MANCHESTER: Pak­istan batting coach Younis Khan has said that Babar Azam needs to stamp his authority on the white-ball teams. The former Pakistan captain — who retired as the country’s leading run-getter in Test cricket with 10,099 runs from 118 matches — says that the young captain needs to block out the noise of those around him and determine his …

NEW DELHI: India skipper Virat Kohli has said he did not miss cricket as much as he expected during the months-long break caused by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Kohli, who also captains Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore, recently started training in the United Arab Emirates for the virus-delayed start of the glitzy Twenty20 tournament on Sept 19. …

NEW YORK:  Serena Williams search for her record-equalling 24th Grand Slam started off with a win  as Scotsman Andy Murray rolled back the years with five set thriller at the US Open Tuesday. Six-time winner Williams powered past 96th-ranked Kristie Ahn after Murray came from two sets down to win a five-set thriller in his first singles Slam match in …

MANCHESTER: Pakis­tan concluded their tour of England on a high note when they edged England by five runs to share honours in the three-match Twenty20 International at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. It was Pakistan’s only win on the tour after they got beaten 1-0 in the three-Test series. Set to chase 191, England finished at 185-8, a total built …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the 2020 Census begins the last month of counting, the state along with Harris County and the city of Houston are currently falling far behind. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas ranks 38th in the nation for household response rates. Harris County has a response rate just above 60% and Houston’s household response rate …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Virtually every segment of society has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, which in the Houston area has entered a seventh month since the first local case was identified. The millions of people tied to the live events industry, which includes those who produce concert tours, trade shows, as well as the many behind the scenes …

Just one week after students returned back to school, Lamar Consolidated ISD is reporting that three students tested positive for COVID-19. The three students are related and all attend Meyer Elementary, according to the district. The district said it was informed of the cases on Aug. 31 and it has notified parents and staff. “Over the summer, Lamar CISD created …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A heavy truck carrying loads of juice is blocking traffic near downtown. Drivers are being asked to take a detour as crews work to clean up the accident. It’s currently blocking the I-69 Eastex Northbound ramp to I-10 Westbound. Get real-time traffic data from Houston’s roads and avoid traffic delays. Want to be the first to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County Precinct 2 launched a new program on Tuesday in an effort to provide a safe learning space to families. Commissioner Adrian Garcia created what are being referred to as “study zones” at two parks to provide a clean space with reliable internet for children to do their school work.   “Kids, the message is …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For months, health care workers have been helping patients and each other as the nation battles COVID-19. Some have traveled across the country to other cities and towns to assist those in need. It was the same story 15 years ago when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Some of those heroes live in Houston. Amanda Bergeron had grown …