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Former Test cricketer says Azhar, Shafiq will have to play defining roles

Kiwis claim 77-run win over the Asians in series opener

UAE-based Iraqi impressed with talent at hand, set to hold workshop in Lahore on Dec 28

Australian pacers bagged two wickets, Azhar unbeaten on 62 at stumps on day one

Mark Nicholas complained of abdominal pains during day one of Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

With amazing twists and turns, 2016 left sporting fans around the world amused

Batsman makes 82 to guide team to 132-run win

Pakistan’s top women’s tennis player wants events to be spread evenly throughout the year

Former Pakistan T20I captain says he has no plans of retiring any time soon

Club to play three-match series with PAF after losing first leg 1-0

Rabia, Saniha ply their trade in sport generally associated with men in Pakistan

Manager says players worked hard to reach the top of premier league table

Proteas skipper feels St George's Park will offer little help to Herath on first few days

Arsene Wenger says midfielder will respond to recent criticism on the pitch

Manchester United manager says success will soon follow

Struggling Maddinson retained; all-rounder Cartwright fails to make the cut

Kane Williamson's men trained for Boxing Day Test on day of festivities

Pakistan captain says players are focused and determined

Batsman Shafiq confident tourists can get one over on Australia in Boxing Day Test

Bundesliga outfit announced decision on Saturday

Former head coach unhappy with hype on Brisbane comeback

PJF vice-president Masood Ahmed wants new coach to visit Pakistan to train team for Commonwealth Youth Games

Montella delighted after side defeated Juventus on penalties to claim first trophy since 2011

NZ coach Hesson wants frontline seamers to be fresh for international programme

Says Islanders can spring surprises as sides prepare to face off in first Test on Monday

Believes team should be lauded for winning last two Tests after run of five losses

Pakistan to play in five-match series against NZ, four-nation tournament in Australia

Pakistan middle-order batsman says team knows the value of the Boxing Day Test

Amass 198 runs before restricting opponents to just 149

Batsmen register strong 205-run partnership to guide side to 70-run win over HBL

Legendary hockey player has still got it even at age 40

Baggies boss Tony Pulish has confirmed his interest in French midfielder

Manager reveals team is focused on winning Boxing Day Test

The pedigree of the selection panel is surely unquestionable but their picks have left a sour taste

Star pacer feels his NSW teammate shouldn't be discarded just yet

3-0 win over Chievo brings Giallorossi to within four points of Serie A leaders

Midfielder reportedly becomes most expensive player in Asian football history

Believes the world governing board has much better things to do than this

Aussie batsman questions the concept before second Test in Melbourne

All-out attacking Reds have recently stopped leaking goals at the back

CA chief executive James Sutherland applauds Victoria Police for neutralising the threat

Owner Javed Afridi tweets he met youngest Nobel laureate with 'mixed emotions'

Batting coach Grant Flower thinks bowlers will have to work hard the MCG in the second Test

Former Test cricket looks set to keep his role as coach despite run of poor performances

3-0 defeat brings Ralph Hasenhuettl's highflying men back to earth

Former captain feels conditions in Melbourne and Sydney will favour visitors

Pakistan cricket had another year filled with ups and downs

Legendary batsman praises veteran captain for winning ICC Spirit of Cricket Award

Catalans thrash Hercules in Copa del Rey despite resting star trio

Jury of Dravid, Kirsten and Sangakkara didn't feel any Man in Green deserved inclusion