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Strong earthquake strikes off Crete Island in Greece, no casualties reported

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The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the epicentre was about 55 kilometres south of the city of Ierapetra. It hit at 1251 GMT (15:51 pm).(AFP file photo. Representative image ) COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ A 6.0 magnitude quake struck off the Greek island of Crete on Saturday but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the epicentre was about 55 kilometres south of the city of Ierapetra. It hit at 1251 GMT (15:51 pm). “No victims or serious damage has been reported so far,” a…

Taylor wins Kiwi cricket’s top gong, eyes World Cup exit in India

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“Veteran batsman Ross Taylor targets the 2023 World Cup in India after winning New Zealand cricket’s top award for the third time. ©AFP” /> Wellington (AFP) – Veteran batsman Ross Taylor won New Zealand Cricket’s top award for the third time Friday and vowed to bat on until the 2023 World Cup in India. The 36-year-old was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal in a virtual ceremony held online because of COVID-19 restrictions. Taylor was a key part of the Black Caps’ run to a second consecutive World Cup final…

Australia knock India off top of Test rankings

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“Australia have shunted India off the top of the Test rankings. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – Australia have reclaimed the world number one Test ranking, shunting India off the top of the standings for the first time since 2016. Just two points separate Australia (116 points), New Zealand (115) and India (114), with cricket suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Virat Kohli’s India had held the number one spot since October 2016. Last year India claimed their first-ever Test series win in Australia after 71 years of trying. But…

Virus forces delay of English cricket’s Hundred until 2021

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“The Hundred has been delayed until 2021. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – English cricket’s controversial new Hundred competition has been delayed until 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic deprived it of star overseas names and bumper crowds. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight franchises rather than the established 18 first-class counties, had been due to start in July. But with the English season delayed until at least July 1, with any matches likely to be played behind closed doors, the England and Wales Cricket Board has decide to…