Sports, Cricket, 29th Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 29 Oct 2019

Sports, Cricket, 29 Oct 2019

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell feels that his side has probably turned a corner in T20 cricket and as a result, the team has been able to come up with winning performances. (Photo:AFP)

We have probably turned a corner in T20 cricket: Glenn Maxwell

He also said that the management took a decision to pick specialists for the shortest format of the game.

29 Oct 2019 8:30 PM

Australia skipper Aaron Finch said that they want to build a solid T20 side that can beat the 'best in the world' keeping the approaching T20 World Cup in mind. (Photo:AFP)

Aaron Finch wants to build a 'solid' Australian side ahead of T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup will start on October 18 next year. Currently, Australia is hosting Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series.

29 Oct 2019 5:08 PM

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) newly elected chief Sourav Ganguly will meet National Cricket Academy's (NCA) chief Rahul Dravid on Wednesday to discuss the way forward of the Indian cricket. (Photo:AFP)

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly to meet Rahul Dravid tomorrow

The source added that the meeting will be attended by all the newly elected office bearers and also by NCA CEO Tufan Ghosh

29 Oct 2019 4:59 PM

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar on Tuesday was mocked for his commentary as he posted a tweet on 'being a parent'.

Netizens mock Sanjay Manjrekar's commentary as he tweets on 'being a parent'

On the occasion of Bhai-Dooj, Manjrekar posted a tweet, saying he overheard his son's conversation with his sister.

29 Oct 2019 4:33 PM

Uncertainty loomed over Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's availability for the upcoming tour of India after the country's Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hassan questioned his attitude amid reports that he is set to be banned for not reporting a corrupt approach two years ago. (Photo:AFP)

Under-fire Shakib Al Hasan doubtful for India tour, BCB chief questions attitude

The star all-rounder could reportedly be banned for 18 months by the ICC, compounding the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) problems.

29 Oct 2019 3:42 PM

'Shakib kept away from practice, faces ban for not reporting corrupt approach'

The star all-rounder reportedly could be be banned for 18 months by the International Cricket Council.

29 Oct 2019 12:47 PM

Melbourne: Australia captain Aaron Finch is hoping spin bowler Ashton Agar can blossom into a swashbuckling 'finisher' in the batting lineup to give the team more flexibility ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup. (Photo:AFP)

Ashton Agar is working hard to be a T20I finisher: Aaron Finch

Left-arm spinner Agar, who has averaged 13.66 with the bat from 16 T20Is, was named at seven in the series-opener against Sri Lanka.

29 Oct 2019 12:39 PM

Australian bowler Peter Siddle, who was out of action following a hip injury, is upbeat and wants to don the white jersey for the Kangaroos again. (Photo: Peter Siddle/Twitter)

I have still got hunger to pull on that Baggy Green: Peter Siddle

Siddle was brilliant in the Ashes 2019 but took a break after the showpiece event to recover from the injury.

29 Oct 2019 12:22 PM

Ahead of the first T20I match, Pakistan head coach Misbah ul Haq has said that conditions in Australia are totally different as compared to other parts of the world. (Photo:AFP)

Misbah-ul-Haq feels conditions in Australia are 'totally different'

Pakistan will play three T20Is against Australia followed by a two-match Test series.

29 Oct 2019 11:30 AM

Jonny Bairstow said that it is a fascinating period to be playing cricket for England as they possess 'very talented guys'.(Photo:AP/PTI)

It's a fascinating period to be playing cricket for England, says Jonny Bairstow

In July this year, England won their first-ever World Cup after defeating New Zealand in the final.

29 Oct 2019 11:03 AM

Australian pacer Pat Cummins praised all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and went on to call him a 'brilliant cricketer' especially in T20 cricket. (Photo:AFP)

Glenn Maxwell is brilliant for us, especially in T20 cricket: Pat Cummins

Maxwell scored 62 runs off just 28 balls against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series.

29 Oct 2019 10:47 AM

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday hinted that a contract system will soon be in place for the thousands of first-class cricketers in India, providing them a much needed sense of security. (Photo: AFP)

We will have contract system for first-class players, says Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly mentioned that the financial health of domestic cricketers was paramount and wanted to increase their match fees.

29 Oct 2019 10:32 AM

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday remained hopeful that Bangladesh will agree to play the first-ever Day/Night Test between the two countries, notwithstanding the neighbours' apprehension about facing the pink ball. (Photo: File)

Day/Night Test: Sourav Ganguly hopeful, BCB set to take final call

The Test is scheduled to be held at the Eden Gardens from November 22-26.

29 Oct 2019 10:29 AM

There’s no better coach than Ravi Shastri to guide youngsters

Ravi always enjoyed his time on and off the field. If he partied hard, he played his cricket harder.

29 Oct 2019 12:56 AM

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