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LAHORE: Former chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi, the man who launched the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) six-year back and worked tirelessly to make it a world renowned brand, on Thursday lamented the way the league’s sixth chapter was deferred for an indefinite period due to seven Covid-19 cases and held the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) responsible for …

England’s Ben Stokes claimed two key wickets — including skipper Virat Kohli — as India struggled to 153 for six at tea on the second day of the fourth and final Test on Friday. India trail by 52 runs in reply to England’s 205. Rishabh Pant was batting on 36 with Washington Sundar on one. Fast bowler James Anderson and spinner …

DOHA: In her first match since September, former US Open finalist Madison Keys beat Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-1 at the Qatar Open on Tuesday. Keys’ second-round opponent is Maria Sakkari, who won their only previous match last year. Qualifier Laura Siegemund also pulled off an upset, seeing off Elena Rybakina 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-5) having lost both her last encounters …

AHMEDABAD: After the contentious two-day Test gave India a 2-1 series lead against England, the series and the World Test Championship equations are simple ahead of the fourth Test which begins in Ahmedabad on Thursday. A win or a draw for India will secure the series and a place in the Test Championship final against New Zealand. A win for …

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Thursday that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 has been delayed “with immediate effect” after seven people participating in the tournament tested positive for Covid-19. The PCB said the decision had been taken out of consideration for the health and wellbeing of all participants in the tournament. “Following a meeting with the team owners …

KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators were left smiling on Wednesday as they finally stopped a four-match losing streak in the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 as the 2019 champions sealed a 22-run victory over Multan Sultans in rather unusual circumstances at the National Stadium on Wednesday. After posting 176-7, Quetta made a startling comeback by bowling out Multan for 154 to break …

KARACHI: Brilliant Mohammad Nabi showed his striking prowess as he and the classy Babar Azam helped Karachi Kings overcome a lethargic bowling effort to thump Peshawar Zalmi by six wickets in their HBL Pakistan Super League 6 fixture at the National Stadium here on Wednesday. The 13th consecutive victory by the chasing side in this edition came as no surprise …

LONDON: The British government will provide 2.8 million pounds ($4 million) to pursue a five-nation bid for a World Cup with Ireland. The English Football Association disclosed the financial assistance for a potential British Isles bid on Monday as it received fresh backing from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “We are very, very keen to bring football home in 2030. …

COOLIDGE: Opener Chris Gayle has set his sights on a third Twenty20 World Cup with West Indies as he prepares to return to international cricket after an absence of two years ahead of their T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting on Wednesday. Former captain Gayle last played for West Indies in an ODI against India in 2019 in what …

ROTTERDAM: Andy Murray feels like he’s playing for his career every time he takes the court after recent losses to lowly ranked opponents, but the injury-ravaged former world number says he plans to meet the challenge head on. The three-time Grand Slam winner was forced to miss this year’s Australian Open after contracting the novel coronavirus and instead headed to …