Sports, Cricket, 11th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 11 Apr 2019

Sports, Cricket, 11 Apr 2019

Pollard smashed a whirlwind 83 off 31 balls that contained 10 sixes and three fours to take Mumbai on the doorsteps of victory and Hardik Pandya described the big-hitting West Indian as a legend. (Photo: BCCI)

'Rohit should be back in the next game', says Pollard

Rohit sat out of Mumbai Indian's IPL match last night after sustaining a leg spasm during Tuesday's training. session.

11 Apr 2019 5:39 PM

Gary Kirsten is currently coaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo: File)

'We had played average cricket in 2011 World Cup': Gary Kirsten

Kirsten also gave insights on why MS Dhoni, then ODI skipper of India promoted himself ahead of Yuvraj Singh in the finals of the match.

11 Apr 2019 5:05 PM

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli is placed on the third position with 129 consecutive appearances for his team followed by CSK skipper MS Dhoni who is still running his streak with 119 consecutive appearances for his team. (Photo: SAMUEL RAJKUMAR)

Rohit Sharma misses out on breaking Raina's record of 134 straight IPL caps

Sharma has 133 successive appearances in the IPL for MI while Raina is just one match ahead of him with 134 consecutive appearances for CSK.

11 Apr 2019 4:48 PM

The 24-year-old from Kanpur feels lack of team combination is the main reason behind RCB's failure. (Photo: PTI)

'Kohli has a different hunger when he plays for India': Kuldeep Yadav

The Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have lost six matches on the trot this IPL season but Kuldeep backed his captain.

11 Apr 2019 4:33 PM

However, when it comes to mega tournaments like the ICC cricket World Cup – history has proven how inconsistent and incapable the South African team is when it comes to handling pressure. (Photo:AFP)

Can Proteas break their World Cup jinx and lift the World Cup without De Villiers?

The last time the Proteas had managed to win any big tournament was way back in 1998.

11 Apr 2019 4:13 PM

The 25-year old Cummins has had a memorable year for Australia, winning his first ever Allan Border medal earlier this year. (Photo: AFP)

'Taking break from IPL will allow us to be fresh': Pat Cummins

The pacer came back from the Pakistan tour mid-way to ensure that he is fit enough for the World Cup and the Ashes.

11 Apr 2019 3:02 PM

Bancroft was handed over a nine-month ban for his action while Smith and Warner served a year-long ban. (Photo: AFP / AP)

'It's history now, I want to move forward and play for Australia again': Bancroft

In March last year, Bancroft was caught using sandpaper to alter the condition of the match-ball during the third test against SA.

11 Apr 2019 2:19 PM

While Smith and Warner are trying to get their place back in the Australian squad for this year's World Cup and Ashes tour, Ambrose feels they should have been banned for one more year. (Photo: File)

'I believe they will never do it again': Curtly Ambrose on Sandpapergate incident

The 55-year-old from Antigua, however, hoped that the duo can make it to the Australian team for the World Cup.

11 Apr 2019 2:01 PM

Gayle did not take the field during Mumbai Indians' successful run chase and KXIP coach Sridharan Sriram also said the Jamaican needs to be monitored over the next few days. (Photo: File)

Ashwin concerned about Chris Gayle's 'twisted' back

Kieron Pollard's 31-ball 83 decimated Punjab but the visiting side also had its share of stellar batting performances, by Gayle and Rahul.

11 Apr 2019 1:37 PM

The big-hitting West Indian all-rounder led Mumbai Indians to a sensational three-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab in an IPL game last night here with a whirlwind 83 off 31 balls that contained ten sixes and three fours. (Photo: AFP)

'I am 31 and have a lot of cricket left in me': Kieron Pollard

Asked if he thought he could be picked in the World Cup squad, Pollard hinted that he is hopeful of making it to the team.

11 Apr 2019 1:07 PM

Chasing 198 to win could be tricky and Pollard said the idea was to break it down and target two Kings XI bowlers. (Photo: PTI)

'I stayed calm under pressure because i wanted to finish the game': Pollard

Pollard smashed 10 towering sixes and three fours in his 31-ball innings to take MI to the doorsteps of victory.

11 Apr 2019 11:06 AM

Rahul, 26, is among a number of batsmen hopeful of securing the number four position in an otherwise settled India batting lineup ahead of the World Cup in England and Wales starting on May 30. (Photo: PTI)

In-form Rahul scores 100 to boost chances of World Cup selection

Ahead of the squad announcement on April 15, Rahul followed up scores of 55 and 71 not out with a maiden IPL ton.

11 Apr 2019 9:49 AM

David Lighteroowd, the chief of the inventor and the Australian-based manufacturing company was not amused when brought this to his notice. (Photo: BCCI)

Zing bails is providing 'good' entertainment to the spectators and TV viewers

It has been spotted that not once or twice but on three different occasions when the Zing bails lit up but didn't come off their groove.

11 Apr 2019 9:35 AM

IPL 2019: Pollard dance

The Kings XI Punjab opener scored unbeaten 100 after playing 64 balls with six boundaries and as many sixes.

11 Apr 2019 2:07 AM

Indian stars sweep Wisden awards

Kohli and Mandhana had won big in the last ICC Awards night too.

11 Apr 2019 12:22 AM

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