The Mongolian wrestling coaches, with honey-comb guts and teddy bear chests, stripped to their briefs to protest the referee’s decision. It was surprising, shocking, heartbreaking and amusing a an undefineable mixed emotion that visited most minds throughout the year.
Category: Cricket
Ranji: Gujarat’s Priyank Panchal hits a new high
… the day’s play, I like to keep it to myself. I’m thinking about starting a blog and also doing an online course in sports management,” Panchal told The Indian Express. ‘Thou shalt in need of thee,’ Len Hutton had once uttered as he handed over the …
CRICKET: Dawson enjoying days of his life
Liam Dawson in batting action during his Test debut in the final match of England’s series in India earlier this month LIAM Dawson his looking to grab his chance with both hands as he heads out to India for England’s one-day series. The last year on a whole was a good one for the 26-year-old, who made his international debuts across all three formats in 2016.
Former Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie will be an assistant with the Australian T20 side
Jason Gillespie will join the Australia coaching staff as an assistant for the upcoming Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia has announced. The former Yorkshire coach, now with the Adelaide Strikers of the Big Bash League, will work alongside Justin Langer who will serve as the head coach.
Rebecca Judd shares video of flooded street in Melbourne’s Brighton …
‘Left the house in disarray!’: Rebecca Judd shares video of flooded street in Melbourne’s Brighton as she makes her way to a wedding And AFL WAG Rebecca Judd took to Instagram to share a video of a flooded street in the beachside suburb of Brighton. ‘Left the house in disarray!’ the 33-year-old wrote in the comments section before adding that she was making her way wedding in the midst of chaos.
Cricket: Neil Broom makes the most of his second chance
Neil Broom needed to shine against Bangladesh in the one-day international absence of regular New Zealand No.4 Ross Taylor. Broom anchored the Black Caps innings with 109 runs off 107 balls, surpassing his best of 71 batting at No.6 against the same opposition at Napier in 2010.
Man is rescued from fire in flat above Saffron Walden shop Blue
It is understood the two heroes made their way upstairs to the flat, in King Street, to rescue the man from the flames. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge suffering from smoke inhalation.
Du Plessis, De Kock’s late blitz hikes SA’s lead to 432 against SL at stumps
Day Three of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka completely belonged to hosts as their batsmen piled on runs by the loot. The Port Elizabeth track offered nothing but only pain to the Sri Lankan bowlers as opposed to the South Africans.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3: Highlights
South Africa ruled roost on Day Three against Sri Lanka at Port Elizabeth during the first match of the three-Test series. Sri Lanka in a way played according to the motion than anything else, while South Africa gazed like a team on a mission.
BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI: Likely XI for visitors
It is a do-or-die for the Bangladesh as they face hosts New Zealand in the second One-Day International of the three-match series at the Saxton Oval, Nelson on Thursday. New Zealand started off with a dominant 77-run win in the first ODI and will be high on confidence walking into the next fixture, as they eye a series win.
Watch VVS Laxman reason out why Virat Kohli is a template for budding youngsters
India ‘s ace batsman Virat Kohli has impressed everyone with his near-flawless batting and scaled to newer heights in 2016. He has found a new fan in CricketCountry’s mentor and cricket legend VVS Laxman .
Year-ender 2016: Top 10 T20I bowling performances
These include the less-famous ones, though. These are young and animated ones that changed the way one looks at bowlers in a batsman-dominated era.
It can happen only in India: Tainted politicians becoming Life Presidents of national Olympic body
It can happen only in India that an important sports-body like Indian Olympic Association gift itself tainted politicians, also having been imprisoned in corruption related cases, as their Life Presidents. It is shocking that successive Indian governments have not so far been able to take any concrete step to prevent such nuisance in administration of sports-bodies because politicians cutting across part-lines have hijacked administration of sports-bodies.
South Africa openers build 165-run lead over Sri Lanka
South Africa’s openers built a 165-run lead over Sri Lanka before rain forced a second delay on Day 3 of the first cricket test at St. George’s Park on Wednesday. South Africa moved to 84-0 in its second innings with another solid partnership from Dean Elgar and Stephen Cook after their 104-run opening stand in the first innings.
Silva hits defiant 43 to keep SL in contention
Eleven wickets fell on a day when a bowler-friendly track proved something of a nightmare for batsmen. Dhananjaya de Silva enhanced his rapidly-growing reputation with an unbeaten 43 as he kept South Africa’s strike bowlers at bay to see Sri Lanka to 181 for seven in their first innings at the end of the second day of the first test on Tuesday.
Former Hampshire cricket captain Mark Nicholas taken ill in Australia
… Nicholas would be sitting here at this time of the day,” Slater said in a clip posted on Channel Nine’s Wide World of Sports Twitter feed. “He has fallen ill with abdominal pains and he’s been taken to hospital for testing. “I’m aware that it’s out …
Approval for council offices to be turned into residential units
Bradford Council has been looking to sell off the building, 26 Mayfield Terrace, Clayton , as part of efforts to offload some of its un-used property portfolio. This week planning officers approved an application to change the use of the building, overlooking Clayton Cricket Club, from office use to residential.
New Zealand beats Bangladesh by 77 runs in 1st ODI
Career-best innings by Tom Latham and Colin Munro and a valuable bowling cameo by allrounder James Neesham propelled New Zealand to a 77-run win over Bangladesh in the first one-day cricket international on Monday and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Latham batted 47.3 overs for 137, beating his previous-best score and his only other century in one-day internationals of 110, while Munro scored 87 from 61 balls to eclipse his best of 85, also against Bangladesh, in 2013.
Ranji Trophy: Bowlers give Mumbai upper hand against Hyderabad
Raipur, Dec 25 : A superb bowling performance coupled with a decent effort with the bat gave Mumbai the upper hand on the third day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Hyderabad here on Sunday. [NK Cricket] Resuming their first innings at the overnight score of 167/3, Hyderabad could add only 113 runs to their total before being all out.
Will Fizz play the first ODI?
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman does a few one-legged squats on one of the sand squares at the BCB’s National Cricket Academy. Photo: Star File Will Mustafizur Rahman play Bangladesh’s opening one-day international against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval on Monday? The 21-year-old left-arm fast bowler is eager to play but soreness and stiffness on left the side of his body — which has so far limited his athleticism while fielding, especially his ability to throw from the deep — is the most worrying aspect for the team management at the moment.
Pakistan looks forward to red ball, hard MCG pitch
” Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower says his side is looking forward to a return of the red ball and a hard Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch for the second test against Australia beginning Monday. The visitors lost the day-night first test at the Gabba by 39 runs, having made a bold bid at a come-from-behind victory.
Yorkshire’s Matthew Fisher, who has been appointed as England Under-19s’ captain
SHERIFF Hutton Bridge star Matthew Fisher has described his immense pride at being appointed as England’s under-19s captain for the one-day leg of their tour of India next month. The 19-year-old may have endured a miserable summer, with a series of hamstring injuries preventing him from playing a single first-team match for Yorkshire.
Rashid urges Pakistan to be fearless against Australia
Rashid believes that the conditions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will offer a big contrast to what Pakistan encountered at the Gabba where the hosts escaped a narrow 39-run victory. Chasing a world record target of 490 runs to win, Pakistan’s ninth-wicket partnership between Asad Shafiq and Yasir Shah delayed Australia’s victory and made their side’s impossible chase look easy.
Ranji Trophy 2016-17: Haryana set to take on dangerous Jharkhand in quarter-final
Vadodara: They are not cricket’s traditional powerhouses, but a Jharkhand team mentored by none other than Mahendra Singh Dhoni , is ready to take on a gutsy Haryana side that will miss the services of new star Jayant Yadav. While Dhoni may not be donning the whites again but in spirit he will be present at the Moti Bagh ground when India hopeful Ishan Kishan wears the big gloves or lines up to hit those big sixes.
Ranji Trophy 2016-17: Panchal in talks ahead of Gujarat-Odisha quarter-final tie
The pitch has been helping the batsmen of late, but the early morning moisture this time of the year will also offer the pacers assistance A Getty Images Jaipur: He has already amassed more than 1000 runs this season and the focus will be firmly on Priyank Panchal when Gujarat lock horns with Odisha in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal cricket match starting on Friday. Gujarat will be boosted by the return of Parthiv Patel from national duty against a team that is playing in the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time since 2001.
Cricket South Africa introduces player milestone programme
Johannesburg : Cricket South Africa has introduced a new Proteas player milestone programme that will recognise all South African players for their achievements across all three formats of the game. The milestone programme is inclusive of both Proteas men and women players and will honour players dating back to South Africa’s re-admission into international cricket in 1991.
Former Somerset player banned for two years after match-fixing scandal
A FORMER Somerset batsman has been banned for two years after admitting attempting to cover up a match-fixing scandal. Cricket South Africa withdrew charges of match fixing against Alviro Petersen, but the 36-year-old has admitted 13 charges relating to the investigation that saw ex-Proteas player Gulam Bodi banned for 20 years.
England’s Alastair Cook named captain of ICC team of the year
Alastair Cook has been named captain of the International Cricket Council Test team of the year despite leading England to victory in just one of their last eight matches . England have four representatives in the team – more than any other nation – with three Australians and one player apiece from New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka and South Africa in a side picked by former Test greats Rahul Dravid, Gary Kirsten and Kumar Sangakkara for the sport’s world governing body.
Tigers reach 245 in 43 overs
Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim made 45 from 41 balls with two fours and a six to his name against New Zealand XI. File Photo: Firoz Ahmed Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladesh reached 245 for 8 against New Zealand XI in the 43-over tour match at Cobham Oval, Whangarei today.
Former South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen banned from cricket for two years
Former South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen has been banned for two years after admitting attempting to cover up a match-fixing scandal. Cricket South Africa withdrew charges of match fixing against Petersen, but the 36-year-old has admitted 13 charges relating to the investigation that saw ex-Proteas player Gulam Bodi banned for 20 years.
Lights Out: Forest Green put on very lacklustre show against a determined Dover
… the much longer league format, 45 overs for innings. Is there not a lesson for administrators there? I stray from sports to lament the retiring of Len Goodman as head judge from Strictly Come Dancing. Len has always had a neat turn of phrase, …
Alastair Cook: Will he continue to captain England?
… He is the same price to have left his post by that time. Speaking after the latest defeat, 31-year-old Cook told Sky Sports he would not be rushing into any decision about his future. “This is not the place to be standing asking me these questions,” …
Feast of cricket to be played in the region
A youthful looking NSW Country side has the ability to end a three-year drought and win the Australian Country Cricket Championships. PACE: Southern ACT bowler Djali Bloomfield in action against Illawarra at Keith Grey Oval.
Cricket: Nair triple ton puts India in command against England
Karun Nair cracked a brilliant triple century as India took total control against England in Chennai on Monday, posting their highest-ever Test score. Right-hander Nair, who finished on 303 not out, reached the landmark with a boundary before India declared their first innings on a huge 759-7 for a lead of 282 in the fifth and final Test.
Southland fall short in one-day cricket clash with Canterbury Country Emerging Players team
Southland fell 10 runs short of victory in their one-day hit out against a Canterbury Country Emerging Players team at Queens Park in Invercargill on Tuesday. The Southland team was made up mainly of development players but had a scattering of Hawke Cup squad members in the playing 11. Mitch Ross lines up the ball while batting for Canterbury Country as Southland’s Hamish O’Brien looks on at Queens Park in Invercargill.
County hopeful over early Hastings return from injury
AUSSIE ace John Hastings could be back from injury sooner than expected after Worcestershire’s 2017 overseas signing went under the knife. The 31-year-old had surgery on his right knee to repair “significant damage” to the patella tendon he injured in the Sheffield Shield playing for Victoria Down Under.
Liam Dawson took his maiden Test wicket in Chennai
England were left waiting for their inevitable cue to bat out the remainder of the fifth Test as Karun Nair remorselessly built India’s lead on day four. Nair and Ravi Ashwin shared an unbroken stand of 147 to carry the hosts to a teatime 582 for five, 105 runs in front, as England mustered just one wicket in two sessions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Fifth Test: Nair, Ashwin take India to 582/5 at tea vs England
Chennai, Dec 19 : Karnataka youngster Karun Nair and Ravichandran Ashwin continued to frustrate England as India posted 582/5 at tea, to take a slender 105-run lead on the penultimate day of the fifth and final cricket Test here on Monday. [NK Cricket] Nair, who notched his maiden ton in the morning session of play, carried on to go past the 150-run mark as he and Ashwin forged a 147-run unbeaten stand for the sixth wicket to defy any inroads by the visitors at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here.
Kings XI Punjab have biggest purse going into IPL auctions
Mumbai, Dec 19 : Indian Premier League franchise Kings XI Punjab will go into the players’ auction with the biggest purse among all the franchises, after they on Monday announced list of cricketers retained for next year’s tournament. [NK Cricket] Punjab have the maximum money of Rs 23.35 crore for the auction among the eight teams.
‘You can’t do that. It’s untenable’
Cricket: It was a tense final day at the Gabba, with Pakistan needing a world record total for victory – they fell agonisingly short, with Australia claiming the two wickets they needed for victory. AUSTRALIA heads to the Boxing Day Test after their fifth straight win across all formats, but the winning streak is a false form guide.