Sports, Cricket, 26th Dec 2016, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 26 Dec 2016

Sports, Cricket, 26 Dec 2016

The second match in the series is in Nelson on Thursday. (Photo: ICC)

Latham's ton leads New Zealand to comprehensive win

Tom Latham's career best 137 set New Zealand up for a crushing 77-run victory over Bangladesh in their opening ODI.

26 Dec 2016 3:52 PM

Australia won the first Test by 39 runs. (Photo: AP)

Jackson Bird puts Australia on top against Pakistan

Jackson Bird claimed two crucial wickets just before rain stopped play on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan.

26 Dec 2016 3:29 PM

Mohammed Shami had posted a family photo on Facebook, drawing regressive responses from some of his followers, who said that his wife's attire was unislamic. (Photo: Facebook/Mohammed Shami)

Lectured on morality, Shami hits back at trolls

Shami was lectured on morality by trolls because his wife Hasin Jahan was seen wearing a sleeveless gown in the photographs.

26 Dec 2016 2:46 PM

Paramedics treated Mark Nicholas after he fell ill in the commentary box and recommended he be taken to hospital. (Photo: Screengrab)

TV commentator Mark Nicholas taken ill

It is learnt that the 59-year-old Nicholas was doing much better this evening and is in good spirits.

26 Dec 2016 2:32 PM

R Ashwin, who was conferred the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year Award, has been under the scanner for failing to thank MS Dhoni. (Photo: Twitter/ PTI)

R Ashwin hits back after MS Dhoni snub

R Ashwin has had a tremendous season, picking up 72 wickets from 12 Tests in 2016.

26 Dec 2016 12:53 PM

Mohammed Shami, who was ruled out of the ODI series against England, was crucial to India’s success in the recently concluded five-match Test series against England. (Photo: AP)

Shami’s wife criticised for ‘not wearing hijab’

Mohammed Shami had posted a picture of himself and his wife Hasin Jahan on Facebook.

26 Dec 2016 12:30 PM

We are confident after pushing Australia close: Misbah-ul Haq

Misbah was reluctant to name his team’s final makeup, despite Steve Smith having earlier confirmed his side would be unchanged.

26 Dec 2016 5:40 AM

Australia celebrate their first Test win against Pakistan at the Gabba. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan hopeful of turnaround in second Test

Pakistan have lost their last 10 Tests in Australia and last won at the MCG in 1981 in the era of Imran Khan.

26 Dec 2016 5:33 AM

Not retiring yet, says Shahid Afridi

The firebrand former Pakistan captain said he would not ask the PCB for any farewell match.

26 Dec 2016 5:27 AM

Rahul Dravid hails impact of Virat Kohli and Anil Kumble

Dravid, who has seen Karun Nair in the ‘A’ team, Delhi Daredevils as well as Rajasthan Royals are proud of one of his wards’ success.

26 Dec 2016 5:22 AM

Ranji Trophy: Jharkhand have one foot in semi final

Crucial contributions from Shabaz Nadeem (34) and Rahul Shukla (28) ensured that Jharkhand had enough runs on the board.

26 Dec 2016 5:18 AM

Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets in the first innings for Gujarat.

Ranji Trophy: Samit Gohel’s ton puts Gujarat in ascendancy

Gohel remained unbeaten on 110 as Gujarat piled up 246/3 in their second innings at the end of the third day.

26 Dec 2016 5:06 AM

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai nudge ahead

Bowlers rise to occasion to help 41-time champions take lead on Day 3.

26 Dec 2016 5:01 AM

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