Cricket

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he is available for T20 World Cup selection

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he is available for the upcoming T20 World Cup after having “positive discussions” with Pakistan Cricket Board officials.

Mar 24, 2024 8:57 AM Read more >

Pakistan Cricket Board reinstates fast bowler Haris Rauf's central contract

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Cricket Board has reinstated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf less than six weeks after terminating it for his refusal to tour Australia.

Mar 24, 2024 8:14 AM Read more >

Kohli versus Dhoni as IPL begins with a clash of two of India's greatest cricketers

NEW DELHI (AP) — Virat Kohli against MS Dhoni. For the lucrative Indian Premier League and its billion-plus audience, the head-to-head encounter is a perfect prime time opener for the eight-week season.

Mar 21, 2024 7:11 AM Read more >

Cricket Australia postpones another tour over human rights concerns for women in Afghanistan

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Cricket Australia has postponed a three-match men’s Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan scheduled for August due to concerns over deteriorating human rights for women and girls in the Taliban-controlled count

Mar 19, 2024 1:03 AM Read more >

Quetta and Islamabad advance to playoffs in Pakistan Super League cricket

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Quetta Gladiators finally sealed a playoff spot in Pakistan Super League cricket after four years as Mohammad Wasim pulled Shaheen Shah Afridi for a last-ball six and handed Lahore Qalandars a six-wicket defeat on Sunday.

Mar 10, 2024 2:21 PM Read more >

Harsh Thaker scores second straight century as Canadian cricketers win again

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Harsh Thaker hit his second straight century to help Canada defeat Scotland by five wickets Thursday and remain unbeaten after four matches in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play.

Mar 7, 2024 1:52 PM Read more >

Canada men down U.A.E. for third straight win in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Harsh Thaker hit an unbeaten 111 for his maiden one-day international century as Canada defeated the United Arab Emirates by eight runs in a rain-shortened match Tuesday to record its third straight victory in ICC C

Mar 5, 2024 9:29 AM Read more >

Canada defeats Scotland for second win in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Pargat Singh hit 87 not out to lead Canada to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Scotland in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play Friday.

Mar 1, 2024 8:47 AM Read more >

Van der Dussen's century goes in vain for Lahore. Multan beats Quetta in PSL

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Rassie van der Dussen’s 50-ball century went in vain against Peshawar Zalmi as two-time defending champion Lahore Qalandars lost their fifth straight game in Pakistan Super League cricket on Sunday.

Feb 25, 2024 1:02 PM Read more >

Cricket Canada looks to Boundaries North partnership to build on on-field success

Canada Cricket looks to make some noise this year, or at least some headlines. For the first time, Canada is headed to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in June in the West Indies and U.S.

Feb 23, 2024 2:17 PM Read more >