Sports, Cricket, 2nd Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 02 Oct 2019

Sports, Cricket, 02 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma, who got to his fifty before lunch, shifted gears and was particularly harsh on the spinners. (Photo: Twitter/ BCCI)

Rohit makes dream debut as Test opener before rain washes out final session

Before weather played spoilsport, Rohit stole the show in what could be a career-changing knock for him.

02 Oct 2019 8:30 PM

Alyssa Healy reached the world record with a six in the penultimate over, eclipsing teammate Meg Lanning’s previous mark of 133 not out against England in July. (Photo: AFP)

Alyssa Healy smashes record T20I score of 148

Healy reached her century in just 46 balls, the second-fastest in the history.

02 Oct 2019 5:12 PM

Umar Akmal, 29, last played a T20 for Pakistan in November 2016 against the West Indies but the previous selection committee had played him in the ODI series against Australia in March this year before the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Umar Akmal, Ahmed Shehzad recalled for T20I series against Sri Lanka

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced a 16-member squad for the T20 series starting on October 5 in Lahore.

02 Oct 2019 3:41 PM

Rohit Sharma made a dream start as a Test opener, scoring an unbeaten 115 off 174 balls to take India to a commanding 202 for no loss at tea on day one of the series opener against South Africa here on Wednesday. (Photo:BCCI/TwitteR)

Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal put India on driver's seat after taking India to 202/0 at tea vs South Africa

Rohit, who got to his fifty before lunch, shifted gears and was particularly harsh on the spinners.

02 Oct 2019 3:28 PM

Rain stopped play in the opening Test between India and South Africa here on Wednesday. (Photo:BCCI/Twitter)

Rain halts play during India's opening Test against South Africa

Heavens opened up during the break, delaying the start of the post-tea session at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA stadium.

02 Oct 2019 3:07 PM

After an early bump, Rohit Sharma wasted no time in getting back to what he does best, scoring plenty of runs. (Photo: Twitter/ BCCI)

IND vs SA 1st Test: Rohit Sharma hits first century as Test opener

There was a lot of debate earlier whether or not he could perform in the longest format, but he has managed to prove himself.

02 Oct 2019 1:56 PM

Committee of Administrators' chief, Vinod Rai, on Wednesday said that the newly elected Board of Control for Cricket body will have the liberty to appoint Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) if the need arises. (Photo: AFP)

Vinod Rai: New elected BCCI body to have freedom to appoint CAC

The remarks came following Shantha Rangaawamy and former Indian captain Kapil Dev stepping down as CAC members.

02 Oct 2019 1:23 PM

Although Kapil Dev hasn’t given a reason as to why he has taken this decision, he has written an email to the Committee of Administrators (CoA), informing them about his decision. (Photo: File)

Kapil Dev resigns as chief of Cricket Advisory Committee

Kapil Dev was part of a three-member team of the CAC. Shantha Rangswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad were the other two members.

02 Oct 2019 12:21 PM

The T20I series between the two sides was levelled after South Africa won the 3rd T20I. (Photo: AFP)

IND VS SA 1st Test: Virat Kohli wins toss, India to bat first

The Kohli led side is currently leading the World Test Championship points table with 120 points.

02 Oct 2019 9:30 AM

Ahead of the three-match Test series against India, South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj hopes to seek inspiration from Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to showcase consistency for his team. (Photo:AFP)

Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja inspires Keshav Maharaj

Maharaj has been a consistent starting man in South Africa playing XI ever since his debut against Australia in 2016.

02 Oct 2019 8:59 AM

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday said they have provided helpline numbers to all cricketers, team support staff and administrators of State Cricket Associations to avoid any age fraud in the game. (Photo:AFP)

BCCI comes up with helpline number to encounter age fraud in game

During the BCCI's Domestic season 2019-20, a banner with helpline numbers will be displayed in the dressing rooms.

02 Oct 2019 8:53 AM

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