Cricket captures public's heart in Nepal

The aftermath of civil war and chronic political instability have given Nepalis little to cheer about in recent years but the nation's cricketers have emerged as a surprise source of inspiration.In a country where sporting achievement has often taken a back seat to the realities of poverty and conflict, Nepal's fastest-growing game attracted sell-out crowds all last week...

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Pakistan crush Bangladesh by innings & 184 runs

CHITTAGONG : Bangladesh: Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 184 runs on the penultimate day of the opening Test here at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Monday to gain a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.Bangladesh, trailing by 459 runs, resumed their second innings at 134-4 and were bowled out for 275 after lunch to suffer their 62nd defeat in 72 Tests.Left-arm...

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Bracewell bowls Kiwis to sensational 7-run win over Aussies

HOBART :  Australia: Seamer Doug Bracewell bowled New Zealand to a sensational seven-run victory over Australia in the second Test in Hobart on Monday for the Kiwis' first win in Australia for 26 years.The Black Caps captured eight wickets for 74 runs for a dramatic victory midway through the fourth day of an extraordinary Test match at Bellerive Oval.Bracewell ...

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Openers propel Australia towards victory over Kiwis

HOBART : Australia: Openers David Warner and Phillip Hughes gave Australia a strong platform for victory over New Zealand before rain ended play early on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.The two left-handers put on 72 without loss off 19 overs to give the Australians a flying start as they chase 241 at Hobart's Bellerive Oval to wrap up a two-nil series win...

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Pakistan cricket chief set for India trip next month

DUBAI : Pakistan cricket chief Zakar Ashraf said on Friday he hoped to visit India next month to further efforts to revive bilateral ties stalled since terrorists attacks on Mumbai three years ago."I have high hopes of reviving ties with India," Ashraf said on the sidelines of third day-night match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Friday. "I have received a positive...

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Pakistan unlikely to get new coach before next year

KARACHI : Pakistan’s cricket team is unlikely to get a new coach before the Test and ODI series against England in the United Arab Emirates next year in January.Insiders in the board also said while Dav Whatmore was a leading candidate to take over as head coach of the team, there were still some other candidates in the run who had not been identified.It seems unlikely...

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DRS to be used for Pakistan-England tests: PCB

KARACHI : Pakistan’s cricket board said on Saturday the umpiring Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in the three-Test series against England in the United Arab Emirates next month.Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesman Nadeem Sarwar told sponsorship had already been secured for the DRS for the one-day series against England Now it has been extended to the Tests...

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Pakistan Cricket Board seeks to resume international in the country – Cricket News Update

Pakistan Cricket Board seeks to resume international in the country Cricket Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is seeking the resumption of international cricket by alluring foreign teams after assuring them of foolproof security during their tour of Pakistan.Talking on the matter, a source from the PCB said, “The board (PCB) has formed a foolproof security plan and it will...

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Afghanistan win dramatic final

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by eight runs in the ACC Twenty20 Cup final to retain their title in thrilling fashion.Hong Kong seemed capable of pulling off a shock victory for long periods of the match at Tribhuvan University.Having bowled their opponents out for 125 they needed 47 more off the final eight overs, with eight wickets in hand.Afghanistan pace bowlers Hamid...

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India win despite Pollard heroics

West Indies big hitter Kieron Pollard gave India a scare before the hosts won the fifth and final ODI by 34 runs in Chennai.Pollard hit 10 sixes - the most struck against India in an ODI innings - on his way to 119 off 110 balls before he was last man out. A sixth-wicket stand of 89 between Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell (53 off 42 balls) put West Indies back in...

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Pakistan in sight of huge win against Bangladesh

CHITTAGONG : Younis Khan cracked an unbeaten double-century and Asad Shafiq made his maiden hundred as Pakistan closed in on victory in the first Test against Bangladesh here on Sunday.Younis smashed a solid 200 not out and Shafiq an impressive 104 as Pakistan posted 594-5 declared in their first innings in reply to Bangladesh's 135 in Chittagong.The hosts faltered...

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Hafeez, Younus put Pakistan in control against Bangladesh

CHITTAGONG : Younus Khan closed in on a century after Mohammad Hafeez hit a career-best 143 as Pakistan strengthened their grip on the first Test against Bangladesh on Saturday. The visitors, resuming on 132-0, reached 415-4 at the close on the second day to build up a lead of 280 runs after bowling out Bangladesh for 135. Younus (96) was batting with Asad Shafiq...

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Australia chase 241 to win second Test

HOBART : Australia: Australia were chasing 241 runs for victory in the second Hobart Test after New Zealand were dismissed for 226 at lunch on the third day on Sunday.The Kiwis, leading by 14 runs on the first innings, lost seven wickets in the extended morning session after resuming the day at 139 for three.The Black Caps unravelled after the loss of skipper Ross...

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Pakistan on course for big total against Bangladesh

CHITTAGONG : Opener Mohammad Hafeez hit a career-best 143 to help Pakistan take a sizeable lead on the second day of the opening Test against Bangladesh here at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Saturday.He cracked 14 fours in his fourth Test century as Pakistan reached 295-3 in their first innings at tea in reply to Bangladesh's 135, for a 160-run lead with with...

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