Sports, Cricket, 16th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 16 Dec 2019

Sports, Cricket, 16 Dec 2019

When it comes to street smartness, there are few in the current Indian team's limited-overs set-up, who can match Kedar Jadhav's on-your-feet thinking. (Photo: AP)

Kedar Jadhav: Under-bowled in recent times, experts divided on his utility

In recent times, Jadhav has been the most under-utilised cricketer, which has led to varied opinions on him being an ideal fit in the squad.

16 Dec 2019 8:38 PM

Babar, who scored his second Test hundred in the last three game on Sunday at against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, said he wanted to be a batsman who, like Kohli, could win more matches for his team. (Photo: AFP / AP)

'I want to get where Virat Kohli is today': Babar Azam

The 24-year-old is a self-confessed fan of Kohli spoke about his aspiration to emulate the world's No.1 Test and ODI batsman.

16 Dec 2019 7:00 PM

Aakash Chopra on Monday said images of students clashing with police at various institutions over the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are deeply disturbing and crushing voices of dissent will only turn the agitators against India. (Photo: Instagram/ Aakash Chopra)

'Silencing voices with force will turn students against India': Akash Chopra

The 42-year-old former batsman, who played 10 Tests for India, took to Twitter to express his concern.

16 Dec 2019 5:50 PM

India’s Rishabh Pant has received a lot of criticism due to a dip in batting form and shoddy glovework but the 22-year-old showed his worth with a matured knock against West Indies in the opening one-day international at Chennai on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Rishabh Pant eases pressure on himself with maiden ODI fifty

Pant’s six-hitting ability makes him an asset in limited-overs cricket and the youngster has been earmarked as MS Dhoni’s natural successor.

16 Dec 2019 5:27 PM

West Indies have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in the first ODI match in Chennai on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

West Indies players fined for slow over-rate in first ODI against India

David Boon of the International Cricket Council (ICC) elite panel of Match Referees imposed the fine on Kieron Pollard's side.

16 Dec 2019 4:52 PM

Before going out for the final day's play in the Rawalpindi Test, it was clearly in the mind of Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunratne to declare the innings immediately after Dhananjaya de Silva achieves his hundred in the rain affected match and he immediately did so at the completion of over. (Photo:AFP)

How impatient Dhananjaya de Silva was for his hundred?

Dhananjaya de Silva was on 72 (28 runs short of his century) at the end of the game on second day, 13 short at the end of third day.

16 Dec 2019 4:46 PM

Sri Lankan fast bowler Kasun Rajitha is likely to miss the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi, it is learnt here. (Photo:AFP)

Lanka pacer Kasun Rajitha sustains hamstring injury, may miss 2nd Test

The team management has also not sought replacement for him.

16 Dec 2019 4:26 PM

Australia captain Tim Paine says he is encouraged by his emerging team’s ruthless streak after the hosts crushed New Zealand on the fourth day to secure a commanding 296-run victory in the first test on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Tim Paine encouraged by Australia's ruthless streak

A rejuvenated Australia won their third straight test of the home season since retaining the Ashes in England and stretched their run.

16 Dec 2019 3:45 PM

Former India cricketer Madan Lal said that it is MS Dhoni's call when he wants to make a comeback in the team but he should start playing domestic cricket. (Photo: AFP)

'It's MS Dhoni's call when to make comeback', says Madan Lal

As India lost the first ODI against West Indies, Lal said that the Indian bowling attack was weak as they played with only 2 pacers.

16 Dec 2019 3:38 PM

Indian skipper Virat Kohli retained his top spot among batsmen while the injured bowler Jasprit Bumrah slipped a rung to sixth in the latest ICC Test rankings issued on Monday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli stays at No 1, Jasprit Bumrah drops to 6

Kohli (928 points) is 17 points clear of Steve Smith who scored 43 and 16 in the first Test against New Zealand which Australia won.

16 Dec 2019 3:36 PM

Despite facing a massive defeat at the hands of Australia, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said that getting Steve Smith out early in both the innings was a good thing. (Photo:AFP)

Getting Steve Smith out early is a good thing: Gary Stead

Although Smith scored 43 and 16 in the first and second innings respectively, Neil Wagner had dismissed Smith in both the innings.

16 Dec 2019 2:24 PM

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said there was nothing untoward in the bumper barrage New Zealand served up in the first Test in Perth, and he expects more of the same. Australia's Matthew Wade ducks under a short ball from New Zealand's Neil Wagner during play in their cricket test in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Photo:AP/PTI)

'Embrace it': Nathan Lyon unfazed by Kiwi pacers' Bodyline-like bouncer barrage

After Australia's win, captain Tim Paine said the Black Caps' liberal use of short-pitched bowling had a Bodyline feel to it.

16 Dec 2019 2:13 PM

Former India pacer Praveen Kumar on Monday said allegations of assault against him were an attempt to tarnish his image and driven by 'local politics'. (Photo: Twitter)

Accused of beating up neighbour and son, ex-cricketer Praveen Kumar alleges politics

It was alleged that Kumar assaulted his neighbour and pushed his son as his school bus was blocking the way for his car.

16 Dec 2019 2:06 PM

New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the remaining two tests against Australia, but the embattled tourists are confident spearhead Trent Boult will be fit to provide a spark in the pivotal Boxing Day test. (Photo:AFP)

As Lockie Ferguson goes out, NZ hope Trent Boult comes in for 2nd Test vs Aus

The hapless Black Caps struggled against an in-form Australia in the 1st test and were blown away by 296 runs inside 4 days.

16 Dec 2019 2:01 PM

Peter Siddle could be in for a surprise recall for the Boxing Day test against New Zealand as Australia considers deploying a five-pronged attack on what is expected to be a benign Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch. (Photo:AP)

Peter Siddle to get surprise call for second Test against New Zealand

Australia dominated the series-opener with a commanding 296-run victory inside four days, despite losing Josh Hazlewood.

16 Dec 2019 1:41 PM

Abid Ali was once shunned by Pakistan selectors who thought he was overweight, but his persistence and patience paid off as he set a world first in the homecoming Test against Sri Lanka. (Photo:AP/PTI)

From 'ignored' to adored: Abid Ali turns hero in Pakistan's homecoming Test

Ten years after a militant attack on SL made Pakistan a no-go zone for foreign sides, Abid was hero in an otherwise disappointing return.

16 Dec 2019 1:34 PM

After a massive victory over New Zealand, Australia skipper Tim Paine feels that his team is moving in the right direction. (Photo:AFP)

We are moving in the right direction: Tim Paine after victory over New Zealand

Australia thrashed New Zealand by 296 runs in the first Test on Sunday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series.

16 Dec 2019 1:31 PM

After a massive win over New Zealand in the first Test, former cricketer Ricky Ponting said Australia have set the tone for the series. (Photo:AFP)

Australia have set tone for the series: Ricky Ponting after hosts' massive win

Exhilarated with Hosts' dominant display in the 1st Test, Ponting said if they continued to perform like this then NZ will be white-washed.

16 Dec 2019 1:29 PM

New Zealand bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled of the remainder of Test series against Australia after he sustained a right calf-muscle tendon strain. (Photo:AFP)

Lockie Ferguson out of Test series against Australia due to injury

Ferguson picked the injury during the first Test against Australia which the latter won by 296 runs on Sunday.

16 Dec 2019 1:27 PM

How do England score enough runs and take 20 wickets a match to be a competitive Test side away from home? These are the stark questions confronting Joe Root's men ahead of a four-Test tour of South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

England seek South African cure for travel sickness

While England are buoyed at home by the comforts of the Dukes ball and conditions that often assist quick bowlers.

16 Dec 2019 1:26 PM

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