Sports, Cricket, 1st Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 01 Aug 2019

Sports, Cricket, 01 Aug 2019

hoaib Akhtar feels that it will be foolish to remove Virat Kohli from captaincy at this juncture. (Photo: AFP)

'It will be foolish to remove Virat Kohli from captaincy': Shoaib Akhtar

After India's disappointing exit in the semi-final of the World Cup, there were suggestions that split captaincy is the need of the hour

01 Aug 2019 8:28 PM

Bangladesh will host Afghanistan for a Twenty20 series in September. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan asks teammate Tamim Iqbal to take a break

Shakib, who is expected to play in next month's home series against Afghanistan, said Bangladesh should rotate players to keep them fresh.

01 Aug 2019 8:25 PM

England and Australia, competing in the Ashes series, became the first two cricketing nations to wear names and numbers on their jerseys for the first time in the 142-year history of Test cricket. (Photo: AFP)

'Names and numbers on Test jerseys are rubbish': Adam Gilchrist

The identification on the Test jersey is an initiative by the ICC to help fans connect with the players.

01 Aug 2019 8:24 PM

There are reports of an alleged rift between Kohli and Sharma post India's World Cup semifinal exit. (Photo: AFP)

Kapil Dev describes his views on Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma rift

"There can be off the field differences but it depends how you play on the field. Everyone should look into that," said Kapil.

01 Aug 2019 8:01 PM

Warner got leg-before off Stuart Broad for just two runs. (Photo: Twitter/Test Match Special)

Watch: English crowd wave sandpapers at David Warner after his dismissal

Smith and Warner, both who were part of Australia's World Cup campaign, were booed by the crowd during the tournament.

01 Aug 2019 7:59 PM

Kohli during his pre-departure press conference didn't hide that he would love to see current head coach Ravi Shastri get another term. (Photo: BCCI)

'We have to respect Kohli's opinion on coach selection': Kapil Dev

The World Cup winning former skipper however assured that his panel will do their job to the best of their ability.

01 Aug 2019 7:55 PM

After India crashed out of the 2019 World Cup, following a loss to New Zealand in the semis, Dhoni made himself "unavailable" for the West Indies tour. (Photo: PTI)

Photos: MS Dhoni starts 2-week Army duty in Kashmir

The 38-year-old will be staying with his 106 TA Battalion (Para) till August 15 and undertake duties with the troops.

01 Aug 2019 7:52 PM

Ahead of the team's departure to the United States, Kohli had said that he would be very happy if incumbent Ravi Shastri continues following the West Indies tour. (Photo: AFP)

'Only CAC will pick India's coach, Kohli entitled to his opinion': Shantha Rangaswamy

The other CAC members are Kapil Dev and Anshuman Gaekwad. The same panel had also picked the Indian women's coach in December.

01 Aug 2019 6:39 PM

After former South African all-rounder Andre Hall became 44 years old on Wednesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) wished him by posting a photo. But, the photo turned out to be a photo of fellow South African bowler Charl Langeveldt, an error which was immediately spotted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). (Photo:AFP/Twitter)

Bangladesh Cricket Board trolls ICC for posting wrong photo on Andrew Hall’s Birthday

Following BCB’s tweet, ICC had deleted the tweet and replaced the tweet with a correct photo image.

01 Aug 2019 5:27 PM

Broad might have had Warner out with his first ball, caught behind down the legside by wicketkeeper Bairstow. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Stuart Broad at the double as England rock Australia in first Test

Joe Root's buoyant side are looking to round off an already memorable season by completing a World Cup and Ashes double.

01 Aug 2019 5:23 PM

While indulging in a question and answer session with fans on Twitter, Akhtar said there was no need for India to think about splitting the captaincy. (Photo: AFP)

Should Rohit Sharma replace Virat Kohli as skipper? Shoaib Akhtar states his opinion

A fan directly asked him to choose between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, to which Akhtar stated Kohli’s name.

01 Aug 2019 5:02 PM

India will start favourites across all three formats although the West Indies are expected to be at their most competitive and explosive in the T20s. (Photo: AFP)

Unsettled India start rebuilding in Florida

For Virat Kohli's side and indeed for the West Indies it is a chance to pick up the pieces after a disappointing World Cup.

01 Aug 2019 4:57 PM

James (Jimmy) Neesham is one of the beloved and most followed cricketers on Twitter. (Photo:AFP)

James Neesham’s reply to a Pakistani fan’s dinner invitation would make you go ROFL!

Jimmy has an uncanny ability to engage in conversations with fans across the world.

01 Aug 2019 4:41 PM

However, before the T20Is starts, Indian captain Virat Kohli and his wife and actor Anushka Sharma was seen enjoying gala time with their friends in Miami. (Photo:Instagram)

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma spend gala time before T20Is against West Indies

Virat Kohli and his teammates are headed for the US as they meet West Indies on August 3, 4 and 6 for a three match T20Is.

01 Aug 2019 3:41 PM

The hosts managed to win their first 50-over World Cup title in July and they would look to keep the winning momentum going. (Photo: Jason Roy/Twitter)

'Incredible feeling to be part of such history': says Jason Roy on Ashes debut

England and Australia last faced off in the 2017/18 season in which Australia came out triumphant.

01 Aug 2019 3:20 PM

As per BCCI’s anti-doping managing doctor Abhijit Salvi, suspended player Prithvi Shaw was well aware of the anti-doping policies but he might have ignored it. (Photo:AFP)

'Prithvi Shaw ignored the anti-doping policies', says BCCI’s anti-doping manager

The BCCI had suspended 19-year-old Shaw for gulping Terbutaline which was present in his cough syrup.

01 Aug 2019 2:38 PM

Former New Zealand and current Kings XI Punjab head coach Mike Hesson has also sent his application for the role. (Photo: File)

BCCI receives over 2000 applications for Team India's head coach position: Report

The report also states that former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody has also applied for the role.

01 Aug 2019 2:37 PM

Kulasekara had announced retirement from international cricket on July 24. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka Cricket felicitate Nuwan Kulasekara for his contribution; see tweet

The 37-year-old Kulasekara has 199 scalps in 184 ODI matches. He has featured in 58 T20Is and bagged 66 wickets.

01 Aug 2019 1:32 PM

The eight-month period of ineligibility would begin retrospectively from March 16 and will end on November 15 this year. (Photo: File)

Did Jofra Archer predict Prithvi Shaw's doping violation 4 years ago?

BCCI said that they were satisfied Shaw's explanation that he had taken Terbutaline inadvertently to treat a Respiratory Tract Infection

01 Aug 2019 1:28 PM

Tim Pained led-Australia have not named their final XI but coach Justin Langer confirmed that Usman Khawaja and James Pattinson would be playing the first Test match. (Photo: AFP)

Michael Vaughan labels Ashes as 'greatest sporting test'

England and Australia take on each other in the first Test match in the Ashes at Edgbaston today.

01 Aug 2019 1:20 PM

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