Sports, Cricket, 5th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 05 Dec 2019

Sports, Cricket, 05 Dec 2019

The 51-year old GS Lakshmi, who first officiated as a match referee in domestic women's cricket matches in 2008-09, has now overseen three women's ODI matches, 16 men's T20 Internationals and seven women's T20 Internationals. (Photo: Twitter)

Former Indian cricketer GS Lakshmi to become first woman referee to oversee a men's ODI

Lakshmi will oversee the match between the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

05 Dec 2019 8:24 PM

Sri Lanka's cricket board Thursday announced a major revamp of the national team after their poor showing at the recent World Cup, confirming South African Mickey Arthur's appointment as head coach. (Photo: Twitter)

Sri Lanka overhauls cricket coaching team with Mickey Arthur appointment

Sri Lanka Cricket's secretary Mohan de Silva said the country had been without a proper coach since the early World Cup exit.

05 Dec 2019 6:53 PM

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said he has 'some thoughts' with regards to the Indian team going into next year's T20 World Cup which he will soon discuss with captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri. (Photo: AFP)

'Have some thoughts for T20 World Cup, will discuss with Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri': Sourav Ganguly

Speaking on India topping the charts in the Test rankings Ganguly heaped praise on the team and said the team can consistently win overseas.

05 Dec 2019 5:21 PM

Mohamed Iqbal Khan stepped down as an independent director of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Cricket South Africa loses second independent director

Earlier on Tuesday, Professor Shirley Zinn had quit as an independent director.

05 Dec 2019 4:58 PM

The ICC said the benefit of doubt in close calls will lie with the bowler. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Third umpire, not on-field officials, to call front foot no balls in India-West Indies series: ICC

The technology to call front foot no balls will be put to trial when India take on West Indies in Hyderabad tomorrow.

05 Dec 2019 4:35 PM

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday backed the under-fire Rishabh Pant, asserting that he wouldn't let the young wicketkeeper-batsman feel isolated. (Photo: AFP)

'Rishabh Pant can't be isolated, here to support him': Virat Kohli

Pant has been under the scanner for a while due to his inability to convert starts and for erratic work behind the stumps.

05 Dec 2019 3:47 PM

As India and West Indies get ready to lock horns in the three-match T20I series, skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday said that the side needs to focus on batting first and defending totals ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. (Photo: Twitter)

'Need to focus on batting first and defending low totals': Virat Kohli

In recent times, India has won the maximum number of matches while chasing in the shortest format.

05 Dec 2019 3:30 PM

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said there is only one spot left to be filled in the team's pace attack for next year's T20 World Cup in Australia, indicating that Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami are almost certain to make the cut. (Photo:AFP)

Only one pacer's spot up for grabs for T20I WC, rest sealed: Virat Kohli

Kohli was addressing the media ahead of the first T20 International against the West Indies here on Friday.

05 Dec 2019 3:30 PM

Ahead of the three-match T20I series against India, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard on Thursday said that the management needs to protect youngsters within the squad from vultures who are out there to bring them down. (Photo: AP)

Need to protect youngsters from 'vultures': Kieron Pollard

India and West Indies are slated to play three T20Is and as many ODIs. The first T20I will be played on December 6 at Hyderabad.

05 Dec 2019 2:05 PM

The likes of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be aiming to cement their places in the squad as India continue auditions for next year's T20 World Cup when they take on the West Indies in a three-match T20 series, starting here on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Focus on KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant as India hold auditions for next year's T20 WC

Many players, whose places are unsecured, will try to impress the team management and selectors with their performances against the WI.

05 Dec 2019 1:27 PM

Smartphone makers OPPO on Thursday announced the extension of its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for another four years till September 2023. (Photo: Website/ ICC & OPPO)

OPPO announces extension of its partnership with ICC till Sept 2023

OPPO continues to remain the official partner of ICC and all associated ICC events including the ICC U-19 World Cup 2020.

05 Dec 2019 1:02 PM

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday condoled the death of former England captain Bob Willis, calling him one of the biggest heroes of the sport. (photo:AFP)

ICC mourns Bob Willis' death, calls him one of cricket's biggest heroes

Willis died aged 70 after battling prolonged illness in England. In a statement, ICC CEO Manu Sawhney offered the world body's condolences.

05 Dec 2019 11:39 AM

Virat Kohli is a consistent batsman but he doesn't have the same class as the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, believes former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli isn't in same class like Sachin Tendulkar: Abdul Razzaq

Razzaq feels overall the standard of cricket worldwide has declined.

05 Dec 2019 11:31 AM

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the appointment of match officials for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship fixtures between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (Photo:AFP)

ICC appoints match officials for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series

The match will also include Richard Kettleborough and Michael Gough as the on-field umpires, Richard Illingworth as 3rd umpire.

05 Dec 2019 11:22 AM

With his ban for spot-fixing over now, disgraced opener Sharjeel Khan will lecture his former Pakistan teammates on the perils of violating the Anti-Corruption Code ahead of their home series against Sri Lanka as part of his rehabilitation program. (Photo:AFP)

Sharjeel Khan to lecture Pakistan players on anti-corruption code as part of rehab

Sharjeel has returned to nets after completing a five-year (half of it suspended) ban for spot-fixing.

05 Dec 2019 11:10 AM

Former England captain Bob Willis, who bowled his country to a famous Ashes test victory in 1981, has died aged 70 after a short illness, his family said on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Ex-England player and Ashes winner Bob Willis passes away at 70

Willis, known for his long, curving run-up and inspired spells of fast bowling, played in 90 tests and 64 ODIs from 1971 to 1984.

05 Dec 2019 9:19 AM

Members of Team India train in Hyderabad ahead of the first T20I against West Indies. (Photo: S Surender Reddy)

Not here to replace Hardik Pandya: Shivam Dube

In the previous series against Bangladesh, the all-rounder picked three wickets giving away 55 runs.

05 Dec 2019 1:58 AM

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