Sports, Cricket, 5th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Ben Stokes was successful to break the 130-run partnership by dismissing Head. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Stokes dismisses Travis Head on Day 4 of first Test in controversial fashion

It seemed that umpire Aleem Dar failed to spot a backfoot no-ball of Stokes off which he scalped the wicket of Head.

05 Aug 2019 1:56 PM

The spinner has taken three wickets in total in the first two games. (Photo: AP)

Krunal Pandya credits fast bowlers for win against West Indies

Pandya said the fast bowlers picked up early wickets and that helped spinners in the middle overs.

05 Aug 2019 1:34 PM

Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK)s Murali Vijay decided to unveil his own set of tricks by batting left-handed. (Photo: TNPL)

Murali Vijay surprises Ravichandran Ashwin after he bats left-handed; watch

Ashwin was taken back when Vijay turned a left-hander in the 16th over to chip in with a single with the help of a inside edge.

05 Aug 2019 1:24 PM

Thorpe also said he encourages players to have a 'positive mindset'. (Photo: AP)

Ashes 2019: Graham Thorpe urges England to 'show character'

On 478/7, Australia decided to declare their innings, setting a target of 398 for the hosts.

05 Aug 2019 1:17 PM

MS Dhoni was seen playing volleyball with members of his battalion in a video uploaded on social media. (Photo: Twitter)

MS Dhoni plays Volleyball with his Army Battalion; watch

Earlier, a picture of MS Dhoni signing a cricket bat whilst in army attire was making rounds on the social media.

05 Aug 2019 1:15 PM

The 19-year-old bowled three overs, conceding just 12 runs and scalping wicket of Sunil Narine. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli lauds Washington Sundar's composure after T20 triumph over Windies

Skipper Virat Kohli also lauded the youngster's performance, saying that Sundar showed outstanding composure in India's triumph.

05 Aug 2019 1:10 PM

Before this Test match, it was in September 2017 when Wade had last played a longest-format game. (Photo: AP)

'A dream come true', says Matthew Wade after scoring century in Ashes

Australia declared their second inning on 487/7, setting a target of 398 runs for England.

05 Aug 2019 12:24 PM

The 28-year-old, who was also adjudged man-of-the-match, said the wicket aided spinners and performances like these help boost the confidence. (Photo: AFP)

'Wickets upfront help spinners in middle overs', says Krunal Pandya after India's win

The 28-year-old smashed a quick-fire 20 off 13 balls before dismissing Nicholas Pooran (19) and danger-man Rovman Powell (54).

05 Aug 2019 12:22 PM

According to a source, Mickey Arthur suggested to the members that Shahdab Khan should replace Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain in the limited-over formats while Babar Azam should be given the reins of the Test side. (Photo:AFP)

Mickey Arthur recommends PCB to sack Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan captain

The Committee reviewed team's performances in the last three years, including the World Cup.

05 Aug 2019 12:21 PM

Cricket Australia on Monday announced its national performance squad that will work alongside Test legend Glenn McGrath in India. (Photo: AFP)

Cricket Australia name national performance squad for India tour

The squad will spend two and a half weeks in Chennai this month.

05 Aug 2019 12:19 PM

The 30-year-old middle-order batsman and former captain scored 144 runs on the first day at Edgebaston, Birmingham on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Parents wish to watch Steven Smith playing in India

Peter Smith, the father of Australia's Steven Smith, who scored the first century in the ongoing Ashes series has lauded his son's efforts.

05 Aug 2019 12:11 PM

New Zealand, known as BlackCaps, in a tweet revealed the numbers. (Photo: Twitter/BLACKCAPS)

New Zealand announce Test jersey numbers for Sri Lanka series

New Zealand on Monday announced Test shirt numbers that the players will wear for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka.

05 Aug 2019 11:59 AM

Saini's parents too were optimistic about his hat-trick after he scalped the first two wickets. (Photo:AP)

‘Nervousness’ gets the better of Navdeep Saini on debut

Saini, however, not only took two wickets in this over but also won the Player of the match award for the three wickets that he scalped.

05 Aug 2019 11:51 AM

It remains to be seen if Virat Kohli persists with wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant, who scored 4 and 0 in the two matches or gives him another chance. (Photo:AFP)

India might make changes for last match

India won the weather-hit second match by 22 runs via Duckworth-Lewis method on Sunday to clinch the series with a game to spare.

05 Aug 2019 11:29 AM

Daniel Vettori, who wore number 11, has played 291 ODI matches. (Photo:Blackcaps/Twitter)

New Zealand Cricket decides to retire Daniel Vettori's Jersey number 11

New Zealand's BlackCaps in a tweet said Kiwi players who have represented the country in 200 ODIs have their shirt numbers retired.

05 Aug 2019 11:07 AM

Shamia Arzoo holds a degree in Aeronautics from an Indian university and is a flight engineer with the Emirates airlines. She is based in Dubai while her family members are settled in New Delhi. (Photo:AFP)

Hasan Ali says he will invite Indian cricketers to his wedding

Ali did not specify which Indian cricketers would be on the list of invitees but said he would be happy if they turn up.

05 Aug 2019 10:55 AM

Faf Du Plessis was also named as the ODI Cricketer of the Year as well as being honoured by SA Players' Player of the Year. (Photo: Instagram/cricketworldcup)

Faf Du Plessis, Dane van Niekerk become 'South African Cricketer of the Year'

Proteas all format skipper Faf Du Plessis became the 11th player to win the award.

05 Aug 2019 9:55 AM

Rohit Sharma blasted two sixes to go past West Indies's Chris Gayle at the top spot. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma second batsman to have most sixes in T20Is

Kiwi opening batsman Martin Guptill sits on the third position with 103 sixes. Sharma now has 106 sixes while Gayle has 105.

05 Aug 2019 9:36 AM

Rohit Sharma top-scored with 67 off 51 balls, setting India up for a challenging total, before Krunal Pandya (20 off 13 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja propped up the innings by smashing 20 runs in the final over, which was bowled by Keemo Paul. (Photo:AFP)

Krunal Pandya, Rohit Sharma power India to series-clinching 22-run win against WI

During his knock, Rohit became T20 internationals' most prolific six-hitter, going past Chris Gayle with 106 maximums.

05 Aug 2019 9:22 AM

Without injured strike bowler James Anderson, England toiled as Steve Smith, batting for just short of five-and-a-half hours, became only the fifth Australian to make centuries in both innings of an Ashes test before departing for 142. (Photo:AFP)injured strike bowler James Anderson, England toiled as Steve Smith, batting for just short of five-and-a-half hours, became only the fifth Australian to make centuries in both innings of an Ashes test before departing for 142.

Steve Smith turns back tide in Australia's favour as England seek to draw match

The Australians declared on 487-7 before England, facing a huge battle to save the game at Edgbaston, reached 13-0 at stumps on day four.

05 Aug 2019 9:11 AM

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