Rohit can open in Tests: MSK
Selection committee chairman MSK Prasad has hinted that Rohit Sharma can be accommodated into the Indian Test playing XI in the opening slot at a time when K L Rahul’s form has become a “cause of concern”. India ODI vice-captain Rohit has been in sublime form of late but despite being...
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Knighthood for Boycott, Strauss
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Smith, Cummins maintain lead
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Accidental Captain
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Hima named in relay team in 25-member World C'ships squad
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Smith maintains lead over Kohli in ICC Test rankings
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Rohit as Test opener can definitely be considered, Rahul's form a concern: MSK Prasad
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'Accidental' Australia captain Paine on verge of Ashes landmark
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Beyond the clouds
Afghanistan defy rain advantage to beat B’desh for historic win Rashid Khan claimed 6-49 and completed his maiden 10-wicket haul as Afghanistan defied rain and fading light to beat Bangladesh by a massive 224 runs in the one-off Test in Chittagong on Monday. Rashid grabbed three of the remaining four wickets as...
India A skittle out SA for 164
Young Shubman Gill was back in form with an unbeaten 66 after bowlers set the platform, dismissing the visiting side for 164 on the first day of the ‘Unofficial’ Test here on Monday. Gill, who has been an opener for Punjab in the longer format, played out Lungi Ngidi’s (1/18 in...
Muzumdar appointed SA batting coach
Mumbai stalwart Amol Muzumdar was on Monday appointed batting coach of the visiting South African team for the Test series against India beginning October 2. The 44-year-old, who made 11,167 first-class runs at an average of 48.13 but never got to play for India, confirmed the appointment. “I was approached last week...
Blue Tigers face toughest test
A heart-breaking loss in the campaign-opener has dented their chances of moving ahead and the Indian football team faces another uphill task when it takes on Asian champion Qatar in its most difficult match of the World Cup second round qualifiers here today. India let in two goals in the last...
Spain, Italy close in on Euro
Spain and Italy moved to within touching distance of Euro 2020 on Sunday after respective wins over the Faroe Islands and Finland saw them maintain their perfect qualifying records for next year’s tournament. Rodrigo and Paco Alcacer both scored twice in an easy 4-0 victory over the Faroes in Gijon, on...
singles
Pollard appointed as new WI skipper New Delhi: Following a disappointing performance at the World Cup and thereafter a complete whitewash against India, Cricket West Indies (CWI) have reportedly decided to sack Jason Holder and Carlos Brathwaite as skippers of ODI and T20I teams and have named Kieron Pollard as captain...
Nagal on career-high
A first round appearance at the US Open has propelled India’s Sumit Nagal to career-high 174 in the ATP rankings released on Monday. The 22-year-old from Haryana leapfrogged 16 places after his first-round exit in the US Open. He became only the fourth Indian to win a set in the main draw...
