The Phuket News
Window on Phuket Phuket News TV Phuket Live 89.5 Where to Eat
The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket

Login | Create Account | Search

Window on Phuket
Phuket News TV
The Phuket News
Where to Eat
Phuket Live 89.5
Login | Create Account      The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket
Poll | Currency | Weather | Facebook | Youtube | Search
England and India fight fatigue as gripping Test series goes to the wire
England and India fight fatigue as gripping Test series goes to the wire
Thursday 31 July 2025 10:30 AM
CRICKET: England and India head to the Oval for the decisive fifth and final Test of a hard-fought campaign today (July 31), with both teams battling mental and physical fatigue.
Suryavanshi dubbed cricket’s ‘next superstar’ after batting records tumble
Suryavanshi dubbed cricket’s ‘next superstar’ after batting records tumble
Sunday 4 May 2025 12:00 PM
CRICKET: Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been touted as “Indian cricket's next superstar” after the 14-year-old’s IPL century off 35 balls shattered batting records.
Cricket, camaraderie and competition in Phuket
Cricket, camaraderie and competition in Phuket
Saturday 15 February 2025 10:00 AM
CRICKET: The Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang played host to some fantastic cricket action last weekend (Feb 7-9) as the Hong Kong Cricket Club (HKCC) embarked on their first-ever Qilin tour, bringing together a mix of competitive, social and developmental players for a series of games against the Patong Penguins and their Invitational side.
India’s Bumrah named Test cricketer of the year after sensational 2024
India’s Bumrah named Test cricketer of the year after sensational 2024
Tuesday 28 January 2025 09:35 AM
CRICKET: India paceman Jasprit Bumrah was named men’s Test cricketer of the year for 2024 by the International Cricket Council yesterday (Jan 27).
Plenty in store for sports fans in 2025
Plenty in store for sports fans in 2025
Friday 3 January 2025 09:00 AM
ALL SPORTS: There may be no Olympics or Paralympics in 2025 but the sporting calendar is still steeped in high quality tournaments. Here we look at five major events that are taking place in the year ahead:
ANZA Champs triumphant as bowlers dominate at the ACG
ANZA Champs triumphant as bowlers dominate at the ACG
Thursday 28 November 2024 09:30 AM
CRICKET: The cricket season in Phuket kicked off in earnest last weekend (Nov 22-23) as touring regulars ANZA Champs from Singapore faced-off against local side Patong Penguins in a two-match series played at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
Kerr fires New Zealand to Women’s T20 World Cup victory
Kerr fires New Zealand to Women’s T20 World Cup victory
Monday 21 October 2024 01:36 PM
CRICKET: New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr reached new heights with a superb performance with bat and ball that led her team to their first ever Women’s T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in last Sunday’s final in Dubai.
‘Many More To Get,’ says Root after England Test runs landmark
‘Many More To Get,’ says Root after England Test runs landmark
Thursday 10 October 2024 11:30 AM
CRICKET: Joe Root said there are “many more runs to get” after he surpassed Sir Alastair Cook to become England’s greatest Test match run-maker yesterday (Oct 9).
England great Anderson proud as ‘best job in the world’ ends at last
England great Anderson proud as ‘best job in the world’ ends at last
Saturday 13 July 2024 03:00 PM
CRICKET: England great James Anderson said he felt “really proud” after bringing down the curtain on a remarkable Test career with a thumping win over the West Indies at Lord’s.
Kohli leads India to T20 World Cup triumph over South Africa
Kohli leads India to T20 World Cup triumph over South Africa
Sunday 30 June 2024 01:15 PM
CRICKET: India won the T20 World Cup title in dramatic and emotional fashion with Virat Kohli starring in a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa at Kensington Oval yesterday (June 29).
Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win
Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win
Sunday 23 June 2024 01:23 PM
CRICKET: Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a surprise 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in their Group One Super Eight encounter in the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium on Saturday (June 22).
Heartbreak in Pakistan after cricket World Cup loss to India
Heartbreak in Pakistan after cricket World Cup loss to India
Monday 10 June 2024 10:29 AM
CRICKET: Pakistan fans were dejected today (June 10) after a loss to arch-rivals India compounded their cricket T20 World Cup misery, with some declaring their campaign a lost cause after only two matches.
Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas
Cricket in uncharted territory as T20 World Cup starts in Texas
Friday 31 May 2024 01:12 PM
CRICKET: Cricket ventures into uncharted territory tomorrow (June 1) as the first ever major tournament to be staged in the United States gets under way in Texas with the opening game of the T20 World Cup.
Cricket action returns to the ACG
Cricket action returns to the ACG
Saturday 25 May 2024 10:00 AM
CRICKET: The Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang welcomed competitive cricket back to Phuket as an exhilarating three-match series between a Rest of Phuket side and the Patong Penguins took place on Sunday, May 12.
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Wednesday 1 May 2024 08:30 AM
CRICKET: Former England cricketer Monty Panesar is to stand at the next UK general election for the fringe Workers Party of Britain.
Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title
Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title
Monday 20 November 2023 10:08 AM
CRICKET: Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title in a convincing six-wicket win over India yesterday (Nov 19) with captain Pat Cummins describing victory as “the pinnacle of cricket”.
Head breaks South African hearts as Australia set up World Cup final with India
Head breaks South African hearts as Australia set up World Cup final with India
Friday 17 November 2023 10:30 AM
CRICKET: Travis Head starred with bat and ball as Australia set up a “special” World Cup final clash with India after a tense three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata yesterday (Nov 16).
Kohli and Shami star as India reach World Cup final
Kohli and Shami star as India reach World Cup final
Thursday 16 November 2023 09:25 AM
CRICKET: Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred before Mohammed Shami took a sensational seven wicket-haul as India sealed a place in the World Cup final with a 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai yesterday (Nov 15).
Double-ton Maxwell downs Afghanistan as Australia reach semis
Double-ton Maxwell downs Afghanistan as Australia reach semis
Wednesday 8 November 2023 08:48 AM
CRICKET: Glenn Maxwell’s stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai yesterday (Nov 7).
Kohli equals Tendulkar’s century record as India rout South Africa
Kohli equals Tendulkar’s century record as India rout South Africa
Monday 6 November 2023 11:00 AM
CRICKET: Virat Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international hundreds as India bowled out South Africa for just 83 in a 243-run World Cup rout yesterday (Nov 5) with the superstar batsman hailing his achievement as “the stuff of dreams”.

Cached