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

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Sports, Cricket, 25 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly had led India to 21 Test wins and the final of the 2003 World Cup and he has already been an administrator for the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). (Photo: ANI)

CAB honours Sourav Ganguly on being elected BCCI President

Ganguly was elected as the president during the General Body Meeting at the BCCI headquarters on Wednesday.

25 Oct 2019 8:16 PM

Faf Du Plessis said he was committed to continuing as captain despite going through what he described as 'the toughest period in my cricket journey'. (Photo: File)

South AFrica skipper Faf Du Plessis wants 'clarity' on coaching

Speaking on the team's return from a three-Test trouncing in India, Du Plessis said uncertainty over key positions was 'a massive red flag'.

25 Oct 2019 8:04 PM

Babar Azam, who will be country's youngest skipper in Twenty20 cricket at 25, said Australia will pose a huge challenge. (Photo: File)

Newly-appointed Pakistani captain Babar Azam excietd for Australian challenge

Azam last week replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was dumped as skipper and left out of the squad following the shocking 3-0 defeat by Sri Lanka.

25 Oct 2019 7:51 PM

Karnataka lifted the Vijay Hazare Trophy title with a 60-run win over Tamil Nadu in the rain-hit final on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Vijay Hazare Trophy final: Karnataka defeat Tamil Nadu to lift trophy

Rahul remained in the thick of things after the hosts elected to field, contributing in dismissal of four Tamil Nadu batsmen.

25 Oct 2019 5:29 PM

Rohit Sharma will lead India for the Twenty20 internationals against Bangladesh at home next month with regular captain Virat Kohli rested for the three-match series, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma to captain India as Virat Kohli rests in T20s against Bangladesh

World’s top-ranked side India retained the squad that whitewashed South Africa 3-0 at homes recently.

25 Oct 2019 4:21 PM

MS Dhoni has made himself unavailable for selection after the 50-over World Cup in England. (Photo: AFP)

Chief selector MSK Prasad, 'Time to look beyond MS Dhoni'

His committee will instead focus on Rishabh Pant, Dhoni's natural heir, Prasad said.

25 Oct 2019 2:05 PM

Steve Smith and David Warner return to the short format Sunday in the first of Australia's three games against a buoyant Sri Lanka, with both tipped for next year's Twenty20 World Cup at home. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith, David Warner return to Australia's T20 side as World Cup looms

The star batsmen were both banned for a year for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal.

25 Oct 2019 1:13 PM

Gautam Gambhir has been advocating for the talented Kerala cricketer Sanju Samson's inclusion in the Indian team for a long time. (Photo: AFP)

'Sanju Samson's inclusion was long overdue', says thrilled Gautam Gambhir

Samson played his sole match for India -- a T20 -- in July 2015 when a second- string team toured Zimbabwe. He was 19 then.

25 Oct 2019 1:00 PM

England cricket team will travel to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series in March next year. (Photo: AP)

England to tour Sri Lanka in March next year

The first Test match between England and Sri Lanka will begin from March 19 at the old Sri Lankan fortress in Galle.

25 Oct 2019 12:35 PM

After taking charge of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as its president, former skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday took part in the selection meeting for choosing the squad for the upcoming T20I and Test series against Bangladesh. India skipper Virat Kohli and vice-captain Rohit Sharma were also a part of the meeting. (Photo:BCCI)

Sourav Ganguly attends meeting to chooses T20I, Test squad for B'desh series

Chief selector MSK Prasad and the new secretary of BCCI, Jay Shah also attended the session.

25 Oct 2019 12:06 PM

After giving Shivam Dube a maiden call-up in the T20I squad, chief selector MSK Prasad has said that the all-rounder is perfectly fit for the role as he has delivered phenomenal performances for India A. (Photo:AFP)

Shivam Dube has delivered phenomenal performances: MSK Prasad

Dube delivered phenomenal performances for India A.

25 Oct 2019 11:57 AM

New Zealand Cricket on Friday announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against England without Kane Williamson, who is suffering from a right hip injury. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand announce squad for T20I series against England

In the absence of Williamson, Tim Southee will lead the team during the T20I series.

25 Oct 2019 11:42 AM

India cricket captain Virat Kohli said on Thursday he expects a healthy and professional discussion with Sourav Ganguly. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli expects 'healthy' dialogue with BCCI new President Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly took over the reins of the world’s richest cricket board on Wednesday.

25 Oct 2019 10:22 AM

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss next month’s home Twenty20 series against England due to a hip injury, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

Fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the Black Caps in the five matches against England starting in Christchurch on Nov. 1.

25 Oct 2019 10:07 AM

Fans, don’t give up on Dhoni yet

Dada respects a legend like MS Dhoni and his fans can rest assured their hero will play international cricket before he chooses o retire.

25 Oct 2019 12:05 AM

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