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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.
Bob Holland, former Australia spinner, dies aged 70
September 18, 2017 10:14 IST
Bob Holland, who was the third-oldest player to be picked for Australia when he made his debut aged 38, has died aged 70 from brain cancer, which was diagnosed in March.
Gareth Bale back in form as Real Madrid win 3-1 at Real Sociedad
September 18, 2017 09:58 IST
Gareth Bale capped the 3-1 victory with his sixth goal in five visits to Sociedad's Anoeta Stadium. Bale's fine solo goal in the second half gave the Welshman a much-needed boost.
India vs Australia 1st ODI: The day MS Dhoni — the son — returned homeSubscriber Only
September 18, 2017 09:00 IST
MS Dhoni had not played in Chennai for 697 days and even though Hardik Pandya won the first ODI for India against Australia, the Chepauk crowd's hero of the day was the former India captain.
We will cherish Pakistan tour for rest of our lives, says World XI coach Andy Flower
September 18, 2017 00:28 IST
Pakistan hosted the three-match T20I series against World XI in Lahore and the home side emerged winners after clinching the series 2-1. World XI coach Andy Flower though thanked Pakistan for their hospitality
India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Twitterati hails India’s ‘great win’ in Chennai
September 17, 2017 23:27 IST
The Virat Kohli-led Indian team took 1-0 lead in five-match ODI series against Australia after winning the first game by 26 runs (D/L Method). India restricted Australia to 137/9 in 21 overs while chasing 164 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Virender Sehwag’s ‘setting’ remark should not be taken otherwise, says Anurag Thakur
September 17, 2017 23:17 IST
Former BCCI chief Anurag Thakur said that Virender Sehwag's comments should not be taken otherwise. Thakur, who was attending a function in Ludhiana, told the media, "It should not be taken otherwise."
Hardik Pandya was the game-changer for us, says Virat Kohli
September 18, 2017 11:12 IST
Hardik Pandya steeped up his game along with MS Dhoni in the first ODI against Australia to help India put up a formidable total. He then took two wickets, including that of Steve Smith to help India win by 26 runs (D/L).
India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Hardik Pandya produces all-round show in India’s 26-run win
September 17, 2017 22:56 IST
India took 1-0 lead in the five-match series against Australia after beating the visitors by 26 runs (D/L Method) in Chennai in first ODI.
Jasprit Bumrah takes a stunner running back to dismiss Steve Smith; watch video
September 17, 2017 22:01 IST
Jasprit Bumrah took a brilliant running catch to dismiss Australian captain Steve Smith for one in first ODI of the five-match series in Chennai. Smith's side were handed over a revised target of 164 runs in 21 overs.
India vs Australia: Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni take India to 281/7 against Australia in Chennai
September 17, 2017 19:34 IST
India rode on a 118-run stand between Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni to help recover from 11 for 3 and later 87 for 5 to post 281 for 7 against Australia in the first one-day international in Chennai.
Australia Test leg-spinner Bob Holland dies at 70Subscriber Only
September 17, 2017 19:23 IST
Bob Holland was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer in late March and had surgery a week later to remove part of a tumor, followed by chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
West Indies considered abandoning T20I vs England, reveals Carlos BrathwaiteSubscriber Only
September 17, 2017 22:30 IST
West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite said his side were so concerned about the prospect of "career-threatening injuries" on a sodden outfield they considered abandoning before beating England in a Twenty20 international.
Virat Kohli stays top of ICC T20 rankings; Jasprit Bumrah climbs to second as bowler
September 17, 2017 19:15 IST
Virat Kohli leads number-two ranked Aaron Finch of Australia by 39 points, while Evin Lewis of West Indies has grabbed a career-best third position after jumping up a place.
MS Dhoni congratulated by Sachin Tendulkar on reaching 100th half-century
September 18, 2017 00:29 IST
Mahendra Singh Dhoni completed his 100th international half-centuries, after scoring 79 runs in the first ODI against Australia at Chepauk on Sunday. He has played six ODIs in Chennai and scored 401 runs with a blistering average of 100.25 and strike rate being 101.
Suresh Raina slams UPCA CEO Deepak Sharma in Duleep Trophy rain washout
September 17, 2017 18:17 IST
Following a brief drizzle, on-field umpires Navdeep Singh and Yashwant Barde, even after inspecting the surface five hours after it, found the conditions unfit for play to resume.
India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Twitteratti applaud MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya in ‘incredible comeback’
September 17, 2017 18:08 IST
MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya stitched a partnership of 118 runs for the sixth in the first ODI of the five-match series in Chennai after India were reduced to 87/5.
India vs Australia 1st ODI: Glenn Maxwell takes stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Virat Kohli, watch video
September 17, 2017 17:50 IST
Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck by Australia when Glenn Maxwell pull off a stunning one-handed catch at backward point and ended Kohli's innings in the first ODI between India and Australia in Chennai.
Hardik Pandya proves difference-maker in first ODI against Australia
September 17, 2017 17:42 IST
Hardik Pandya came out to bat at number 7 when the hosts were tottering at 87/5 and stitched a partnership of 118 runs with MS Dhoni for the sixth wicket in Chennai.
MS Dhoni returns to Chennai, receives roaring welcome; watch video
September 17, 2017 16:46 IST
MS Dhoni received a roaring welcome from the crowd when the Indian batsman came into bat during the first of the five-match ODI series. As the international cricket returns to MA Chidambaram Stadium after a gap of two years, fans were excited to watch Dhoni play.
Virat Kohli challenges fans in one-handed push ups; watch video
September 17, 2017 16:24 IST
Virat Kohli on Saturday posted a short video on his Twitter account of him performing one-handed push-ups. He also challenged his fans to try this form of exercise. In his Twitter post, he wrote, "How many one-handed push-ups can you do? #TrainToLive #LiveToTrain."
Mushfiqur Rahim comes in support of Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar and Sabbir Rahman
September 17, 2017 15:58 IST
Mushfiqur Rahim wants some pressure off from his in-form batsmen Imrul Kayes, Sabbir Rahman and Soumya Sarkar. During the Australia tour, Imrul and Soumya had a tough time with the bat, as they were not able to score big in the entire series.
Happy Birthday R Ashwin: May you keep striking at regular intervals, tweets Virender Sehwag
September 21, 2017 14:45 IST
R Ashwin is celebrating his 31st birthday and the former teammate Virender Sehwag, who is known for his witty tweets, wished the all-rounder in a tweet which read 'May you keep striking at quick intervals & soon become the fastest to 300 test wickets'
Star India pays nearly Rs 82 crore to Maharashtra government for BCCI deal
September 17, 2017 14:37 IST
The Maharashtra government netted nearly Rs 82 crore as stamp duty from the five-year media rights deal between the BCCI and broadcast major Star India, a Department of Stamps and Registration official has claimed.
Highlights and Result: India beat Australia by 26 runs (D/L method), lead series 1-0
September 18, 2017 11:40 IST
Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni took India from a tough 87/5 to 281 runs with 83 runs and 79 runs respectively. Rain before Australia's chase revised their target to 164 runs which proved too much following Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin bowling.
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