DUBAI — Afghanistan is fighting against all odds to make a name in the world of cricket. The war-torn country has not got a single proper cricket ground to hold matches. No training facilities and there is not enough opposition to play against.
DUBAI — Afghanistan is fighting against all odds to make a name in the world of cricket. The war-torn country has not got a single proper cricket ground to hold matches. No training facilities and there is not enough opposition to play against.
Captain Khurram Khan and Naeemuddin Aslam scored brilliant 50s against the Netherlands to help UAE to secure a place in the Super Four stage at Dubai Sports City.
A total of 56 cricket teams, comprising more than 750 players will take part in the month-long Interface Gulf Cup, starting on February 19.
Former India coach Greg Chappell said he has rejected an offer to coach Pakistan, preferring to work with the next generation of cricketers in his native Australia, reports said.
India’s seasoned batsman Venkatsai Laxman will return for the final Test against South Africa after recovering from a finger injury, an official said on Thursday.
A total of 56 cricket teams, comprising more than 750 players will take part in the month-long Interface Gulf Cup, starting on February 19.
ABU DHABI — Opener Arfan Haider stood strong as hosts UAE took a significant leap to qualifying for the World Twenty20 World Cup with a win over fancied Kenya in Group B of the ICC World Twenty20 qualifier at the Shaikh Zayed International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
ABU DHABI — Wildcard entrants United States of America stunned Scotland in Group A of the ICC World Twenty20 qualifiers at the Shaikh Zayed International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
DUBAI — Mohammed Nabi’s all-round performance helped Afghanistan beat Ireland by 13 runs in the ICC World Twenty20 2010 qualifier at Dubai Sports Stadium on Tuesday.
SHARJAH — United Arab Bank, aided by a brilliant century by Jamshed, defeated Solanki CC in a high-scoring match of the Sharjah Invitation Tournament, organised by the Sharjah Cricket Council, at Al Dhaid Cricket Village.