Sports, Cricket, 25th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 25 Jul 2019

Sports, Cricket, 25 Jul 2019

England batsman, however, missed out on completing his maiden Test hundred as Roy was bowled by Stuart Thompson for 72. (Photo: AP)

Jason Roy registers maiden Test fifty against Ireland

Roy, who was instrumental in England's first-ever 50-over World Cup victory, completed his half-century off just 47 balls.

25 Jul 2019 8:50 PM

The match also holds special meaning for Tamim, who will make his debut as 14th ODI captain for Bangladesh with Mashrafe Mortaza out injured. (Photo: AP)

'Bangladesh won't be distracted by Malinga's farewell': Tamim Iqbal

Shakib, who made 606 runs and grabbed 11 wickets, has been rested alongside Liton while Saifuddin was ruled out with a back injury.

25 Jul 2019 8:48 PM

Malinga -- known for his trademark blond-highlighted mop and piercings -- called on cricket administrators to be patient with up-and-coming stars and let them develop ahead of the next ODI World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Lasith Malinga happy to make way for younger Sri Lankans

Malinga will play his final one-day international in Colombo Friday in the first of three ODIs against Bangladesh.

25 Jul 2019 8:45 PM

Neesham in an Instagram post shared pictures with his teammates, including the one where he can be seen consoling Martin Guptill. (Photo: AFP)

'Will not trade New Zealand team for world', says James Neesham

England won the World Cup, while New Zealand won the world. If a third category is added it would be - Neesham won the hearts!

25 Jul 2019 6:17 PM

Apparently, no event management company is hired for Malinga's last match. (Photo:AFP)

Fire-works and decorations await for Lasith Malinga in his last match

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will lighten the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday on the occasion of Lasith Malinga's retirement from the ODIs.

25 Jul 2019 5:29 PM

The players alleged they paid the amount but did not get selected in the team. (Photo: AFP)

Assistant cricket coach in Delhi arrested for allegedly duping cricketers

The coach was arrested on the basis of a complaint by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

25 Jul 2019 5:20 PM

There many players who have opted for Kolpak route, especially players from South Africa like Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Duanne Olivier, Simon Harmer and Kyle Abbott. (Photo:AFP)

Br-exit to influence Kolpak deals, is Kolpaxit on the way ?

An email has been sent by ECB to the 18 first-class counties writing a series of severe impacts.

25 Jul 2019 5:14 PM

After many reactions to the video, fans used it to troll umpire Dharmasena for his “error” during the World Cup 2019 final and also made hilarious memes out of it. (Photo: File)

Kumar Dharmasena gets trolled after Sachin Tendulkar shares video of cricket incident

The sight amused everyone on the field, including the umpire, who walked towards the stumps and placed the bail at its original position.

25 Jul 2019 5:01 PM

Akhtar feels that Sarfaraz should not lead the team in any format and he should hand over the baton of captaincy to the youngsters like Haris Sohail or Babar Azam. (Photo: AP/AFP/Twitter)

Shoaib Akhtar feels PCB should make Haris Sohail or Babar Azam the team's captain

Skipper Sarfaraz was trolled and bashed heavily for Pakistan’s poor performance in the World Cup.

25 Jul 2019 3:34 PM

As per HopperHQ.com, an Instagram scheduling button, Virat Kohli earns a whopping sum of 196,000 from each Instagram post, and the value in Indian Rupees will be around Rs 1,35,66,749. (Photo:AP/AFP/PTI)

Virat Kohli the only cricketer to be in the top-10 Instagram’s sporting 'rich-list'

The list is dominated by international footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo who ranks first, followed by Neymar, Lionel Messi at 2nd and 3rd..

25 Jul 2019 2:12 PM

In 2015, Dhoni became a qualified paratrooper after having completed five parachute training jumps from Indian Army aircrafts in the Agra training camp. (Photo: AP)

MS Dhoni to serve Indian Army in Kashmir, will undertake patrolling and guard duties

The 38-year-old holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment.

25 Jul 2019 2:06 PM

Although both the players have not spoken anything on the issue, CoA has stated that the matter won't be looked after unless Kohli and Sharma themselves come up with such issues. (Photo: AP/PTI)

After unfollowing Virat Kohli, has Rohit Sharma unfollowed Anushka Sharma too?

Earlier, bowling coach Bharat Arun had stated that very few players were working as a unit and this may be the reason behind speculations.

25 Jul 2019 1:12 PM

Lasith Malinga, 35, is Sri Lanka's third-highest ODI wicket-taker with 335 wickets from 225 matches, behind only Chaminda Vaas (399) and Muttiah Muralitharan (523). Malinga needs three wickets to overhaul Anil Kumble's 337 for ninth place on the international list. (Photo:AFP)

Oldest slinger in town: Sri Lanka to farewell shaggy-haired Lasith Malinga

Both teams go into the three-game series nursing a World Cup hangover.

25 Jul 2019 12:45 PM

In their first test match in a summer dominated by the one-day World Cup, England could not even muster three figures against a nation playing its third test match ever. (Photo: AP)

England collapse against Ireland 'embarrassing': Michael Vaughan

While Murtagh bowled a superb line and length, England’s batsmen were guilty of loose strokes as they ended the day 122 runs behind Ireland.

25 Jul 2019 12:38 PM

Imam-ul-haq, who is now well settled in the world of cricket, averages 54.58 in 36 ODIs with a highest score of 151. While in the Tests the left-hander averages 28.4 with a modest score of 76. (Photo: Twitter)

Woman accuses Imam-ul-haq of being ‘a sexual predator’, shares WhatsApp chats

Imam’s statistics makes him eligible for the Test and the ODI squad.

25 Jul 2019 12:28 PM

David Warner made a timely fifty as Australia's bowlers continued to hold sway in an intra-squad Ashes warm-up match at Southampton. (Photo:AFP)

David Warner hits fifty as bowlers star in Australia's Ashes warm-up match

Left-handed opener Warner, playing his first four-day game in 16 months after completing a year-long ban for ball-tampering.

25 Jul 2019 10:26 AM

Retiring fast bowler Lasith Malinga is in the focus as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh players prepare for their first series after the World Cup. (Photo:AFP)

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka will look to improve ODI rankings

Seventh-placed Bangladesh can increase the lead over Sri Lanka when the teams face off in a three-match series.

25 Jul 2019 10:15 AM

Amila Aponso, Lakshan Sandakan and Lahiru Madusanka are the other three who have been left out, the board notified on Wednesday. (Photo:AP/AFP)

No Dickwella, Gunathilaka in Sri Lanka's ODI squad for Bangladesh

Sri Lanka had initially announced 22-man squad last week but dropped five cricketers as they finalised the team.

25 Jul 2019 10:04 AM

Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes has applied for the position of India men's cricket team fielding coach. (Photo:PTI)

Jonty Rhodes applies for India men's cricket team fielding coach position

The Indian cricket board on July 16 invited applications for men's cricket team head coach and support staff.

25 Jul 2019 9:47 AM

Kohli will lead India in all three formats in the forthcoming tour to the Caribbean, scheduled to take place from August 3 to September 3. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli shows how to stay positive ahead of West Indies tour!

Kohli in an Instagram post on Wednesday shared his behind-the-scenes dance video for a popular brand.

25 Jul 2019 9:32 AM

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