LONDON, June 17 (ABC) English Premier League’s (EPL) new season is beginning on the weekend of August 6/7. Here are some key facts you need to know about the PL season. The Premier League season will begin on the weekend of August 6/7. This is one week earlier than the 2021/22 campaign started, and means teams will have an 11-week …

COLOMBO, June 19 (ABC): Sri Lanka went 2-1 up on Sunday as they cruised to a six-wicket victory over Australia in the third one-day international thanks to a brilliant Pathum Nissanka century. Set a tricky 292 to win after a Travis Head 70, the hosts won comfortably with nine balls to spare in Colombo, in their second straight victory in …

NEW DELHI, June 17 (ABC) India’s top all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to lead India during T20I series against Ireland, the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) said Wednesday. According to Indian media, India will play two-match T20I series against Ireland, starting June 26th in Malahide. Hardik Pandya will lead the Indian team, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named …

NEW DEHLI 19 June (ABC): Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has opted not to make any prediction before the high-intense match between India and Pakistan at the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year. The arch-rivals will meet on October 23 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) one year after the Men in Green outclassed their neighbours by …

KARACHI 19 June (ABC): “Azhar has now agreed to also be part of their squad for the 50-over competition throughout August in a huge boost to the Rapids’ hopes of glory,” Worcestershire said in a statement on Sunday. “Azhar has now agreed to also be part of their squad for the 50-over competition throughout August in a huge boost to …

PALLEKELE, June 17(ABC): Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday said Chamika Karunaratne remains a trusted performer for Sri Lanka after the fast bowler helped stun Australia by 26 runs in a rain-hit second one-day international. Chasing a rain-revised target of 216 in 43 overs, Australia suffered from regular wicket falls to get bowled out for 189 in 37.1 overs as Sri …

BROOKLINE, June 17 (ABC): Canada’s Adam Hadwin birdied five of the last six holes on the front nine and seized a one-stroke lead after Thursday’s first round of the US Open with Rory McIlroy in a pack one adrift. World number 105 Hadwin, whose best finish in 19 prior major starts was a share of 24th at the 2018 Masters, …

NORTH SOUND, June 17 (ABC): Bangladesh’s well-established vulnerability to fast bowling was in evidence again with the visitors crashing to 103 all out off fewer than 33 overs after being put in to bat against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday. Compounding their woes after an innings which featured six ducks — only …

KARACHI, June 17(ABC): Former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been signed by English county team Gloucestershire for their remaining matches in the T20 Blast tournament. Amir has been signed as a replacement player for fellow countryman Naseem Shah. Shah, who represents the county, declared his unavailability due to commitments back home. According to an announcement by Gloucestershire County, the …

ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (ABC): Pakistan’s boxing champion, Usman Wazeer has won the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia welterweight title in the International Boxing Championship, held at Lalak Jan stadium in Gilgit. Gilgit-Baltistan hosted the first-ever WBA tournament in a bid to promote the international sports in the region. The 22-year-old boxer, Usman Wazeer, played the lead role in bringing the …