Cricket
Clarke backs Warner to behave, Johnson leads battle cry
Australia captain Michael Clarke expects temperamental opener David Warner to be on his best behaviour in Thursday’s World Cup semi-final against India, but Mitchell Johnson...
Elliott forces South Africa to count cost of exodus
AFP, Auckland :Kevin Pietersen may be South African cricket’s most high-profile expatriate talent, but Grant Elliott’s World Cup showstopper left the Proteas once again cursing...
Jubilant Kiwis daring to dream of World Cup glory
AFP, Wellington :New Zealanders hailed the Black Caps’ cliffhanger World Cup semi-final win over South Africa as one of the country’s top sporting moments Wednesday...
Boult becomes New Zealand’s top World Cup wicket-taker
Trent Boult became New Zealand’s top wicket-taker in a World Cup series with two early wickets in their semi-final against South Africa at Eden Park...
South Africa`s semi-final woes continue
AFP, Auckland :South Africa`s four-wicket defeat by New Zealand at Auckland`s Eden Park was their fourth loss in as many World Cup semi-finals, with the...
Lee tips balanced Australia to swing India semi-final
Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee believes the balance of the hosts’ side will see them defeat defending champions India in Thursday’s World Cup semi-final...
Waqar fears ‘death’ of Pakistan cricket
Waqar Younis warned Tuesday that cricket could die out in Pakistan if rival teams continue to boycott the country where international tours have not taken...
Germany’s Neuer ruled out of Australia clash
AFP, Berlin :Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been ruled out of the world champions’ friendly against Australia on Wednesday with a knee injury, coach Joachim...
SA convicts ex-tennis doubles star Bob Hewitt of rape
Former tennis Grand Slam champion Bob Hewitt has been found guilty by a South African court of raping underage girls. Hewitt, 75, had denied two...