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'From despair to domination': Sachin lauds Ashwin-Jadeja 'super' partnership in Chennai
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar credited all-rounders Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for their "super" 195-run unbeaten partnership to rescue India from a crumbling situation on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.
2024-09-19
Category: Cricket/Sports,
IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting appointed as Punjab Kings head coach (Ld)
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has officially been appointed as the new head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the next four seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2024-09-18
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Gambhir explains what made Kohli India's most successful Test captain
Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, two stars of Indian cricket whose paths have been intertwined once again in the Team India setup, sat down for a conversation hosted by the BCCI in which they discussed all things cricket.
2024-09-18
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Focusing on red-ball cricket will help advance Indian cricket: Gambhir
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) As India geared up for the Test series against Bangladesh, all eyes are not just on the players but also on the new leadership of the team. Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian opener and now the head coach of Team India, will take his first red-ball assignment on Thursday when India plays its first Test match at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
2024-09-18
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Bumrah and Kohli will be key to India's success in BGT, says Steve Waugh
Bengaluru, Sep 18 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Steve Waugh opined that Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli's performance will be key in India's win in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.
2024-09-18
Category: Cricket/Sports,
When Sunil Gavaskar was introduced as the player dropped by Garfield Sobers 'three-four times'
Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Cricket enthusiasts wherever they are from know who Sunil Gavaskar is and therefore people usually feel that The Little Masters, one of the greatest batsman the game has ever seen, does not need any introduction at functions and events celebrating his life and achievements.
2024-09-18
Category: Cricket/Sports,
IND vs BAN: We're focused on winning series, not looking too far ahead, says Rohit Sharma
Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) India Test captain Rohit Sharma said his side is focused on winning the two-match Test series against Bangladesh rather than thinking too much about the World Test Championship final, scheduled to be played at Lord's in June, 2025.
2024-09-17
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Duleep Trophy: Easwaran, Kamboj & Gaikwad star as India B-India C game ends in a draw
Anantapur, Sep 15 (IANS) Captain Abhimanyu Easwaran carried his bat through the India B innings to be unbeaten on 157 while pacer Anshul Kamboj converted his five-wicket haul into a career-best spell of 8-69 as the India B-India C game in the Duleep Trophy second round ended in a draw at the Rural Development Trust Stadium ‘B’ on Sunday.
2024-09-15
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Brook to captain England in ODIs against Australia after Buttler ruled out; Livingstone comes back
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Middle-order batter Harry Brook will captain England in the upcoming One-day Series against Australia after regular skipper Jos Buttler was ruled out due to his ongoing recovery from a right calf injury.
2024-09-15
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Moving up the order has given me more responsibility and more time to bat, says Livingstone
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) England’s explosive batter Liam Livingstone made his 50th T20I appearance memorable with a superb 87 from 47 balls leading the charge for a series-levelling win for the hosts’ over Australia at Cardiff.
2024-09-14
Category: Cricket/Sports,
I feel like I'm in really good positions to hit the ball: Travis Head
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) After lighting up the opening T20I against England through some explosive striking of the ball through a 23-ball 59, Australia’s left-handed opener Travis Head credited his consistent run in the shortest format to him being in really good positions to hit the ball.
2024-09-12
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Livingstone eyes T20I promotion to revive ODI hopes amid England's white-ball transition
Southampton, Sep 12 (IANS) England all-rounder Liam Livingstone is looking to use his recent promotion in England’s T20I team as a platform to reclaim his spot in the ODI squad.
2024-09-12
Category: Cricket/Sports,
'Bumrah ko God ne alag he banaya hai, Rohit bhaiya manages things so well', says pacer Akash Deep
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India fast bowler Akash Deep has hailed pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, saying "he has been uniquely crafted by God" and it's really tough to follow his actions.
2024-09-11
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Moeen expects McCullum bring the best out of white-ball captain Buttler
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he expects Brendon McCullum to bring the best out of white-ball captain Jos Buttler following his appointment as limited-overs head coach.
2024-09-11
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Saurabh Netravalkar included in USA team for Namibia tour
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Left-arm fast-bowler Saurabh Netravalkar, who shined for USA during this year’s Men’s T20 World Cup by picking six wickets in as many games, has been included in the squad for the Namibia tour happening later this month.
2024-09-11
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Duleep Trophy: Rinku Singh, Suyash Prabhudessai named in India B squad for second round
Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named Rinku Singh and Suyash Prabhudessai as replacements for Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal in India B squad for the second round of the Duleep Trophy starting from September 12 in Anantapur.
2024-09-10
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Australia coach says 'conversations' happening on Smith's Test opening role
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the conversations are underway on Steve Smith's Test batting position ahead of the five-match Test series against India starting on November 22.
2024-09-10
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Stokes returns as England drop Lawrence for Pakistan Tests
London, Sep 10 (IANS) Captain Ben Stokes will return to the side after a hamstring injury ruled him out of the Sri Lanka Tests while Dan Lawrence has been dropped from the 17-member squad for the three-match Test series against Pakistan set to commence in October.
2024-09-10
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Northamptonshire in control after Chahal’s fifer at County Championship
Northampton, Sep 10 (IANS) India’s spinner Yuzvendra Chahal claimed five wickets to his name on Day 2 in the ongoing County Championship match between Northamptonshire and Derbyshire to put his team in the front seat in the four-day contest, here.
2024-09-10
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Spin legend Muralitharan admits he is 'definitely worried' about Test cricket's future
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s spin-bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan said he was definitely worried about the future of Test cricket, adding that his record of picking 800 wickets in the longer format won’t be surpassed by any bowler.
2024-09-09
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Indians love beating Australia in any form of cricket, says Usman Khawaja
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) draws near, veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja has acknowledged the fact that the Indian team takes great joy in defeating Australia in cricket, regardless of the format, while reflecting on historic rivalry that has only intensified over recent years.
2024-09-09
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Champions One-Day Cup stands out with dynamic blend of international, domestic players: Rizwan
Faisalabad, Sep 9 (IANS) Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will be marshalling the Wolves side, with Misbah-ul-Haq being the mentor. The home team will be looking to make a successful start to the domestic tournament Champions One-Day Cup when they feature in the opener against Shadab Khan’s Panthers on Thursday at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
2024-09-09
Category: Cricket/Sports,
South Africa coach has no clarity over Quinton de Kock's T20I future
Johannesburg, Sep 9 (IANS) South Africa head coach Rob Walter said he has no clarity over wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock's T20I future after he was not picked for the two-match T20I series against Ireland in Abu Dhabi later this month.
2024-09-09
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Nissanka’s ton powers SL to first Test win over England since 2014
London, Sep 9 (IANS) Opener Pathum Nissanka’s valiant 127 not out in the fourth innings powered Sri Lanka to a famous eight-wicket victory over England, their first over the opposition since 2014, in the third and final Test of the series at The Oval on Monday. Despite the loss, England won the series 2-1.
2024-09-09
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Chicago Players rope in Suresh Raina ahead of US Masters T10
Houston, (USA), Sep 9 (IANS) Former India stalwart Suresh Raina is among the key players picked up by The Chicago Players for the second season of US Masters T10, slated to be played in Houston, USA from November 8.
2024-09-09
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Adani Women's DPL T20: Upasana Yadav's ton guides North Delhi Strikers to inaugural title
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Upasana Yadav was the star of the show as North Delhi Strikers Women were crowned Adani Women's Delhi Premier League Champions after their 10-run win over South Delhi Superstarz Women in the final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
2024-09-08
Category: Cricket/Sports,
We want to show the world our best format is Test cricket: Afghan captain Shahidi
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Afghanistan are not looking at the one-off Test against New Zealand as an opportunity to maintain their Test playing status but they have a point to make - to show the world their best format is Test cricket, said captain Hashmatullah Shahidi.
2024-09-08
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Elbow injury rules England's Mark Wood out for rest of the year
London, Sep 7 (IANS) Pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the year because of a right elbow injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board informed in a statement on Friday. Wood, who got injured while playing the first Test against Sri Lanka, had missed the second and third Tests of the series.
2024-09-07
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Adani DPL T20: Rishabh Pant vows long-term association to Purani Dilli 6 ahead of semifinal
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is proud to see the redemption of Purani Dilli 6 in the ongoing Adani Delhi Premier League (DPL) T20 being played here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Pant is presently playing in the Duleep Trophy and is confident that Purani Dilli 6 will do wonders in the semifinals.
2024-09-07
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Duleep Trophy: Musheer Khan, Navdeep Saini make it a bright day for India B
Bengaluru, Sep 6 (IANS) Musheer Khan and Navdeep Saini shone yet again to play key roles on a bright day for India B on Day Two of the Duleep Trophy first-round match against India A at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.
2024-09-06
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Anderson to continue as England’s fast-bowling mentor for Pakistan, New Zealand tours
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Former fast-bowler James Anderson said he will continue to be the fast-bowling mentor in England’s upcoming Test tours of Pakistan and New Zealand. Anderson, England’s all-time leading wicket-taker, retired from international cricket following the first Test against West Indies at Lord’s in July.
2024-09-06
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Pretty excited about chance to play six Test matches in the sub-continent: New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Monday, New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel said he is thrilled about the prospect of playing six Tests on the trot in Asia.
2024-09-06
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Stars playing Duleep Trophy 'absolutely important’ for cricket: Ex-India player Vijay Dahiya
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The ongoing Duleep Trophy campaign has seen some of the biggest cricketing stars of the country participate in the season-opening Duleep Trophy. One of the biggest reasons behind this was the pressure put by the Board of Central Cricket of India (BCCI). In an exclusive conversation with IANS, former India cricketer Vijay Dahiya lauded the players for playing the Duleep Trophy.
2024-09-06
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Very important for us to play domestic cricket: Rishabh Pant
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant backed top cricketers' participation in domestic cricket as the new season begins with the commencement of the Duleep Trophy on Thursday.
2024-09-05
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Jos Buttler ruled out of England’s T20Is against Australia, Phil Salt named captain
London, Sep 5 (IANS) Skipper Jos Buttler has been ruled out of England's T20I series against Australia due to a setback in recovering from a right calf injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it places his participation in the ODI series against Australia, happening later this month in doubt.
2024-09-05
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Was not thinking about runs, just wanted to bat the whole day: Musheer Khan
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) After impressing everyone by slamming an unbeaten 105 under immense pressure, young all-rounder Musheer Khan said he planned to just bat the whole day instead of thinking about the run he would score. Under overcast skies at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Musheer stood up to hit an unbeaten 105 and helped India B go from 94/7 to finish Day One of the Duleep Trophy first round game at 202/7 against India A.
2024-09-05
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Nathan Lyon suggests idea of three-match WTC Final
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has suggested a unique idea of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final format, suggesting it to be played across three matches in multiple countries.
2024-09-04
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Pant’s red-ball return crucial aspect in keepers' contest at Duleep Trophy
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) If there’s one image that will forever etch itself from the best cricketing moments of 2024, it is undoubtedly the sight of Rishabh Pant coming out to bat at number four after a long absence of 15 months, during the Delhi Capitals-Punjab Kings match in March at Mullanpur.
2024-09-02
Category: Cricket/Sports,
I would be happy to be proven wrong on Pope, says Michael Vaughan
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said he would be happy to be proven wrong on stand-in skipper Ollie Pope’s leadership credentials. At the same time, Vaughan stuck to his view that Pope is an insecure person as a leader.
2024-09-02
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Duleep Trophy 2024-25: Suryakumar Yadav to miss first round due to injury
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to miss the first round of the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy after sustaining a hand injury during last week's pre-season fixture for Mumbai at the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
2024-09-02
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Ravindra Jadeja is the best fielder of modern cricket: Jonty Rhodes
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer and Pro Cricket League brand ambassador Jonty Rhodes stated that Ravindra Jadeja is the “best fielder” in modern cricket due to his agility to field at any position on the ground.
2024-08-31
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Ravindra Jadeja is the best fielder of modern cricket: Jonty Rhodes
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer and Pro Cricket League brand ambassador Jonty Rhodes stated that Ravindra Jadeja is the “best fielder” in modern cricket due to his agility to field at any position on the ground.
2024-08-31
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Great decision from BCCI to make domestic cricket mandatory for each player: Chetan Sharma
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Former chief selector Chetan Sharma hailed BCCI's decision to make domestic cricket mandatory for each player.
2024-08-31
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Zaheer Khan will be key for LSG in team meetings and decisions: Jonty Rhodes
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Former South Africa cricketer and Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fielding coach Jonty Rhodes feels that former India cricketer Zaheer Khan--the new mentor of the franchise with his calm persona will be a huge benefit in team meetings and helping players uplift their performance.
2024-08-31
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Impact Player rule is killing the role of an all-rounder, says Jonty Rhodes
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants fielding coach Jonty Rhodes said that he is not a "big fan of the Impact Player" rule of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as it kills the role of an all-rounder.
2024-08-31
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Durand Cup: NorthEast United script late comeback to win maiden title against Mohun Bagan
Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) NorthEast United FC completed a brilliant comeback victory after being two goals down to overcome defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on penalties and clinch the 133rd Durand Cup in a thrilling final which was played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
2024-08-31
Category: Cricket/Sports,
DPL T20: Badoni, Arya record partnership help South Delhi thrash North Delhi by 112 runs to enter semis
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) South Delhi Superstarz rode on record-shattering innings by their skipper Ayush Badoni and opener Priyansh Arya to outclass North Delhi Strikers by 112 runs in the ongoing Adani Delhi Premier League T20 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.
2024-08-31
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Tendulkar 'happy' with Maha govt's decision to build Ramakant Achrekar's statue at Shivaji Park
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has welcomed the Maharashtra government's decision to build a memorial for his childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar at Mumbai's Shivaji Park to honour the latter's contribution to the Indian cricket circuit.
2024-08-29
Category: Cricket/Sports,
ICC stands to gain immensely from his experience: Rohan Jaitley on Jay Shah
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley extended his congratulatory wishes to Jay Shah for his election as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
2024-08-29
Category: Cricket/Sports,
Shaheen excluded from Pakistan's 12-member probables for second Test vs Bangladesh
Rawalpindi, Aug 29 (IANS) Pakistan have excluded left-arm fast-bowling spearhead Shaheen Shah from its 12-man probable team ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh, starting at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday.
2024-08-29
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