KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Nepali cricket fans’ decades-long dream of watching their national team playing at an international-standard cricket venue at home is getting elusive as the construction of Mulpani international cricket stadium is further delayed.

England's top order has 'worst ever' batsmen, says Fleming

Published On: August 9, 2017 05:37 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, August 9: Former Australia quick Damien Fleming says England's top six contains some of the worst batsmen he has seen play test cricket and believes the home pace attack will run through them in the Ashes series at the end of the year.

Burnley sign goalkeeper Legzdins from Birmingham

Published On: August 9, 2017 05:03 PM NPT By: Reuters

LANCASHIRE, August 9: Goalkeeper Adam Legzdins said he could not ignore interest from Burnley and is looking forward to getting started at the Premier League club after making the switch from Championship side Birmingham City.

Arsenal's Sanchez out of opener with abdominal strain

Published On: August 9, 2017 04:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 9: Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez will miss their first two Premier League games of the season after picking up an abdominal strain in training, manager Arsene Wenger said on Wednesday.

Roma remain keen on signing Mahrez from Leicester

Published On: August 9, 2017 04:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

ROMA, August 9: AS Roma have not given up hopes of a deal with Leicester City for winger Riyad Mahrez but are also assessing other transfer targets, sporting director Monchi has said.

Rangel wants Swansea to carry momentum from last season

Published On: August 9, 2017 04:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

SWANSEA, August 9: Swansea City must build on their strong finish to the last Premier League campaign when they kick off their new season with a trip to Southampton on Saturday, defender Angel Rangel has said.

Classy Real see off United to win European Super Cup

Published On: August 9, 2017 03:33 PM NPT By: Reuters

SKOPJE, August 9: Real Madrid beat Manchester United 2-1 on Tuesday to lift the European Super Cup for the fourth time as they became the first team to retain the trophy since AC Milan in 1990.

Australia captain Smith cool on O'Keefe's hopes of recall

Published On: August 8, 2017 05:37 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, August 8: Australia captain Steve Smith has cast doubt on Steve O'Keefe's chances of breaking back into the test side as selectors look to develop younger spinners on the tour of Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka rest Herath for Pallekele dead rubber

Published On: August 8, 2017 05:06 PM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, August 8: Sri Lanka will rest spin spearhead Rangana Herath for the inconsequential third and final test against India in Pallekele, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

Consistency key to fulfilling World Cup dreams, says Heaton

Published On: August 8, 2017 04:13 PM NPT By: Reuters

LANCASHIRE, August 8: Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton realises consistent performance in the upcoming Premier League season is key to securing a place in the England squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.