Sports, Cricket, 12th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 12 Jul 2019

Sports, Cricket, 12 Jul 2019

The Black Caps have been a team that is widely loved and respected and Smith has known no other way and wants the players to retain the legacy while competing hard. (Photo: AFP)

'Williamson is New Zealand's greatest, even Crowe would have agreed': Ian Smith

New Zealand defended a modest 239-run total against India in an exciting semi-final.

12 Jul 2019 8:11 PM

By appointing Rashid as the captain, the Cricket Board has put an end to split captaincy. (Photo: AFP)

20-year-old Rashid Khan appointed as Afghanistan's captain for all formats

The former captain Asghar Afghan has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team.

12 Jul 2019 6:00 PM

The fan whose name is Abhradeep Saha, popularly known as angry rantman, took to twitter to share his anger and disappointment over the social media site. (Photo: screengrab/twitter)

This Indian fan blames and slaps himself for India’s semis loss against Kiwis; Watch

Despite the weather turned bad, and India’s awful start, some fans expressed their happiness, while some vented out their anger.

12 Jul 2019 5:58 PM

Guptil had endured a below-par World Cup with the bat before this run-out redeemed him to an extent. (Photo: AP)

'Was lucky to get a direct hit from the outfield': Guptill on MS Dhoni run out

With that run out in the 49th over, India's hopes ended in the tense semifinal at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

12 Jul 2019 5:54 PM

The prospect of witnessing the host nation make history has led to a frenzied demand for tickets, with some put up for sale on unofficial resale platforms. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Fans warned against buying World Cup tickets from unofficial websites

England trounced Australia by eight wickets to seal their spot in the final, where they will be looking to clinch their first WC trophy.

12 Jul 2019 5:36 PM

ABC cricket correspondent Geoff Lemon said Australia's weakened line-up had no answers to an England bowling attack. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Semi-final rout raises Australia's Ashes anxiety

Hosts England humbled Australia to secure an eight-wicket win at Edgbaston to advance into World Cup final.

12 Jul 2019 5:25 PM

The host nation produced an inspired display to complete an eight-wicket victory over Australia at Edgbaston on Thursday and will meet New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. (Photo: cricketworldcup/facebook)

'We should play cricket freely without concentrating on fan expectations': Bayliss

With the showpiece event also being broadcast on a free-to-air platform, expectations will be elevated even further.

12 Jul 2019 4:57 PM

Australian Rod Tucker will be in the third umpire's chair and Pakistan's Aleem Dar will be the fourth official. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus named on-field umpires for ENG-NZ final

The appointments have been done following the conclusion of the two semi-finals on Thursday.

12 Jul 2019 4:28 PM

After India lost to New Zealand in their semi-final match by 18-runs, more than 1.3 billion fans were left heartbroken as India lost another chance to reach the finals for the second time after the 2015 World Cup exit from the semis. (Photo: cricketworldcup/twitter)

This astrologer’s prediction on India New Zealand semis comes true; Watch

Balaji had predicted that England, Australia, India and New Zealand would be the semi-finalists.

12 Jul 2019 4:19 PM

The 35-year-old had retired from international cricket in May last year. (Photo: AFP)

AB de Villiers breaks silence over World Cup 2019 selection demand

De Villiers was alleged to make himself available for the selection just 24 hours prior to the announcement of the 15-member squad of SA.

12 Jul 2019 3:57 PM

Trevor Bayliss, though, knows his side still have work to do if they are to follow up their impressive eight-wicket victory over Australia with a win against New Zealand in the final at Lord's on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Trevor Bayliss to move on regardless of England's World Cup and Ashes win

Australian Bayliss, 56, is set to step down at the end of his current deal in September.

12 Jul 2019 3:24 PM

Roy, who had struck a magnificent 85 in 65 balls, was given out caught behind off Pat Cummins, although television replays showed the ball had not touched his bat or glove. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: England's Jason Roy escapes final ban after dissent fine

The England opener stood his ground and remonstrated with South African umpire Marais Erasmus.

12 Jul 2019 3:05 PM

The Men in Blue are scheduled to arrive in India on July 14 after suffering defeat against New Zealand in semi-finals of World Cup 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Kohli, Bumrah likely to be rested for West Indies tour

Ajinkya Rahane is expected to lead the Test team in Kohli's absence while Rohit Sharma is expected to lead the squad in T20s and ODIs.

12 Jul 2019 2:53 PM

That includes the hospitality industry, which needs special licences for bars to operate throughout the night when there are big sporting events. (Photo:AFP)

World Cup Final 2019: Kiwis entry to final surprises fans, leaves sports bars stunned

Matches at the England-hosted tournament are being played in the middle of the night for Kiwis and most had written off the Black Caps.

12 Jul 2019 2:49 PM

Dhoni is immensely respected by the people for his contribution to cricket. (Photo: Fawad Chaudhry /Facebook/AFP)

Pakistan’s Minister criticizes MS Dhoni, says India deserved to lose semis vs NZ

However, the Pakistan minister’s comments were hugely condemned by cricket lovers all over the world on the social media sites.

12 Jul 2019 2:35 PM

England will face New Zealand in the final at Lords on July 14. (Photo: File)

ICC CWC'19: Rohit Sharma still ahead of David Warner in leading run-scorers list

Following Sharma, David Warner (647), Shakib Al Hasan (606), Joe Root (549), and Kane Williamson (548) are at the top five positions.

12 Jul 2019 2:27 PM

CoA members led by chairman Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji and Lt Gen (Retd) Ravi Thodge will also have discussions with chairman of selectors MSK Prasad. (Photo: AFP)

CoA to have World Cup review meeting with Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri

There will be few questions which Shastri, Kohli and selection committee chief might have to answer.

12 Jul 2019 1:48 PM

Iyer had the challenging job to repair the innings after openers Rituraj Gaekwad, Shubman Gill and skipper Manish Pandey departed inside the first eight overs. (Photo: AFP)

Shreyas Iyer, Khaleel Ahmed shine as India A beat West Indies A by 65 runs

India A were in a spot of bother at 22 for 3 after opting to bat on Thursday before Iyer and Vihari stitched 95 runs for the fourth wicket.

12 Jul 2019 1:22 PM

Chasing 240 to win the first semifinal, India was dismissed for 221 with three balls remaining at Old Trafford. (Photo: AFP)

Ravi Shastri given extension but Sanjay Bangar under scanner after India's WC exit

India's coaching staff, led by Ravi Shastri, was given a 45-day extension after their contract ended with the World Cup.

12 Jul 2019 1:20 PM

Despite a mixed buildup after they won just three of 18 matches in last 14 months until March this year, Aaron Finch’s team entered the tournament as one of the favourites having beaten India and Pakistan in away series. They stretched their winning streak to 10 matches until their 36-run loss to India at The Oval in the pool phase of the tournament. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Australia to over-haul squad for 2023 World Cup

The comprehensive loss to a rampant England side was the first time Australia had made the last 4 of the WC and not advanced to the final.

12 Jul 2019 1:11 PM

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