Sports, Cricket, 9th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 09 May 2019

Sports, Cricket, 09 May 2019

The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) also praised the way players had worked for cultural change. (Photo: AP)

Cricket Australia lauds players' post-scandal conduct

The men's national team had no conduct citings during the 2018-19 season, the first clean sheet in seven years.

09 May 2019 5:57 PM

Akhtar also claimed that 10 senior players had later apologised to them. (Photo: AFP)

Akhtar backs Afridi, says he was treated harshly by senior players

In his autobiography 'Game Changer', Afridi has claimed that he was at the receiving end of harsh treatment by seniors.

09 May 2019 5:34 PM

The 2015 World Cup showed a new side of Bangladesh as they defeated England by 15 runs. With that win Bangladesh progressed to the next stage, but then they endured a heavy defeat at the hands of India in the quarter finals. (Photo: AFP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: Bangladesh squad and player analysis

The tigers have now reached the knock-out rounds in the previous two ICC tournaments.

09 May 2019 4:48 PM

Australia emerged as winners of the 2015 World Cup, with Smith scoring an unbeaten knock of 58 in the final against New Zealand.

ICC World Cup 2019: Players to watch out for - Steve Smith

Smith produced a knock of 215 runs in Ashes 2015, becoming the first Australian to score a double ton at Lords since the Second World War.

09 May 2019 4:36 PM

World Cup returns to England and Wales after 20 years and Bairstow said England deserved to win their maiden title after all the hard work they had put in over the past two years to become the number one ranked one-day team. (Photo: AFP)

'I prefer World Cup win to Ashes series win', says Jonny Bairstow

England begin their World Cup campaign on May 30 when they take on South Africa at The Oval in London.

09 May 2019 3:57 PM

Shaw top-scored with 56 off 38 balls on a "sticky wicket" to give Delhi a great start. (Photo: BCCI)

Prithvi Shaw lauds Rishabh Pant for his performance in IPL 2019 Eliminator

Delhi Capitals, who had lost the way after a blazing start, were brought to cusp of victory by Pant, who smashed 49 off 21 balls.

09 May 2019 2:28 PM

Mishra was adjudged out for obstructing the field in the final over of the innings with Delhi needing two runs off three balls. (Photo: AP)

Mishra's dismissal for obstructing field is only second in IPL history

Before this, Yusuf Pathan was given out for obstructing the field in a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors in 2013.

09 May 2019 2:08 PM

Dev was touted as the greatest fast-bowling all-rounder that India has ever produced. He took a total of 253 wickets in the 223 ODIs and he was seen praising the current bowling attack that India possesses. (Photo: PTI)

'Dhoni and Kohli are unmatchable,' says Kapil Dev

The 60-year old Dev said that India will definitely reach the semi-finals stage of the tournament.

09 May 2019 1:13 PM

Man-of-the-match Pant said that he ensured that the mindset remained positive when the team was going for improbable chases. (Photo: AFP)

IPL 2019: 'Hitting sixes is in my muscle memory,' says Rishabh Pant

Pant hit five sixes during his 21-ball 49 to guide Delhi Capitals to a two-wicket victory in the IPL Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

09 May 2019 12:51 PM

Delhi has qualified for the playoffs stage of the tournament for the first time since 2012, and the skipper said he can see the happiness in everyone's faces with the team's progress in the tournament. (Photo: Twitter/ IPL)

Shreyas Iyer happy after DC’s eliminator win vs SRH, terms last 2 overs as 'hell'

Chasing a target of 163, Delhi got off to a good start as their opener Prithvi Shaw provided a solid base to the team with 56 runs knock.

09 May 2019 10:28 AM

Richardson was a part of the team's squad in the recently concluded limited-overs series against Pakistan in the UAE. With this selection for the World Cup, he will join the likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Coulter-Nile, and Jason Behrendorff to bolster the fast-bowling department. (Photo: AP)

Kane Richards feels buoyant after inclusion in Australia's World Cup squad

The pacer was named as the replacement for the injured Jhye Richardson in the 15-member squad on Wednesday.

09 May 2019 10:06 AM

England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and sent Pakistan in to bat after early morning showers delayed the start and reduced the game to 47 overs per side. (Photo: AP)

Rain plays spoil-sport in first ODI between England and Pakistan

England’s opening one-day international against Pakistan was abandoned due to persistent rain after 19 overs at The Oval on Wednesday.

09 May 2019 8:31 AM

Surya Kumar Yadav makes his parents proud!

Yadav not only scored 71 runs, but remained not out and won the Man of the Match award, propelling his team into the final.

09 May 2019 5:44 AM

IPL 2019: Pantemonium!

Rishabh’s blitz downs Sunrisers in a chaotic chase as Capitals set up clash with Chennai.

09 May 2019 2:18 AM

India favourites to win World Cup, says Kapil Dev

India open their campaign against South Africa on June 5 in Southampton with an eye on clinching their third title in the 50-over showpiece event.

09 May 2019 1:26 AM

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