Sports, Cricket, 13th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 13 Jul 2019

Sports, Cricket, 13 Jul 2019

Halep took full advantage of the opportunity to peg the seven time Wimbledon champ to easily win the second set 6-2, to win her maiden All England Club title. (Photo: ANI)

Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep stuns Serena Williams to win maiden title

As a result of this loss, Serena failed to win her 8th Wimbledon title and 24th Grand Slam.

13 Jul 2019 8:14 PM

World Cup final: Key players to look forward to in England-New Zealand clash

England have made it to their fourth World Cup final whereas New Zealand have reached the final for the second time.

13 Jul 2019 8:09 PM

Santner bowled two maiden overs and the Indian batsmen were finding it hard to steal runs from his over (Photo: AFP)

World Cup final: 'My role is to build pressure', says spinner Mitchell Santner

Santner helped his side register an 18-run victory against India in the semi-final, which was played on July 9 and 10 (due to rain).

13 Jul 2019 7:28 PM

"Pakistan could have been in the semi finals had they planned better in managing their run rate," said Iqbal. (Photo: AFP)

'Let bygones be bygones, meet and greet the players', says Asif Iqbal

"No team, including India has the divine right to win every time they play cricket tournaments." said Iqbal.

13 Jul 2019 7:03 PM

The Indian team tried many options at the number four batting slot before the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

'India needs a batsman like Ajinkya Rahane at number four', says Sanjay Jagdale

Jagdale said that the better team came out triumphant on Wednesday and the Men in Blue did not play bad cricket.

13 Jul 2019 6:42 PM

Morgan said "in general, the scores have been a lot lower than they have been in the last two or three years. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup final: Morgan predicts low-scoring final in England-New Zealand clash

The Kiwis beat India in the semifinal in Manchester after posting 239 batting first.

13 Jul 2019 6:10 PM

The ICC had also issued a statement and said they do not condone any sort of political messages at the tournament. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup final: Lord's to be 'no-fly zone' for England-New Zealand clash

Earlier, in the first semi-final between India and New Zealand, the airspace over Old Trafford was shut down.

13 Jul 2019 5:37 PM

Kane could also equal former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly in becoming a skipper with the most number of centuries in a single World Cup. (Photo: File)

World Cup final: Kane Williamson 1 run away from being highest scoring captain

is tied with Mahela Jayawardene for the mantle of most scoring captain in a single world cup.

13 Jul 2019 5:03 PM

Six members of New Zealand's squad have played in a World Cup final before and Vettori said it would be vital for the team's chances. (Photo: AFP)

'Crowning of a first-time winner makes World Cup final extra special': Vettori

The 40-year-old said England's Eoin Morgan and Kane Williamson of New Zealand have probably been the best captains in this World Cup.

13 Jul 2019 4:45 PM

Mohammed al Azzawi, an Iraqi photojournalist, couldn’t stop his tears from flowing after his team lost to Qatar in the Asian Cup round of 16 clash. (Photo: Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Viral collage of Dhoni and crying cameraman is fake

The photograph taken was from the Asian Cup 2019.

13 Jul 2019 3:57 PM

New Zealand, despite their final loss to Australia at an imposing MCG, wouldn't carry much of a baggage even though they have six players with the experience of playing a big final. (Photo: ICC Official Website)

World Cup final: England, New Zealand 1 win away from immortality

At the hallowed Lord's, England will certainly start as favourites with perhaps the most destructive 50-over batting line-up.

13 Jul 2019 2:54 PM

Even after the loss, Sharma managed to stay the highest run scorer of the tournament (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Rohit Sharma leaves Indian teammates behind, returns to Mumbai

Sharma was spotted with his family at the Mumbai airport on Friday, July 13.

13 Jul 2019 2:41 PM

New Zealand were the runner-up of 2015 World Cup and have never managed to win a World Cup trophy. (Photo: AP)

New Zealand's James Neesham urges Indian fans to resell their WC final tickets

New Zealand, considered as dark horses of the tournament will now face England in the final of the World Cup 2019 at Lord's on Sunday.

13 Jul 2019 1:35 PM

Border felt that the Aussies were going in the right direction till the loss against South Africa (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'England put together a complete performance', says Border

The 63-year-old admitted that England put together a complete batting and bowling performance.

13 Jul 2019 1:00 PM

Yuvraj scored 69 runs off 63 balls, while Kaif remained unbeaten on 87 runs to guide India to one of the most popular ODI victories. (Photo: AFP)

Natwest Series Final: 17 years since Sourav Ganguly took off his shirt at Lord's

Facing each other in the final of a tri-series which also had Sri Lanka, England were considered as favourites ahead of the match.

13 Jul 2019 12:55 PM

The 93-year-old, who began the institute in 1994, said no machines are used in the exercise regime.(Photo: ANI)

Meet Madurai's 93 year old wrestler

Palani teaches and practices wrestling at his local 'akhada' in Palanganatham area of the city.

13 Jul 2019 12:43 PM

Ravindra Jadeja (77) and Dhoni (50) shared a 116-run seventh-wicket stand to raise hopes of a victory. (Photo: AFP)

Ravi Shastri reveals why MS Dhoni was sent at No. 7 in WC semi-final

Shastri also stated that thirty minutes of bad cricket cannot erase the fact that India's extraordinary display at the marquee event.

13 Jul 2019 11:14 AM

New Zealand will now meet England in the final on Sunday at Lord's. (Photo: AP)

Jasprit Bumrah sends heartfelt message to fans after World Cup exit; see tweet

The Indian pacer had a phenomenal outing in the mega-event, picking up 18 wickets from 9 matches.

13 Jul 2019 10:14 AM

New Zealand will face England in the tournament's final match at Lord's on July 14. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand coach feels adapting to conditions will be imperative in World Cup final

After posting a target of 240 runs, New Zealand bowlers, Matt Henry and Trent Boult, thwarted India's top order as they reduced them to 5/3.

13 Jul 2019 9:29 AM

Archer, who has been battling a side niggle for a while, said his focus remained on helping England triumph at Lord’s where they will bid to win their first World Cup. (Photo: AP)

England's Jofra Archer says he won't curb aggression in World Cup final

Despite Archer having played only 13 one-day internationals, former England captain Vaughan expects him to make his test debut in the Ashes.

13 Jul 2019 9:11 AM

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