Sports, Cricket, 8th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 08 Jul 2019

Sports, Cricket, 08 Jul 2019

The top-order batsman Agarwal in a tweet shared a picture from India's practice session. He can be seen batting in the nets. (Photo: Mayank Agarwal/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Mayank Agarwal practices in nets ahead of semi-final against NZ

Agarwal, who has played two Tests and is yet to play an ODI, was called in to replace all-rounder Shankar last week.

08 Jul 2019 8:54 PM

The semi-finals of the tournament will be played between India-New Zealand and Australia-England. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: All you need to know about reserve days of World Cup

If there is no play possible on either the scheduled day of final, or the reserve Day, the WC gets shared between the two finalist teams.

08 Jul 2019 8:52 PM

India finished at the top on the World Cup standings with 15 points from nine fixtures, while New Zealand settled in the fourth position with 11 points from nine matches. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Rain could play spoilsport in India-New Zealand semi-final match

There is a possibility of gloomy weather as rains are close to the venue in the morning. It could be drier by the afternoon.

08 Jul 2019 8:51 PM

New Zealand finished at the fourth spot in the group stages with 11 points from nine matches. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Rohit Sharma the best batsman in tournament so far', says Williamson

The New Zealand bowling attack has been springing good performances and their pacer Trent Boult has been in exceptional form.

08 Jul 2019 8:43 PM

Mashrafe Mortaza said a lack of consistency by some of the players, coupled with poor luck, hurt the team's prospects in the tournament. Mashrafe Mortaza himself struggled with form in the tournament, picking up just one wicket in eight matches. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Bangladesh's Mashrafe takes blame for 'disappointing' World Cup

Bangladesh dropped down to 8th place at the end of the league phase of the World Cup after South Africa beat Australia in the last match.

08 Jul 2019 6:27 PM

Getting Dhoni's inputs is pure gold and a privilege that he has enjoyed as a skipper, according to Kohli. (Photo: AFP)

'Respect for Dhoni will always remain sky high': Virat Kohli

The batting mainstay took over the Test reins from Dhoni in December 2014 and the limited overs captaincy in January 2017.

08 Jul 2019 6:23 PM

After securing a comfortable 7-wicket victory over Sri lanka, and after Australia Lost to Proteas during the last group stage match, India ended up as the eventual table-toppers. (Photo: cricketworldcup/twitter)

ICC posts photo of Kevin Pietersen and Rohit Sharma, netizens react to it funnily

As soon as the video went viral, people started reacting to the photo with some funny captions.

08 Jul 2019 5:45 PM

Reflecting on the Indian bowling attack, Kohli said his boys have shown a lot of character, especially in low-scoring matches. (Photo: AP)

'Whoever handles pressure better, will come out on top': Kohli ahead of IND-NZ clash

Both Kohli and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson led their sides during the U19 World Cup semi-final in 2008.

08 Jul 2019 5:29 PM

Dhoni, who has won all cricketing accolades including captaining India to triumph at the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2007 T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy, turned 38 on Sunday. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: ICC pays tribute to MSD, says MS Dhoni changed face of Indian cricket

In the video, skipper Virat Kohli and ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah are seen talking about the calming influence of Dhoni.

08 Jul 2019 5:00 PM

The Virat Kohli led Indian team finished at the top of the table after the end of the league stage with 15 points (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Betting websites predict India to reach finals

Leading online betting websites such as Ladbrokes and Betway predicted the Indian team to enter the July 14 final.

08 Jul 2019 4:39 PM

Another plane followed by slogan 'India Stop Genocide & Free Kashmir' was also seen flying during India vs Sri Lanka game. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC to stop planes from entering Old Trafford airspace during IND-NZ clash

World Cup Managing Director Steve Elworthy has promised the Indian cricket board that the every step will be taken to avoid such incidents.

08 Jul 2019 4:24 PM

India, in imperious form, registered a 4-1 victory in the one-day series and prevailed 2-1 in the Twenty20 Internationals in New Zealand earlier this year. Rohit Sharma is walking bakc to pavilion after being dismissed by Trent Boult during India versus New Zealand World Cup Warm up match. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'India wary of New Zealand super powers': Sanjay Bangar

The June 13 contest at Nottingham, featuring the only two unbeaten teams at that stage, was called off without a ball being bowled.

08 Jul 2019 4:16 PM

Bishop said that wickets don't show how valuable the 25-year old has been. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Jasprit Bumrah's pace leaves Ian Bishop bewildered

India sit on top position of the WC's points table with 15 points and will now face fourth-positioned NZ in the first semi-final on July 9.

08 Jul 2019 3:57 PM

New Zealand finished fourth in the 10-team group stage and only edged out Pakistan from a place in the knockout stages on net run-rate. They also come into Tuesday's match having lost their last three games -- against Pakistan, Australia and England. (Photo: Sachin Tendulkar/twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Gary Stead hopes Tendulkar says 'happy birthday' to Black Caps

Dhoni, still India's wicketkeeper and captain when a side featuring Tendulkar won the 2011 World Cup final, turned 38 on Sunday.

08 Jul 2019 3:57 PM

Chahal and Yadav played together in the England game and took one wicket at the expense of 160 runs (Photo: BCCI / File)

ICC CWC’19: Chahal-Yadav combination to be dropped against New Zealand?

India went on to face Sri Lanka with two spinners, but rested Chahal to bring in all-rounder Jadeja.

08 Jul 2019 3:46 PM

The joint highest wicket-taker with Trent Boult in the 2015 edition, Starc is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing tournament with 26 wickets so far. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Check out 4 'superstars' of the tournament

India opener Rohit Sharma is the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 647 runs.

08 Jul 2019 3:37 PM

Rohit Sharma is just 27 runs away from becoming the first person to have scored most runs in a single World Cup. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC CWC’19: Rohit Sharma on-course to break two World Cup records of Sachin Tendulkar

Dhawan’s exit paved the way for Rohit to climb up the ladder of highest run-scorer chart after having amassed 647 runs in eight innings.

08 Jul 2019 3:35 PM

Jason Roy has amassed 341 runs so far in the tournament and played a knock of 153 runs against Bangladesh on June 8. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC’19: Jason Roy 'mentally and physically fit' for semis vs Australia

Roy said after picking up the injury, he had a fear that he might not be able to play more games for the team.

08 Jul 2019 3:13 PM

Sanjay Manjrekar was recently slammed by Ravindra Jadeja on Twitter. (Photo: AFP)

Manjrekar and Vaughan indulge in Twitter row over Ravindra Jadeja; see tweets

Vaughan sarcastically asked Manjrekar whether he is picking 'any bits and pieces cricketer' in his playing XI.

08 Jul 2019 3:04 PM

"Hathurusinghe will be replaced and a new coach, a foreigner, will be hired soon", the source, speaking exclusively, said. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lankan coaching staff set to be axed; Negotiations with foreigners begin

The source also revealed that two foreigners have already been hinted for the negotiations for the head coach post.

08 Jul 2019 2:56 PM

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