US emphasises ‘timely and fair’ elections in Pakistan
The US has underscored the significance of holding “timely” and “free and fair” elections in Pakistan, as the possibility of a delayed poll until the next year looms in the cash-strapped country. The US State Department in a press statement on Tuesday said acting Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary...
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Babar, Iftikhar power Pak to 342/6
Skipper Babar Azam hit a delightful 151 while Iftikhar Ahmed smashed his maiden ODI century to power Pakistan to 342 for six against Nepal in the Asia Cup opener here on Wednesday. Babar (151 off 130) was involved in two crucial partnerships after a sedate start -- first stitching 86 runs...
Can't have control over injuries: Shanaka
Sri Lanka have been hit hard by injuries to key players in the run up to the ongoing Asia Cup, and captain Dasun Shanaka on Wednesday said they don't have control over such a crisis but are confident of others standing up for the absentees in the continental tournament. Six-time champions...
Absence of senior players a big miss: Shakib
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan on Wednesday rued the absence of experienced players like Liton Das, but said they have enough quality in their ranks to paper over their unavailability in the Asia Cup. Bangladesh will face six-time and defending champion Sri Lanka here on Thursday. But they will be without veterans...
Litton Das ruled out of Asia Cup due to illness
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das was on Wednesday ruled out of the Asia Cup cricket tournament due to illness, dealing a blow to the side ahead of their campaign opener against hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Das could not recover from a viral fever, and he did not travel to Sri Lanka...
Extraordinary Pakistan team to beat in Asia Cup: Ashwin
Premier India spinner R Ashwin feels Pakistan will be the side to beat in the Asia Cup and consistent performances from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will make them even more dangerous in the continental event. Terming both Pakistan and India as favourites for the Asian title, Ashwin said on his...
England's women cricketers awarded match fee parity with men
England's women cricketers will be paid the same match fees as their male counterparts, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday. The pay increase, which follows similar moves in New Zealand and India, will take effect immediately, beginning with the T20 series against Sri Lanka, which starts on Thursday. The...
Maninder scores 4 goals in India's 15-1 win
Maninder Singh and Mohammed Raheel scored four and three goals respectively as the Indian men's hockey team hammered Bangladesh 15-1 in their Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier campaign opener here. Maninder struck in the 10th, 18th, 28th and 30th minutes while Raheel found the target in the 2nd, 15th and...
