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Bangladesh pacer Abu Jayed is aiming to bowl like Mohammed Shami, whose heroics helped India defeat the former's side in the first Test match. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Maybe I could bowl like Mohammed Shami: Abu Jayed

Jayed's biggest achievement in the match was getting the wicket of India skipper Virat Kohli which he termed as a 'dream come true'.

18 Nov 2019 12:08 PM

The oil giant said it plans to sell 1.5 per cent of the company, or about 3 billion shares, at an indicative price range of 30 riyals to 32 riyals.

Saudi Aramco in race for IPO record with USD 1.7 trillion top value

Aramco cannot sell its shares directly to investors in the United States and other markets, as the IPO will be restricted to Saudis.

18 Nov 2019 9:20 AM

Speedster Mohammed Shami and opener Mayank Agarwal on Sunday achieved their career-best positions in the latest ICC Test Rankings after contributing in India's innings and 130-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Indore. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Mohammed Shami, Mayank Agarwal gain career-best Test rankings

Shami's bowling figures of 3 for 27 and 4 for 31 lifted him eight places to seventh position.

17 Nov 2019 3:25 PM

Ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, England batsman Joe Denly said playing in the Ashes gave him confidence and added that he is aiming to smash his first century in the longest format of the game. (Photo:AP)

Playing in Ashes gave me confidence: Joe Denly

Denly sustained an ankle injury which forced him to miss the T20I series against New Zealand.

17 Nov 2019 1:49 PM

After the suspension, Nicholas Pooran issued a 'sincere apology' to his teammates, supporters and the Afghanistan team. (Photo: AFP)

Nicholas Pooran slapped with a four-match suspension by ICC for ball-tampering

The incident took place during the third ODI against Afghanistan played on Monday.

13 Nov 2019 3:53 PM

American pop star Katy Perry will perform at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) at the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020. (Photo:Instagram)

Katy Perry to perform at final of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

The 'Firework' singer will entertain the crowd during the pre-game show as well as the post-match celebration.

13 Nov 2019 9:57 AM

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and injury-sidelined Jasprit Bumrah have maintained their top spots in the latest ICC ODI Player Rankings. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli, Jasrpit Bumrah retain top spots in latest ICC ODI rankings

Hardik Pandya is the only Indian to feature in the top 10 among all-rounders.

12 Nov 2019 7:44 PM

Australian speedster James Pattinson has expressed his desire to play back-to-back games in Test cricket soon. (Photo: AFP)

James Pattinson wants to play consecutive games again

Pattinson had suffered several injuries in the past.

12 Nov 2019 12:58 PM

A promotional video published by Saudi Arabia's state security agency categorises feminism, homosexuality and atheism as extremist ideas, even as the conservative Muslim kingdom seeks to promote tolerance and attract foreigners. (Representational Image)

Saudi Arabia labels feminism, homosexuality, atheism as ‘extremist ideas’

Nearly dozen women's right advocates were detained weeks before ban on driving -- which they had campaigned against -- was lifted last year.

12 Nov 2019 12:03 PM

England's Jonny Bairstow was reprimanded and received one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel on Monday. (Photo:AP)

ICC reprimands Jonny Bairstow for using 'audible obscenity'

The batsman used an audible obscenity after his dismissal in the 7th over, which was picked up by the stump mic and heard on TV.

12 Nov 2019 10:05 AM

Deepak Chahar moved up 88 slots to 42nd in the latest ICC T20 rankings for bowlers. (Photo: AFP)

After breaking world record, Deepak Chahar jumps 88 places in T20 rankings

In the third and final match against Bangladesh, Chahar also became the first Indian to take a hat-trick in the shortest format.

11 Nov 2019 3:25 PM

Saudi state oil giant Aramco will sell 0.5 per cent of its shares to individual retail investors and the government will have a lockup period of a year on further share sales after the initial public offering, its prospectus said on Saturday. (Photo: File)

'Risk of terrorist attacks...': Saudi Aramco prospectus flags risks, gives few details on IPO size

Sources have said the company could sell 1 per cent-2 per cent on the Saudi stock market in what could be the world's largest listing.

10 Nov 2019 12:27 PM

Australia batsman Steve Smith wants to improve his batting record in the T20I as he feels it is not 'crash hot'. (Photo:AFP)

It's not crash hot: Steve Smith wants to better his T20I record

The 30-year-old holds the number one spot in the ICC Test batting ranking but in the shortest format, he is yet to make his mark.

06 Nov 2019 1:42 PM

Australia wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey is happy to have a 'very role-specific' side and has termed the performance of bowlers against Sri Lanka as fantastic. (Photo:AFP)

Alex Carey elated over having a 'very role-specific side'

Australia recently whitewashed Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series.

04 Nov 2019 5:37 PM

England skipper Eoin Morgan was disappointed with his side's fielding performance and said it was not that 'we aspire to'. (Photo: AFP)

Eoin Morgan says that their fielding was not what 'they aspire to'

England's fielders seemed to be distracted by the glare of the sun a few times.

04 Nov 2019 1:30 PM

The final fixtures for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup were announced on Sunday as Ireland, Namibia, Netherlands, Oman, Papua New Guinea and Scotland qualified for the tournament after an impressive showing at the global qualifying event. (Photo:AFP)

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final fixtures announced

Papua New Guinea, Ireland and Oman will join Sri Lanka in Group A of the first round and the four teams will play from October 18, 2020.

03 Nov 2019 12:56 PM

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the bowling action of New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been found to be legal on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

ICC confirms Kane Williamson's bowling action as legal

Williamson was reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the first Test against Sri Lanka from August 14 to 18.

01 Nov 2019 3:03 PM

In January 2018, Shakib Al Hasan was selected as part of the Bangladesh team participating in a Tri-Series between Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. During this series, he and Aggarwal engaged in further WhatsApp conversations. (Photo: AFP)

Shakib Al Hasan's chat with suspected bookie: the entire timeline

Shakib has been banned for two years, one year suspended, for failing to report these approaches.

30 Oct 2019 3:34 PM

On January 19, 2018, Shakib AL Hasan received a message from Aggarwal congratulating him for being named man of the match in the tri-series involving Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka. (Photo: AFP)

Shakib Al Hasan's conversation with bookie Deepak Agarwal relaesed by ICC

In a media release, ICC mentioned that Shakib was approached by Aggarwal for the first time during 2017.

30 Oct 2019 2:05 PM

Saudi Arabia was hoping that the company is evaluated at USD 2 trillion so its proposed sale of five per cent.

Aramco to make stock market debut on December 11: report

Aramco was expected to launch the first part of a two-stage IPO earlier in October.

29 Oct 2019 3:20 PM