Sports, Cricket, 6th Jan 2020, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 06 Jan 2020

Sports, Cricket, 06 Jan 2020

In the three-match home series against neighbours, New Zealand, the Tim Paine-led side crushed the Kiwis 3-0 to end their WTC summer campaign. During the series, David Warner was not up to his best, but the triple ton scorer certainly did ensure that he ended up in the top three run-scorers list for Australia, after having amassed 297 runs. (Photo:AFP)

Australia’s David Warner has a mixed summer after Ashes, home series vs Pak, NZ

However, the summer may not have been the best for Warner, but the 33-year-old did made sure that he remained in touch.

06 Jan 2020 7:12 PM

England opener Rory Burns is a doubt for England’s two-test tour of Sri Lanka in March as he faces surgery on an ankle ligament injury sustained playing football in South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

Rory Burns doubtful for two-match Tests vs Sri Lanka after ankle ligament injury

Burns was injured ahead of the 2nd test against South Africa in Cape Town and has been ruled out of the remainder of the 4-match series.

06 Jan 2020 5:48 PM

Australia have developed a ruthless streak in their home series sweeps against Pakistan and New Zealand and will present much stiffer opposition when India tour next year, captain Tim Paine said on Monday. (Photo:AFP)

India will find Australia a different proposition next year: Tim Paine

Paine’s side wrapped up a 3-0 series triumph over the Black Caps to make it five comprehensive wins out of five matches in the home.

06 Jan 2020 5:14 PM

Plagued by injuries in 2019, opener Shikhar Dhawan is aiming for a fresh start in the new year and wants to become a 'more impactful' batsman in his quest to help India lift the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. (Photo:PTI)

Leaving injuries behind, Shikhar Dhawan wants to be more impactful in 2020

Dhawan did not have a very good 2019 as he was in and out of the team because of injuries.

06 Jan 2020 2:51 PM

The ICC's cricket committee is set to discuss the four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism from the world's leading players including India skipper Virat Kohli. (Photo:AFP)

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

Former India captain Anil Kumble said the proposal will be discussed in the next round of the ICC meetings.

06 Jan 2020 2:42 PM

Dominic Sibley, Joe Root put England in command of second test

The tourists reached 218 for four at stumps, a lead of 264.

06 Jan 2020 1:38 PM

Australia closed out its home test season in emphatic fashion by crushing New Zealand by 279 runs in the third test and completing a 3-0 series sweep over the International Cricket Council's No. 2-ranked Test team. (Photo:AFP)

Australia win 3rd test; claim series 3-0 sweep over New Zealand

Australia quickly wrapped up victory after dominating with the bat first and then sweeping away the tourists in a devastating bowling spell.

06 Jan 2020 1:32 PM

A washed out series-opener means Shikhar Dhawan has one game less to make a statement in his quest to outperform an in-form KL Rahul, making the opener's fortunes an interesting sub-plot of India's second T20 International against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

2nd T20I: Shikhar Dhawan faces pressure as he battles for opening slot vs KL Rahul

Dhawan, 35, is a proven performer in limited overs cricket but with age on Rahul's side (27), time is running out for the Delhi cricketer.

06 Jan 2020 1:00 PM

Ross Taylor became New Zealand’s highest run-scorer in the longest form of the game on Monday when he hit three runs through mid-on after tea on the fourth day of the third test against Australia. (Photo:AP)

Ross Taylor is now New Zealand's top Test run scorer

The 35-year-old overhauled the tally of 7,172 Stephen Fleming managed in 111 matches between 1994 and 2008.

06 Jan 2020 12:43 PM

Spin legend Shane Warne on Monday said he has decided to auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for the devastating bushfire victims of Australia. (Photo:File/AP/PTI)

Shane Warne to auction Baggy Green to raise money for bushfire victims

Warne made the announcement during the third Test between Australia and New Zealand at the SCG here.

06 Jan 2020 12:18 PM

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has rubbished the idea of making Test cricket a four-day affair, alleging that it is a conspiracy against Asian teams and the BCCI will not let it happen. (Photo:AP)

Four-day Test a conspiracy against Asian team: Shoaib Akhtar

The ICC is considering introducing four-day Tests during the next FTP cycle between 2023-2031.

06 Jan 2020 11:48 AM

New Zealand were reeling at 27-4 and heading for another heavy defeat with Australian bowlers Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon among the wickets in the third Test on Monday. (Photo:AP)

Australia grab four quick wickets as New Zealand unravel

Australia declared their second innings at 217 for two with David Warner scoring an unbeaten century.

06 Jan 2020 11:18 AM

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