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Afghan and Pakistani refugees in Germany seek asylum and... cricket
“Why don’t you Germans like cricket?” The question has apparently been asked by many an incredulous refugee arriving in Germany, and formed the“Why don’t you Germans like cricket?” The question has apparently been asked by many an incredulous refugee arriving in Germany, and formed the
England batsman Taylor forced to retire due to heart condition
England and Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor has been forced to quit the game of cricket after being diagnosed with a serious heart conditionEngland and Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor has been forced to quit the game of cricket after being diagnosed with a serious heart condition
Royal afternoon at the Oval
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge play a charity cricket match with Indian children on their first day of a week-long tour of the country.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge play a charity cricket match with Indian children on their first day of a week-long tour of the country.
Windies win World Twenty20 double as men and women triumph
The West Indies are celebrating winning cricket’s World Twenty20 title for the second successive time after beating England in a breath-taking finalThe West Indies are celebrating winning cricket’s World Twenty20 title for the second successive time after beating England in a breath-taking final
ICC World Twenty20: Hosts India secure semi-final spot with victory over Australia
Hosts India have set up a semi final with West Indies after beating Australia by six wickets in their final ICC World Twenty20 Group Two game inHosts India have set up a semi final with West Indies after beating Australia by six wickets in their final ICC World Twenty20 Group Two game in
Afghanistan exit World Twenty20 with a stunning win over West Indies
Afghanistan went out of this year’s ICC World Twenty20 with a bang after they stunned 2012 champions West Indies in their final group 1 match inAfghanistan went out of this year’s ICC World Twenty20 with a bang after they stunned 2012 champions West Indies in their final group 1 match in
New Zealand smash Bangladesh to reach World Twenty20 semis
New Zealand have booked their place in the World Twenty20 semi-finals with a stunning 75-run win over Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata SaturdayNew Zealand have booked their place in the World Twenty20 semi-finals with a stunning 75-run win over Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata Saturday
ICC World Twenty20: Pakistan eliminated after Australia defeat
Australia beat Pakistan by 21 runs in their World Twenty20 Super 10 stage match in Mohali on Friday to stay on course for the semi-finals andAustralia beat Pakistan by 21 runs in their World Twenty20 Super 10 stage match in Mohali on Friday to stay on course for the semi-finals and
England wobble against brave Afghanistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup
As England's T20 captain Eoin Morgan fell to a golden duck in England's World Cup match against Afghanistan in Delhi a humiliation was on the cards.As England's T20 captain Eoin Morgan fell to a golden duck in England's World Cup match against Afghanistan in Delhi a humiliation was on the cards.
ICC World Twenty20: Hosts India back on track with victory over Pakistan
Hosts India got their World Twenty20 campaign back on track after beating arch rivals Pakistan on Saturday. More than 60,000 fans packed into EdenHosts India got their World Twenty20 campaign back on track after beating arch rivals Pakistan on Saturday. More than 60,000 fans packed into Eden
Gayle blows England off course at ICC World Twenty20
England’s ICC World Twenty20 Group One campaign got off to a poor start after losing to the West Indies in Mumbai this week. Chris Gayle proved to beEngland’s ICC World Twenty20 Group One campaign got off to a poor start after losing to the West Indies in Mumbai this week. Chris Gayle proved to be
ICC World T20: New Zealand upset hosts India
Hosts of this year’s ICC World T20, India, suffered a shock opening round defeat at the hands of New Zealand. New Zealand had never lost to India inHosts of this year’s ICC World T20, India, suffered a shock opening round defeat at the hands of New Zealand. New Zealand had never lost to India in
Australia warm up for World T20 with series win over South Africa
Australia handed themselves the ideal boost ahead of entering the Super Ten stage of the ICC World Twenty20 in India next week by completing a 2-1Australia handed themselves the ideal boost ahead of entering the Super Ten stage of the ICC World Twenty20 in India next week by completing a 2-1
Cricket: Below-par Bangladesh hold off Dutch at ICC World T20
After Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, Bangladesh were the third team to chalk up a victory at the sixth edition of the ICC World Twenty20 when they beatAfter Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, Bangladesh were the third team to chalk up a victory at the sixth edition of the ICC World Twenty20 when they beat
Australia's Olympic silver medallist Sarah Tait dies aged 33
The Australian Olympic committee announced on Thursday that former world rowing champion and Olympic silver medallists Sarah Tait has died of cancerThe Australian Olympic committee announced on Thursday that former world rowing champion and Olympic silver medallists Sarah Tait has died of cancer
Caught by the Maasai at mid-on 'Warriors' play cricket
Hardly Lords on the first day of a test match, never mind ‘Warriors’ is a fascinating documentary which plots the progress of a group of Maasai whoHardly Lords on the first day of a test match, never mind ‘Warriors’ is a fascinating documentary which plots the progress of a group of Maasai who
Steve Smith appointed Australia's next test cricket captain
Steve Smith has been named Australia’s new Test captain after the Ashes. The announcement comes following Michael Clarke’s decision to retire at theSteve Smith has been named Australia’s new Test captain after the Ashes. The announcement comes following Michael Clarke’s decision to retire at the
Clarke to retire from Test cricket
Australia captain Michael Clarke has announced he will retire from Test cricket after the current Ashes series. The 34-year-old, who made his TestAustralia captain Michael Clarke has announced he will retire from Test cricket after the current Ashes series. The 34-year-old, who made his Test
Crowd trouble interrupts Sri Lanka-Pakistan ODI
Security forces were called out to restore order clashes broke out between two rival group of spectators during the third ODI between Sri Lanka andSecurity forces were called out to restore order clashes broke out between two rival group of spectators during the third ODI between Sri Lanka and
Australia reign supreme at Cricket World Cup as Fiji take down All Blacks in Hongkong
After 49 matches, over six weeks of battles between 14 nations consisting of the world’s best limited-overs cricketers and a few broken records toAfter 49 matches, over six weeks of battles between 14 nations consisting of the world’s best limited-overs cricketers and a few broken records to
From Cricket and Rally to Ski Mountaineering and Snow Polo - Sports United covers it all
You may have followed the latest six nations encounters, your domestic football leagues and teh end of the ski world championships but there was aYou may have followed the latest six nations encounters, your domestic football leagues and teh end of the ski world championships but there was a
Phillip Hughes tragedy
People in Sydney expressed shock over the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Thursday afternoon, two days after being hit on the neck byPeople in Sydney expressed shock over the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Thursday afternoon, two days after being hit on the neck by
Australian batsman Hughes, 25, dies after being hit by cricket ball
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital on Thursday, two days after the batsman was struck on the neck by a short-pitched delivery, withAustralian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital on Thursday, two days after the batsman was struck on the neck by a short-pitched delivery, with
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes dies two days after being hit by ball
Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital in Sydney on Thursday, two days after the international batsman was struck on the head by a ballAustralian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital in Sydney on Thursday, two days after the international batsman was struck on the head by a ball
Cricketer Hughes in critical condition
Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes has been left in a critical condition after being hit in the head by a ball during a domestic league match inAustralia cricketer Phillip Hughes has been left in a critical condition after being hit in the head by a ball during a domestic league match in
New Zealand cricket fan wins 3000 euros for stunning one-handed catch
Cricket supporter Andrew McCullouch won 5,000 NZD (more than 3,000 euros) for catching a ball during a match between the Otago Volts and theCricket supporter Andrew McCullouch won 5,000 NZD (more than 3,000 euros) for catching a ball during a match between the Otago Volts and the
England player banned from wearing "free Gaza" wristbands
English cricketer Moeen Ali has been told not to wear wristbands in support of Gaza and Palestine during the remainder of the third Test againstEnglish cricketer Moeen Ali has been told not to wear wristbands in support of Gaza and Palestine during the remainder of the third Test against
Sachin Tendulkar honoured by Indian government as curtain comes down on glittering cricketing career
Cricket’s most prolific run-scorer Sachin Tendulkar is to receive India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna award. The announcement came justCricket’s most prolific run-scorer Sachin Tendulkar is to receive India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna award. The announcement came just
Flintoff ready for the bell
Just over two years since retiring from a glittering cricket career Andrew Flintoff is about to embark on an altogether different kind of sportingJust over two years since retiring from a glittering cricket career Andrew Flintoff is about to embark on an altogether different kind of sporting
Yuvraj Singh to return to action
After nearly a year out battling cancer Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh said he can’t wait for his highly-anticipated return to the sport at thisAfter nearly a year out battling cancer Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh said he can’t wait for his highly-anticipated return to the sport at this