Sports, Cricket, 12th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports, Cricket, 12 Aug 2019

The 24-year-old Barbados-born seamer, who starred for his adopted country in their World Cup triumph, missed the first Test defeat at Edgbaston because of a side strain. (Photo: AFP)

England pace star Jofra Archer throws down gauntlet to Aussie batsmen

Archer, whose father Frank is British, became eligible to play for England under the three-year residency rule earlier this year.

12 Aug 2019 8:48 PM

Recently, former cricketer Rahul Dravid received a notice from the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Ethics Officer Justice DK Jain regarding the Conflict of Interest. (Photo: File)

Virender Sehwag expresses desire to become team selector

Some user backed Sehwag to become selector because of his 'clear mind & clear heart'.

12 Aug 2019 8:03 PM

Each league will play in a six-team tournament format each year, meaning that each team will take part in five matches per year. (Photo: AFP)

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 to begin from August 14

The inaugural series will be played between Scotland, PNG, and Oman, from August 14 to August 21 in Scotland.

12 Aug 2019 8:01 PM

Lampard expressed surprise at Mourinho's comments and Azpilicueta made it clear he didn't agree with the assessment of two of Chelsea's more highly-rated academy graduates. (Photo: AFP)

Captain Azpilicueta defends Chelsea youngsters after Mourinho jibes

Mourinho claimed new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was wrong to pick inexperienced youngsters Abraham and Mount against Manchester United.

12 Aug 2019 7:02 PM

On Sunday, India registered their first victory in the three-match ODI series as Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Bhuvneshwar Kumar played crucial role in India’s victory in a rain-affected match. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter praises Shreyas Iyer, bashes Rishabh Pant

Shreyas Iyer proved his mettle after a calm and composed innings while Rishabh Pant once again failed to provide the goods at the top-level.

12 Aug 2019 6:00 PM

Having received several applications for the top post, the CoA would be short-listing the candidates, who would then appear for the interviews, which are likely to be held on August 16. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI Polls, coming under NADA ambit to be discussed at CoA meet: Reports

Ending years of defiance, the BCCI last Friday agreed to come under the ambit of NADA.

12 Aug 2019 4:51 PM

Virat Kohli, scored his 42nd ODI century against West Indies at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter erupts after Virat Kohli scores his 42nd ODI century

This century makes it 67 international centuries for Kohli. At present, he stands eight in the list of highest run-scorers in ODI cricket.

12 Aug 2019 4:43 PM

In reply, West Indies were on course at 148 for four before they lost their last six wickets for 62 runs to be bundled out for 210 in 42 overs. (Photo: AFP)

'Show more grit and stomach to fight': Windies coach after losing to India

Lack of partnerships once again put paid to West Indies' hopes as they handed a 0-1 lead to India in the three-match ODI series.

12 Aug 2019 4:22 PM

After West Indies cricketer Rahkeem Cornwall was included in the West Indies squad for the two-match Test series against India starting from August 22, his name became famous as he got involved in a funny on-field incident with Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar last month. (Photo: screengrab/twitter)

Deepak Chahar tries to imitate Rahkeem Cornwall but pulls away in last minute; watch

The incident occurred last month when India A were playing against West Indies A in an unofficial ODI series last month.

12 Aug 2019 4:06 PM

When asked about the tough weather conditions, Kohli said that he prepares and trains to contribute for such difficult days. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Virat Kohli reveals secret behind his dance moves against West Indies

Kohli became the second-highest run-getter for India in ODIs as he played a knock of 120 runs against Windies in the second ODI on Sunday.

12 Aug 2019 3:21 PM

During India’s journey to 279, Virat Kohli shattered multiple records to register his name in the books of global and all-time ODI records. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli shatters multiple records during India’s win versus WI in the second ODI

The 30-year-old first surpassed Pakistan’s legendary Javed Miandad to be the highest run-getter against the West Indies in the ODIs.

12 Aug 2019 2:47 PM

West Indies lost wickets at regular intervals but looked well within sight of the target with Nicholas Pooran (42) and Rostan Chase (18) in the middle. (Photo: AFP)

'Wickets are byproducts of economical spells': Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar scalped four wickets for 31 runs in India's 59-run win over the Caribbeans.

12 Aug 2019 2:29 PM

Sehwag is the only Indian batsman to have scored two triple centuries in the Test format. (Photo: PTI)

Virender Sehwag pays 'unwilling tribute' to Aryabhatta; see tweet

Sehwag had retired from all forms of international cricket on October 20, 2015. He has played 104 Tests, 251 ODIs and 19 T20Is for India.

12 Aug 2019 2:21 PM

Current Indian skipper Virat Kohli. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record after 2nd ODI win against West Indies

With several more years of cricket under his belt, Kohli could well equal or even surpass most of Tendulkar’s records in ODI cricket.

12 Aug 2019 2:11 PM

In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kohli is seen having a candid conversation with Chahal. (Photo: AFP)

'Was tired when I reached score of 65 against Windies': Virat Kohli tells Chahal

India next takes on West Indies in the final ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday, August 14 in Trinidad and Tobago.

12 Aug 2019 1:13 PM

Cummins has received conflicting advice about which end is best to bowl from at Lord’s. (Photo: AFP)

Australia spearhead Pat Cummins wants to play all five Ashes tests

The 26-year-old took four for 32 in England’s second innings at Edgbaston as Australia romped to a 251-run victory in the first test.

12 Aug 2019 1:04 PM

In the second ODI Chris Gayle scripted history by becoming the all time highest run-scorer in the ODIs by adding seven runs to take his tally to 10,353 ODI runs. (Photo:AFP)

Chris Gayle scripts two historic feat during second ODI versus India

The 39-year-old became the only player from West Indies to have played 300 ODIs.

12 Aug 2019 1:02 PM

The former Pakistan captain, who has announced his retirement from ODIs, is currently playing for the Vancouver Knights in the Global T20 Canada. (Photo: Screengrab/Twitter)

Shoaib Malik breaks windowpanes with his monstrous sixes: watch

Shoaib Malik was at his blistering best during his 46-run knock in the ongoing Global T20 Canada on Thursday.

12 Aug 2019 1:01 PM

Iyer is a contender for the still vacant number four spot even though the Indian team management has been backing young wicketkeeper-batsman Pant to seal the position in the 50-overs format. (Photo: PTI)

Sunil Gavaskar backs Shreyas Iyer to claim Team India's No. 4 spot in ODIs

At the Queen's Park Oval, Iyer added 125 runs with skipper Virat Kohli (120) after India lost the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant.

12 Aug 2019 12:52 PM

Kohli, in the post-match presentation, lauded the batsman for keeping the pressure off him during the partnership. (Photo: AFP)

Shreyas Iyer hopes for consistent run in Team India after performance against Windies

Batting at number five, Iyer added 125 runs with skipper Virat Kohli (120) as India posted a competitive 279 for 7 against West Indies.

12 Aug 2019 12:35 PM

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