Cricket News

England win second Test against Bangladesh

England won the second and final Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 80 runs on the third day at Old Trafford here on Sunday to take the two-match series 2-0.

Rain gives Strauss more time to consider follow-on

England captain Andrew Strauss had extra time to decide on whether to enforce the follow-on against Bangladesh in the second and final Test after rain delayed the third day’s start here Sunday.

Haddin ruled out of England, Ireland tour

Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been ruled out of the Australia ODI squad for upcoming matches against Ireland and England, Cricket Australia announced .

Academy to organise free cricket coaching camp

DUBAI - The Emirates Cricket Training Academy plans to organise a free cricket coaching camp from June 15, a press release said.

Sri Lanka beat India by 6 wickets

India scored 268 for nine in their 50 overs against Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka beat India by 6 wickets in the One-day International series on Saturday.

Bell century puts England in command

Ian Bell’s 11th test century helped put England in a commanding position at 399 for seven against Bangladesh at lunch on day two of the second and final test at Old Trafford.

Pakistan’s Younus wins appeal against ban

Former Pakistan captain Younus Khan won his appeal against an indefinite ban and is now likely to be considered for the national team ahead of their England tour.

Sri Lanka opt to field against India

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field against India in the tri-series one-dayer here on Saturday.

Sri Lanka to allow foreigners in domestic league

Sri Lanka plans to welcome foreign players to compete for the first time for local teams in a revamped Twenty20 format, a top administrator said.

T20 league for school children

DUBAI — School children in the UAE will have an opportunity to play Twenty20 cricket in an exciting way this vacation. The Max Way Champions League (MCL) will conduct a cricket tournament next month on the lines of the popular Indian Premier League for children aged between 12-18.