Paceman Umar Gul took 3-18 to inspire Pakistan to a thrilling eight-run win in the first of three Twenty20 internationals against England at Dubai Stadium on Thursday. England, the reigning Twenty20 world champions, were cruising at 120-4 after 17 overs, chasing 145 to win, but Gul took two wickets in the 18th over for just three runs to change the complexion of the game, eventually restricting England to 136-6. Graeme Swann rocked the middle-order …

India's cricket greats have begun talking about a topic that was considered unthinkable a year ago -- Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from the sport. Or, at least, the need for the record-breaking batsman to quit one-day cricket to prolong his Test career, like former Australian captain Ricky Ponting did this week. "Maybe his time has come," former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said of the "Little Master" on the Headlines Today news channel. …

An outstanding display of seam bowling from Nuwan Kulasekara and Thisara Perera helped Sri Lanka beat India by 51 runs in their one-day international tri-series match in Brisbane on Tuesday. After Sri Lanka scored 289-6, man of the match Kulasekara took 3-40 and Perera 4-37 as India were bowled out for 238 in 45.1 overs, their second loss in three days following their defeat by Australia at the Gabba on Sunday. Sri Lanka moved into second on the …

Defending champion Milos Raonic of Canada advanced to the semi-finals of the $531,000 ATP San Jose Open on Friday by defeating South African sixth seed Kevin Anderson 7-5, 7-6 (7/3). Third seed Raonic fired 16 aces and never faced a break point in booking himself into a Saturday matchup against American Ryan Harrison, who earlier ousted Bulgarian Dimitar Kutrovsky 6-1, 6-4 at the indoor hardcourt tournament. Raonic claimed the first set with his …

Duronto Rajshahi defeated Khulna Royal Bengals by six wickets with five balls remaining in the day-night Twenty20 match of the Bangladesh Premier League here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing an easy target of 146, Rajshahi completed its second victory in the tournament. The main scorers were opener Shahzaib Hasan (52), captain Mushfiqur Rahim (47 not out) and Junaid Siddique (26). Shahzaib struck six fours and Mushfiqur …

Inter Milan slumped to a fifth successive game without a win as rock-bottom Novara walked away from the San Siro on Sunday with a stunning 1-0 victory. Andrea Caracciolo scored the only goal of a game in which the hosts never really got out of second gear. Inter have now lost four out of those last five games, including their Italian Cup defeat by Napoli. Before that they had put seven wins in a row together but Claudio Ranieri's side have lost …

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat in the tri one-day series international against India at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday. Virender Sehwag has back trouble and made way for the return of Sachin Tendulkar, while paceman Zaheer Khan has an injured calf, allowing Irfan Pathan to make his first appearance at the tournament. Dhammika Prasad and Lahiru Thirimanne were left out of the Sri Lankan lineup, making way for Thisara Perera and Rangana Herath. …

India beat Australia by four wickets in the tri-series one-day international at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia made 269-8, led by half-centuries by debutant Peter Forrest (66) and David Hussey (72). In reply, India produced their best ever run chase at the ground to score 270-6 from 49.4 overs. Opener Gautam Gambhir laid the foundation with 92 before being adjudged leg before wicket to Clint …

Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke both hit masterful double centuries to drive Australia to 604 for seven declared before their bowlers reduced India to 61 for two at the end of second day of the fourth Test on Wednesday. Sachin Tendulkar, who had made 12 not out, and Gautam Gambhir, unbeaten on 30, were at the crease at stumps after the in-form Australian pace attack dismissed stand-in India captain Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid. Clarke, who …

The Australian squad named on Monday for two Twenty20 internationals against India in Australia next month: Australia - George Bailey (capt), David Warner (vice-capt), Travis Birt, Dan Christian, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Hogg, David Hussey, Brett Lee, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Clint McKay, Matthew Wade.