Cricket

Rohit out cheaply as Smith heroics put Australia in charge of fourth India Test

The visitors were 51-2 at tea on day 2 at the MCG, 423 runs adrift after the hosts were all out soon after lunch on the back of Smith’s 140.

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International Cricket Council

India fight back after wonder boy Konstas thrills MCG with runs and Kohli run-in

26 Dec 2024 - 6:16PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Zheng to skip United Cup, needs ‘extra rest’ ahead of Australian Open

22 Dec 2024 - 1:20PM

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International Cricket Council

‘I’ve had fun’: India ‘all-time great’ Ashwin retires from international cricket

The 38-year-old took 537 wickets in his 106 Tests, leaving him seventh on the all-time list and second only to Anil Kumble for his country.

18 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM

India’s Ravichandran Ashwin (right) dismisses Australia’s Mitchell Marsh in the second Test in Adelaide, his final international match. He took more wickets against Australia than any other country. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Women's cricket

English commentator apologises for calling Indian cricketer Bumrah a ‘primate’

The broadcaster, a former England player of South Asian heritage, says she ‘meant the highest praise for one of India’s greatest players’.

16 Dec 2024 - 11:35PM

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Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong women’s cricket coach challenges team to grow mental toughness

Young stand-in captain Maryam Bibi praised for fighting spirit, as head coach Najeeb Amar begins carving out T20 World Cup qualifying plans.

9 Dec 2024 - 6:47PM

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Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong confirm new cricket captain, as ‘high-quality’ Nizakat Khan quits role

Head coach backs ‘empathetic’ new skipper Yasim Murtaza, who takes over ahead of February’s crucial Challenge League competition.

5 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM

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International Cricket Council

Indian 13-year-old history-maker Suryavanshi ‘came to Earth to play cricket’

The left-handed batter and spinner will be youngest-ever player in Indian Premier League, after fetching US$130k in the IPL’s mega auction.

27 Nov 2024 - 3:27PM

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Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong hero Murtaza relishing home-advantage in Cricket World Cup bid

Hong Kong in healthy position after three wins and one defeat from five matches in opening Challenge League leg in Uganda.

17 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM

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Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong confronted by chaos at critical Challenge League tournament in Uganda

City team at start of 3-year quest to recapture their ODI status face hosts on Sunday following one win, one defeat from opening two matches.

10 Nov 2024 - 4:00PM

Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan’s team are battling organisational challenges as well as their opponents in Uganda. Photo: Dickson Lee

Football

While you were sleeping

While you were sleeping: Zheng reached WTA Finals decider, will face Gauff

There’s tennis, rugby, some cricket news and, as always, football happening somewhere in the world.

9 Nov 2024 - 7:51AM

China’s Zheng Qinwen celebrates after beat Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova during their women’s singles semi-final match at the WTA Finals Championship in Riyadh. Photo: AFP

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Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricket ‘fighters’ targeting global recognition ahead of crunch games

Head coach Simon Willis’ team begin their Challenge League campaign against Bahrain in Uganda on Thursday.

6 Nov 2024 - 2:04PM

Cricket

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Young Nepal star wants more elite chances after downing Hong Kong Sixes big guns

Nepal beat England and Australia at last weekend’s event but chances for them and other associate nations to tackle Test nations are rare.

14 Nov 2024 - 10:53AM

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Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong boss targeting ‘even bigger and better’ Sixes after Sri Lanka joy

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in final for first Sixes title since 2007, tournament’s second sell-out crowd watch last-day action.

4 Nov 2024 - 9:46AM

Sri Lanka celebrate their Hong Kong Cricket Sixes triumph. Photo: Elson Li

Football

While you were sleeping

While you were sleeping: Manchester United held, Verstappen joy, Zverev wins

Norris refuses to praise rival Verstappen, Manchester United still stuck in rut, Zverev’s Paris joy, AFC Wimbledon strike blow for good guys.

7 Nov 2024 - 9:13AM

James Maddison celebrates scoring Tottenham’s final goal in their 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Cricket Hong Kong

Sri Lanka claim Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title with win over Pakistan

Sandun Weerakkody completes impressive tournament with the bat in three-wicket win at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.

3 Nov 2024 - 5:46PM

Cricket

International Cricket Council

England star Bopara laments demise of 50-over game, fears loss of The Hundred

Ravi Bopara still going strong at 39 and has number of significant milestones he wants to pass before calling it a day.

3 Nov 2024 - 1:54PM

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Cricket Hong Kong

Triumphant second day of Hong Kong Cricket Sixes suffers misstep amid UAE rage

Bangladesh beat the Emiratis in unsatisfactory fashion to book semi-final against Sri Lanka, while Australia are poised to face Pakistan.

2 Nov 2024 - 9:00PM

UAE try to hit out as the light starts to fail at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.

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Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: day ends in farce after UAE robbed of semi-final spot

Poor light brings last quarter-final to abrupt conclusion with Bangladesh claiming win on run rate. Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka through.

2 Nov 2024 - 6:43PM

Cricket

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sixes ‘here to stay’, as sell-out crowd watches Pakistan beat India

Hong Kong reach quarter-finals following shock win over New Zealand, who exit the tournament along with hapless England, who lost to Nepal.

1 Nov 2024 - 7:58PM

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Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: Pakistan trounce India, hosts stun New Zealand

In other matches, Nepal beat England, before rampant Pakistan openers put United Arab Emirates to the sword.

1 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan put New Zealand’s bowlers to the sword. Photo: Dickson Lee

OPINION

Cliff Buddle

Opinion | Fair play? UK as a whole and Hong Kong need more of it, and not just in cricket

17 Jul 2023 - 4:42AM

Paul Ryding

Opinion | Was England’s Cricket World Cup triumph the luckiest in sporting history?

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Nazvi Careem

Opinion | Will T20 offer a better career path for Hong Kong players?

31 Aug 2018 - 8:01PM