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CA announce schedule of Marsh One-Day Cup and Sheffield Shield
Melbourne , December 16 Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the schedule for the Marsh One-Day Cup and the remainder of the Sheffield Shield season.
A full 22-match Marsh One-Day Cup schedule has been announced,…
If India bowl short at Smith, they’ll play into his hands: Chappell
New Delhi, Dec 16 Former Australia captain Ian Chappell said that India need to pitch the ball up to Australias batting mainstay Steve Smith and not target him with short deliveries if they have to dismiss him cheaply in the forthcoming…
Azhar calls for 5 bowlers in 1st Test; expected Pandya in squad
New Delhi, Dec 16 Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin on Tuesday said that India should go with five bowlers, five batsmen and a wicketkeeper against Australia in the first Test at Adelaide Oval. He also felt that Hardik Pandya…
Sreesanth named in Kerala probable squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Kerala , December 15 : Pacer S Sreesanth has been named in the 26-member probable squad announced by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
The list also includes the names of Robin Uthappa and…
We’ll never see a player like Messi again: Koeman
Barcelona , December 15 : Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman heaped praise on Lionel Messi and said that "we will never see a player like" him again.
In Barcelona's previous match, Messi guided the club to a 1-0 win over Levante…
Ind vs Aus: ‘Grind never stops’ for Kohli and boys
Adelaide , December 15 The first Test between India and Australia is less than two days away and the visitors are keeping no stones unturned to be fully prepared for the match, which gets underway on Thursday at the Adelaide…
No captaincy pressure on Rahane in Kohli’s absence, says Gavaskar
Mumbai: Ahead of the much-anticipated Test series against Australia, former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar feels that there will no pressure on vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane in the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli in the longest format.…
Bengal announce 26 probables for T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Kolkata, Dec 14 The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Monday announced 26 probables for the T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which is to be played from January 10.
While announcing the squad, CAB secretary Snehasish Ganguly did not…
Cricket South Africa suspends acting-CEO for alleged ‘misconduct’
Johannesburg, Dec 14 The interim board of Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday has slapped a notice of suspension CSA's acting-CEO Kugandrie Govender, and announced a disciplinary hearing into her alleged misconduct.
"This notice sets…
IFA Shield: Mohammedan SC beat Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in quarter-finals
Kolkata (West Bengal) , December 15 : Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC) forwards missed a slew of chances as Mohammedan SC clung to a ninth-minute penalty to salvage a 1-0 win and send Malabarians out of IFA Shield at Kalyani Stadium on…
Lazio are strong but we go in as favourites, says Neuer
Munich , December 15 Bayern Munich have been drawn against Lazio in the last 16 of the 2020/21 Champions League, and although Manuel Neuer dubbed his opponents as a "strong team", the goalkeeper said that his side "go in as…
Max Verstappen comfortably holds off Mercedes trophy
Abu Dhabi , December 13 An imperious display from Max Verstappen saw him breeze through to his second victory of 2020 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale, leading the Mercedes duo of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton, who…
ISL 7: Bengaluru defeat Kerala Blasters in six-goal thriller
Goa , December 13 Bengaluru FC walked away with three points after a 4-2 win over Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League (ISL) Season 7 at the Fatorda Stadium, here on Sunday.
The teams were tied 1-1 at the break with Rahul…
We didn’t start ‘well enough’ against ‘tough team’ Everton: Mount…
Liverpool , December 13 After suffering a defeat at the hands of Everton, Chelsea's Mason Mount said his side did not start "well enough" while terming the opponents a "tough team".
Everton defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier…
We are ready for pink ball Test, says Vihari
Sydney, Dec 13 Batting with the pink ball can be both productive and challenging as the ball comes onto the bat better than the red ball but also moves a lot more at night, said India batsman Hanuma Vihari.
Vihari (27) scored a century…
Pandya meets his son after 4 months, posts image
New Delhi, Dec 12 Hardik Pandya on Saturday posted an image with his son. Pandya, who returned to India after their ODI and T20I series in Australia, is meeting his family for the first time in four months, having also taken part in the…
Rahul my favourite current international cricketer: Lara
New Delhi, Dec 12 Former West Indies captain and batting great Brian Lara said that India's KL Rahul is his favourite player currently in international cricket.
Lara said that Rahul's scintillating form in limited overs cricket over the…
Ind vs Aus: Starc to join hosts’ squad ahead of first Test
Adelaide , December 13 Cricket Australia on Sunday confirmed that pacer Mitchell Starc will be rejoining the men's squad on Monday ahead of the first Test of the four-match series against India at the Adelaide Oval.
India and…
Ind vs Aus: There is some pressure on Joe Burns, says Rogers
Sydney , December 13 : Chris Rogers, part of Australia A's coaching staff has said that there is indeed some pressure on opening batsman Joe Burns to score some runs.
Burns has been under fire off late for not being able to…
NZ vs Pak: Williamson, Boult added to Kiwi T20I squad, Taylor excluded
Christchurch , December 12 Skipper Kane Williamson and pacer Trent Boult have been included in the national T20I squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed on Saturday.…