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Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan recalled the time when he struck a 210-run partnership with MS Dhoni against Pakistan in 2006 Faisalabad Test. India were in a spot of bother at 288-5, but the duo ensured that India reached a mammoth 603. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/301yNDX

Away from cricket, Cronje – a devout Christian - had been rebuilding his life as a financial manager for a Johannesburg company from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36Olhoh

Steve Smith, perhaps the best batsman in the world, has made a shocking revelation WAToday. Former Australia skipper, who began his training with NSW on Monday at the Sydney Olympic Park said that, he didn't pick up the bat during the lockdown due to coronavirus. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3eBW9DX

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, who appeared in a total of 152 matches for the national side, was born on this day in 1985. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2zH7OCS

Dhoni has been out of action since India's defeat to New Zealand in the semi-final of the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World up in July 2019. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/3gI0JTa

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Premier India pacer Jasprit Bumrah won't miss the hugs and high-fives as part of a wicket celebration but he will certainly miss applying saliva on the ball and feels an alternative should be provided to maintain the red cherry. The ICC Cricket Committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, recommended a ban on using saliva on the ball as an interim measure to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Committee did not allow the use of artificial substances as a substitute move. The new rule makes life tougher for the bowlers and Bumrah, like many former and current fast bowlers, feels there ought to be an alternative. "I was not much of a hugger anyway and not a high-five person as well, so that doesn't trouble me a lot. The only thing that interests me is the saliva bit," said Bumrah in a chat with Ian Bishop and Shaun Pollock on ICC's video series Inside Out. "I don't know what guidelines we'll have to follow when we come back, but I

Nitish Rana, left-hand batsman from Delhi has managed to make a name for himself, largely due to his performances in the IPL. The 26-year-old recalled the time when he was first picked up by Mumbai Indian in 2015 auctions. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ewvx7k

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When MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi did an Instagram Live chat on Sunday, Yuzvendra Chahal made frequent appearances with lovable messages for the former India captain. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/2Xj2tKT

The 27-year-old Argentinian has been brought on a permanent deal after the striker's on-loan move from Inter Milan during the 2019-20 season. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/3cfeCoo

The season kick backs into action with a local derby between Sevilla and Real Betis on June 11 and there will be fixtures for the following seven days. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/3cswv3j

Editor's note : Professional sport is as much a scientific pursuit as it is a recreational wonder. What appears routinely mundane is a result of the hours spent honing the craft and deciphering the body mechanics till it becomes a monotonous muscle memory. In  Firstpost Masterclass , our latest weekly series, we look at precisely these aspects that make sport a far more intriguing act than we know. Deep Dasgupta grew up idolising Sunil Gavaskar, although his primary role was that of a wicketkeeper. A right-handed batsman, Deep represented India in eight Tests spread across South Africa, India and West Indies in the early 2000s before transitioning into commentary. Deep is regarded as an astute reader of the game, and has made a successful foray in online coaching on his website . Here, he breaks down the technical aspects of wicketkeeping. How did cricket happen to you and what are your earliest memories of the game? I am from the '83 generation; I was six when India won th

In this chat with The Sportstar at the Brabourne Stadium, Bob Willis recalls his association with England and the high points. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2ArdVem

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is expecting his baby with fiance, Serbian actress Natasha Stankovic. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36P0LUP

India bowler Jasprit Bumrah is considered one of the best in the business, across all formats. His ability to bowl quick and accurately gets him wickets in heaps. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gEJjqo

Jahan a former model has been quite active on social media and on Sunday posted a picture from a photo-shoot of the duo when there were together with a condemnatory outburst comment. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gFVCTp

The provisional date was subject to all safety requirements and government guidance being met and clubs receiving clearance from local authorities to stage home matches. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/3cj47Af

The result left Dortmund second on 60 points from 29 games with five rounds of matches remaining, seven behind champions and league leaders Bayern Munich.  from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2Mi7GMB

Former Australia captain and ex-team India coach Greg Chappell is in the news once again, but for a good reason this time around. The 73-year-old's breakfast charity has been feeding over 44,000 homeless everyday. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Xk48zD

Pakistan teen sensation Naseem Shah created a world record recently when he became the youngest player in Test history to bag a hat-trick against Bangladesh. The youngster talked to PakPassion.net about his career till now, the hat-trick and the world-class batsmen he is going to be facing in the future. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZSyR8Q

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wife Sakshi on Sunday expressed suprise over rumours about Dhoni's retirement on social media, stressing that the former India skipper is still keen to return to the national cricket team. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2MkScaw

In a statement released by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) a selected squad of 13 members will undergo a 12-day residential training camp. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2XfHybs

VVS Laxman took to Twitter to praise his former teammate and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/2XO4i1c

Fabio, who clinched the Monte Carlo Masters last year, is currently ranked 12th in the Association for Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/36K4NxD

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The amount that the former New Zealand skipper Vettori has decided to donate was not disclosed in the report submitted to BCB. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2XNUDHZ

Afghanistan head coach Lance Klusener is optimistic that his team would bounce back from the hard times that has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2XhN8u5

The guidelines issued pointed to resumption of international air travel, sports events and large congregations from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cfpEtT

One of Gould’s most talked about moments with regards to Indian cricket is when Tendulkar survived an lbw against Saeed Ajmal in the World Cup semi-final of 2011, which he admits he would have given out on if it happened again. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2zMShRJ

Umpire Ian Gould has revealed that it's tough officiating in India-Pakistan matches, since both the teams get excellent support from wherever they play in the world. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2zLuhi2

Virat Kohli explained how MS Dhoni had observed him for a long time, and how that played a role in his taking over as captain of the Indian team. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/3gCd9vG

Daniel Vettori has asked the BCB to give a part of his salary to the Board's low-income staffers amid the financial hardship being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/3cpT48N

Umpire Ian Gould lavished praise on Virat Kohli and likened the India captain to Sachin Tendulkar. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/3gzGneR

Premier League is all set to return to action from June 17, three months after being distrupted due to the novel coronavirus that has spread all over the world. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2Mf5i9s

The result left Werder in 17th place on 25 points from 28 games, two points behind 16th-placed Fortuna Duesseldorf. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/3dk7MiD

After a near three-month shutdown, elite competitive sport in England can resume from Monday behind closed doors provided strict conditions are met, the government said on Saturday. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2MgtLva

The thumping victory left leaders Bayern top of the standings on 67 points from 29 games, 10 ahead of second-placed Borussia Dortmund who visit bottom team Paderborn on Sunday. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2UaG4xx

Barring their defeat in the 1983 World Cup Final to India, the West Indies had won every series and tournament in ODI cricket since their loss to New Zealand in a one-off match in February, 1980. They arrived in England in May, 1984 having won their last 6 bilateral series and 2 Benson and Hedges World Series tournaments. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gHF0ea

Steve Waugh was the man behind Australia's amazing run of 16 Test wins on the trot, a feat that is bound to remain unparalleled for a long time to come. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2XhLMzl

India skipper Virat Kohli has in the last few years taken world cricket by storm and the accolades refuse to stop. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3eDrtT1

Back in Asia Cup 2012, Virat Kohli smashed a scintillating 183 against Pakistan in a group stage match, to take India home while chasing 330. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gDr0lC

India captain Virat Kohli started his international career when Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the skipper of India and Kohli was made the captain of Indian Test team in 2014 after Dhoni`s abrupt retirement from the longest form of the game. In January 2017, Dhoni stepped down as the skipper of the limited-overs team thus paving way for Kohli to take charge. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/3eyv6cH

David Warner impressed his fans with his dancing skills as the Australian batsman posted a video of him dancing to Mahesh Babu's hit song. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/2TThj8O

Cook finished his cricket career with a total of 12,472 runs in 161 Tests, 3204 runs in 92 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 61 runs in four T20Is. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/3eJZAZB

The series, if it gets the nod of the UK government, will mark resumption of international cricket which has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2ZSWez0

England kickstarted their successful World Cup 2019 campaign with a convincing 104-run win over South Africa from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XdppuV

India skipper Virat Kohli is once again the only cricketer in the world to feature in the top 100 list of highest paid athletes of 2020 put out by Forbes magazine. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2TT1gHV

Kohli has made a jump of more than 30 places from 2019 and is at the 66th spot in the list. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2yKMlbw

The 80-year-old was roped in as the chairman of Arsenal in 2013, but he has been a member at Emirates Stadium since 2005. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/3gDbtC4

England and West Indies are slated to play a three-match Test series in July.  from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2XgMQ6L

The England and Wales Cricket Board is in talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) about allowing coronavirus player substitutions in its upcoming planned test series against West Indies and Pakistan, an ECB official said. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3dgQWBl

On Friday Cricket Australia had announced that the schedule for the upcoming India's tour Down Under. The four Tests of the much-anticipated series will be played at Gabba, Adelaide Oval, MCG and the SCG respectively starting December 3, the CA had said on Thursday. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ez7btO

The decision has been taken in adherence to the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and other state governments. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2Xh6O0U

Sensharma was member of Bengal's 1989-90 Ranji Trophy winning squad. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2XG5fsI

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Matches will be played behind closed doors at two 'bio-secure' venues, likely to be grounds with hotels such as Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2ZPis55

Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan is arguably the best spinner the world has seen and his feat of 800 Test wickets remains to be untouched by any bowler. In a chat with R Ashwin, then Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara revealed a story during 2010 series against India, where the spinner decided to hang up his boots after the first Test. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2TPlF0M

RP Singh revealed on Star Sports, that skipper Adam Gilchrist had a superstition, that if Harmeet Singh played, the team performed well and won matches. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2M9n1iw

The West Indies were due to play three Tests in England in June but the coronavirus pandemic has pushed the visit back to July at the earliest. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/3df5Nw0

Virat Kohli. who was placed 100th in the list of highest-paid athletes, rose to 66th spot in 2020 Forbes list, announced on Friday. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/2TRNGoi

The International Cricket Council, the sport`s world governing body, has the final say over whether the Oct. 18-Nov. 15 event will go ahead. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2XdDOqU

Soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo ($105 million), Lionel Messi ($104 million) and Neymar ($95.5 million) and American basketball player LeBron James ($88.2 million) rounded out the top five. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2ZREvYW

“I don’t care much about the television cameras. I just give my decisions. As I see it. As you and I see it,” says Dickie Bird in this interview. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/3eynh70

Heather Knight, England captain has excellent credentials when it comes to winning trophies, but not so good when it comes to taking care of them. It was after England had won the Ashes in 2013, the trophy was with her for almost 10 weeks, and the ECB thought they had misplaced it. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3euNmUk

Brazilian legend Silva recently took to his official Instagram account and challenged Irish southpaw Conor for a superfight that will test their 'martial skills' against each other. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2ZMBGYZ

Melbourne : Former Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has signed a two-year contract with Tasmanian Tigers, ending a 15-year stint with his home state Victoria. The 35-year-old pacer, who bid adieu to international cricket in December last year after snaring 221 wickets in 67 Tests, said he would look to "play good cricket" and "develop his coaching skills". "My greatest goal is to come to Tasmania and play good cricket, while hopefully winning a few games which will be my biggest aim," Siddle, who played 62 matches for Victoria after debuting in 2005, told Cricket Tasmania . "There're a few players down here that I've played a lot of cricket with, and there's a bunch of younger players that I'm looking forward to playing alongside. It's a great opportunity for me while I'm still playing to work alongside Griff (coach Adam Griffith). "I want to develop my coaching skills further and really help some of the younger boy

India opener and limited-over vice-captain Rohit Sharma has signed with IIFL Finance as its first-ever brand ambassador. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Aec8Jz

There was a time in Nasser Hussain's career when the latter forgot the name of then South Africa skipper Graeme Smith during the 2003 series. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gB6q50

Relief and excitement are the overwhelming emotions for Afghanistan after Australia confirmed they would host them for a one-off test in Perth from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZM3Xih

Earlier in April, the ECB had suspended all forms of cricket in the country until at least July 1 due to the coronavirus pandemic that has brought the entire world to standstill. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2XIyaMq

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Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara believes missing Angelo Mathews due to an injury hurt Sri Lanka badly in the summit clash of the 2011 World Cup, which hosts India won after a gap of 28 years. Having played a key role in their thrilling semi-final win against New Zealand, Mathews was forced out of the final against India at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium by a quadriceps muscle injury. Reflecting on the six-wicket loss to India, the former Sri Lankan captain said Mathews' injury forced him to opt for a 6-5 combination and was also the reason behind his decision to bat first after winning the toss. "In that WC final, that's the biggest thing I look back and think...You can talk about drop catches and all of that happens. But the composition of the side and the fact that we were forced to make the change was to me the turning point," Sangakkara said in the latest episode of Instagram series 'Reminisce with Ash' hosted by India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

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All-rounder Ben Stokes' views on India's batting approach against England in the 2019 World Cup had raised a storm. These were published in his new book 'On Fire'. But his comments have led some to believe that India had thrown away the match to oust Pakistan from the mega event. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XHNysy

Cricket Australia on Friday said that there is "very high risk" of this year's T20 World Cup being postponed and the borad is bracing up for huge revenue loss because of that. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com https://ift.tt/2Ai0b5K

Former Liverpool captain and England international John Barnes, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on a variety of things ranging from COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, resumption of Premier League, Project Restart, home ground vs neutral venues, Liverpool's stunning campaign, transfer marker post-pandemic, and much more. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2MbsghL

The EPL further confirmed that all the 92 remaining matches in the season will take place behind closed doors due to fear of coronavirus pandemic.   from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2Bde1qs

Legendary English all-rounder Ian Botham says captain Virat Kohli is the "right guy" to take Indian cricket forward but rates Ben Stokes as the world's best player at the moment. "Virat takes the game to the opposition, he takes a stand for his players. I would have loved to play against him. He is the right guy to take Indian cricket forward," Botham said during an online chat session with Playwrite Foundation. One of the game's finest all-rounders, Botham has represented England with distinction during a stellar career, the highlight of which was heroics in the 1981 Ashes series. Botham had his take on the debate around the best all-rounder between former player Andrew Flintoff and England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes. "Ben (Stokes) is better than a mile to Freddy (Andrew Flintoff). Ben Stokes is the closest version of me, he plays like me with his heart on his sleeve. Flintoff was good but Stokes is just exceptional. He is the best cricketer

Melbourne : Cricket Australia is bracing for the “very high risk” of the men’s T20 World Cup being postponed and the resulting financial hit during the coronavirus pandemic. Australia is scheduled to host the tournament in October and November but with global travel restrictions in place, it’s very doubtful the event will go ahead. And if it does, it’s unlikely crowds will be allowed in stadiums because of social distancing requirements. “We have been hopeful all along that it could be staged in October-November but you would have to say there’s a very high risk about the prospect of that happening,” Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts said on Friday. Roberts is more confident about a four-Test series against India going ahead, starting at the Gabba in Brisbane on 3 December. But while that would deliver much-needed broadcast revenue, it would also come at a cost of millions for extra “biosecurity measures that we need to put in place to deliver the season." Crick

Kevin Roberts revealed that the four India Tests could be limited to one or two venues if the State borders are still not completely open six months down the line. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2ZOq1ZQ

Former India skipper MS Dhoni's childhood coach Keshav Banerjee believes that the rumours surrounding his wards retirement are untrue. Accoring to him, Dhoni will come out in the open and tell everyone about the decision when the time is right. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XEjfTN

Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts has downplayed the prospect of the Twenty20 World Cup going ahead in 2020, saying the October-November schedule was under “very high risk” due to the coronavirus pandemic. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2AfnRYu

The enshrinement ceremony for the nine-member group, which also includes Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, was scheduled for August 29 in Springfield, Massachusetts. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2zG1X0u

However, Ferrari chose McLaren`s Spaniard Carlos Sainz as replacement for four times world champion Sebastian Vettel alongside Charles Leclerc for 2021. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/3ddAjGt

The race, held annually since 1897, is the world`s most prestigious marathon and generally draws over 30,000 runners from all over the world. from Zee News :Sports https://ift.tt/2BamPxb

Just when Chris Old was all set to become the lynch-pin of the England attack, he was struck by injuries warranting operations on both his knees. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2TOYNyk

It was on this day, four years ago, Sunrisers Hyderabad went on to win the IPL for the first time, beating Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring encounter. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ceOGci

Next week should have seen the Oval in south London hosting the first Test between England and the West Indies. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2U1Mr6f

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 5.5 million people and spread across 216 countries. Here are the biggest stories of its impact on sport today. from Sportstar - Cricket https://ift.tt/2M7V7Dm

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was last seen sporting India colours in the ICC World Cup semi-final in July last year. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ZKvYGY

Anil Kumble is hopeful of the IPL happening this year and is not averse to the idea of conducting the cash-rich event without spectators due to the coronavirus threat. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2M4l5YB

Eoin Morgan admitted that he would be surprised if the T20 World Cup went ahead given the complications that could arise with having to accomodate 16 teams and their support staffs. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3dmhu4l

Mohammad Hafeez takes pride in the fact that he could always trouble left-handers with his off-spin, adding that Brian Lara also told him he found it difficult facing him. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2X8ZLaT