Sports, Cricket, 1st Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 01 Aug 2017

Sports, Cricket, 01 Aug 2017

Lahiru Thirimanne has been called in as a replacement for Asela Gunaratne, who sustained an injury on his left thumb while attempting a catch of Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan off Lahiru Kumara's delivery during the first innings of the Galle Test. (Photo: AFP)

‘Injured’ Lakmal ruled out, Thirimanne recalled for Colombo Test

The clash on Thursday will also see the return of captain Dinesh Chandimal, who was ruled out of the opening game because of pneumonia.

01 Aug 2017 9:42 PM

The record home season, which will see India hosting 23 international matches, will come to an end with Sri Lanka's Tour, which will comprise of three Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is before the Men in Blue fly down to South Africa.(Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli’s Team India to host Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka this home season

Team India are currently in Sri Lanka for a three-Test series and have already taken a 1-0 lead after a 304 win over hosts in first Test

01 Aug 2017 7:20 PM

"They have already done things that a lot of Indian teams and a lot of big names couldn't do in their careers. Like, for example, winning a series here for over 20 years," said India head coach Ravi Shastri while praising Virat Kohli and Co. (Photo: AP)

Kohli and co. can do what other Indian teams haven't done so far: Ravi Shastri

Shastri said that what he expects from the team is to remain consistent in the days to come.

01 Aug 2017 4:38 PM

Harmanpreet Kaur has been advised a month's rest followed by rehabilitation. (Photo:AP)

Shoulder injury rules Harmanpreet out of Women’s Super League

The star all-rounder went through an MRI scan which confirmed a tear in her left shoulder.

01 Aug 2017 1:51 PM

Virat Kohli took over as captain after MS Dhoni stepped down earlier in 2017. (Photo: AP)

Virat Kohli may catch up with MS Dhoni, says Ravi Shastri

Team India head coach Ravi Shatri heaped praise on the India skipper Virat Kohli.

01 Aug 2017 11:53 AM

England announced that Finn would travel with the squad to Manchester, where the series finale starts on Friday. (Photo:AP)

Steven Finn remains in England squad for 4th Test

Finn was summoned as late cover for Wood on the eve of The Oval clash, after the Durham quick was sidelined with a heel injury.

01 Aug 2017 10:30 AM

Sachin Tendulkar echoes PM’s praise for Mithali and Co

Modi advised the players not to feel burdened by their World Cup final loss as they have the backing of the entire nation.

01 Aug 2017 12:05 AM

Hardik Pandya celebrates scoring his maiden half century during the second day's play of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle. (Photo: AP)

Hardik Pandya happy to be India’s rockstar

Pandya’s senior Cheteshwar Pujara feels he can be the second Indian in international cricket, after Yuvraj, to achieve the rarest of rare milestone.

01 Aug 2017 12:04 AM

Coach Ravi Shastri shares a light moment with captain Virat Kohli at a training session. (Photo: AP)

Ravi Shastri adds a different hue to team’s training style

A key implementation on Shastri’s part is how the batsmen are now ever ready to bat in the middle.

01 Aug 2017 12:04 AM

The Indian team celebrates the fall of a wicket.

A 20/20 chance for the ladies?

After the heroic performance of the Indian women’s cricket at the World Cup, we ask experts if it’s time for a women’s IPL.

01 Aug 2017 12:00 AM

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