'No pressure' Azam blasts critics as World Cup dream slips away
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam blasted his critics on Friday, telling them "it's easy to give advice on TV" as he refused to surrender his World Cup dreams.
Read moreStocks fall after Powell says rate hike possible
Stock markets slid Friday after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell warned the central bank "will not hesitate" to hike US interest rates further in its quest to bring down inflation.
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Palestinians say deadly strike hit Gaza hospital
Palestinians said Friday a deadly strike hit Gaza's largest hospital compound as heavy fighting between Hamas and Israel has sent tens of thousands of civilians fleeing their homes.
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Maxwell doubtful for Bangladesh after double-century heroics
Glenn Maxwell is still feeling the effects of his stunning World Cup double century and could now miss Australia's final group match against Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday.
Read moreDonald to quit Bangladesh post after World Cup
Allan Donald will leave his post as Bangladesh's fast-bowling coach following the World Cup, officials and media said Friday, days after his public criticism following the "timed-out" row involving skipper Shakib Al Hasan.
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Bangladesh coach calls for timed-out rule change as Shakib row rumbles on
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha called for a change to cricket's timed-out law, saying it should be a matter for the umpires only, as debate rumbled on about Shakib Al Hasan's role in a controversial dismissal of Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews.
Read moreSleepy Cameron Smith right in the mix at Hong Kong Open
Cameron Smith said he was "still a bit asleep" after an early start to his second round but roused himself for a share of second place at the Hong Kong Open on Friday.
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British economy stalls in third quarter
Britain's economy stagnated in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, weighed down by elevated inflation and interest-rate hikes.
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Title-chasing Martin second-fastest in Malaysian MotoGP practice
Title-chasing Jorge Martin was second in Malaysian grand prix practice on Friday at Sepang behind Alex Marquez, with MotoGP championship leader Francesco Bagnaia eighth.
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Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of "dangerous harassment" of Filipino boats in the disputed South China Sea, including firing a water cannon and blocking vessels on a resupply mission.
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