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November 26, 2020

'Final warning' for Pakistan cricketers in New Zealand

The chief executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board has warned players on tour in New Zealand to obey COVID-19 protocols or the whole team risks being sent home.

November 26, 2020

6 Pakistan cricketers test positive for COVID-19 in NZ

Six members of the Pakistan cricket squad in New Zealand have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been moved from managed isolation into quarantine.

March 25, 2020

Cricket captain, Bollywood star send virus message to India

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his Bollywood actress wife Anushka Sharma have posted a video message to their compatriots urging them to stay at home for the next three weeks in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

February 17, 2020

Wonder Woman interrupts SA cricket game in climate protest

Climate activists dressed as Wonder Woman and other movie superheroes interrupted a cricket game in South Africa on Sunday by invading the field, and protesters also climbed a floodlight pylon to display a banner.

October 2, 2019

Pakistan cricket chief wants teams to return to his country

The return of limited-overs international cricket to Pakistan after a 10-year absence following a terrorist attack targeting a foreign team has coincided with a renewed plea from the country's cricket chief to recommence full, in-bound tours.

July 30, 2019

Rising Indian cricket star says doping violation was over prohibited substance in cough medicine

Prithvi Shaw, one of India’s rising cricket stars, was suspended Tuesday for a doping violation after taking a prohibited substance usually found in cough syrup, officials said.

July 11, 2019

Dizzying 45-minute spell sends India out, NZ into cup final

A dizzying 45-minute spell of high-class pace bowling sent India spiraling out of the Cricket World Cup.

July 4, 2019

Just not cricket: Streaker in the sun delays World Cup game

He danced on the wicket. He did cartwheels. He escaped the clutches of not one, not two, not three but four flailing members of security.

June 28, 2019

Cricket World Cup match stopped briefly after swarm of bees invades field

A Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Sri Lanka was briefly delayed Friday because a swarm of bees invaded the field.