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This week's highlights (June 13-19, 2016)

International Cricket | June 17, 2016

My aim is to win ODI series against England: Azhar Ali

KARACHI: Pakistan's One-Day International (ODI) skipper Azhar Ali promised a good show in the challenging English conditions ahead of the team's departure to the British Isles.

Source: Dawn


International Cricket | June 17, 2016

Mir dares to dream with England in her sights

Playing for the Pakistan women's cricket team would not rank among the easier assignments in world sport. In existence for less than 20 years, their initial foray into international ranks included a maze of legal challenges, brutal newspaper editorials and even death threats.

Source: ESPN Cricinfo


International Cricket | June 16, 2016

Guess who might join PSL in 2017

KARACHI: Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) inaugural edition was more than just a hit, even in the absence of many world cricket stars.

Source: Tribune


International Cricket | June 16, 2016

Pakistan-born Imran Tahir makes history in ODI cricket

BASSETERRE: Imran Tahir wrote his name in the record books as South Africa completed a comprehensive 139-run victory over the West Indies in the sixth match of the Tri-Nation One-Day International series at Warner Park in St Kitts on Wednesday.

Source: Daily Times


International Cricket | June 16, 2016

Sussex sign New Zealand international Sara McGlashan

Sussex Women have strengthened their batting ahead of the defence of their NatWest T20 Cup title – with a bit of help from an old friend.

New Zealand international Sara McGlashan, above, is set to join Sussex next month to bolster a top order which will be missing four key players.

Source: The Argus


International Cricket | June 16, 2016

Tahir takes 7 as Proteas rout Windies

Saint Kitts and Nevis - Imran Tahir wrote his name in the record books as South Africa completed a comprehensive 139-run victory over the West Indies in the sixth match of the Tri-Nation One-Day International series at Warner Park in St Kitts on Wednesday.

Source: Sport 24


International Cricket | June 15, 2016

Day-night Test a wonderful spectacle and is the future of the game: Richard Hadlee

Mumbai: Backing the move of authorities in pushing for day-night Test matches, New Zealand cricket legend, Sir Richard Hadlee, on Wednesday said that it is beneficial for the future of the game as it not only attracted crowds, but was also more suitable for television viewing.

Source: First Post


International Cricket | June 17, 2016

Why Australia leads sports world in wearable technology

In April, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova was quietly instructed by the NBA to stop wearing a device called a Whoop on his wrist because the league bans the use of wearable technology during games.

Source: ESPN