Sports, Cricket, 21st May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 21 May 2019

Sports, Cricket, 21 May 2019

Kohli himself learnt a lot as captain in the IPL where RCB lost their first six games under his leadership. (Photo: PTI)

'Pressure will be from first second in ICC World Cup 2019': Virat Kohli

Kohli, who has competed in two World Cups before, said they do not have much breathing space because they have four tough games upfront.

21 May 2019 7:32 PM

Since Yadav and Chahal's arrival on the international arena in 2017, the two wrist-spinners have made a tremendous contribution to the Indian team in limited overs cricket. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli considers Kuldeep and Chahal as pillars of India's bowling attack

Kuldeep was dropped from KKR during last month's IPL because of poor form but Kohli felt it was a good reality check for the 24-year-old.

21 May 2019 7:08 PM

Sri Lanka will open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on June 1. (Photo: AFP)

'All well in the team', says Sri Lankan team manager

The team manager Ashantha de Mel said, 'It is absolutely rubbish to say that and there is no truth in this.'

21 May 2019 5:42 PM

Virat Kohli, who also was present at the Press Conference stated, "We are entering the World Cup with great confidence, and all our players are doing well." (Photo: AFP))

Ravi Shastri lauds Dhoni ahead of ICC World Cup 2019

India's head coach Ravi Shastri and captain Kohli spoke to the media ahead of team's departure to England to take part in World Cup 2019.

21 May 2019 4:27 PM

England reduced their qualification period from seven years to three, a move they insisted was solely to bring them into line with the rest of the world rather than advance the selection of paceman Archer, whose father is English. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

England announce their final squad for ICC World Cup 2019, Archer gets the nod

Barbados-born Archer only became qualified for England in March and has played just three one-day internationals.

21 May 2019 3:13 PM

The 35-year-old highlighted the importance of warm-up matches before the World Cup and he even praised the format of this year's World Cup, saying it will be more exciting playing the tournament in this format. (Photo: AFP)

'You've got to be prepared for anything': Ross Taylor

The player also cited the Champions Trophy 2017 saying that it is the mindset that actually matters in the big tournaments.

21 May 2019 2:37 PM

His lightening skills behind the stumps are still intact but his image of the world' best finisher took a hit, recently. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni will be India's trump card in World Cup': Zaheer Abbas

India grabbed the Twenty20 World Cup under Dhoni's leadership in 2007 apart from winning the ODI World Cup in 2011.

21 May 2019 2:35 PM

Zampa, who has played in English conditions following a spell at Essex last summer, said communication is the key to their success. (Photo:PTI)

'Lyon, and I are going to play a huge role in the World Cup': Adam Zampa

Zampa and Lyon snapped 12 wickets between them in the five-match ODI series win over Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

21 May 2019 2:25 PM

For Shankar, he is already geared up for the challenge if asked to bat at number four. (Photo: DC/ AP)

Vijay Shankar reacts on competing with Hardik Pandya in ICC World Cup 2019

The all-rounder has been projected as a possible candidate for number four slot after some impressive performances during the tour of NZ.

21 May 2019 2:23 PM

Always a dark horse in this showpiece event, Sri Lanka have an impressive World Cup record with one title, two runner-up finish and one semifinal appearance but this time they will start as the weakest opponent. (Photo: AFP)

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka needs miracle to emerge as World Cup winners

Sri Lanka have an impressive World Cup record with one title, two runner-up finish and one semifinal appearance.

21 May 2019 2:04 PM

Slater occupied a position at the top of the Australian Test batting order for close to a decade, hitting 5,312 runs before his 2004 retirement.

Former Aussie opener Michael Slater kicked off plane

Macquarie Sports Radio, citing eyewitnesses, said the row erupted between Slater and two women as they boarded a flight from Sydney.

21 May 2019 1:22 PM

Bangladesh will play against Pakistan and India in the warm-ups before opening its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 2 at The Oval. (Photo: AFP)

'Bangladesh is stronger within the squad': Coach Steve Rhodes

Bangladesh defeated West Indies in the finals of the Tri-nation series. In the match, Bangladesh was without Shakib Al Hasan.

21 May 2019 12:41 PM

Both men have been in top form and were instrumental in their teams performance in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL). (Photo: AFP)

'Go easy on Smith and Warner', Mooen Ali requests fans to behave decently

Both Smith and Warner will be returning to high-intensity action at the showpiece event after serving one-year bans.

21 May 2019 12:28 PM

The wicket-keeper retired from Test Cricket n 2014 and has gathered 10,500 runs from 341 games in ODIs with an average of 50.72. (Photo: AP)

MS Dhoni reveals his post-retirement plan in a viral video

It is believed that Dhoni will announce his retirement from the 50-over format post the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.

21 May 2019 12:28 PM

Pakistan will compete with West Indies in their first World Cup 2019 clash on May 31. (Photo: Junaid Khan/Twitter)

Junaid Khan protests over his exclusion from Pakistan World Cup squad; see tweet

The 29-year old posted a picture of himself on Twitter with black tape on his mouth.

21 May 2019 12:09 PM

The 2003 World Cup winner also said that whosoever get a good start in the World Cup, will have an advantage over the other. (Photo:AFP)

‘Smith and Warner are hungry to perform’: Andy Bichel

Although Bichel feels that India, England, Australia and South Africa are going to go into the World Cup semi-final.

21 May 2019 10:40 AM

Johri also wrote that he has been patient and cooperative with the CoA and requested the committee to look into the issue with utmost priority. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri urges CoA to resolve increment issue

In a letter written to the CoA, Amicus Curiae, and the legal team, Johri has claimed that he is the only person in the board who is unpaid.

21 May 2019 9:08 AM

Greatest show on turf

Cricket, however, accepted change to become a very modern and colourful version in what was billed as the “Greatest show on turf”.

21 May 2019 2:08 AM

It is now up to Kohli and the two wise men — veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coach Ravi Shastri — to figure out and pick the right balance when they step out at Hampshire Bowl to play the Proteas in their first WC19 fixture on June 5. (Photo: PTI)

India have the right bowling balance for any challenge

One of the biggest advantages that Kapil Dev’s 1983 World Cup winning team had, was the number of all-rounders at their disposal.

21 May 2019 1:48 AM

Shivam Dube fireworks in vain

The Lions star all-rounder scores unbeaten 87 and picks two wickets but Shreyas Iyer-led Namo Bandra Blasters win thriller by three runs.

21 May 2019 1:13 AM

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