Pakistan wins even with Taylor heroics

Brendan Taylor's fine half-century prove in vain as Zimbabwe's run chase fell now short in the first one-day international next to Pakistan in Bulawayo on Thursday. Taylor was dismissing for 84 as the hosts slipped to a five-run beat in pursuit of Pakistan's total of 247 for seven. Aizaz Cheema detached Taylor and opener Vusimuzi Sibanda for 73 in a three-wicket haul as Zimbabwe were controlled to 242 for seven. Younus Khan previous scored 78...

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CA chief needs Warne to play Big Bash

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has urged the retire spin legend, Shane Warne, to play in the Big Bash to lift the summary of the Twenty20 League. Sutherland said Warne's participation would be a huge shot in the arm for the revamp domestic Twenty20 league. "I'd welcome his sharing in the Big Bash League. It would be great to see him coming in and playing for one of the Melbourne teams," Sutherland said. "Many fans in Melbourne would...

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