Sports, Cricket, 19th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 19 Jul 2019

Sports, Cricket, 19 Jul 2019

It needs to be checked if there is any full-member nation (Afghanistan, Sri Lanka or West Indies) available for a short tour which will be followed by a mini limited overs series against Australia. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI likely to wait till October before taking call on home series against Zimbabwe

India are scheduled to play three T20s in Guwahati on January 5, Indore on January 7 and Pune on January 10.

19 Jul 2019 8:05 PM

The ICC suspension means that Zimbabwean teams will be unable to play scheduled international matches in ICC events. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe sports minister denies interference in cricket

Zimbabwe were made full members of the ICC and granted Test status in 1992. They failed to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.

19 Jul 2019 7:41 PM

As a consequence of suspension, ICC's funding to Zimbabwe Cricket will be frozen and representative teams from Zimbabwe will not be allowed to participate in any events sanctioned by the apex body. (Photo: AP)

Ravichandran Ashwin says Zimbabwe Cricket suspension 'heartbreaking'

The ICC Thursday suspended Zimbabwe Cricket with immediate effect in violation of the global body's constitution.

19 Jul 2019 7:07 PM

With the selectors looking at the future following the World Cup, the 38-year-old may not be an automatic pick in the team. (Photo: AP)

'MS Dhoni has no immediate plans to retire', reveals his longtime friend

Speculations over Dhoni's future intensified ever since India lost their big-ticket World Cup semifinal against NZ earlier this month.

19 Jul 2019 6:59 PM

Former national selector Sanjay Jagdale on Friday said the MSK Prasad-led selection panel should find out what was going on in the veteran wicket-keeper's mind about his future. (Photo:AFP)

'Dhoni mature enough to take decision on retirement': Former BCCI secretary Jagdale

However, Jadgale, a former BCCI secretary, asserted that Dhoni was mature enough to take a call on his retirement.

19 Jul 2019 5:17 PM

Take a look at how the Men in Blue are expected to look like, 30-40 years down the line. (Photo: Twitter)

FaceAppChallenge: Check how Indian cricketers will look when they grow old

A string of celebrities have joined the bangwagon of #FaceAppChallenge to reveal their greyed, wrinkled appearance on the social media.

19 Jul 2019 5:10 PM

The Indian selectors will meet on July 21 (on Sunday morning) to pick the team for the West Indies tour.(Photo: AP)

Selectors to meet on Sunday to pick team for Windies tour

As per a report by IANS, sources in the know of developments because of the CoA’s new diktat the meeting got delayed.

19 Jul 2019 4:39 PM

The ICC on Thursday suspended Zimbabwe Cricket with immediate effect for failing to fulfil their obligation of ensuring that there is no government interference in its administration. (Photo: AFP)

'We are pretty heartbroken', says Sikandar Raza on Zimbabwe Cricket's suspension

ICC's chairman Shashank Manohar had said that what happened in Zimbabwe is a 'serious breach' of the ICC Constitution.

19 Jul 2019 4:13 PM

Cricketing fraternity took to Twitter to congratulate the former Indian player. (Photo: AFP)

Congratulatory wishes pour in as Tendulkar gets inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Tendulkar holds the record for scoring the highest runs in the history of Test (15,921) and ODI (18,426) cricket.

19 Jul 2019 3:56 PM

Gill made his international debut earlier this year in the ODI series against New Zealand. (Photo: AFP)

'Shubman Gill can be India's future No.4', says coach Dav Whatmore

Gill, who was the star performer for India in the U-19 World Cup, amassed 372 runs in the tournament at an average of 124.

19 Jul 2019 3:20 PM

Sri Lanka cricket was in crisis when Hathurusingha was appointed in December 2017, after a successful three-year spell in charge of Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka to sack coaches over World Cup failure

Chandika Hathurusingha and his assistants would be fired after Sri Lanka's upcoming one-day series against Bangladesh

19 Jul 2019 2:43 PM

As per the previous rule, two instances of slow over-rate in one year would lead to a suspension on the side's captain. (Photo: File)

ICC decides to not fine captains for maintaining slow over-rates anymore

The big development is, however, abolition of suspension of captains for slow over-rates.

19 Jul 2019 2:28 PM

A woman, wearing a black saree, went running onto the cricket pitch. (Photo: Twitter)

Watch: 1975 video of woman kissing cricketer goes viral

A video has been trending on social media platforms involving an incident that took place in 1975 during a Test match between India and WI.

19 Jul 2019 2:26 PM

After India’s ouster from the World Cup following a defeat against the New Zealand, reports of a possible rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, got circulated. (Photo:AFP)

Kohli-Rohit rift ‘absolute nonsense’, senior players ‘miffed’ with the talks: Report

Reports regarding the rift got widely spread in the media, stating there were two different camps.

19 Jul 2019 1:44 PM

Multiple umpiring errors had marred the Ranji semifinals with Cheteshwar Pujara being let off twice - once in each innings. (Photo: PTI)

BCCI to use 'limited DRS' in Ranji Trophy knockouts

The DRS version to be used during the domestic tournament will not comprise Hawk-Eye and UltraEdge.

19 Jul 2019 1:12 PM

‘This is not how I wanted to go’: Sikandar Raza on Zimbabwe Cricket suspension

ICC's chairman Shashank Manohar said that what happened in Zimbabwe is a 'serious breach' of the ICC Constitution.

19 Jul 2019 1:09 PM

Bangladesh takes on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series on July 26. (Photo: AP)

'Bangladesh are favourites against Sri Lanka', says Mosaddek Hossain

Bangladesh recently announced a 14-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

19 Jul 2019 12:45 PM

Ben Stokes amassed 465 runs at an awesome average of 66.42 along with seven scalps to help England become a formidable force in the cricket world. (Photo:AP)

Kiwis nominate Ben Stokes as 'New Zealander of the Year' with Kane Williamson

Ben Stokes played a crucial role to help England lift their first World Cup trophy after 44 years.

19 Jul 2019 12:40 PM

The replacement player will need to be a like-for-like to the one substituted out and will be subject to the approval of the match referee. (Photo:PTI)

Cricket Australia supports ICC's concussion substitutes move

Concussion substitutes have been trialled at domestic level in Australia since the 2016-17 season.

19 Jul 2019 12:15 PM

There is intense speculation that Dhoni, who has already retired from the Test format, has played his last ODI for India during the World Cup in which the team was knocked out of the semifinal after a loss to New Zealand. The selection panel will meet on Sunday to pick squads for the West Indies tour amid intense focus on Dhoni's future and Gambhir said it is time to keep emotions aside. (Photo:AFP)

'Time to take practical decision on Dhoni, look towards future like he did': Gambhir

Gambhir said, unless the younger lot gets enough chances, they won't be able to deliver for India.

19 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

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