Sports, Cricket, 23rd Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 23 Oct 2019

Sports, Cricket, 23 Oct 2019

BCCI on Wednesday revealed the names of office-bearers who are tasked with taking the state of sports to a higher scale in the country. (Photo: Twitter/Sourav Ganguly)

BCCI reveals its office bearers

After taking charge, Ganguly said that he was 'very fortunate' to be in a position where he can make a change.

23 Oct 2019 7:59 PM

Sourav Ganguly was the only candidate to file his nomination for the post and was elected unopposed. (Photo: File)

Sourav Ganguly: 'We will make sure cricketers are at ease to play game'

Ganguly took over as the president of the cricket governing body during the General Body Meeting at BCCI's headquarters.

23 Oct 2019 7:05 PM

Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmadullah were some of the prominent players, who announced their demands during the press conference at the National Cricket Academy in Dhaka on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Former BCB chief makes shocking claims about Bangladesh cricket

The Bangladeshi players have decided not to take part in any cricket activity until their 11 demands are met.

23 Oct 2019 4:17 PM

After taking charge as the BCCI boss here, Ganguly said he will be speaking to the Indian skipper on Thursday to discuss the way forward. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly: 'I am here to make Kohli's life easier, not difficult'

Ganguly said he will also sit with the team management which also includes head coach Ravi Shastri.

23 Oct 2019 3:52 PM

Pacer Lockie Ferguson has returned from injury in the New Zealand XI to play against England in two T20 warm-up games. (Photo:AFP)

Lockie Ferguson, Colin Munro to face England in T20 warm-ups

The Auckland Aces fast-bowler has been cleared fit to play after fracturing his right thumb in Sri Lanka last month.

23 Oct 2019 3:38 PM

Gujarat Cricket Association's Jay Shah, son of Home Minister Amit Shah, is elected as the secretary while Mahim Verma (Cricket Association of Uttarakhand) became the vice-president. (Photo:PTI)

BCCI newly elected body is good combination: Former IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was elected unanimously as the 39th President of BCCI in the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

23 Oct 2019 2:52 PM

One of the most elegant left-handers to have represented India, Ganguly is expected to make use of his experience gained as the secretary and later president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). (Photo: ANI)

Sourav Ganguly: 'Will support Virat Kohli in every possible way'

Sourav Ganguly officially took over as the 39th BCCI president.

23 Oct 2019 2:48 PM

Rohit Sharma's player of the series effort of 529 runs helped him make huge strides from 44th place before the series. (Photo: PTI)

Rohit Sharma creates record, becomes third Indian to reach top 10 in all three formats

Rohit emulated captain Virat Kohli and retired opener Gautam Gambhir.

23 Oct 2019 2:30 PM

England Test skipper Joe Root wants to 'keep getting better' of himself and is eyeing spot in the T20 side. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root eyeing spot in England's T20 side

Root was dropped from England T20 squad which will play against New Zealand.

23 Oct 2019 1:52 PM

Cricket's global players' representative group has lent its support to Bangladesh players in their unprecedented strike over pay and benefits.

Bangladesh cricketers backed by World cricketers' group over strike

The walk-off began on Monday and includes several members of the national squad.

23 Oct 2019 1:40 PM

Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji said more domestic players are needed for women's Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Need big pool of domestic players for women's IPL: Diana Edulji

Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly today took over as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

23 Oct 2019 1:34 PM

Abhishek Nayar represented India in only three ODIs but his record as a first-class player is more promising. (Photo: DC File)

Mumbai cricketer Abhishek Nayar announces retirement from all forms of cricket

The 36-year-old has played 103 first-class games, the bulk of them for Mumbai, and scored 5749 runs while taking 173 wickets.

23 Oct 2019 1:15 PM

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday revealed his fitness mantra and said he is proud to be a vegetarian now. (Photo:BCCI)

Virat Kohli feels better after turning vegetarian

Before 2013, 30-year-old batsman never gave importance to his fitness and as a result, he put on weight and lacked stamina during matches.

23 Oct 2019 1:05 PM

Vinod Rai is happy that someone of Sourav Ganguly's stature is taking over the reins of Indian cricket. (Photo: File)

Vinod Rai: 'No better person than Sourav Ganguly to lead BCCI'

In an eventful 33-month tenure he was witness to the 'Good, the Bad and the Ugly' of Indian cricket.

23 Oct 2019 12:59 PM

Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Tuesday expressed his disappointment over Sarfaraz Ahmed's exclusion from the side's squad for the upcoming T20I and Test series against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

PCB not right in dropping Sarfaraz Ahmed from Test, T20I squad: Shoaib Akhtar

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had sacked Sarfaraz as the skipper of Pakistan Test and T20I side last week.

23 Oct 2019 12:48 PM

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday took over as the BCCI's 39th president, becoming the biggest name to head the world's richest cricket board. (Photo:BCCI)

Sourav Ganguly officially takes over as 39th BCCI president

Ganguly was officially entrusted with the task of heading Indian cricket.

23 Oct 2019 11:44 AM

Noted historian Ramchandra Guha on Wednesday said he didn't expect to be paid for his tenure in the outgoing Committee of Administrators and had made this clear in the CoA's very first meeting. (Photo:Twitter)

Indicated in first CoA meeting that I didn't want any payment: Ramchandra Guha

Guha declined a payment of Rs 40 lakh along with another former CoA member, banker Vikram Limaye, who was to be paid Rs 50.5 lakh.

23 Oct 2019 11:22 AM

Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith has been elected an Honorary Life Member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodians of the game's law. (Photo:AFP)

Graeme Smith elected MCC Honorary Life Member

The MCC took to Twitter to announce the membership.

23 Oct 2019 11:09 AM

Rohit Sharma’s emulation of Don must be celebrated

Rohit Sharma has done exceedingly well in passing the Bradmanesque average of 98.22 in his home Tests.

23 Oct 2019 2:40 AM

Ravi Shastri stumped? Not really

The incident took place during the 2nd innings of the third day’s play, when South Africa was batting.

23 Oct 2019 1:18 AM

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