Sports, Cricket, 31st Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 31 Aug 2019

Sports, Cricket, 31 Aug 2019

On his selection in the first Test, Shastri said that Jadeja's ability to bowl on a damp wicket in the first session of a Test match was factored in. (Photo: AFP)

Ravi Shastri says why he prefers Jadeja over Ashwin

Ashwin has always been found wanting on flat tracks outside the sub-continent.

31 Aug 2019 8:44 PM

Ramiz Raja said trying to adapt football's model of management in cricket would be a disaster. (Photo: AFP)

Ramiz Raza: 'Captains need to have more say in team selection'

Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former skipper made it clear that captains should have a greater say in how things are run.

31 Aug 2019 7:50 PM

Ganguly doesn't want people to "jump the gun" as far as Dhoni's future is concerned. (Photo: File)

Ganguly: 'Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20s as Pant deserves more chances'

The 38-year-old Dhoni's future in international cricket has been a topic of debate with the national selectors look towards the future.

31 Aug 2019 7:33 PM

Vijay expressed his desire of playing for India but added that he can contribute to the sport in other ways as well like getting the youngsters in the right mindset. (Photo: PTI)

'I play cricket for sheer passion', says Murali Vijay

Apart from the Indian cricket team, Vijay plays for Indian Premier League's (IPL) franchise, Chennai Super Kings.

31 Aug 2019 4:48 PM

Misbah has made it clear to the board he should be given a remuneration package which is better than the ones given to foreign coaches in the past. (Photo: AFP)

PCB to announce new team management next week; Misbah, Waqar frontrunners

Mohsin Khan is likely to be appointed the chief selector.

31 Aug 2019 4:46 PM

Dharmasena was originally appointed as the TV umpire for the 4th Test match but will now stand on-field with Erasmus in both the 4th and 5th Tests. (Photo: PTI)

ICC appoints umpires for fouth and fifth Ashes Test; check out

In the Ashes series, both Australia and England have won one game each and series is levelled at 1-1.

31 Aug 2019 3:09 PM

Kieron Pollard has named Pandya as the Indian cricketing superstar and has said that there is a lot more to come. (Photo: PTI)

Kieron Pollard has identified India's cricketing superstar

The Indian cricketer's brazen confidence has propelled him into being Indian cricket’s superstar.

31 Aug 2019 2:30 PM

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the video on their Twitter handle on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Virat Kohli signs autographs for fans and spends time with them; watch

After stumps on day one, he was seen signing autographs for the fans waiting for him.

31 Aug 2019 1:10 PM

The fourth Ashes Test match will commence from September 4. (Photo: AFP)

Mitch Marsh waiting for Ashes call

England have levelled the series by 1-1 as they managed to register a one-wicket victory in the third Ashes Test.

31 Aug 2019 12:53 PM

Put into bat on a tricky Sabina Park pitch, India were reduced to 46 for two in the opening session, but Virat Kohli and (76) Agarwal worked hard to rebuild the innings. (Photo: AP)

'We are in great position after losing just 5 wickets on that track': Mayank Agarwal

Agarwal, who scored 55, reached his third Test half century with an edge to the boundary.

31 Aug 2019 12:49 PM

After being put in to bat, India had a steady start as openers KL Rahul and Agarwal laid down a foundation for the team. (Photo: AFP)

'Good feeling to get Cheteshwar Pujara as my 1st Test wicket', says Rahkeem Cornwall

India posted a score of 264/5 on day one of the second Test of the two-match series against West Indies here at Sabina Park on Friday.

31 Aug 2019 10:01 AM

The series is tied 1-1 with the fourth game starting at Old Trafford on Sept. 4 before the final test begins on Sept. 12 at The Oval in London. (Photo: File)

Steve Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes return

Smith’s return to the crease coincided with news that England lost opening bowler James Anderson for the rest of the series.

31 Aug 2019 9:29 AM

India had registered a comprehensive 318-run win over West Indies in the first Test of two-match series. (Photo: File)

Vivian Richards falls sick during live show, gets carried off the field

Skipper Virat Kohli had added yet another feather to his cap, becoming the most successful Indian captain in overseas Tests.

31 Aug 2019 9:18 AM

India A had defeated South Africa A by 69 runs in the first ODI of the five-match series on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Dhawan replaces injured Vijay Shankar for last two ODIs against South Africa A

All-rounder Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the series due to an injury on his right thumb.

31 Aug 2019 9:15 AM

Kohli brought up his half-century in the 55th over of the innings, and he along with Rahane ensured the team does not lose any more wicket before the tea break. (Photo: AP)

IND vs WI 2nd Test: Kohli scores fifty, India post 264 runs on day one

Both Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 42 and 27 respectively at the close of play on day one.

31 Aug 2019 8:30 AM

Karun Nair holds key for India Red

Dharmendrasinh Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers for India Green. He took two wickets.

31 Aug 2019 1:29 AM

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