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Babar Azam built a threatening fifth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Rizwan. (File)

First Test, Day 3: Pakistan leads West Indies by 124 at stumps

August 15, 2021 09:47 IST

An unbeaten half-century by captain Babar Azam helped Pakistan to a 124-run lead over the West Indies with five second-innings wickets in hand at stumps on the rain-affected third day of the first cricket Test.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 from October, Ranji Trophy returns in January 2022Subscriber Only

August 15, 2021 07:43 IST

The BCCI has planned the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament from the third week of October followed by one-day Vijay Hazare Trophy in November.

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My finger on lips celebration is for haters: Mohammed Siraj

August 15, 2021 00:31 IST

Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the Indian bowlers with four wickets in his first appearance at the Lord's and was asked about his "finger on lips" gesture after getting each and every wicket.

England's Joe Root gestures at the end of the third day of the second Test against India. (Reuters)

2nd Test, Day 3: Root cause of miserySubscriber Only

August 15, 2021 07:45 IST

Joe Root smashed 18 fours in his unbeaten 321-ball 180-run innings, his fifth century of the year, to anchor the England innings.

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India vs England: Sunil Gavaskar bats for neutral umpires

August 14, 2021 22:48 IST

The ICC had made it mandatory to have one neutral umpire in a Test in 1994 before making it two for a match in 2002.

A local fan dubbed "Jarvo 69" invaded the pitch at Lord's on Saturday, then again in Leeds on Friday.

India vs England: Pitch invader pretends to be India fielder during second Test

August 15, 2021 04:06 IST

After the resumption of play in the second session of the third day of the second Test, the local fan dubbed "Jarvo 69" made his way onto the pitch donning a Team India jersey.

No other cricket venue has hosted as many limited-overs games as Sharjah has; 240 ODI and 25 T20Is.

IPL 2021: Sharjah Cricket Stadium announces major upgrades

August 14, 2021 19:09 IST

The first IPL 2021 match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 24.

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IPL 2021: Shreyas Iyer lands in Dubai, to train alone before DC squad checks in

August 14, 2021 18:59 IST

Shreyas Iyer, who led the Delhi Capitals to the title clash in the 2020 season, is making a comeback after nearly five months of intense rehabilitation.

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India vs England: Bottle corks hurled at KL Rahul by unruly Lord’s crowd

August 15, 2021 04:07 IST

The Indian team also discussed the issue of crowd behaviour with the on-field umpires Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth.

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India vs England 2nd Test, Day 3 Highlights: ENG 391-all out, lead by 27 runs

August 15, 2021 04:03 IST

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Joe Root's unbeaten 180 guides the hosts to 391 in their first innings. Mohammed Siraj (4/94) and Ishant Sharma (3/69) shone with the ball for India.

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Sourav Ganguly’s elder brother Snehasish unwell, hospital says ‘stomach infection’

August 14, 2021 14:26 IST

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's elder brother, Snehasish, was admitted to a private hospital in the early hours of Saturday and sources said he had a "stomach infection".

James Anderson wondered whether he would get to play another Test match for England at his home ground. (File)

Lord’s just seemed to bring the best out of me: James Anderson

August 14, 2021 14:09 IST

Eighteen years after he made his Test debut with a five-wicket haul against Zimbabwe at Lord's, Anderson overcame an injury scare en route to capping his 31st fifer.

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IND v ENG: KL Rahul backs Pujara, Rahane to find form soon

August 14, 2021 13:42 IST

K L Rahul has backed struggling Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane to find form soon, saying both the batsmen are world-class players and experienced enough to know what it takes to return among runs.

Unmukt Chand had shot to prominence when he captained India Under-19 to victory in the 2012 World Cup. (File Photo/BCCI)

Unmukt Chand inks multi-year deal with USA’s Major League Cricket

August 14, 2021 13:18 IST

Unmukt Chand has signed a deal with Silicon Valley Strikers for the 2021 season of the Minor League Cricket (MLC) in USA.

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First Test, Day 2: West Indies lead Pakistan by 34

August 14, 2021 09:24 IST

Captain Kraigg Brathwaite was run out for 97 after a 96-run partnership with former captain Jason Holder which helped guide the West Indies to a first-innings lead over Pakistan on the second day of the first test.

India's Ishant Sharma reacts as England's Joe Root runs between the wickets during the second Test. (AP)

2nd Test, Day 2: Old hands keep England in gameSubscriber Only

August 14, 2021 12:15 IST

India fail to bat England out of game before three wickets keep second Test well poised.

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T20 World Cup: ICC allows participating nations to bring 15 players, 8 officials

August 13, 2021 21:54 IST

The T20 World Cup, the first since 2016, will be held from October 17 to November 14 in Oman and three venues in the UAE -- Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

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Unmukt Chand bids adieu to Indian cricket, to ‘seek opportunities around the world’

August 13, 2021 18:22 IST

Unmukt Chand, who led the U-19 national team to a World Cup victory in 2012, came into the limelight after scoring an unbeaten knock of 111 in the final of the tournament.

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England to play 2 T20s in Pakistan before Twenty20 World Cup

August 13, 2021 15:38 IST

While the England’s men team will be touring Pakistan after a 16-year break, England’s women's squad, led by Heather Knight, will tour Pakistan alongside their men’s team for the first time.

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Did BCCI medical officer in SL delay in Krunal Pandya’s COVID testing despite player red-flagging symptoms?

August 13, 2021 14:42 IST

Krunal, after sensing symptoms like throat pain, had immediately red-flagged team's accompanying doctor but neither was a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) done right away nor was the player immediately isolated.

India's Virat Kohli speaks to his bowlers during the second day of the Test. (AP)

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 2 Highlights: At Stumps, IND lead by 245 runs

August 13, 2021 23:23 IST

India vs England (IND vs ENG) 2nd Test Highlights: England ended the visitors' innings before the tea break by scalping seven wickets for just 88 runs on Day 2.

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Best I have seen KL Rahul bat as he was clear with his plans: Rohit Sharma

August 13, 2021 12:13 IST

Rohit Sharma himself scored an attractive 83 and added 126 for the opening stand with Rahul, who ended the first day of the second Test unbeaten on 127.

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First Test, Day 1: West Indies 2/2 after dismissing Pakistan for 217

August 13, 2021 09:38 IST

The West Indies stumbled to stumps at 2-2 after dismissing Pakistan for 217 on an eventful opening day in the first cricket test.

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NCA fitness clearance must for injured playersSubscriber Only

August 13, 2021 08:14 IST

It’s understood that the NCA was not happy with a certain player, who had initiated his rehab with his IPL physio, and then flew to Bengaluru only to clear his fitness test.

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Discipline and dedication: How Rohit and Rahul’s simple formula thwarted England at Lord’sSubscriber Only

August 13, 2021 08:24 IST

Put into bat under testing conditions, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul shed their ego and curbed their natural attacking instincts to give India the upper hand on Day 1.

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