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Sri Lanka’s Dhananjaya Lakshan (right) celebrates during the Sixes cup final win over Pakistan last year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

After successful comeback, Hong Kong Cricket Sixes to be held again in October

The tournament, which received ‘M’ Mark status last year, featured 12 teams playing before sell-out crowds, with Sri Lanka emerging winners.

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Hong Kong to host ICC Asia Conference, T20 series in April

International Cricket Council

Australian ex-cricketer MacGill found guilty of being part of cocaine-supply deal

While you were sleeping

FA Cup round-up: Man City through, penalties, red cards; Tsitsipas’ Dubai crown

The fifth round of English football’s main domestic knockout competition has provided plenty of entertainment so far.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola celebrates with his players after their FA Cup fifth-round victory over Plymouth Argyle. Photo: AFP
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola celebrates with his players after their FA Cup fifth-round victory over Plymouth Argyle. Photo: AFP
While you were sleeping

Liverpool title sealed? Haaland scores, England cricketers out, speedy Norris

Results at Anfield and for Arsenal mean Arne Slot’s men can see the finish line in their bid for the English Premier League title.

While you were sleeping

Man United job cuts to reach over 400, Leeds’ huge win, Luka Doncic to face Mavs

More bad news comes out of Old Trafford, while it’s all smiles for Leeds as they take a huge step towards the Premier League.

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Premier League title done? France set up Six Nations decider; Froome’s crash

Liverpool travelled to Manchester City just a day after Arsenal’s shock loss to West Ham while Les Bleus crushed Italy.

Liverpool duo Konstantinos Tsimikas (top) and Andrew Robertson (down) celebrate the potentially season-defining victory over Manchester City and Liverpool FC, in Manchester. Photo: EPA
Liverpool duo Konstantinos Tsimikas (top) and Andrew Robertson (down) celebrate the potentially season-defining victory over Manchester City and Liverpool FC, in Manchester. Photo: EPA
International Cricket Council

Australia great Steve Waugh ‘does not see point’ of cricket’s Champions Trophy

Waugh speaks at Hong Kong event before Australia meet England in teams’ opener, as the tournament returns following eight-year absence.

Cricket Hong Kong

Coach takes blame as Hong Kong lose to Italy, vows to help city to next level

ODI and 2027 World Cup hopes practically over after team go down to seven-wicket defeat.

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Hong Kong cricket’s Ehsan Khan says ODI dream still alive before Italy clash

City team set for critical encounter against dangerous Europeans, as ODI status and World Cup hopes hang in balance.

Ehsan Khan celebrates a wicket against Malaysia last August. Photo: Handout
Cricket Hong Kong

‘Nervous’ Hong Kong’s ODI and World Cup hopes hurt by collapse in Uganda defeat

Head coach Simon Willis’ team under pressure to beat Italy on Sunday following 76-run defeat at Kowloon Cricket Club.

Uganda wicketkeeper Fred Achelam appeals for a decision against Hong Kong captain Yasim Murtaza. Photo: Dickson Lee
Uganda wicketkeeper Fred Achelam appeals for a decision against Hong Kong captain Yasim Murtaza. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Coetzee calls for reserve days as Tanzania washout hits ODI hopes

With Italy v Uganda match also abandoned, city remain third in six-team table after sodden skies ruin chance to make up ground on top pair.

Cricket Hong Kong

‘Fearless’ Hong Kong set for key 48 hours in ODI status and 2027 World Cup quest

City team aiming to extend four-match winning run in critical Challenge League B meetings with Tanzania and Uganda on successive days.

Cricket Hong Kong

Coetzee roars back into form as Hong Kong blitz Bahrain in Challenge League B

Opening batsman scores unbeaten century as head coach Simon Willis’ team claim second straight victory with impressive all-round display.

Hong Kong’s Martin Coetzee (middle) finally hit form against Bahrain in their Cricket World Cup Challenge League B match at Kowloon Cricket Club. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cricket Hong Kong

‘Sky the limit’ for Hong Kong cricketers, with Bahrain next on World Cup quest

Anshy Rath in buoyant mood following sublime undefeated 90 to see off Singapore, as city team hunt fourth straight win on Sunday.

Anshy Rath steals a run during his knock of 107 against Uganda last week. Photo: Edmond So
Anshy Rath steals a run during his knock of 107 against Uganda last week. Photo: Edmond So
Cricket Hong Kong

India cricket stars backing Uganda during Hong Kong Challenge League campaign

Uganda hero Alpesh Ramjani thriving on international scene after moving to Uganda following job loss in home city Mumbai.

Cricket Hong Kong

Imperious Rath gets Hong Kong off to fast start in cricket World Cup bid

Unbeaten 90 from opener Anshy Rath eases hosts home ahead of Sunday meeting with Bahrain.

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Nizakat Khan wants to be Hong Kong match-winner after shedding captaincy strain

Hong Kong begin Challenge League B campaign against Singapore on Thursday, as city team hunt ODI status under new skipper Yasim Murtaza.

Nizakat Khan aims through the off side during his innings of 84 against Uganda last week. Photo: Elson Li
Nizakat Khan aims through the off side during his innings of 84 against Uganda last week. Photo: Elson Li
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricket seeks new ‘ruthless’ culture after tri-series win over Uganda

Captain Yasim and coach Willis ‘on the same page’ as Anshuman Rath, Nasrulla Rana star in win that serves as warm-up for Challenge League B.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong told to eliminate ‘sloppy’ cricket and show best side in Uganda final

Head coach Simon Willis full of praise for skipper and his predecessor, but wants improvement for tri-series showpiece after win over Bahrain.

Cricket Hong Kong

Nizakat thrives without captaincy but Uganda sink Hong Kong in last-ball drama

Passing on the leadership role does Nizakat’s batting no harm, yet East Africans have last laugh in one-day tri-series opener.

Nizakat Khan (in red) stars with the bat for Hong Kong against Uganda on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Cricket Hong Kong

New Hong Kong cricket captain recalls escape from deadly Pakistan hotel fire

Yasim Murtaza is preparing to make his debut as captain, eight years after injury sustained in the fire ended first-class career.

Yasim Murtaza sends down one of his slow left-arm deliveries against Malaysia in 2023. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Yasim Murtaza sends down one of his slow left-arm deliveries against Malaysia in 2023. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
International Cricket Council

Bumrah stars with 4 wickets but Australia’s tail pushes lead past 300 in Melbourne

India’s paceman threatens to turn the match on its head with 3-wicket burst before Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins steady the hosts.

International Cricket Council

Reddy-made hundred rescues India in fourth Test against Australia, lights up MCG

The series debutant’s sparkling 105 not out was the bedrock of India’s first innings 358-9 in reply to Australia’s 445 before a sell-out crowd.

International Cricket Council

Late Boland burst, Smith heroics put Australia in charge of fourth India Test

The visitors were 164-5 at end of day 2 at the MCG, still 310 runs adrift after Australia was out for 474 after lunch, buoyed by Smith’s 140.

Australian bowler Scott Boland (right) celebrates dismissing Indian batsman Virat Kohli on the second day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Photo: AFP
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