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Anil Kumble’s Pet projectsSubscriber Only
June 21, 2017 09:37 IST
Anil Kumble was Team India coach for only a year, but during this relatively short period, he tried to put in place a framework for the long-term future of Indian cricket.
Cricket’s long-standing debate: Coach or Captain?Subscriber Only
June 21, 2017 09:32 IST
In modern team sport, players are usually more dispensable than coaches. Even those that are considered superstars. Cricket, however, has historically been different. And Indian cricket has been a different ball game altogether.
Anil Kumble quits as head coach, but lines with Virat Kohli snapped long agoSubscriber Only
June 21, 2017 15:37 IST
Announcing his resignation as head coach of the Indian cricket team, Anil Kumble late Tuesday night said he was informed about the reservations captain Virat Kohli had with his working style.
It’s over between coach Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli-led IndiaSubscriber Only
June 21, 2017 09:47 IST
The CAC comprising Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly indeed wanted to extend Kumble’s contract till the 2019 World Cup. But they eventually had to backtrack, seemingly on the face of Kohli’s disapproval.
Anil Kumble surprised Virat Kohli had reservations with his ‘style’, continuing as India coach
June 21, 2017 10:39 IST
Anil Kumble said that he was informed of captain Virat Kohli's reservations with his style and "continuing as Head Coach" of the Indian cricket team. He said that the misunderstandings between him and Kohli meant that their partnership was "untenable."
Anil Kumble stepping down unfortunate…Virender Sehwag should be next coach, says Nikhil ChopraSubscriber Only
June 21, 2017 01:06 IST
Former Indian cricketer Nikhil Chopra said that the Anil Kumble's resignation is unfortunate. He also backed Virender Sehwag to be a be a worthy successor for the former Indian captain in the role.
Anil Kumble failed as a man manager, says former India cricketer Balwinder Singh SandhuSubscriber Only
June 20, 2017 23:14 IST
Former Indian pacer Balwinder Singh Sandhu said that the main job of the head coach of the Indian team, apart from tactics and strategy, is man management and Anil Kumble may have failed in that regard if he had a rift with captain Virat Kohli.
Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman ‘endorsed’ Anil Kumble’s India coach contract extension
June 21, 2017 01:03 IST
With Anil Kumble now out of the picture, it remains to be seen who between Virender Sehwag, Dodda Ganesh, Tom Moody, Richard Pybus and Lalchand Rajput will be picked for the vacant coach post.
Anil Kumble steps down as head coach of Indian team, who said what on Twitter
June 21, 2017 00:10 IST
Anil Kumble resigned as head coach of the Indian cricket team. The team saw a hot run of form in his tenure as they beat West Indies, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Australia in a home Test season and finished runners-up in ICC Champions Trophy 2017.
Anil Kumble quits as India coach: A look at team’s performance under him
June 20, 2017 21:10 IST
Anil Kumble was appointed as the head coach of the team on June 24, 2016 and since then he has led the Indian team to four Test series wins against England, New Zealand, Australia and Bangladesh. He recently led India to the finals of the ICC Champions Trophy in England.
Anil Kumble quits as India coach; out of running for contract extension
June 20, 2017 21:41 IST
Anil Kumble steps down as Indian cricket team's head coach. The former Indian skipper had been given the option to extend his one-year stint with the Indian team by CoA chief Vinod Rai a few weeks ago as the selection process for a new coach was underway.
Selectors need to assess MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh’s role before 2019 World Cup, says Rahul Dravid
June 20, 2017 19:35 IST
Rahul Dravid has called on the selectors and the team management to take a call on the future of the team as the team is built for the 2019 World Cup. He has laid specific focus on Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni who are pushing 36 years old.
Top West Indies players have to look after their financial stability, says Darren Sammy
June 20, 2017 19:12 IST
Players such as Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo have long been embroiled in contractual disputes with the board and the team even abandoned a tour of India midway through the 2014 series over a payment structure row.
India vs West Indies 2017: Complete schedule, fixtures, venues, time in IST
June 20, 2017 18:37 IST
Ind vs WI 2017: India will commence their five ODIs and one T20 series against West Indies in Port of Spain, June 23 onwards.
South Africa Twenty20 Global League will keep players in the country, says Faf du Plessis
June 20, 2017 18:36 IST
Faf du Plessis hoped that the new T20 Global League in South Africa will help keep players in the country. He hoped that the players would now not have to go overseas in search of better opportunities.
Azhar Ali thanks ‘legends’ Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh for spending time with his kids
June 20, 2017 18:08 IST
Players of India and Pakistan are known to share warm relations outside the pitch. Earlier, a video had surfaced on Twitter of Shoaib Malik and Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood laughing and joking with Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh after the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final.
New-look South Africa face stiff England test in three-T20I series
June 20, 2017 18:00 IST
England will be playing with a balanced squad and the focus will be on the swashbuckling opening pair of Jason Roy and Alex Hales who pose a major threat in the shorter format of the game.
England vs South Africa Live Streaming, 1st T20: When and where to watch the first T20I, live TV coverage, time in IST
June 21, 2017 19:38 IST
England vs South Africa first T20 Live Online Streaming: England will look to register their first T20 series win in 2017 whereas South Africa will look to regain some momentum after a poor show in the Champions Trophy. ENG vs SA live streaming will be on Hotstar and broadcast on Star Sports.
I was painted as the bad guy and I’m totally cool with it, says Kevin Pietersen
June 20, 2017 17:55 IST
Kevin Pietersen, who has been selected as one of the eight International marquee players for the upcoming T20 Global League in South Africa, said that he was lucky to play in tournaments where he can produce at the big stage.
ICC considering future of Champions Trophy with eye at 20-team World T20
June 20, 2017 15:13 IST
The similarity between the World Cup and the Champions Trophy - two 50 over events - has led to ICC going back to the drawing board. The governing body has also cited the popularity of T20 cricket for their reconsideration.
Ten interesting facts on Women’s World Cup that will leave you surprised
June 20, 2017 14:16 IST
Women's World Cup is one of the oldest cricket tournaments that was started in England in 1973. Here are some interesting facts ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 that will leave you surprised.
ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Grand celebrations in Pakistan as team returns home
June 20, 2017 11:45 IST
Pakistan welcomed their heroes as the team reached the Lahore International Airport in the wee hours of Tuesday. Thousands gathered in streets to welcome the champions and catch a glimpse of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Delhi Daredevils’ owners and Shah Rukh Khan become stakeholders in South Africa’s T20 Global LeagueSubscriber Only
June 20, 2017 10:59 IST
Delhi Daredevils owners GMR Group snapped up the Johannesburg franchise, while Shah Rukh Khan and the co-owners of Kolkata Knight Riders will have Cape Town, and their team will be called Cape Town Knight Riders.
Wheels set in motion for Indian cricketers’ unionSubscriber Only
June 20, 2017 10:29 IST
The whole idea of a players association, according to Lodha Committee, is to give the players “a voice to raise their concerns” while barring them from forming a “trade union of any sort.”
Nagging query: Kashmiri women cricketers snap at loyalty questionsSubscriber Only
June 20, 2017 10:20 IST
Abida Khan, coach of the Jammu & Kashmir cricketers, informs there are girls from the highly affected districts such as Shopian, Baramulla and Bandipora who manage to come out and play despite their families not supporting them.
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