Scotland

3 dead, 6 in hospital after train derails in Scotland; PM Boris Johnson orders probe

Three people were killed and six others injured Wednesday when a passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland after heavy rain and flooding hit the area. The train driver was believed to be among the dead, British Transport Police said.

Aug 13, 2020, 06:28 AM IST

Scotland willing to host Australia, New Zealand series behind closed doors

New Zealand were to visit the Netherlands for an ODI series but that series was postponed this week following advice from the Dutch government.
 

Apr 30, 2020, 11:04 AM IST

On this day in 2009, Afghanistan won their first-ever ODI match

The ICC took its official Twitter handle to inform its followers of Afghanistan's 89-run win over Scotland in the World Cup qualifier match.

Apr 19, 2020, 16:12 PM IST

Liverpool great Sir Kenny Dalglish diagnosed with coronavirus

Dalglish had notched up 118 goals in 355 matches he played for Premier League football club, Liverpool.

Apr 11, 2020, 10:16 AM IST

Coronavirus: Scottish Football Association further suspends season until at least June 10

On March 19, the Scottish FA had announced the suspension of football until further notice and with a stipulation of April 30 at the earliest.

Apr 10, 2020, 11:48 AM IST

Former Scotland off-spinner Majid Haq tests positive for coronavirus

Mazid played his last match for the country during the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Mar 21, 2020, 14:10 PM IST

U19 World Cup: Pakistan colts beat Scotland, West Indies stun Australia in opener

Pakistan U19 will next lock horns with Zimbabwe on January 22.

Jan 20, 2020, 17:47 PM IST

Scotland announce squad for ICC Under-19 World Cup 2020

Scotland will kickstart their campaign at the ICC U-19 World Cup against Pakistan on January 19. 

Dec 13, 2019, 19:57 PM IST

ICC announces fixture for series three of Men's World Cup League 2

The third of the 21 series in League 2 will see the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai, host six ODIs between UAE, Scotland and USA over eight days between December 8 and 15.

Nov 07, 2019, 14:51 PM IST

Spin attack will play a key part, says Ireland`s T20I captain Gary Wilson

Since the qualifier will be held in UAE, which is famous for slow pitches, Ireland has selected three full-time spinners for the tri-series tournament, which also features Netherlands and Scotland.

Sep 14, 2019, 20:14 PM IST

Blow for UK PM Johnson as Scottish court rules suspension of Parliament is unlawful

The three Scottish judges concluded that the principal reason to prorogue parliament was to prevent it holding the executive to account over Brexit and to allow Johnson to pursue a no-deal Brexit policy.

Sep 11, 2019, 17:15 PM IST

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Kevin de Bruyne inspires Belgium to 4-0 rout of Scotland

Victory left Belgium with 18 points from six games, three more than second-placed Russia, who needed an 89th-minute goal by Mario Fernandes to beat Kazakhstan 1-0.

Sep 10, 2019, 10:32 AM IST

Scotland captain Andy Robertson says defeat against Russia a career low

Liverpool defender Robertson said Scotland appeared scared after taking the lead at Hampden Park and then leaking goals either side of halftime.

Sep 07, 2019, 19:49 PM IST

Zinedine Zidane advises Eden Hazard against playing for Belgium

Hazard, who Madrid signed from Chelsea for a joint-club record fee of 100 million euros ($111.44 million) in June, has yet to play a competitive game for his new side after injuring his thigh the day before the La Liga season started.

Aug 31, 2019, 19:55 PM IST

Uncapped Harry Souttar in Australia squad for World Cup qualifier

Souttar, who is playing for English Championship club Fleetwood Town on loan from Stoke City, is one of 12 players with 10 or fewer caps in the squad as Arnold looks to regenerate the side on the road to Qatar.

Aug 30, 2019, 18:41 PM IST

Scotland, PNG look ahead to Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019

The four Group A teams Scotland, USA, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Bangladesh look ahead to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier beginning this week in Scotland, with two spots up for grabs for Australia 2020.

Aug 26, 2019, 21:10 PM IST

Two Hong Kong players banned from cricket for life

Hong Kong's Irfan Ahmed and Nadeem Ahmed have been banned from all forms of cricket for life, while teammate Haseeb Amjad has received a five-year ban after the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found them guilty of breaching its Anti-Corruption Code.

Aug 26, 2019, 19:42 PM IST

La Liga: 'Indignant' Villarreal slam penalty re-take due to VAR review

Fernandez saved a penalty from Roger Marti but the kick was ordered to be re-taken after a VAR review showed Fernandez had both feet off the line when the striker took the shot.

Aug 24, 2019, 15:09 PM IST

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: Bangladesh to face PNG in opener

Defending champions Bangladesh will play Papua New Guinea while previous runners-up Ireland will take on Namibia on the opening day of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 in Scotland from August 31 to September 7.

Aug 09, 2019, 10:22 AM IST

Scotland secure final spot at ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2020

Scotland will now join fellow regional qualifiers Canada, Japan, Nigeria and UAE at the 16-team event that takes place in South Africa in January and February 2020.

Aug 02, 2019, 17:46 PM IST