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Ireland sets Pakistan victory target of 160

DUBLIN (AP) Ireland set Pakistan a victory target of 160 after getting bowled out for 339 just over half an hour into the final day of their one-off test match on Tuesday.

Ali could earn England reprieve after thumb injury for Leach

LONDON (AP) �� A thumb injury sustained by spinner Jack Leach on the eve of England’s squad announcement for the first test against Pakistan could lead to a reprieve for Moeen Ali.

Rayudu's 100 lifts Chennai to big win over Hyderabad in IPL

PUNE, India (AP) Ambati Rayudu hit his first Twenty20 century and spearheaded Chennai Super Kings to an eight-wicket win over standings leader Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Ireland 5-3 at lunch on Day 3 of inaugural test vs Pakistan

DUBLIN (AP) Ireland was reeling at 5-3 in reply to Pakistan’s 310-9 declared at lunch on the third day of the one-off test between the two countries Sunday.

Buttler's 95no keeps Rajasthan alive in IPL

JAIPUR, India (AP) Jos Buttler hit a sensational 95 not out off 60 balls to help Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by four wickets and stay alive in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

Rain makes Ireland wait for test debut vs Pakistan

DUBLIN (AP) Ireland had a wet welcome to test cricket on Friday with the morning session of its one-off match against Pakistan wiped out following overnight rain.

Daredevils knocked out of IPL despite Pant's maiden hundred

DELHI, India (AP) Rishabh Pant’s explosive 128 not out off 63 balls couldn’t prevent Sunrisers Hyderabad from beating Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets to knock them out of contention in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Buttler's 82 spurs Rajasthan to victory over Punjab in IPL

JAIPUR, India (AP) Jos Buttler smashed his third successive half-century in the Indian Premier League, overshadowing Lokesh Rahul’s unbeaten 95, as Rajasthan Royals defeated Kings XI Punjab by 15 runs on Tuesday.

Aussies confirm format after India rejects day-night test

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Cricket Australia has dropped plans to stage a day-night test against India at Adelaide in December after the tourists rejected the pink ball format.

Hyderabad defends low total again to beat Bangalore in IPL

HYDERABAD, India (AP) Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully defended a low score for the fourth time in the Indian Premier League and defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by five runs on Monday.

Hardik Pandya lifts Mumbai to 13-run win over Kolkata in IPL

MUMBAI, India (AP) All-rounder Hardik Pandya kept defending champion Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League contention with a 13-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.

Jadeja, Harbhajan share wickets as Chennai beats Bangalore

BANGALORE, India (AP) Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Harbhajan Singh shared five wickets as Chennai Super Kings moved to the top of the Indian Premier League table with a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.

Watson & Dhoni lift Chennai to 13-run win over Delhi in IPL

PUNE, India (AP) Shane Watson and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit belligerent half-centuries as Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Daredevils by 13 runs in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully defends another low total

JAIPUR, India (AP) Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded a third successive win as it beat Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

India v Pakistan at 2019 Cricket World Cup in Manchester

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) India will take on Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup next year at Old Trafford.

Dhoni drives Chennai to 5-wkt win over Bangalore in IPL

BANGALORE, India (AP) Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bludgeoned an unbeaten 70 off 34 balls and led Chennai Super Kings to the top of Indian Premier League points table with a five-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday.

Gautam Gambir quits as captain of IPL's Delhi Daredevils

NEW DELHI (AP) Gautam Gambhir has stepped down as captain of IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils after his team lost five of its first six matches.

Amir gets visa, travels to UK on Wednesday

ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir was issued a British visa on Tuesday just a day after the team left for tours of Ireland and England.

Punjab pulls off sensational 4-run win over Delhi in IPL

NEW DELHI (AP) Needing five runs off the last ball to win, Shreyas Iyer went for the big hit.

Amir's departure for Pakistan tour delayed by visa problem

ISLAMABAD (AP) Fast bowler Mohammad Amir’s departure for the Pakistan cricket team’s tour of Ireland and Britain has been delayed due to a problem in obtaining his visa.

Chennai beats Hyderabad by 4 runs in IPL thriller

HYDERABAD, India (AP) Chennai Super Kings overcame a late onslaught from Kane Williamson and Yusuf Pathan to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four runs on Sunday in an Indian Premier League thriller.

Gayle, Rahul lift Punjab to big win over Kolkata in IPL

KOLKATA, India (AP) Chris Gayle and Lokesh Rahul smashed half-centuries as Kings XI Punjab went top of the Indian Premier League on Saturday with a nine-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders under the Duckworth/Lewis Method.

Ahmed defends Pakistan squad as ‘best of the best’

ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has defended the 16-man national squad for tours of Ireland and England as the ”best of the best” despite criticism over the omission of batsman Fawad Alam.

Captain Rohit rides Mumbai to its first win in IPL

MUMBAI, India (AP) Skipper Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to its first victory in the Indian Premier League by smashing 94 off 52 balls as the defending champions thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 46 runs on Tuesday.

Samson's 92 earns Rajasthan 19-run IPL win against Bangalore

BANGALORE, India (AP) Sanju Samson bludgeoned 92 off 45 balls and spearheaded Rajasthan Royals to a 19-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Pakistan names squad to play Ireland & England

ISLAMABAD (AP) Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq were among four uncapped players named in Pakistan’s 16-man test squad for next month’s tours of Ireland and England.

Roy anchors Delhi to 7-wicket win against Mumbai in IPL

MUMBAI, India (AP) England opening batsman Jason Roy made a stunning debut for Delhi Daredevils in their last-ball, seven-wicket victory against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

De Villiers hits 57 to help Royal Challengers Bangalore win

BENGALURU, India (AP) South Africa’s star batsman AB de Villiers scored 57 runs off 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kings XI Punjab to secure a first win in the 2018 Indian Premier League on Friday.

Channel 9 loses cricket TV rights after 40 years

SYDNEY (AP) Channel Nine, which brought cricket to Australian television viewers for 40 years and influenced the way the sport is covered around the world, has lost a billion dollar bidding duel for broadcasting rights to Australia’s national game.

Hyderabad wins last-ball Indian Premier League thriller

HYDERABAD, India (AP) Deepak Hooda and Billy Stanlake held their nerve as Sunrisers Hyderabad won a thriller against Mumbai Indians by one wicket in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.