Sports, Cricket, 26th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports, Cricket, 26 Dec 2019

England pacer Stuart Broad became the second bowler to scalp 400 wickets in this decade on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Stuart Broad completes 400 scalps in this decade

The 33-year-old pacer has now joined the list which is lead by compatriot James Anderson with 428 wickets.

26 Dec 2019 8:45 PM

National selector Devang Gandhi on Thursday clarified that he entered Bengal's dressing room after taking permission from the match referee and Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) during the Ranji Trophy match between Bengal and Andhra at Eden Gardens. (Photo: AFP)

I have not broken any protocols: Devang Gandhi on dressing room controversy

The same thing is cited by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) in the statement released after the controversy.

26 Dec 2019 8:00 PM

Soul searching proved to be a cathartic experience for India's Test captain Ajinkya Rahane, who learnt to accept rejection after being snubbed for this year's ODI World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

'I listened to my inner self during time away from team': Ajnikya Rahane

The 32-year-old spoke about how he channelised his energies during his two-month stay in Southampton, playing for the Hampshire.

26 Dec 2019 7:12 PM

Playing flamboyant shots is not a 'crime' if they translate into results, reckons batting maestro Rohit Sharma, who says youngsters should have the freedom to express themselves freely. (Photo: AFP)

'Playing aerial shots is not crime': Rohit Sharma

Rohit started his international career as a middle-order before becoming one of the best openers in the limited-overs game.

26 Dec 2019 5:29 PM

National selector Devang Gandhi on Thursday suffered embarrassment when he was asked to leave the Bengal Ranji team dressing room for breach of anti-corruption protocol, a charge rejected by him. (Photo: Twitter)

BCCI selector Devang Gandhi removed from Bengal dressing room for unauthorised entry

The incident happened when the second day's play was held up due to bad light and Gandhi entered the dressing room, looking for team physio.

26 Dec 2019 3:44 PM

Walking to the crease at the fall of Australia's second wicket, in front of a record crowd of more than 80,000 the biggest attendance ever for a day's play in an Australia-New Zealand test Steve Smith was greeted by a mixture of boos and cheers. (Photo:Twitter)

Steve Smith blocks out boos in MCG test

The booing was no doubt linked to Smith's 12-month ban at the hands of Cricket Australia for his role in the ball-tampering affair.

26 Dec 2019 3:17 PM

More than 80,000 fans packed the Melbourne Cricket Ground Thursday in the largest single-day crowd for a Test match between the two nations, and one of the biggest against any country. (Photo: Twitter/ cricket.com.au)

Record crowd for Australia - New Zealand Test

The Boxing Day Test is the highlight of the cricket calendar in Australia and routinely attracts throngs of spectators.

26 Dec 2019 2:22 PM

Master batsman Steve Smith ground out an unbeaten 77 Thursday as he zeroed in on yet another century, putting Australia in the driving seat after the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand. (Photo:Twitter)

Steve Smith eyes century as Australia seize control against New Zealand

In the Black Caps' first Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl.

26 Dec 2019 2:19 PM

Australia's Ellyse Perry was named as one of the top cricketers this decade by Wisden and this accolade rightly sums up what the all-rounder has managed to do for women's cricket worldwide. (Photo: Ellyse PErry Instagram)

How Australia's Ellyse Perry changed women's cricket this decade!

Perry features in the list along Virat Kohli (India), Steve Smith (Australia), Dale Steyn and AB de Villiers (South Africa).

26 Dec 2019 2:08 PM

As England and South Africa get ready to lock horns in the first Test later today, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is expecting both countries to put on an 'exciting' cricket spectacle. (Photo:AFP)

Ravichandran Ashwin expects Eng-SA Test series to be 'exciting'

England and South Africa are slated to play four Test matches against each other and the series is a part of World Test Championship (WTC).

26 Dec 2019 2:01 PM

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday arrived here at the cricketing body's headquarters for a meeting with Rahul Dravid. (Photo: Twitter)

Sourav Ganguly arrives at BCCI headquarters for meeting with Rahul Dravid

Ganguly has often said that he sees NCA as an academy of excellence and wants it to fulfil the needful duties.

26 Dec 2019 1:52 PM

Pacer James Anderson on Thursday became the second English cricketer to play 150 Test matches. (Photo:Twitter)

James Anderson second English cricketer to play 150 Tests

Overall, he has now become the ninth cricketer to play 150 Tests for their country.

26 Dec 2019 1:48 PM

Australia ended day one at 257/4 on Thursday against New Zealand in the ongoing Boxing Day Test here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo: ICC/ Twitter)

Boxing Day Test: Australia end day one at 257/4 against NZ

Steve Smith and Travis Head are still unbeaten at the individual scores of 77 and 25, respectively.

26 Dec 2019 12:48 PM

Facing a barrage of bouncers and yorkers in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against New Zealand, Australia's Matthew Wade ended up literally doing a famous 'Michael Jackson' move at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo:Twitter)

Matthew Wade just literally did a 'Michael Jackson move' at the MCG!

Wade came out to bat at the score of 144 and immediately faced Kiwi pacer Neil Wagner's barrage of bouncers.

26 Dec 2019 12:34 PM

Sri Lankan team for the India tour will be selected on Friday, it is learnt here. According to the highly placed sources in SLC, all three selectors-Ashantha de Mel, Vinothen John and Chaminda Mendis have returned from their respective tours of Pakistan, West Indies (Under-19) and Nepal (Emerging team) and will assemble on 27th December to pick a squad for India tour. (Photo:AFP)

Sri Lankan squad for away T20I series vs India to be announced on Friday

Sri Lanka is scheduled to play three T-20Is (all night matches) on January 5, 7 and 10 at Guwahati, Indore and Pune respectively.

26 Dec 2019 12:21 PM

The Indian cricket board will send at least the five cricketers to play two T-20 matches in Bangladesh. This was revealed by Jayesh George, the BCCI joint secretary. (Photo:AFP)

BCCI to send 5 players for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman centenary matches in Bangladesh

The ICC is believed to have given full status to these matches.

26 Dec 2019 12:11 PM

Ahead of upcoming Indian Premier Season (IPL) season, Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) coach Mike Hesson said that the experience of the overseas players helps the team. (Photo:AFP)

Overseas players' experience adds to team, says RCB coach Mike Hesson

Coach Hesson said that the squad has talented Indian players, who will provide a good base to the team.

26 Dec 2019 12:03 PM

Steve Smith on Thursday became the tenth highest scorer for Australia in the longest format of the game. (Photo:Twitter)

Steve Smith now tenth highest-scorer for Australia in Tests

Smith, who is currently unbeaten at the score of 72, surpassed Greg Chappell to become the tenth highest scorer for the team.

26 Dec 2019 11:55 AM

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand, Australian players played cricket with their kids in the nets on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Australian cricketers play with their kids in nets ahead of Boxing Day Test

The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter and posted photos of Australian players playing with their kids.

26 Dec 2019 11:35 AM

Australia's Steve Smith and on-field umpire Nigel Llong were involved in a heated argument during the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith, umpire Nigel Llong argue over dead-ball rule

Smith was miffed after the umpire's decision to term the delivery of New Zealand paceman Neil Wagner as 'dead ball'.

26 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

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