Sports, Cricket, 14th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 14 Dec 2019

Sports, Cricket, 14 Dec 2019

'To hell with those who don't understand' was Ravi Shastri's inimitable response to the sceptics, who have constantly made conjectures about his alleged frosty relationship with BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. (Photo: AFP)

'To hell with those who don't understand my respect for Sourav Ganguly': Ravi Shastri

A week back, it was Ganguly who had cleared the air on his part making it clear that rumours of bad blood between him and the head coach.

14 Dec 2019 7:05 PM

The BCCI and Assam Cricket Association (ACA) will be "closely monitoring" the security situation in Guwahati in the wake of protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, keeping in mind the January 5 T20 International between India and Sri Lanka. (Photo: PTI)

BCCI, Assam CA to closely monitor CAB 'situation' in Guwahati for Sri Lanka tour

Sri Lanka is coming to India for a short three-match T20 International series, which starts at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.

14 Dec 2019 6:17 PM

Opening batsman David Warner on Saturday became the 12th Australian cricketer to smash 7000 runs in the longest format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

David Warner becomes 12th Australian to smash 7000 runs in Test

Warner also moved past the legendary cricketer Don Bradman in the run-scoring list for Australia in Test cricket.

14 Dec 2019 6:17 PM

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is confident that Cricket South Africa will send its team for a short tour of the country in March next year. (Photo: Twitter)

PCB hopeful of South Africa coming for short tour next March

Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan said discussions with CSA were still ongoing.

14 Dec 2019 6:03 PM

The home side were 75 for one in their second innings, with Joe Burns on 32 and Marnus Labuschagne on 18. (Photo: AFP)

Australia take huge lead against New Zealand in first Test

After the home side made 416 the Kiwis were dismissed for only 166 in their first innings.

14 Dec 2019 5:43 PM

Batting coach Vikram Rathour on Saturday said Rishabh Pant will be a 'massive player' for the Indian team once he starts getting runs, backing the under-fire wicketkeeper to the hilt. (Photo: AFP)

'Pant will be massive player once he starts getting runs' : Rathour By Shyam Sundar

'The reason why we keep discussing him is that he has got an immense ability. Everybody believes he can be an X factor.'

14 Dec 2019 5:33 PM

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has said that a lot of focus will be on 'overseas fast bowlers' in next week's IPL auctions as the franchise deliberated over the potential targets. (Photo: BCCI)

Coach Ponting meets Delhi Capitals management ahead of IPL auction

Delhi Capitals will go into the December 19 auction in Kolkata with a purse of Rs 27.85 crore and 11 available slots.

14 Dec 2019 3:56 PM

His place in India's Test squad cemented, opener Mayank Agarwal says it is easy to switch formats if the game-plan is clear. (Photo: Twitter)

''Easy to switch formats if game-plan is clear" : Mayank Agarwal

Agarwal has been picked in the team for the ODI series against West Indies as a replacement for the injured Shikhar Dhawan.

14 Dec 2019 3:36 PM

Play was called off on Day four of the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan due to wet outfield at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/ Pakistan Cricket)

Rawalpindi Test: Fourth day's play called off due to wet outfield

Yesterday, the play ended after less than half an hour of action. The visitors only added 19 runs without losing a wicket in 5.2 overs.

14 Dec 2019 2:12 PM

England introduced four uncapped players their ODI squad while Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Mark Wood returned to the shortest format squad for South Africa tour. (Photo: AFP)

Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes return in England T20I squad for SA series

England will play four Tests against South Africa, followed by three ODIs and as many T20Is.

14 Dec 2019 1:07 PM

India will have their tails up whey they play West Indies in the first One-day International of the three-match rubber here on Sunday, seeking a 10th straight bilateral ODI series win against the side from the Caribbean. (Photo :PTI)

India firm favourites going into first ODI against West Indies

The home team will miss the services of seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is out with a groin problem and Shikhar Dhawan.

14 Dec 2019 12:39 PM

Day four of the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was delayed due to wet outfield on Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/ ICC)

Rawalpindi Test: Start of day four delayed due to wet outfield

Yesterday, the play ended after less than half an hour of action. The visitors only added 19 runs without losing a wicket in 5.2 overs.

14 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

Former wicketkeeper Mark Boucher is set to be the interim coach of the South Africa cricket team, which is going through one of its toughest phases both on and off the field. (Photo: AFP)

Mark Boucher set to be interim coach of South Africa

Current interim team director Enoch Nkwe is expected to stay on and work with Boucher.

14 Dec 2019 11:15 AM

The BCCI will decide on the composition of its Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) and subsequent changes in the national selection committee only after the Supreme Court hears its plea on amending some of the key Lodha reforms in January. (Photo: AFP)

CAC and selection committee unlikely to be formed before January hearing of SC

This could mean that MSK Prasad-led committee will also select the squad for the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka.

14 Dec 2019 10:58 AM

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