Aussies thankful to Sharjah authorities for ice jackets

By Bipin Dani

SHARJAH (TheSportsNext) August 29, 2012: Paul Marsh, the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) did have reservation over his team playing in the summer heat of UAE (and that too at odd hours), but the letter written by the team manager, Gavin Dovey is certain to please the organisers at the Sharjah International Stadium.

Starc, Bailey lead Australia to 4wkt win over Pakistan in 1st ODI

By Osama Tariq

SHARJAH (TheSportsNext) August 29, 2012: Fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and James Pattinson dealt the early blow while George Bailey and skipper Michael Clarke delivered the final punch as Australia defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the first One Day International at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

5-star Mitchell Starc restricts Pakistan to 198 in 1st ODI

By Osama Tariq

SHARJAH (TheSportsNext) August 28, 2012: Australian young fast bowler Mitchell Starc recorded his best figures in One Day International career on Tuesday as the so-called inexperience Australian side folded a somewhat experienced Pakistan team to mere 198 runs total in the first match being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.