Gary Kirsten wants a seam friendly pitch to clinch a clean sweep against Pakistan.

Iran's UN ambassador warns, increased western pressure over Iran's nuclear program can end hopes for negotiations.

Japan's new premier keen to get reassurance of strong US support, amid row with China over disputed islands.

Says repression of women is especially rampant in Pakistan and India, must be addressed.

700 matches worldwide, including Champions League ties and World Cup qualifiers, were targeted by gambling gangs.

Japanese wrestling chiefs urged Olympic medallists to join forces to save their sport from the chop at the 2020 Games.

Asian golfers will face drug tests in the run-up to the 2016 Olympics.

Secretary of State John Kerry says foreign assistance is an investment in a strong America.

Arsenal manager concedes German giants the better team after 3-1 loss.

Shoaib Malik, Kamran, Umar Akmal called up for Twenty20, One Day squads. Razzaq dropped again.