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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday thanked both India and Bangladesh cricket teams for playing the first T20I game in Delhi, which is facing challenging weather condition. (Photo:ANI)

Sourav Ganguly thanks India, Bangladesh for playing cricket despite smog in Delhi

Despite high levels of pollution in the national capital, both the cricket teams played the match.

04 Nov 2019 10:07 AM

After facing a massive defeat against Bangladesh, India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that the team did not execute their skills properly which cost them losing the game. (Photo:AP)

We failed to execute our skills properly: Rohit Sharma on defeat to Bangladesh

Bangladesh secured a seven-wicket victory on Sunday after they successfully chased down the target of 149 runs.

04 Nov 2019 9:51 AM

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim, who is beaming with joy, after registering unbeaten knock of 60 runs against India in the first T20I has dedicated the half-century to his son. (Photo:ANI)

India vs Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim dedicates match-winning knock to his son

Rahim scored 60 runs that helped Bangladesh chase down the target with three balls to spare against India.

04 Nov 2019 9:37 AM

The ardent cricket fans have defied the power of air pollution. Consequences of poor quality of air can't match the craze they have for the T20I match between India and Bangladesh! Hence, they have thronged Arun Jaitley Cricket stadium here in large numbers to watch the match. (Photo:ANI)

Ardent cricket fans defy air pollution to watch India-Bangladesh clash

Another fan raised his concern, saying that during the match there will be worries about health in his mind.

04 Nov 2019 9:30 AM

Rohit Sharma on Sunday surpassed Virat Kohli's record to become the highest run-getter in the T20I format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma becomes highest run-getter in T20I, breaks Virat Kohli's record

Sharma played a knock of nine runs in the first T20I. Thus, he took his run tally to 2,452 runs, going two runs ahead of Kohli's total.

04 Nov 2019 9:22 AM

Chasing a decent target of 149 runs, Bangladesh's Liton Das was sent back to the pavilion in the very first over, bowled by Deepak Chahar. Mohammad Naim was then joined by Soumya Sarkar on the field. Both played brilliantly and struck regular boundaries, forming a 46-run partnership. (Photo:PTI)

Bangladesh defeat India by seven wickets in first T20I

The visitors have now taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. This was their first-ever victory over India in the T20Is.

04 Nov 2019 9:12 AM

Newly elected Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said it took captain Virat Kohli three seconds to say yes for Day-Night matches in Test cricket. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli took 3 seconds to agree to play Day/Night Tests: Sourav Ganguly

The second Test between both the teams will be played as a day-night Test match at Eden Gardens, beginning from November 22.

03 Nov 2019 5:33 PM

Despite a thick blanket of smog shrouding the national capital, the T20I match between India and Bangladesh slated to be played later today at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has not been called off yet, sources in the BCCI said. (Photo:ANI)

Delhi T20I: 'Match between India and Bangladesh not called off yet'

Bangladesh players were seen training with masks for three days straight on the build-up for the match.

03 Nov 2019 3:49 PM

As India and Bangladesh are set to lock horns in the first T20I of the three-match series, the national capital continues to gasp for breath as air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas continued to dip on Sunday. (Photo:ANI)

Amid low visibility, toxic air quality, India-B'desh face each other in 1st T20I

The air quality in the national capital worsened today and plummeted to 'hazardous' category.

03 Nov 2019 3:22 PM

The issue of poor air quality indeed figured in Bangladesh's team discussions but the visiting skipper Mahmudullah Riyad said that it's time to shift focus on cricket since they have no control over weather conditions. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah says that they are focussing on cricket now and not pollution

The bursting of crackers during the Diwali festivities coupled with construction work too impacted the air quality level.

02 Nov 2019 7:30 PM

Rohit Sharma said one of the two players could be seen in the playing XI and the way he backed young wicket-keeper, Rishabh Pant, it was clear that most likely it will shivam Dube who will get his India cap. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai youngster could make India debut on Sunday hints Rohit Sharma

Rohit expressed happiness that the young generation is providing India with a lot of options.

02 Nov 2019 6:50 PM

Rohit Sharma's philosophy is built on the belief that a captain should not consider himself the most important person in the team. (Photo: File)

Rohit Sharma says that he doesn't like putting himself on the forefront when captaining

Weak middle and lower order has been exposed a number of times when India's top-order does not fire.

02 Nov 2019 6:14 PM

The 32-year-old Rohit Sharma said that as youngsters they have to try to learn things. (Photo: File)

Rohit Sharma says that Bangladesh can beat anyone

Bangladesh, which is missing out big players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Mortaza, have the ability to put India under pressure.

02 Nov 2019 5:02 PM

The 32-year-old Rohit Sharma also said that the side has a lot of options and they need to be a given a number of games to get the best out of them. (Photo: AFP)

'Want to focus on setting targets and defending them', says Rohit Sharma

Sharma also said that Rishabh Pant is a match-winner in the T20I format and needs to be given a consistent run.

02 Nov 2019 2:56 PM

The youngsters on the fringes will line up for another World Twenty20 audition while a few seniors will try to get back into the groove when firm-favourite India take on Bangladesh in the smog-hit series-opener. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs BAN Match Preview: Young Indian team to battle it out against Bangladesh in toxic air

Questions have been raised over the rationale behind hosting the match in Delhi.

02 Nov 2019 12:52 PM

Bangladesh's cricket team on Saturday was seen practising at the Arun Jaitley Stadium wearing masks even as concerns over pollution continue to grow in the national capital. (Photo: ANI)

As Delhi air quality worsens, Bangladesh players continue to train with masks on

This is the third day in a row that Bangladesh players have come out to train wearing masks.

02 Nov 2019 12:07 PM

The inspection of the Arun Jaitley Stadium will be conducted to check all the arrangements done to combat air and dust pollution. (Photo: BCCI)

SDMC Commisioner will inspect Arun Jaitley stadium before India vs Bangladesh

The air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate and it has slipped into the 'severe' category in several places across the city.

02 Nov 2019 11:55 AM

Sourav Ganguly had a discussion with stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma on how the team is coping up with the situation. (Photo: File)

'The team is ready': Rohit Sharma assures BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season on Friday as the pollution level touched the 'severe plus' category

02 Nov 2019 10:43 AM

'Rohit Sharma is fit and good to go,' a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source told ANI. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma declared fit, all set to lead India against Bangladesh in T20 series

The batsman was forced to leave the net practice after he was hit on the left thigh off delivery on Friday.

01 Nov 2019 8:24 PM

India batting coach Vikram Rathour said that there was pollution but the match would be played as scheduled. (Photo: File)

Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour says that India have to play despite pollution

The air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate and it dropped into the 'severe plus' level today.

01 Nov 2019 7:31 PM

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