Duckett eager to show hunger for England

England’s Ben Duckett was out for scores of five and 14 in the first two one-day internationals against South Africa. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ben Duckett is determined to show just how important playing for England is to him following a woeful Ashes campaign. England have insisted they are ready to adapt under coach Brendon McCullum,…

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Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 at Japanese GP

SUZUKA: Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell on Saturday as Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare. Mercedes have claimed one-two finishes at both grands prix so far in a flying start to the Formula One season and they were again dominant in dry conditions at…

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Zalmi sink Pindiz in high-scoring PSL11 tie

Peshawar Zalmi started their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 campaign with a thrilling five-wicket win over RawalPindiz in a high-scoring contest at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a daunting 215-run target, Peshawar Zalmi rode on collective batting efforts to reach 216/5 on the first ball of the final over in this Pakistan Super League 2025…

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Allegations against ex-captain land Shehzad in trouble

Investigation initiated under cybercrime law; he has been summoned for questioning Former Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shehzad. Photo: Screengrab KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has come under legal scrutiny after making allegations against a former national team captain, with authorities initiating an investigation under the country’s cybercrime laws, officials and sources said. Shehzad, who has…

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