Category: India

Government affirms support to cricket for blind

New Delhi, Jan 29 – Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Sunday affirmed the government’s support to promote cricket for the blind in the country. Speaking at the inauguration of the second World T-20 Cricket for Blind Championship organised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India here, he said the government will consider a suggestion from CABI to grant it recognition so that events related to blind cricketers get financial assistance from the government.

Inzamam indirectly advises Misbah to step down as Test captain

Karachi [Pakistan], Jan. 28 : Inzamam-ul-Haq, chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board , has called for one captain across all formats for Pakistan, thus indirectly advising Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq to leave captaincy. Talking to reporters in the wake of team’s dismal performance in New Zealand and Australia, Inzamam said, “I haven’t given any advice to the PCB over the captaincy issue but I think the perfect man for the job is one who can lead in all three formats.”

Inzamam indirectly advises Misbah to step down as Test captain

Karachi [Pakistan], Jan. 28 : Inzamam-ul-Haq, chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board , has called for one captain across all formats for Pakistan, thus indirectly advising Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq to leave captaincy. Talking to reporters in the wake of team’s dismal performance in New Zealand and Australia, Inzamam said, “I haven’t given any advice to the PCB over the captaincy issue but I think the perfect man for the job is one who can lead in all three formats.”

Alex Hales: Ruled out by a broken hand

Of the 15-man squad selected for the ODI series against India, which England lost 2-1, Hales’ absence is the only change, with no replacement selected. That gives Sam Billings three more matches to press his case as an alternative partner for Jason Roy at the top of the order but seamers Stuart Broad, Steven Finn and Chris Jordan have been overlooked.

David Warner surges to top spot, Kohli slips to third in Icc Odi Rankings

Dubai [UAE], Jan.27 : Australia opener David Warner has surged to the top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen with a stupendous run in recent matches. The attacking left-hander has attained the top ranking for the first time, leapfrogging South Africa’s AB de Villiers and India captain Virat Kohli after amassing 367 runs in the five-match home series against Pakistan which his side won 4-1.

Mickey Arthur: Pakistan are still a fledgling ODI side

“We’re ranked eighth at the moment and I think you could see the gap between eight and one. So we’ve got a lot of work to do in that regard,” said Mickey Arthur A Getty Images Following an embarrassing 4-1 loss in the just concluded One-Day International series, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur stated that following the loss, the scenario is clear as why hosts Australia are the No.

Virat Kohli’s losing streak on captaincy debut and other statistical…

The first T20I of the three-match series between India and England at Green Park, Kanpur was totally dominated by the Eoin Morgan ‘s men against Virat Kohli and his co. After restricting India to 147 for 7, English batsman got off a good start before openers Jason Roy and Sam Billings both were dismissed in the fourth over by leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Captain Morgan then took charge along with Joe Root, and anchored the innings with their 83-run partnership.

MS Dhoni felicitated by Kapil Dev at innings break during third ODI in Kolkata30 min ago

Kolkata, Jan 22: Mahendra Singh Dhoni , who relinquished the One-Day International and T20 captaincy recently, was felicitated by Cricket Association of Bengal for his contribution to Indian cricket during the innings break of the third ODI against England here on Sunday. Dhoni, who led India to two World Cups – one 50-over and one T20 – along with a Champions Trophy, received a crystal trophy from India’s first 50-over World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev to loud cheers of “Dhoni, Dhoni” from the 55,000-odd spectators.

Close-in: The young turks of India

There’s no time like now to play cricket for India and there are quite a few talented young players, like Parthiv Patel, to choose from The last few weeks have been an exciting period in Indian cricket. The finals of the Ranji Trophy resulted in a historic win for Gujarat.

Centre moves SC against Lodha panel reforms

The Centre entered the BCCI’s legal battle against cricketing reform panel as it asked the Supreme Court to withdraw Lodha Committee recommendations objecting to the bar on appointment of government servants and ministers as members of the Indian cricket board. Arguing for railway ministry, armed forces and cricket associations of universities that have been downgraded by the Lodha panel by taking away their voting rights, attorney general of India Mukul Rohatgi said that cricketing reforms needed a bigger debate and sought the matter to be referred to a larger bench.

India vs England – 3rd ODI

Hosts India take on visitors England in the third and final One-Day International , at the historic Eden Gardens Stadium, in Kolkata on Saturday. India, who are known to be a dangerous side back at home, will be the favourites to win this tie, as they aim to come up with a stellar performance and prove the English players, why they are still one of the formidable side at home.

Sri Lanka eager to hit back after Test whitewash

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews wants his side to start afresh in the limited-overs section of their tour of South Africa after a whitewash defeat to the Proteas in the Test series. Reuters/Ed Sykes Johannesburg – Sri Lanka are eager to regain some pride after a dismal Test series when they start the limited-overs section of their tour with the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Friday.

Stints in tennis ball cricket helped Kedar Jadhav

Considering the attention he has been getting post the knock, the Pune boy is not sure whether he will be able to hang out with his friends at Vaishali without being recognised by people. PUNE: After his match-winning knock of 120 against England in the first ODI in Pune on Sunday, life has changed for India batsman Kedar Jadhav .

Share grievances with me, not on social media: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat tells jawans1 hour ago

New Delhi [India], Jan 15: Days after a BSF soldier, Tej Bahadur Yadav, deployed along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir, alleged in a Facebook video that troops are served bad quality food, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday urged the jawans to discuss their grievances directly with him instead of posting them on social media. Addressing the Army Day function, he said, “There are proper channels in place for the jawans to put across their grievances.

Mahatma Gandhi, khadi or charkha not a oesoul proprietarya of any…

New Delhi , Jan. 15 : The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday hit back at the Congress over the recent controversy over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photos replacing Mahatma Gandhi on the calendar of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission and said that Father of the Nation, khadi or charkha is not a soul proprietary of any political party. “We don’t subscribe to anybody’s personal opinion.

Eoin Morgan has backed England to continue playing ‘explosive’ one-day cricket

Eoin Morgan backed England to continue playing “explosive” one-day cricket in India but home captain Virat Kohli believes that commitment to attack could be their downfall. England lost the Test leg 4-0 before Christmas but their limited-overs unit has been a different proposition since a selection overhaul following the 2015 World Cup, winning five of the seven series since then.

Cricket Australia team inspects Ranchi stadium prior to India-Australia Test

Ranchi: A four-member team from Cricket Australia visited Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium Complex, Dhurwa, Ranchi to inspect the arrangements for the upcoming Test match between India and Australia scheduled in March. The officials, comprising Adam Fraser , Sean Carroll , Sean Cary and Brendan Drew , visited the International stadium complex, JSCA in a release said.

Rahane to be used in the top order against England – Kumble

Ajinkya Rahane , arguably India’s most versatile Test batsman, will bat at an ODI slot he is likely to vacate when India’s first-choice openers are available. On a day when his 83-ball 91 led India A to a win over the touring England side in a practice match in Mumbai, coach Anil Kumble confirmed in Pune that Rahane will bat in the top order in the ODI series.

India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni gave England a tough time during their final warm-up match

England were left chasing 305 in their first warm-up match against a strong India A, Ambati Rayudu posting a century and Mahendra Singh Dhoni finishing in style with 68 not out. Free entry and Dhoni’s presence, leading out a national side for probably the final time after resigning as one-day captain, ensured there was barely a seat to be had at the historic Brabourne Stadium and England’s bowlers were given a tough ride.

Joe Root set to link up with England ahead of first ODI

Joe Root is due to be available for the start of England’s one-day international series against India after the birth of his son. The batsman, who is ranked third in the world, delayed his departure to be with his partner Carrie for the arrival of their first child but will not be taking an extended paternity period following the safe arrival on Saturday.

How Australia is getting this spinner ready for India Tests

‘He has had a lot less red ball match practice than other players that are likely to tour India and it is important he gets as much bowling in the format he is going to play.’ teve O’Keefe’s hopes of joining the Australian slow-bowling attack in the four-Test series in India from next month have been boosted after the left-arm spinner was withdrawn from the remainder of the Big Bash League to prepare for the tour.

Hopeful of India call-up soon: Shahbaz Nadeem

… where I thought I was in the fray for selection but I’d like to believe this was the closest I got,” Nadeem tells TOI Sports. “Anyway, I’ve always said that it’s written so it’ll happen if and when it has to happen. That doesn’t take my focus away …

New ODI captain Kohli hails Dhoni

Virat Kohli has taken over from Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India’s limited-overs captain, becoming his country’s skipper in all three formats of the game, the Indian cricket board said on Friday. Dhoni has been named as wicket-keeper in the squads for three one-dayers and three Twenty20 Internationals against England, beginning on January 15. The 35-year-old Dhoni relinquished the limited-overs captaincy on Wednesday after nine trophy-laden years, which included two World Cups and a Champions Trophy.