Sports, Cricket, 9th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 09 Aug 2019

Sports, Cricket, 09 Aug 2019

The ICC said it will only reconsider Zimbabwe's suspension at a meeting in October. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe cricket board reinstated, team still suspended

The SRC suspended the entire board in June, alleging corruption and election irregularities.

09 Aug 2019 8:34 PM

Explaining why he couldn’t have taken the decision to drop Kapil, Gavaskar wrote that the all-rounder was a genuine match-winner for India. (Photo: PTI)

Sunil Gavaskar shares incident that gave rise to rumours of rift with Kapil Dev

Both men reached personal milestones in Test cricket and achieved a lot of success as the captain of Team India.

09 Aug 2019 7:32 PM

The 49-year-old said he was excited about building the team from scratch. (Photo: File)

Shane Warne eyes IPL-like success with London Spirits after appointment as coach

As captain-cum-coach of Rajasthan Royals, the former leg-spinner had led the side to title-triumph in the inaugural IPL edition in 2008.

09 Aug 2019 6:59 PM

Earlier, the sports ministry has steadfastly maintained that the BCCI had to come under the NADA ambit. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI finally comes under NADA, officially becomes National Sports Federation

The BCCI had been vehemently opposed to signing up with NADA, calling itself an autonomous body, and not a National Sports Federation.

09 Aug 2019 6:50 PM

The right-hand batsman had hinted at trying his hand at coaching in his retirement statement. (Photo: AP)

Brendon McCullum set to become Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach

He was an integral part of the KKR squad for five seasons and also led them in the 2009 edition.

09 Aug 2019 4:44 PM

In a Sportstar column, Gavaskar shared why these rumours last longer than the careers of Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. (Photo:AFP)

Sunil Gavaskar tells why Kohli-Rohit rift stories will continue for years

After India’s World Cup ouster, reports suggesting that a rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has been doing rounds.

09 Aug 2019 4:44 PM

The BCCI was vehemently opposed to signing up with NADA, claiming that it is an autonomous body, not a National Sports Federation as it does not rely on government funding. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI sidesteps RTI queries after agreeing to come under NADA

By coming under the ambit of NADA following a meeting with sports ministry, the BCCI has effectively become a National Sports Federation.

09 Aug 2019 4:34 PM

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has been conferred the title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army, is currently stationed in Khrew in Jammu Kashmir’s Pulwama district along with his other members of his Territorial Army battalion. (Photo:PTI)

Lieutenant Colonel MS Dhoni gets a hostile reception in Kashmir; watch video

Dhoni is expected to be in Kashmir till August 15. However, his comeback to the Indian squad is yet to be known.

09 Aug 2019 3:56 PM

West Indies scored 54 for one in 13 overs before the match was called off. (Photo: AFP)

'Start-stop match worst thing in cricket, can lead to injuries': Virat Kohli

The series-opener was first reduced to 43-over-a-side and then 34-over-a-side but was eventually abandoned after a second rain interruption.

09 Aug 2019 3:40 PM

Amla was also named as the Proteas cricketer of the year in 2010 and 2013. (Photo: File)

Hashim Amla retires: Here are 5 memorable knocks of South Africa's veteran

Amla played international cricket for almost 15 years. He went on to represent Proteas in 349 matches across all formats.

09 Aug 2019 3:29 PM

Sri Lanka recalled former captains Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews on Friday for the first test against New Zealand which starts in Galle on August 14. (Photo:AFP)

Sri Lanka recall Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews for Test series vs New Zealand

Chandimal was dropped from the team due to poor form. Mathews returns to the test side after an impressive performance vs Bangladesh.

09 Aug 2019 3:17 PM

The BCCI had been vehemently opposed to signing up with NADA, claiming that it is an autonomous body, not a National Sports Federation and does not rely on government funding. (Photo: AFP)

Indian cricketers will now be tested by National Anti-Doping Agency

Jhulaniya, who met BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, said Board has given in writing that it would adhere to the anti-doping policy of NADA.

09 Aug 2019 2:32 PM

In a rain affected-match, West Indies Opener Chris Gayle registered a new feat in his glorious career by surpassing former West Indies legend Brian Lara who had played 295 ODI games for the Caribbeans. (Photo:AFP)

Rain forces Chris Gayle to break one but miss another record during 1st ODI vs India

Gayle now tops the list with 296 caps, followed by Lara (295) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul at third with 268 ODI caps.

09 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

The 29-year-old was fielding for New Zealand in a practice match against Sri Lanka Board President's XI, when he was seen running to a section of fans during a break. (Photo: File)

Watch: Kane Williamson runs off to have birthday cake from Sri Lankan fans

Williamson joined some fans who had brought a birthday cake for him.

09 Aug 2019 1:11 PM

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is reportedly expected to hoist the Indian Flag on the occasion of India’s 73rd Independence Day in Leh, the newly-formed union territory of Ladakh. (Photo:AFP)

MS Dhoni to hoist national flag in Leh on August 15

38-year-old Dhoni has taken two months break from international cricket to serve his regiment in the Kashmir Valley.

09 Aug 2019 12:44 PM

The 36-year-old is the only South African to have scored a triple century in the Test format. (Photo: AFP)

Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri pour in wishes for Hashim Amla post his retirement

Amla, who played 349 international games amassed more than 18000 runs in his career, including 55 centuries.

09 Aug 2019 12:42 PM

Gill bounced back strong from his a first-ball duck in the first innings and his unbeaten knock of 204 was laced with 19 fours and two sixes with a strike rate of 82.25. (Photo: PTI)

Shubman Gill becomes youngest Indian cricketer to score first-class double century

The 19-year-old Gill, being seen as the next big thing in Indian cricket, scored an unbeaten 204 off 250 deliveries.

09 Aug 2019 12:22 PM

The second Test between India and South Africa will be played in Pune while the third Test will be hosted by Ranchi. (Photo:AFP/representaional image)

Venues interchanged for second, third India-South Africa Test

South Africa will tour India to play three T20Is and as many Tests between 15 September and 23 October.

09 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

After the decision of South African batsman Hashim Amla to retire from all forms of international cricket, former Proteas batsman AB de Villiers lauded the player on an amazing career, saying that Amla was one of the best players in the world. (Photo: File)

South African cricket fraternity congratulates Hashim Amla on his retirement

Amla on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.

09 Aug 2019 10:30 AM

As wet-outfield continued to delay the ongoing first ODI of the three-match series between India and West Indies, Indian skipper Virat Kohli found a way to pass time as he put on his dancing shoes. Accompanying Kohli was his former RCB teammate and Windies batsman Chris Gayle. (Photo:BCCI/Twitter)

Ind-WI 1st ODI: Rain stops play as Virat Kohli dances before Gayle; see video

In the first ODI, India won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies here at the Providence Stadium.

09 Aug 2019 10:17 AM

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