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

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Sports Cricket 09 Jul 2019

Sports, Cricket, 09 Jul 2019

"If you look at the past 11 games against them we have won nine," said Root. (Photo: AP)

'England have positive record against Australia in last four years': Joe Root

England were downed in convincing fashion by their fiercest rivals at Lord's last month.

09 Jul 2019 7:14 PM

He was finally dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal in the 36th over. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Kane Williamson crosses 500-run mark in World Cup

The Kiwis got off to a bad start as they lost their opener Martin Guptill (1) pretty early.

09 Jul 2019 6:28 PM

World Cup semi-final: New Zealand's 5 biggest weapons against India

New Zealand had also thrashed India in one of the warm-up games.

09 Jul 2019 4:14 PM

ICC CWC'19: Bhuvneshwar replaces Shami in IND-NZ clash

New Zealand are going with Lockie Ferguson who was out with a hamstring injury. Ferguson replaces Tim Southee in the squad.

09 Jul 2019 4:10 PM

Bumrah after dismissing Guptill. (Photo: AP)

World Cup semi-final: NZ restricted to 27 runs after 10 overs against India

Martin Guptill was the man out for 1, the out-of-form opener edging Jasprit Bumrah to Virat Kohli for a head-high catch at second slip.

09 Jul 2019 4:08 PM

Dravid has been coach of India’s under-19 and ‘A’ teams since 2015 and coached the under-19 men’s side to victory at the 2018 World Cup.(Photo: AP)

Rahul Dravid appointed head of cricket at NCA

Dravid was a prolific batsman having represented India in 164 tests and 344 ODIs

09 Jul 2019 4:07 PM

In the 2014 auctions, Yuvraj was the most expensive player of the IPL history after Royal Challengers Bangalore won an intense bid with Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 14 crore. (Photo: AFP)

Yuvraj Singh regrets his decision of not settling with any IPL team

The swashbuckling allrounder, who retired after a glittering career last month, represented six different franchises in IPL.

09 Jul 2019 3:58 PM

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

World Cup semi-final: New Zealand's opening woes continue as Guptill departs on 1

New Zealand were able to post only one hundred-run opening stand in their last nine matches.

09 Jul 2019 3:50 PM

Kane Williamson's New Zealand desperately need to find form after losing their past three matches. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Indian fans fear Kiwi pace and weather for World Cup semi-final

Two-time champions India topped group table with seven wins from nine league games to book a clash with fourth-placed NZ at Old Trafford.

09 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

These two sides met each other in the warm-up fixture ahead of the World Cup and in the match, the Kiwi side came out triumphant. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Key players to watch in India-New Zealand semi-final

India have won the World Cup twice (1983 and 2011) whereas New Zealand are yet to lift the trophy.

09 Jul 2019 2:37 PM

Shastri concluded and said our job is to get out and perform as an individual and as a team. (Photo: PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Ravi Shastri lauds India's performance ahead IND-NZ semi-final

Shastri hailed all-rounder Hardik Pandya and said he is one who can bat and can also deliver 10 overs when required.

09 Jul 2019 2:25 PM

Both nations will be looking forward to book a spot at Lord's in the final of the mega-event. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Michael Clarke predicts winner of IND-NZ semi-final clash

The former Australian captain also lauded Rohit Sharma for his sublime form in the World Cup.

09 Jul 2019 2:07 PM

India have won the World Cup twice (1983 and 2011) whereas New Zealand are yet to lift the trophy. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Check out last 5 ODI results between India-New Zealand

India entered the semi-final with winning momentum behind their back as they won their last two matches.

09 Jul 2019 1:53 PM

On Saturday, an unnamed private aircraft flew from Bradford zone with banners like "India stop Mob Lynching" and "Justice for Kashmir" over the Headingley air space on a number of occasions during the India-Sri Lanka match. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Old Trafford air space to remain shut during India-NZ clash

ECB has sent a confirmation to CEO Rahul Johri that Old Trafford air space has been turned into a 'No Fly Zone' for the day.

09 Jul 2019 1:48 PM

While death-expert and ODI number one Bumrah and key all-rounder Pandya are sure to play, Mohammad Shami will likely replace Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC’19: India’s predicted squad for NZ semi-final clash

The team had been facing issues in the middle order batting, ever since Shikhar Dhawan.

09 Jul 2019 1:46 PM

New Zealand will be hoping that aggressive bowler Lockie Ferguson regains 100 per cent fitness ahead of the match as Lockie will be providing the flying start for the team. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

World Cup semi-final: IND VS NZ; Play abandoned, Match defers to reserve day

New Zealand 211/5: Tom Latham 3, Ross Taylor 67; Jasprit Bumrah 1/25.

09 Jul 2019 1:05 PM

New Zealand are currently sitting at fourth, having won five out of their nine games, while losing the other three. India are currently placed at first, after winning seven games from nine matches (including one wash-out). (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: IND vs NZ semi-final; determining the loopholes and core of the team

India are just one win away from entering the finals. On the other hand, New Zealand will look to resume their World Cup campaign on track.

09 Jul 2019 12:35 PM

In the 2016-23 broadcasting cycle, of which the 2019 and 2023 World Cup are the key events, some 93 "associate" or junior cricket nations stand to receive 175 million pounds from the ICC, whereas India will get 320 million pounds alone. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Big Three still cricket's dominant powers

The tournament, which will generate some 400 million pounds (USD 500 million) is key in funding the ICC's work in developing the sport.

09 Jul 2019 10:22 AM

Intriguingly, the league match between India and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain without a single ball being bowled. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: India vs New Zealand; Weather report and pitch report

India will look to carry on their formidable form, whereas New Zealand will look to gather themselves before the crucial semis versus India.

09 Jul 2019 10:07 AM

ICC CWC'19: Kane Williamson cool as ever ahead of semifinal

Williamson said his team has plans for in-form Indian opener Rohit Sharma, but it depends on assessing the conditions.

09 Jul 2019 2:53 AM

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