Australia recall Henriques, fit-again Starc for Sri Lanka tour

Melbourne : All-rounder Moises Henriques and fit-again Mitchell Starc have earned a recall in the 15-man squad announced for the forthcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. While Henriques has been selected in a Test squad for the first time since the South Africa tour in February-March 2014, pace spearhead Starc will make his return after […]

Man Utd part ways with Van Gaal as Mourinho waits

Johannesburg : Manchester United have confirmed that the club have parted ways with manager Louis van Gaal, while a decision on his successor to be announced soon with Jose Mourinho being considered favourite to take charge at Old Trafford.Van Gaal came under constant criticism amid United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League. However, the […]

McIlory may skip Rio Olympics amid Zika fears

Johannesburg : World number three Rory McIlroy has suggested that he may pull out of the forthcoming Rio Olympics amid fears over the rapid spread of the Zika virus in the host nation. Brazil has been most affected by the mosquito-borne virus that has spread rapidly through Latin America and the Caribbean. It is known to […]

Back injury forces Chameera to end England tour

London : Sri Lanka have dealt another major blow as fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera was on Tuesday ruled out of the England tour with a back injury. The 24-year-old bowler suffered a stress fracture to his lower back and has been advised rest for four months, ESPNcricinfo reported.Chameera, who bagged three wickets in the opening […]

Gayle launches scathing attack at sexism critics

New Delhi : West Indies swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle has issued a stinging rebuke against former cricketers, who launched a flurry of criticism against him over his infamous comments to female journalist during last year’s Big Bash League (BBL). Gayle was seen asking the Network Ten journalist Mel McLaughlin out on a date during a […]