on Tuesday.

Draw is an Eid gift: Misbah

DUBAI - After leading his team to a comfortable draw against South Africa in the first Test at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq termed the result as an Eid gift to the nation.

Younis Khan batted superbly: Smith

DUBAI - South Africa had hopes to win the first Test after setting an imposing target of 450 but Pakistan fought back well to save the match on Tuesday.

Defiant Younus guides Pakistan to safety

Younus Khan notched his 17th test hundred to guide Pakistan to a draw against South Africa on the final day of the first test on Tuesday.