Sports, Cricket, 7th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 07 Jul 2019

Sports, Cricket, 07 Jul 2019

Ferguson had no problems with people talking down New Zealand's chances of winning a first World Cup title. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Ferguson happy for New Zealand to be World Cup's 'scrappers'

Ferguson remains joint-third in the tournament's list of leading wicket-takers with 17 scalps.

07 Jul 2019 8:51 PM

Matthew Wade will replace Khawaja in the World Cup holders' 15-man squad (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Khawaja ruled out of World Cup as Australia call up Wade, Marsh

Top-order batsman Khawaja suffered the left hamstring injury in Australia's surprise 10-run defeat by South Africa

07 Jul 2019 8:39 PM

Sarfaraz also gave a dressing down to a journalist at the press conference after she used the word 'Bengalis' while asking about the match against Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Let's not say that India lost on purpose against England', says Sarfaraz

A lot of former Pakistan cricketers doubted that India did not give their best against England.

07 Jul 2019 8:31 PM

An unbeatable dream-team of these players could defeat any other team. (Photo:AFP )

ICC CWC'19: UNBEATABLE XI; Best players from the league stage of the tournament

These eleven players stood out among everyone else and played key roles in the performances of their sides.

07 Jul 2019 7:13 PM

However, it won't be a surprise if Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar or last edition's winning captain Michael Clarke is seen presenting the trophy. (Photo: ANI)

ICC CWC'19: Former great or British Royal likely to give World Cup trophy

As per the present convention, current chairman Shashank Manohar should present the trophy to the winners at the Lord's on July 14.

07 Jul 2019 5:43 PM

The sporting celebration witnessed the presence of England football manager Gareth Southgate and midfielder Eric Dier in the Royal Box. (Photo: ANI)

ICC CWC'19: England cricketers take time out for Wimbledon

Eion Morgan, Joe Root, and Jonny Bairstow were joined by Stuard Broad, James Anderson, Andrew Strauss, Tom, and Sam Curran.

07 Jul 2019 5:34 PM

However Jadeja's tweet attack, where he had equated Manjrekar's cricketing analysis with the number of matches he has played, shows how sensitive players are about criticism. (Photo: AFP)

'Distractions will occur, I try to stay away': Rohit on Jadeja-Manjrekar episode

Virat Kohli has repeatedly stated that the team is not bothered by the outer talk and it's more about what they believe in the change room.

07 Jul 2019 5:31 PM

English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will officiate the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup between India and New Zealand at Manchester on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough to officiate in first semis

The ICC Sunday appointed umpires and match officials for the two World Cup semi-finals following the conclusion of the group stage.

07 Jul 2019 5:21 PM

The skippers of both teams led their under-19 squads to face each other in 2008, over a decade ago (Photo: AFP)

Kohli-led India and Williamson-led New Zealand clashed with U-19 squads 11 years ago

It remains to be seen if Kohli and India can repeat history and smash Kane Williamson’s New Zealand again on Tuesday, July 9.

07 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

Star Indian batsman Rohit Sharma on Saturday became the first batsman to score five hundreds in a single World Cup, 103 against Sri Lanka, eclipsing former Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara's record. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli engage in a friendly interview round

Beginning the interaction, Kohli conceded to his vice-captain that he has not seen something like this in any tournament.

07 Jul 2019 4:40 PM

Lyon said that the semi-final match against England will be a true test of character for the team. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'It is England's World Cup to lose', says Nathon Lyon

Australia were defeated at the hands of South Africa by ten runs and as a result, the team finished at the second spot.

07 Jul 2019 4:38 PM

With Saturday's India vs Sri Lanka clash at Headingley as his last, English umpire Ian Gould drew curtains on his umpiring career. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC’19: Umpire Ian Gould retires

Gould had joined the ICC's Elite Panel of umpires two years previously, umpiring the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.

07 Jul 2019 4:28 PM

Usman Khawaja eventually came in to bat later as the team were chasing a massive target of 326, but he managed to score 18 runs only. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC’19: Usman Khawaja 'not looking great as of now': Aaron Finch

Khawaja had sustained a hamstring injury during the match against South Africa on Saturday.

07 Jul 2019 4:10 PM

In yet another incident with political overtones, planes displaying anti-India banners flew over the Headingley ground during the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka on Saturday. (Photo:AFP)

BCCI raises anti-India banners issue with ICC, says 'unacceptable'

ICC's outgoing CEO Dave Richardson accepted that even if they have foolproof security, it can never really be enough.

07 Jul 2019 3:51 PM

Dhoni has won all major cricketing accolades that one can achieve during their playing stint. He is the only international captain to have won ICC 50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy. He even led India to the number one ranking in both Test and ODI formats. He walked away with the Indian Premier League (IPL) title thrice with Chennai Super Kings. The player now hopes of winning another World Cup as the Indian team has progressed to the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament. (Photo: Sakshi Dhoni/instagram)

ICC CWC'19: Twitterati congratulates birthday boy Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag called Dhoni a wonder in the cricketing world and wished him in his own unique way.

07 Jul 2019 3:20 PM

Rohit Sharma became the first player to smash five centuries in a World Cup after his 103 against Sri Lanka at Headingley to consolidate his position as this tournament’s leading scorer. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Rohit Sharma shares his success mantra

Rohit’s aggregate of 647 is 26 fewer that compatriot Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most runs in a single World Cup.

07 Jul 2019 2:55 PM

Malinga’s 56 wickets from 29 matches put him third, behind Australian Glenn McGrath (71) and fellow Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan (68), in the list of most successful bowlers in the history of the World Cup. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We've failed to give Malinga a fitting farewell': Karunaratne

Sri Lanka overcame a top-order collapse to post a competitive 264-7, which India chased down with 6.3 overs to spare.

07 Jul 2019 2:49 PM

When the two teams met in the warm up games, New Zealand beat the Men in Blue quite comfortably. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: IND vs NZ; Head-to-Head World Cup statistics through history

New Zealand and India were the only two unbeaten teams for most of the tournament until they were beaten by Pakistan and England.

07 Jul 2019 2:43 PM

The confidence that an Australian team comes into a World Cup with is just like an extra player on your team says Faf Du Plessis. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Australia's World Cup confidence an extra player': Du Plessis

Du Plessis hit 100 in a total of 325-6 that proved just enough to give the Proteas a 10-run win over Australia.

07 Jul 2019 2:29 PM

Rohit Sharma felt it helped that Yuvraj found the former's situation strikingly similar with his own form ahead of the 2011 World Cup. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Yuvjraj Singh's words boosted Rohit Sharma's morale

During the IPL, Rohit spoke about his apprehensions to the man who helped India win two global trophies.

07 Jul 2019 2:15 PM

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