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Italy’s Anthony Mosca (right) scored 15 before being caught by Yasim Murtaza. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cricket Hong Kong

Coach takes blame as Hong Kong lose to Italy, vows to help city to next level

ODI and 2027 World Cup hopes practically over after team go down to seven-wicket defeat.

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Hong Kong cricket’s Ehsan Khan says ODI dream still alive before Italy clash

Cricket Hong Kong

‘Nervous’ Hong Kong’s ODI and World Cup hopes hurt by collapse in Uganda defeat

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Coetzee calls for reserve days as Tanzania washout hits ODI hopes

With Italy v Uganda match also abandoned, city remain third in six-team table after sodden skies ruin chance to make up ground on top pair.

Opening batsman Martin Coetzee says Hong Kong’s closing two matches, against Uganda on Thursday and Italy on Sunday, have become “even bigger and more important”. Photo: Dickson Lee
Opening batsman Martin Coetzee says Hong Kong’s closing two matches, against Uganda on Thursday and Italy on Sunday, have become “even bigger and more important”. Photo: Dickson Lee
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‘Fearless’ Hong Kong set for key 48 hours in ODI status and 2027 World Cup quest

City team aiming to extend four-match winning run in critical Challenge League B meetings with Tanzania and Uganda on successive days.

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Coetzee roars back into form as Hong Kong blitz Bahrain in Challenge League B

Opening batsman scores unbeaten century as head coach Simon Willis’ team claim second straight victory with impressive all-round display.

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‘Sky the limit’ for Hong Kong cricketers, with Bahrain next on World Cup quest

Anshy Rath in buoyant mood following sublime undefeated 90 to see off Singapore, as city team hunt fourth straight win on Sunday.

Anshy Rath steals a run during his knock of 107 against Uganda last week. Photo: Edmond So
Anshy Rath steals a run during his knock of 107 against Uganda last week. Photo: Edmond So
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India cricket stars backing Uganda during Hong Kong Challenge League campaign

Uganda hero Alpesh Ramjani thriving on international scene after moving to Uganda following job loss in home city Mumbai.

Cricket Hong Kong

Imperious Rath gets Hong Kong off to fast start in cricket World Cup bid

Unbeaten 90 from opener Anshy Rath eases hosts home ahead of Sunday meeting with Bahrain.

Cricket Hong Kong

Nizakat Khan wants to be Hong Kong match-winner after shedding captaincy strain

Hong Kong begin Challenge League B campaign against Singapore on Thursday, as city team hunt ODI status under new skipper Yasim Murtaza.

Nizakat Khan aims through the off side during his innings of 84 against Uganda last week. Photo: Elson Li
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricket seeks new ‘ruthless’ culture after tri-series win over Uganda

Captain Yasim and coach Willis ‘on the same page’ as Anshuman Rath, Nasrulla Rana star in win that serves as warm-up for Challenge League B.

Nizakat Khan climbs into the Uganda bowling during Hong Kong’s 68-run victory. Photo: Elson Li
Nizakat Khan climbs into the Uganda bowling during Hong Kong’s 68-run victory. Photo: Elson Li
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong told to eliminate ‘sloppy’ cricket and show best side in Uganda final

Head coach Simon Willis full of praise for skipper and his predecessor, but wants improvement for tri-series showpiece after win over Bahrain.

Cricket Hong Kong

Nizakat thrives without captaincy but Uganda sink Hong Kong in last-ball drama

Passing on the leadership role does Nizakat’s batting no harm, yet East Africans have last laugh in one-day tri-series opener.

Cricket Hong Kong

New Hong Kong cricket captain recalls escape from deadly Pakistan hotel fire

Yasim Murtaza is preparing to make his debut as captain, eight years after injury sustained in the fire ended first-class career.

Yasim Murtaza sends down one of his slow left-arm deliveries against Malaysia in 2023. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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Bumrah stars with 4 wickets but Australia’s tail pushes lead past 300 in Melbourne

India’s paceman threatens to turn the match on its head with 3-wicket burst before Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins steady the hosts.

India’s Jasprit Bumrah (second from right) celebrates with teammates the wicket of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh (centre) on day four of the fourth Test at the MCG on Sunday. Photo: AFP
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (second from right) celebrates with teammates the wicket of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh (centre) on day four of the fourth Test at the MCG on Sunday. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

Reddy-made hundred rescues India in fourth Test against Australia, lights up MCG

The series debutant’s sparkling 105 not out was the bedrock of India’s first innings 358-9 in reply to Australia’s 445 before a sell-out crowd.

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Late Boland burst, Smith heroics put Australia in charge of fourth India Test

The visitors were 164-5 at end of day 2 at the MCG, still 310 runs adrift after Australia was out for 474 after lunch, buoyed by Smith’s 140.

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India fight back after wonder boy Konstas thrills MCG with runs and Kohli run-in

In front of bumper Boxing Day crowd of 87,242, teen debutant scores 60 from 65 balls, before Jasprit Bumrah leads the visitors’ fightback.

India’s players celebrate the wicket of Australia’s Sam Konstas on day one of the fourth Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Photo: AFP
India’s players celebrate the wicket of Australia’s Sam Konstas on day one of the fourth Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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China’s Zheng to skip United Cup, needs ‘extra rest’ ahead of Australian Open

Olympic gold medallist had been expected to play in team event starting in Perth this week, her spot will now be taken by Gao Xinyu.

International Cricket Council

‘I’ve had fun’: India ‘all-time great’ Ashwin retires from international cricket

The 38-year-old took 537 wickets in his 106 Tests, leaving him seventh on the all-time list and second only to Anil Kumble for his country.

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English commentator apologises for calling Indian cricketer Bumrah a ‘primate’

The broadcaster, a former England player of South Asian heritage, says she ‘meant the highest praise for one of India’s greatest players’.

Isa Guha, part of England’s squad that won the World Cup and World T20 in 2009, made the comments on Sunday while commentating for Fox. Photo: WireImage
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong women’s cricket coach challenges team to grow mental toughness

Young stand-in captain Maryam Bibi praised for fighting spirit, as head coach Najeeb Amar begins carving out T20 World Cup qualifying plans.

Maryam Bibi captained Hong Kong against Namibia in the absence of Natasha Miles. Photo: Malaysian Cricket Association
Maryam Bibi captained Hong Kong against Namibia in the absence of Natasha Miles. Photo: Malaysian Cricket Association
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong confirm new cricket captain, as ‘high-quality’ Nizakat Khan quits role

Head coach backs ‘empathetic’ new skipper Yasim Murtaza, who takes over ahead of February’s crucial Challenge League competition.

International Cricket Council

Indian 13-year-old history-maker Suryavanshi ‘came to Earth to play cricket’

The left-handed batter and spinner will be youngest-ever player in Indian Premier League, after fetching US$130k in the IPL’s mega auction.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong hero Murtaza relishing home-advantage in Cricket World Cup bid

Hong Kong in healthy position after three wins and one defeat from five matches in opening Challenge League leg in Uganda.

Yasim Murtaza claimed 13 wickets across Hong Kong’s five Challenge League matches in Uganda. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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