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Hong Kong’s players have a number of improvements to make, according to their new coach. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong women’s cricket team told to get serious – in 4 key areas

New coach Mamatha Maben encouraged by resilience in series with Malaysia, but former India all-rounder calls for ‘more professional mindset’.

Cricket Hong Kong

New Hong Kong women’s cricket coach happy to sacrifice India life for growth

International Cricket Council

Japan city pins hope on international cricket ground to revitalise region

Cricket Hong Kong

Pakistan win ‘wonderful’ Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, as explosive hosts steal show

Record sixth title for Pakistan following final success against Kuwait, hosts stun Bangladesh for plate title.

Pakistan celebrate with ecstatic fans after beating Kuwait to win the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Pakistan celebrate with ecstatic fans after beating Kuwait to win the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. Photo: Jonathan Wong
International Cricket Council

Indian cricket league’s valuation shrinks for second year in a row

Drop in value of Indian Premier League by almost 11 per cent in 2025 due to ‘twin shocks’, says report by consulting firm.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan spearhead experienced Hong Kong squad for Cricket Sixes

Yasim Murtaza to lead coach Kaushal Silva’s seven-man outfit, who are grouped with holders Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for next month’s event.

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Board of Control for Cricket in India

India accused of ‘disrespecting cricket’ after Asia Cup trophy debacle

India team refuse to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi after beating Pakistan by five wickets.

India players celebrate winning the Asia Cup without a trophy during the presentation ceremony. Photo: Reuters
India players celebrate winning the Asia Cup without a trophy during the presentation ceremony. Photo: Reuters
International Cricket Council

Pakistan told to ‘focus on cricket’ ahead of India clash in Asia Cup final

Teams will meet in the final of the competition for the first time, with India clear favourites and tensions running high.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong-bound Ashwin becomes first Indian player to join Big Bash League

Former Test cricketer will join the Sydney Thunder early next year after playing at city’s Cricket Sixes, International League T20 event.

International Cricket Council

USA Cricket suspended by ICC, accused of causing ‘reputational damage’ to game

World governing body takes action over ‘repeated’ breaches of code, but says country’s teams can still play in run-up to LA Olympics in 2028.

Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in a century when the Games head to Los Angeles in 2028. Photo: TNS
International Cricket Council

Former cricket umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird dies aged 92

Bird was one of the most respected officials in the game, and stood in 66 Tests and 69 one-day internationals.

Retired umpire Dickie Bird rings the five minute bell during play on the first day of the first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s on May 21, 2015. Photo: AFP
Retired umpire Dickie Bird rings the five minute bell during play on the first day of the first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s on May 21, 2015. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Dinesh Karthik delight at being handed India captaincy for Hong Kong Sixes

Former wicketkeeper-batsman set to swap commentary box for playing field in November tournament.

Cricket Hong Kong

Ashwin signs up to play for India in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin looking forward to ‘playing alongside my ex-teammates’ in three-day city tournament.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong blame dropped catches after going close to shock Asia Cup breakthrough

Captain left to reflect on fielding errors after city team threatened to inflict an upset on Sri Lanka.

Hong Kong batsman Anshuman Rath pulls to the legside as Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis watches on. Photo: AFP
Cricket Hong Kong

Time for Hong Kong to turn potential into performances at Asia Cup, coach says

Kaushal Silva targeting strong finish at T20 tournament following pair of defeats, tips captain Yasim Murtaza to take team ‘to next level’.

Yasim Murtaza (left) joins the celebrations following a Hong Kong wicket against Bangladesh. Photo: AFP
Yasim Murtaza (left) joins the celebrations following a Hong Kong wicket against Bangladesh. Photo: AFP
Cricket Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Hong Kong lose second match as Litton Das guides Bangladesh to T20 win

City hopes of an upset rise momentarily after taking wickets before Bangladesh captain steadies ship with a 95-run stand.

Board of Control for Cricket in India

Asia Cup cricket: India’s Dube credits coach after key role in UAE thrashing

All-rounder records career-best figures against hosts, says working with Morne Morkel has seen his bowling improve in the past year.

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Cricket Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Afghanistan cricket coach Trott wants improvement despite Hong Kong rout

Team ‘a bit fortunate’ and have a few areas to work on as 94-run win is boosted by several dropped catches by city team.

Hong Kong’s Babar Hayat (right) plays a shot during the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong’s Babar Hayat (right) plays a shot during the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Cricket Hong Kong

Omarzai blitz helps Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener

Azmatullah Omarzai hammers 20-ball half-century as Afghanistan make easy work of Hong Kong.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricket coach aims to liberate stifled squad as Asia Cup tests loom

Kaushal Silva begins tenure with T20 Asia Cup clashes against Afghanistan, Bangladesh and native Sri Lanka.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricketers to prepare for Asia Cup with tour of host nation UAE

New coach Kaushal Silva names 20-man squad for September’s T20 tournament.

Hong Kong’s Nizakat Khan (right) bats against Uganda in a Cricket World Cup Challenge League B match at Kowloon Cricket Club in February. Photo: Dickson Lee
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong turn to ex-Sri Lanka Test player Kaushal Silva after Malaysia thrashing

The 39-year-old will take charge of an underperforming team who were easily beaten by Malaysia three times in eight days in Singapore this month.

Kaushal Silva, seen here during the first Test against England at Galle, Sri Lanka, in 2018, played 18 Tests for his country between 2011 and 2018. Photo: Getty Images)
Kaushal Silva, seen here during the first Test against England at Galle, Sri Lanka, in 2018, played 18 Tests for his country between 2011 and 2018. Photo: Getty Images)
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricketer on lasting England regret and overcoming India rejection

Anshuman Rath is back enjoying the game after sport took mental toll, and he’s even conquered his bowling yips.

International Cricket Council

Audit finds US$21 million financial irregularities in Pakistan Cricket Board

Police meals, energy bills, unqualified coaches and missing sponsorship cash identified in report for 2023-24 financial year.

International Cricket Council

Australia icon Steve Waugh’s Test cricket plea ahead of World Championship final

Former Baggy Green skipper calls on leading cricket figures to bang drum for sacred longer format.

Australia captain Pat Cummins practises at Lord’s ahead of this week’s World Test Championship final. Photo: Reuters
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