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Virat Kohli should get a lot of credit because he’s put a lot of faith in MS Dhoni, says Sourav Ganguly
September 20, 2017 12:31 IST
MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya played a crucial role in India going from 87/5 at one stage in the first ODI against Australia to 281 runs in the end. Dhoni had earlier come under criticism for not firing with the bat.
Wondered if I was ever going to play for Australia again, says Nathan Coulter-Nile
September 19, 2017 11:58 IST
Nathan Coulter-Nile was roped in as Australia's seamer for the India ODI series following injuries to Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. He comes in following a lengthy injury battle with his last ODI coming in June 2016.
India to tour South Africa in January next year
September 20, 2017 12:27 IST
BCCI and CSA have been going back and forth to finalise the schedule since start of 2017. In August, BCCI had made it clear that India's ODI series against Sri Lanka would only conclude on December 24 and the team would reach South Africa in the last week.
This day, ten years back: Yuvraj Singh hit Stuart Broad for six consecutive sixes; relive with video
September 19, 2017 19:38 IST
Yuvraj Singh smashed six sixes in the 19th over of the first innings. After his 36 runs off six balls, he also made a record of scoring the fastest half-century in T20I, facing just 12 balls to reach his fifty.
Jonny Bairstow to open for England in first ODI against West IndiesSubscriber Only
September 19, 2017 01:24 IST
Jonny Bairstow will open for England in the first one-day international against West Indies, captain Eoin Morgan announced on Monday.
India vs Australia: In search of beginnings of Chepauk’s Walajah Road EndSubscriber Only
September 19, 2017 08:40 IST
To dig the history of Walajah, you need to explore the mosques around the stadium. Even there, you should be lucky enough to stumble into someone elderly.
Caught on stump mic! How MS Dhoni continues to lead from behindSubscriber Only
September 20, 2017 13:09 IST
MS Dhoni’s instructions to bowlers from behind the stumps are invaluable. India's encounter with Australia on Sunday was a case in point. Keeper MS provided valuable inputs into wickets of David Warner and Glenn Maxwell.
On selectors’ instruction, Ishant Sharma in Kanpur to play Duleep Trophy
September 18, 2017 23:38 IST
Acutely short of match practice, senior fast bowler Ishant Sharma is set to play the next Duleep Trophy match between India Blue and India Green, starting on Tuesday.
Rain likely to affect Eden Gardens ODI between India and Australia
September 18, 2017 23:32 IST
The second ODI between India and Australia in Kolkata on Thursday could witness another truncated match as the weathermen has not ruled out the possibility of intermittent showers, especially in the evening hours.
Dean Jones takes dig at India’s first ODI win; faces backlash
September 18, 2017 23:04 IST
Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones faced some heat from Indian fans on social media after posting "So I see India needed a bit of rain to win that game. Ok ... bring on Game 2 @StarSportsIndia #Wearecoming #INDvAUS" on his official Twitter handle.
Committee of Administrators sends draft resolution to state units for fund release
September 18, 2017 22:30 IST
Knowing well that it could be a pressure tactic from the defiant state units, the COA has made it clear that non-compliance with regards to Lodha Committee reforms means that they won't get the funds.
Five-match ODI series won’t be feasible in near future: Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland
September 18, 2017 22:11 IST
Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland feels that the ongoing series against India could be one of the last five-match rubbers in the ODI format as efforts are on to introduce a global league.
England vs West Indies Live Streaming, 1st ODI: When and where to watch the 1st ODI, live TV coverage, time in ISTSubscriber Only
September 18, 2017 21:13 IST
England take on West Indies in first ODI of the five-match series in Manchester. While England won the Test series 2-1, West Indies on the other side clinched a convincing win by 21 runs in the only T20I.
BCCI files appeal against Kerala High Court’s decision of lifting S Sreesanth’s lifetime ban
September 18, 2017 20:29 IST
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has filed an appeal in Kerala High Court against the lifting of lifetime ban against S Sreesanth. The Board further said that the High Court's decision was contrary to the existing norms.
Difficult to play four fast bowlers in Ashes, says Josh Hazlewood
September 18, 2017 19:09 IST
Josh Hazlewood feels that it will be very difficult for Australia to play all four fast bowlers in the upcoming Ashes series against England later this year.
England vs West Indies: Chris Gayle just hits the ball wherever he wants, says Liam Plunkett
September 18, 2017 18:32 IST
England fast bowler Liam Plunkett said, "I don't think anyone knows (how to bowl to Gayle) do they? He's such a good player he just hits the ball out of the park wherever he wants."
Glenn Maxwell impersonates cricket legends in upcoming video game, watch video
September 18, 2017 18:12 IST
Glenn Maxwell took the gaming experience and was seen imitating Australian captain Steve Smith and former West Indian captain Brian Lara in the video. He even took fans inside the process of capturing his movements, mimicking Justin Langer and Mathew Hayden while at it.
India vs Australia Stats, Highlights: Virat Kohli surpasses MS Dhoni for most consecutive wins
September 18, 2017 17:10 IST
India clinched 26-run win over Australia in the first ODI of five-match series in Chennai. Defending a revised target of 164 runs from 21 overs, the Virat Kohli-led India restricted Steve Smith's men to 137/9 to take 1-0 lead in the series.
MS Dhoni relaxes on Chennai airport floor, remains ‘Captain Cool’, see pics
September 18, 2017 15:05 IST
MS Dhoni, who was took some time to relax by sleeping on the ground in an ODI against Sri Lanka, did a similar thing by sleeping on the floor at Chennai airport as Indian Cricket Team waits for its flight to Kolkata.
Mosaddek Hossain, suffering from eye infection, likely to miss Bangladesh tour of South Africa
September 18, 2017 14:07 IST
Bangladesh all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain is likely to miss the limited-overs series against South Africa due to an eye infection which has not healed and had ruled him out of the Test series as well.
I’m ready to go into head coach role, says former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond
September 18, 2017 13:28 IST
Shane Bond, former New Zealand fast bowler has said that he is ready to take the position as a head coach, seven years after acting as the deputy. He will lead a New Zealand 'A' side to tour of India.
Ravichandran Ashwin sends help from England, his biggest fan attends India vs Australia ODI in Chennai
September 18, 2017 13:10 IST
Ravichandran Ashwin is currently playing county cricket in England for Worcestershire. But he did a kind favour to one of his biggest fans in Chennai, P Venkatesan by providing him the hospitality box ticket for India-Australia match.
India vs Australia Stats: MS Dhoni has best numbers this year, India win first time against Australia at Chepauk
September 18, 2017 13:17 IST
India's 26-run triumph is their first in two matches against Australia in ODIs at Chepauk as they had lost by one run to Australia at this venue on October 9, 1987.
India vs Australia 1st ODI: Never easy chasing 160 with two new balls, says Steve Smith after defeat in 1st ODI
September 18, 2017 12:58 IST
Steve Smith expressed that the presence of two new balls in a 21-over chase put them at a disadvantage when chasing 164 against India in the first one-day international of the five-match series in Chennai.
India Vs Australia: Yuzvendra Chahal hits back at Steve Smith, says two new balls was ‘plus point’ for Australia
September 18, 2017 14:14 IST
India had to defend a total of 160 in 21 overs against Australia in the first one-day international in Chennai after the match was curtailed due to rain. Spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav helped India win by 26 runs.
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