UAE defeat PNG in ICC World Cup qualifier

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 20:08

Skipper Khurram Khan led from the front with a century as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded a comprehensive 150-run victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) on the first day of the Super Six stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier New Zealand 2014 (CWCQ) at Hagley Oval here Sunday.

Boateng out of Ghana`s World Cup qualifier

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 16:25

Kevin-Prince Boateng will miss Ghana`s 2014 World Cup play-off first leg match with Egypt due to a knee injury.

Qualifiers won`t be an easy run, admits Brendon McCullum

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 17:54

With Champions League T20 2013 Qualifiers set to begin, New Zealand`s Otago Volts skipper Brendon McCullum today said it is not going to be an easy run for his side in the tournament as there are three more teams from the sub-continent who would pose a tough challenge.

Trapattoni parts company with Ireland

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 19:25

Giovanni Trapattoni left his post as Ireland soccer manager on Wednesday following his side`s World Cup qualifying defeats against Sweden and Austria in the past week.

2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Gareth Bale unable to spare Wales defeat by Serbia

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 09:42

Not even the substitute appearance of record-breaker Gareth Bale could spare Wales a 3-0 defeat by Serbia in Cardiff on Tuesday.

2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Franck Ribery brace propels France past Belarus

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 09:42

Franck Ribery netted a brace as France twice came from behind to win 4-2 in Belarus in Tuesday`s World Cup qualifier, ending a run of five games without a goal for Didier Deschamps` side.

2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier: England stay on top after holding firm in Ukraine

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 09:42

Unadventurous England defended stoutly to contain Ukraine and edge closer to next year`s World Cup finals after a scrappy 0-0 draw on Tuesday.

France`s World Cup hopes dented by goalless draw

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 10:03

France`s chances of qualifying directly for the 2014 World Cup finals were left hanging by a thread following a goalless draw in Georgia on Friday.

Lambert to start for England after Sturridge ruled out

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 08:34

Southampton striker Rickie Lambert will lead England`s attack in the World Cup qualifier against Moldova on Friday after Daniel Sturridge was ruled out through injury.

Lionel Messi in Argentina squad missing four suspended players

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 08:27

Argentina`s injured captain Lionel Messi has been named in a squad missing the suspended Javier Mascherano and Gonzalo Higuain for next month`s World Cup qualifier against South America`s bottom side Paraguay.