skip to content

Cricket News - Page 1284


Rishabh Pant is in line for ODI debut. (Source: PTI)

Rishabh Pant dropped: Suddenly, the future isn’t what it used to beSubscriber Only

December 26, 2018 09:32 IST

The blueprint of the hierarchy is more or less drawn, and Rishabh Pant, whose long-format abilities were once questioned, has to be content for now with the whites.

Mumbai’s short-ball specialist Minad Manjrekar took four wickets for 39 runs. PTI

Ranji Trophy 2018: Draw that feels like a win for SaurashtraSubscriber Only

December 26, 2018 09:33 IST

Chasing 284 runs for victory, Saurashtra fell short by 19 runs. Instead of six points, they will go home with only one. Bragging rights missed but they have effectively ended Mumbai's knockout hopes, barring a minor miracle.

india vs australia, india vs australia 3rd test, mayank agarwal, ravindra jadeja, india australia playing xi, ind vs aus, virat kohli, ind vs aus melbourne test, boxing day test india australia, india vs australia mcg, ind vs aus mcg pitch, ind vs aus pitch, cricket news, indian express

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Unboxing day for IndiaSubscriber Only

December 26, 2018 09:30 IST

India unveil two new openers, debutant Mayank Agarwal and Hanuma Vihari, for the Boxing Day Test; M Vijay, Rahul dropped.

Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Agarwal batting, Mayank Agarwal runs, Mayank Agarwal Karnataka, Ranji Trophy 2017/18, Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, Vijay Hazare trophy, sports news, cricket, Indian Express

India vs Australia: Expecting Virender Sehwag-like innings, says Mayank Agarwal’s coach Irfan Sait

December 25, 2018 22:11 IST

An aggressive and impactful innings is what Mayank Agarwal's coach Irfan Sait is expecting from his ward, who is set to make his Test debut against Australia tomorrow.

T20 World Cup 2020, T20 World Cup 2020 postponed, Mark Taylor, Mark Taylor Australia captain, IPL 2020, BCCI, coronavirus effect on cricket, cricket news

India vs Australia: Mark Taylor finds Virat Kohli’s off-field conduct ‘terrific’ but gives thumbs down to confrontation with Tim Paine

December 26, 2018 01:18 IST

Mark Taylor said Paine was winning the battle of skippers in the Test series so far.

Australia's Nathan Lyon bowls watched by India's Virat Kohli (left) and Australia's Peter Handscomb during play in the second cricket test between Australia and India in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Trevor Collens)

India vs Australia, 3rd Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch Boxing Day Test, TV Channel, time in IST

December 25, 2018 21:37 IST

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: When and where to watch the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia and all you need to know ahead of the third Test.

Sachin Tendulkar

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar turns Santa Claus for underprivileged kids on Christmas

December 26, 2018 12:04 IST

Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Christmas in a novel way after dressing up as Santa Claus to surprise underprivileged kids at Ashray Child Care Centre.

(Representational Image)

Ranji Trophy Roundup: Left-arm spinner Ashutosh Aman stars as Bihar rout Nagaland

December 25, 2018 22:01 IST

Ashutosh Aman returned with a match haul of 12 wickets to help Bihar secure a thumping 273-run victory over Nagaland in their Ranji Trophy Plate Group fixture in Patna on Tuesday.

Adelaide : Australia's Tim Paine plays pull shot while batting on the final day of the first cricket test between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia,Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.  AP/PTI Photo(AP12_10_2018_000005A)

India vs Australia: We are getting better with every Test, says Tim Paine

December 25, 2018 18:44 IST

Tim Paine said that their side is improving with every game but that does not mean that they are not on top of their opponents.

Cricket - England v India - Fifth Test - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 7, 2018   India's Ravindra Jadeja (left) celebrates the wicket of England's Ben Stokes   Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

India vs Australia: Ravindra Jadeja was fit when we selected him for Australia Tests, says MSK Prasad

December 25, 2018 17:39 IST

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad made it clear that his committee picked Ravindra Jadeja for the Test series based on the fitness report where he was declared absolutely fit.

India vs Australia: With new opening pair, India hope for runs at MCG

December 25, 2018 16:56 IST

Batting at the MCG will be another challenge for India as run-making at Melbourne is an art that only a few have been able to master.

Ind vs aus, india vs australia 3rd test, Virat Kohli, ind vs aus Melbourne test, Boxing day test India Australia, india vs australia mcg, ind vs aus mcg pitch, ind vs aus pitch, cricket news, indian express

Not going to take a banner and explain that this is who I am: Virat Kohli on his public persona

December 25, 2018 16:30 IST

Virat Kohli, whose public persona has been widely debated across platforms, said that he was not interested in explaining to the world who he is or that they need to like him and his focus is on doing well for the team.

Workers working on Cricket Pitch of Kotla Stadium ahead of India-Sri Lanka Test match on December 2nd, in New Delhi on Wednesday. EXPRESS PHOTO BY PRAVEEN KHANNA 29 11 2017.

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association lodge complaint after Feroz Shah Kotla pitch fiasco

December 25, 2018 15:35 IST

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) on Monday lodged a complaint with the BCCI, asking the board to address the issue at the earliest.

Sri Lanka vs South Africa, Dale Steyn, Dale Steyn bowling, Dale Steyn comeback, Dale Steyn injury, SL vs SA, South Africa Sri Lanka, sports news, cricket, Indian Express

Dale Steyn on the cusp of breaking Shaun Pollock’s Test recordSubscriber Only

December 25, 2018 15:29 IST

Dale Steyn is on the verge of eclipsing Shaun Pollock's record of 421 wickets and becoming the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket for South Africa.

India's Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali during the one day cricket match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Working towards my dream of playing Test cricket, says Yuzvendra Chahal

December 25, 2018 14:53 IST

Yuzvendra Chahal maybe not be in the scheme of things in the ongoing Test series against Australia, but that hasn't stopped him from working hard towards the goal of playing in the longer format of the game.

Mohammad Kaif, Mohammad Kaif India, Indian Express

Pakistan last country that should lecture on how to treat minorities: Mohammad Kaif lashes out at Imran Khan’s ‘minority’ remark

December 25, 2018 14:54 IST

Mohammad Kaif lashed out at the Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on his remarks of showing India how to treat minorities with respect. Kaif said Pakistan is the last country that should be lecturing on how to treat minorities.

India's Virat Kohli plays a defensive shot during play in the second cricket test between Australia and India in Perth, Australia

Batsmen have to stand up, bowlers can’t do anything with totals we’ve been putting up, says Virat Kohli

December 25, 2018 12:18 IST

Virat Kohli has urged the Indian batsmen to step up and make themselves count in the third Test vs Australia after drab showings in Adelaide and Perth.

Irani Cup

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Hanuma Vihari to open alongside Mayank Agarwal, says Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad

December 25, 2018 13:39 IST

Mayank Agarwal is a certain starter at the top of the order for India in the third Test against Australia. There is still uncertainty over his partner at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Mitchell Marsh has been roped in place of Peter Handscomb for the MCG Test. (File)

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Australia make one change for Boxing Day Test

December 25, 2018 08:25 IST

Australia have made just one change to their playing XI for the third Test against India for the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Mitchell Marsh coming in for Peter Handscomb.

Mayank Agarwal will make his Test debut at the MCG in the third Test against Australia. (Source: File photo)

India vs Australia 3rd Test: KL Rahul, Murali Vijay axed; Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja included in India XI

December 25, 2018 13:43 IST

Rahul and Vijay had scored 97 runs between themselves in the two Tests with Rahul recording individual scores of 2, 44, 2 and 0, while Vijay had notched 11, 18, 0 and 20. In the 26 innings that they had batted in, the pairing scored mere 543 runs at an average of 20.88.

shreyas iyer

Ranji Trophy 2018: Shreyas Iyer’s blitz gives Mumbai hope against SaurashtraSubscriber Only

December 25, 2018 09:04 IST

Mumbai will look to add a few more runs on the final day before asking Saurashtra to bat again. It will be interesting to see whether the visitors too will go for a win or be happy to take away one point.

Delhi’s feft-arm spinner Vikas Mishra (centre) was the wrecker-in-chief yet again as he tormented Madhya Pradesh batsmen with a six-wicket haul in the second innings. (Express photo: Amit Mehra)

Ranji Trophy 2018: At last, home comfort for Delhi against MP; win by nine wicketsSubscriber Only

December 25, 2018 09:05 IST

Nitish Rana’s team registers their first victory of the Ranji Trophy season, quelling an insipid Madhya Pradesh by nine wickets at Feroz Shah Kotla.

Ind vs aus, india vs australia 3rd test, ind vs aus Melbourne test, Boxing day test India Australia, india vs australia mcg, Justin Langer, Justin Langer Australia, cricket news, indian express news

India vs Australia: Justin Langer brings Aussie Rules footy legends to inspire teamSubscriber Only

December 25, 2018 09:09 IST

It’s been a feature of Justin Langer’s tenure as Australia coach to invite former players for dressing-room pep talks.

Ind vs aus, india vs australia 3rd test, Virat Kohli, ind vs aus Melbourne test, Boxing day test India Australia, india vs australia mcg, ind vs aus mcg pitch, ind vs aus pitch, cricket news, indian express

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Reflect, Renew and Restart for India at MCGSubscriber Only

December 25, 2018 09:10 IST

After finishing on the wrong side of series results in South Africa and England, India will hope to sign off 2018 on a high in the Boxing Day Test.

Ranji Trophy 2017, Ranji Trophy 2017 quarter-final, Delhi vs Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Delhi, sports news, cricket, Indian Express

Ranji Trophy roundup: Vikas Mishra spins Delhi to nine-wicket win over MP, Shreyas Iyer continues onslaughtSubscriber Only

December 24, 2018 21:00 IST

Vikas Mishra, who had taken six wickets in the first innings as well, finished with career-best match figures of 12 for 71 to help Delhi bundle out Madhya Pradesh for just 157 run s

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Edition
Install the Express App for
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us