Sports, Cricket, 14th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 14 Aug 2019

Sports, Cricket, 14 Aug 2019

Cricket South Africa (CSA) acting director Corrie van Zyl on Wednesday said all-rounder Chris Morris wants to play for the country despite making himself unavailable for the India tour. (Photo:AFP)

Chris Morris wants to play for South Africa: CSA director Corrie Van Zyl

Van Zyl said that Morris' contract was only valid up to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. His contract was not renewed thereafter.

14 Aug 2019 9:30 PM

England are set give a Test debut at Lord's to World Cup-winning fast bowler Jofra Archer. Steve Smith returned to Test cricket following a 12-month ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal with innings of 144 and 142 as Australia beat England by 251 runs in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston last week. (Photo:ANI/AFP)

Andrew Strauss tells England to be patient in pursuit of Steve Smith wicket

Smith has scored five centuries in his past six Ashes Tests, averaging 139.

14 Aug 2019 9:14 PM

Cricket South Africa on Wednesday said Dale Steyn is not 'medically ready' to be named in the T20 squad to face India. (Photo:AFP)

Dale Steyn 'medically not ready' for T20I series vs India: CSA

On Tuesday, Steyn expressed his surprise at not finding his name in the T20 squad.

14 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

India are leading the series 1-0 after winning the second ODI. The first match was abandoned due to rain. Only 1.3 overs were bowled by India when skies opened up. (Photo: BCCI/twitter)

Rain halts play in 3rd ODI between India and West Indies

Only 1.3 overs were bowled by India when skies opened up.

14 Aug 2019 8:07 PM

Virat Kohli said during the toss: 'Just an opportunity to come out and do something challenging. We just spoke about how in the last game, after the drinks break, we lost our way a little bit. When you have played cricket for long periods of time, you can make those mistakes, and it brings in the other team.' JAson Holder shakes hands with Virat Kohli during the third and final OD between India and West Indies. (Photo:BCCI/Twitter)

Ind vs WI 3rd ODI: West Indies win toss, elect to bat

India is leading the series by 1-0 as they won the second ODI while the first game was abandoned due to rain.

14 Aug 2019 7:59 PM

In a first in Indian cricket, the national team's administrative manager Sunil Subramanium was on Wednesday asked by the BCCI to return midway from the ongoing tour of West Indies for allegedly misbehaving with senior officials from the country's High Commissions in the Caribbean. (Photo: Twitter)

BCCI directs manager Sunil Subramaniam to return to India from WI

It has been learnt that Subramanium cited stress as the reason for his alleged misbehaviour.

14 Aug 2019 7:33 PM

Marcelo and Casemiro were the goalscorers for Los Blancos while Diego Perotti and Edin Dzeko scored for Roma. (Photo: Instagram/EshaGupta)

Real Madrid footballers meet this female star; pics inside

On Sunday, Real Madrid played a Mable Green Cup match against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico in Roma, Italy.

14 Aug 2019 5:14 PM

Akila Dananjaya, bowling with a remodelled action after being reported for a suspect action last year, trapped BJ Watling for one at the stroke of tea to register his fourth five-wicket haul in six matches. (Photo:AP/PTI)

SL vs NZ: Akila Dananjaya grabs five as New Zealand slip to 179-5

New Zealand were 179 for five, having recovered from 71-3 at lunch as Taylor and Henry Nicholls put on 100 runs to have a fightback.

14 Aug 2019 5:01 PM

When the match should have been getting underway, the square and pitch remained fully covered and prospects of any play before lunch appeared slim. (Photo: AP)

Ashes 2019: Rain delays start of second Test

Ashes holders Australia lead the five-match series 1-0 after their 251-run win in the first Test at Edgbaston last week.

14 Aug 2019 4:19 PM

The fans questioned the exclusion of players like Sanath Jayasuriya, David Warner, Yuvraj Singh and Saeed Anwar from the collage. (Photo: Twitter/ICC)

Fans gets irked by ICC’s International left-handers’ day photo celebration

ICC’s Twitter handle yesterday celebrated International Left-handers day by posting a collage of left-handed cricketers.

14 Aug 2019 4:06 PM

Even former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi joined the bandwagon to slam the Indian government. AfteAnd now, the latest to have joined the bandwagon is former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar. On Tuesday, the former ‘Rawalpindi Express’ sympathised with the sentiments of the people of Kashmir and bashed the Indian government. On the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha, the former cricketer allegedly blamed India for generating violence in Kashmir. (Photo:AFP)

Shoaib Akhtar slams Indian government for scrapping Article 370

After the revocation of Article 370, the Pakistanis had been bashing the India’s decision after it decided to scrap Article 370.

14 Aug 2019 3:48 PM

Shacklady, who founded the club 12 years ago and at 33 is the youngest cricket club chairman in England, is hoping other clubs in their Berkshire Cricket League will follow their lead. (Photo: Representational Image)

Going for a spin? Cricket club introduces vegan ball

Earley Cricket Club in Reading a town 40 miles (64 kilometres) west of London had already introduced a vegan tea for their players.

14 Aug 2019 3:35 PM

Brathwaite's last memorable innings came in the World Cup in England when he blasted an 82-ball 101 to take West Indies to the brink of victory against New Zealand. (Photo: AFP)

Brathwaite working on fitness and reprogramming his thoughts to regain batting form

Brathwaite scored 9, 10 and 0 across formats in the ongoing limited over series against India as West Indies suffered four straight games.

14 Aug 2019 3:16 PM

His ability to pick up wickets consistently in the middle overs has proved be a huge boon for Team India. (Photo: File)

Kuldeep Yadav on verge of breaking a massive record

Ever since his debut in 2017, his role along with Chahal helped Virat Kohli’s team become one of the most consistent and efficient teams.

14 Aug 2019 3:12 PM

Middle-order batsman R G Sante top-scored with a quick-fire 53 off 34 balls. He hit two fours and four sixes. (Photo: BCCI/Twitter)

India beat England by 36 runs to lift Physical Disability World Series T20

Opting to bat first, India posted 180 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs in the summit clash which was played at Blackfinch in England.

14 Aug 2019 2:36 PM

Earlier, AITA Secretary-General Chatterjee on Monday wrote to the ITF, seeking final certificate confirming the safety of everyone who will be travelling to Pakistan for the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tie. (Photo: AFP)

All India Tennis Association wants Davis Cup venue to be shifted from Pakistan

The Indian team is scheduled to travel to Pakistan for the first time in 55 years to participate in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tie.

14 Aug 2019 2:15 PM

Akila Dananjaya, who was bowling with a remodelled action after his mystery spin was reported to be suspect last year, returned figures of 3-28 in 11.2 overs. Kane Williamson walks back after being dismissed by Akila Dananjaya. (Photo:AFP)

SL vs NZ: Kane Williamson falls cheaply as Dananjaya rocks New Zealand

Openers Jeet Raval and Tom Latham put on 64 after the Kiwis elected to bat before Dananjaya struck.

14 Aug 2019 1:50 PM

The case against Dravid was brought by Sanjeev Gupta, a state association member of the BCCI. (Photo: File)

Rahul Dravid cleared of conflict of interest

Last month Dravid was named as director of the National Cricket Academy, a breeding ground for young talent.

14 Aug 2019 1:48 PM

Tendulkar scored 119 runs against England in 1990 and this knock by the batsman helped the side to save the match at Old Trafford. (Photo: BCCI/Twitter)

This day that year: World witnessed Sachin Tendulkar's maiden century in 1990

At the age of 37, Tendulkar played his final World Cup that turned out to be a fruitful campaign for India.

14 Aug 2019 12:38 PM

Rohit Sharma needs 26 runs to surpass World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in the list. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma eyes to surpass Yuvraj Singh in 3rd ODI against West Indies

Rohit Sharma has gathered 8676 runs in 217 matches while Yuvraj Singh hung his boots with 8701 runs in 304 matches.

14 Aug 2019 12:15 PM

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