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

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Sports Cricket 02 Nov 2019

Sports, Cricket, 02 Nov 2019

Mahmudullah Riyad said they will miss Shakib al Hasan but it was also an opportunity for others to step up and fill that void. (Photo: AFP)

'Bangladesh will welcome back Shakib despite mistake': Mahmudullah Riyad

Bangladesh cricket suffered a jolt on Tuesday when the game’s governing body banned Shakib for two years.

02 Nov 2019 8:30 PM

The issue of poor air quality indeed figured in Bangladesh's team discussions but the visiting skipper Mahmudullah Riyad said that it's time to shift focus on cricket since they have no control over weather conditions. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah says that they are focussing on cricket now and not pollution

The bursting of crackers during the Diwali festivities coupled with construction work too impacted the air quality level.

02 Nov 2019 7:30 PM

Rohit Sharma said one of the two players could be seen in the playing XI and the way he backed young wicket-keeper, Rishabh Pant, it was clear that most likely it will shivam Dube who will get his India cap. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai youngster could make India debut on Sunday hints Rohit Sharma

Rohit expressed happiness that the young generation is providing India with a lot of options.

02 Nov 2019 6:50 PM

Rohit Sharma's philosophy is built on the belief that a captain should not consider himself the most important person in the team. (Photo: File)

Rohit Sharma says that he doesn't like putting himself on the forefront when captaining

Weak middle and lower order has been exposed a number of times when India's top-order does not fire.

02 Nov 2019 6:14 PM

The 32-year-old Rohit Sharma said that as youngsters they have to try to learn things. (Photo: File)

Rohit Sharma says that Bangladesh can beat anyone

Bangladesh, which is missing out big players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Mortaza, have the ability to put India under pressure.

02 Nov 2019 5:02 PM

Jasprit Bumrah, who is an integral part of Team India's pace attack, has scalped 62 wickets in 12 Tests at an average of 19.24 but he is yet to play a Test match on Indian soil. (Photo: AFP)

Jasprit Bumrah's recovering well from injury, to make his comeback soon

All eyes have been on Bumrah ever since he suffered from a stress fracture in the lower back before the South Africa Tests in September.

02 Nov 2019 4:36 PM

Shoaib Akhtar said he was livid when he came to know that Aamir and Asif had indulged in corruption during a Test against England. (Photo: AFP)

Shoaib Akhtar says that he was surrounded by match-fixers while playing for Pakistan

Akhtar once again fuelled the match-fixing allegations against his former Pakistan teammates.

02 Nov 2019 4:08 PM

Without Shakib al Hasan and senior batsman Tamim Iqbal, who had skipped the tour for personal reasons, Bangladesh will lack the experience of as many as 151 T20Is. (Photo: File)

Former Bangladesh opener says that Shakib's absence is a blessing in disguise

Bangladesh suffered a big blow on the eve of their departure to India when ICC handed a two-year ban on their Test and T20I captain Shakib.

02 Nov 2019 3:52 PM

The 32-year-old Rohit Sharma also said that the side has a lot of options and they need to be a given a number of games to get the best out of them. (Photo: AFP)

'Want to focus on setting targets and defending them', says Rohit Sharma

Sharma also said that Rishabh Pant is a match-winner in the T20I format and needs to be given a consistent run.

02 Nov 2019 2:56 PM

Mohammad Hafeez, who is in the Qalanders outfit, made it clear that if any Pakistani goes to play in the league then he will also go. (Photo: AFP)

Mohammad Hafeez questions PCB's decision to revoke NOCs issued to the players to play in the T10 league

The PCB after initially issuing NOCs to some 15 players, including Hafeez, then announced the NOCs were revoked.

02 Nov 2019 2:34 PM

The 30-year-old Harmanpreet Kaur is known for her batting prowess, but during the latest match against West Indies, she proved once again what a brilliant fielder she is. (Photo: Collage/ screengrab)

Harmanpreet Kaur takes incredible leaping catch to dismiss Stafanie Taylor: watch

Harmanpreet leapt up like a gazelle at the boundary line and snatched the ball right out of thin air.

02 Nov 2019 2:01 PM

The youngsters on the fringes will line up for another World Twenty20 audition while a few seniors will try to get back into the groove when firm-favourite India take on Bangladesh in the smog-hit series-opener. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs BAN Match Preview: Young Indian team to battle it out against Bangladesh in toxic air

Questions have been raised over the rationale behind hosting the match in Delhi.

02 Nov 2019 12:52 PM

Stefanie Taylor opted to bat first and produced a captain's knock, scoring a 91-ball 94 studded with eight boundaries and two sixes. (Photo: Twitter/ West Indies Cricket)

IND vs Wi: India lose a thriller against West Indies by one run

Chasing 226 to win, Priya Punia smashed six boundaries, while Jemimah Rodrigues scored a 67-ball 41 but went on to lose.

02 Nov 2019 12:37 PM

Bangladesh's cricket team on Saturday was seen practising at the Arun Jaitley Stadium wearing masks even as concerns over pollution continue to grow in the national capital. (Photo: ANI)

As Delhi air quality worsens, Bangladesh players continue to train with masks on

This is the third day in a row that Bangladesh players have come out to train wearing masks.

02 Nov 2019 12:07 PM

The inspection of the Arun Jaitley Stadium will be conducted to check all the arrangements done to combat air and dust pollution. (Photo: BCCI)

SDMC Commisioner will inspect Arun Jaitley stadium before India vs Bangladesh

The air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate and it has slipped into the 'severe' category in several places across the city.

02 Nov 2019 11:55 AM

A reliable source said that the South African board had given a positive reply and in all probability, the tour would go ahead next year. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistan Cricket Board invites Cricket South Africa for T20 series in Pakistan

The PCB official said that talks were going on with Cricket South Africa to send their team for a T20 series.

02 Nov 2019 11:43 AM

Sourav Ganguly had a discussion with stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma on how the team is coping up with the situation. (Photo: File)

'The team is ready': Rohit Sharma assures BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season on Friday as the pollution level touched the 'severe plus' category

02 Nov 2019 10:43 AM

Diana Edulji took offence to the 'foolish' comment made by Farokh Engineer targetting her, saying the 81-year-old's poor cricket knowledge surprised her. (Photo: File)

'I am surprised that his knowledge of cricket is so poor': Diana Edulji hits out at Farokh Engineer

Speaking to a newspaper, Engineer, had ridiculed the credentials of India's five-member selection panel led by MSK Prasad.

02 Nov 2019 10:32 AM

Rohit Sharma during a training session in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Air of uncertainty

India eager to play in Delhi despite growing concerns over air pollution.

02 Nov 2019 1:39 AM

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