Sports, Cricket, 15th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 15 May 2019

Sports, Cricket, 15 May 2019

Laxman, who had in his affidavit, categorically denied having any conflict has made it clear that he is ready to recuse from his post as CAC member if charges are proved.

'Don't require any further hearing': VVS Laxman intimates ethics officer

Justice D K Jain has now reserved his orders after BCCI and complainant Sanjeev Gupta also stated that no further arguments are required.

15 May 2019 8:42 PM

Bumrah managed to get 16 wickets in 16 matches of IPL 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Jasprit Bumrah goes speechless after Tendulkar calls him world's best bowler

Bumrah was awarded Man of the Match trophy in the IPL final against Chennai Super Kings.

15 May 2019 6:52 PM

In addition to this, one demerit point has also been added to the disciplinary record of Bairstow. Bairstow admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC elite panel of match referees, and as such, there was no need for a formal hearing. (Photo: File)

ICC suspends Eoin Morgan for 1 ODI, fines 40 per cent match fee for slow over-rate

This fine means that Morgan would miss the fourth ODI against Pakistan. Other members were fined 20 per cent for the same reason.

15 May 2019 5:45 PM

Gayle's fitness formula includes extensive yoga and massage sessions which help him recover after a long day on the field.

Chris Gayle chooses Yoga over Gym

The Jamaican who goes into the World Cup in menacing form, has scored 490 runs in the just concluded IPL.

15 May 2019 5:31 PM

Hazlewood has not played a One-Day International match as he is nursing his back injury since November last year. The selectors want the fast bowler to be fully fit and focus on the Ashes, starting August 1. (Photo: AFP)

‘We want Josh to bowl at his best’, says Trevor hohns

The 28-year-old, who was part of the World Cup winning team in 2015, was overlooked twice.

15 May 2019 5:11 PM

The holiday is likely to charge up the batsman for the upcoming World Cup. India has a good chance to claim it for the third time. (Photo: @ImRo45/Twitter)

World Cup ahead, Rohit takes off with family for much-needed fillip; see pics

Back in 2017, the 32-year-old withdrew himself from the India squad for a few matches for a holiday with his wife in Maldives.

15 May 2019 4:58 PM

England is going to host the forthcoming quadrennial tournament and will try to justify the 'favourite' tag they have got since World Cup hype came into being.

Pietersen compares England's current team with former Australian side; see tweet

Pietersen has compared the former Australian batsmen-- Hayden, Ponting and Gilchrist with England's Roy, Bairstow and Butler.

15 May 2019 4:44 PM

Bairstow smashed the seventh century of his ODI career, making the path easier for Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes. (Photo: AFP)

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Pakistan as they fail to defend 358 against England

Pakistan managed to register 358 runs on the board, which happens to be their 8th highest total in ODIs.

15 May 2019 4:04 PM

Hardik has played a pivotal role in Mumbai Indians' record fourth title triumph in the IPL recently, coming into the lucrative T20 league after enduring a tumultuous phase following his outrage-evoking remarks on women on a chat show. (Photo: AP)

'Hardik Pandya is India's most talented World Cup player', says Virender Sehwag

According to Sehwag, Hardik is one that has become irreplaceable in recent times.

15 May 2019 3:19 PM

Guptill was the architect behind New Zealand's best-ever World Cup campaign in 2015, guiding the team to its maiden tournament final. (Photo: PTI)

'England wickets are good for batting', says Martin Guptill

The 32-year-old has scored 652 runs in 14 games in England; including 189 not out off 155 balls against England.

15 May 2019 3:12 PM

Talking about the teams to watch out for in the tournament, Gambhir picked Australia, England and New Zealand along with India. (Photo: AP)

'India's World Cup squad lacks one quality pacer', says Gambhir Gambhir

Two-time winners India begin their campaign with a big-ticket match against South Africa on June 5 in Southampton.

15 May 2019 3:05 PM

Perennial underachievers South Africa lock horns with tournament favourite England on May 30. (Photo: AP)

'Steyn, Rabada on track to play in team's World Cup opener', says SA coach Gibson

Both Steyn and Rabada's IPL campaigns were cut short by injuries, but the latter had picked 25 wickets by then for Delhi Capitals.

15 May 2019 1:25 PM

Gibson, however, said they would not speak publicly about past failures that have led to the side being labelled ‘chokers’.

'Weather conditions will play huge part in outcome of World Cup': Ottis Gibson

Gibson is not the only member of the South African coaching set-up that has vast experience of cricket in England.

15 May 2019 12:51 PM

England will next meet Pakistan for the fourth ODI on May 17 at Nottingham. (Photo: AFP)

'Wins over Pakistan will boost England's confidence for World Cup', says Eoin Morgan

The Morgan-led team pulled off a total of 359 under 45 overs with the help of wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow.

15 May 2019 12:38 PM

Teams can change players until May 23 and several former players believe India will miss the 21-year-old in the showpiece which gets underway on May 30. (Photo: File)

'Karthik was selected due to his experience, can be used as back-up for Dhoni': Kohli

Dinesh Karthik’s experience and composure in pressure situations helped him pip young sensation Rishabh Pant.

15 May 2019 12:23 PM

BlackCaps coach Gary Stead said Fulton was the stand-out applicant for the role. (Photo: AP)

Peter Fulton to replace Craig McMillan as New Zealand's batting coach

The 40-year-old will replace Craig McMillan, who is stepping down after almost five years in the job.

15 May 2019 12:06 PM

Shadab was named in Pakistan's 15-member World Cup squad but couldn't fly with the team to England after tests revealed traces of hepatitis C in his blood stream. (Photo: AP)

Shadab Khan fit for World Cup

The PCB said Shadab would leave for England on May 16 and will consult Dr Kennedy the next day.

15 May 2019 12:02 PM

29-year-old Bairstow carried on his recent form from the lucrative T20 IPL where he scored 445 runs in 10 games at an average of 55.62 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo: AFP)

'Have learned a lot from IPL', says Jonny Bairstow

Bairstow's 128 off 93 balls powered World Cup hosts England to a dominant six-wicket win over Pakistan in the third ODI.

15 May 2019 11:48 AM

Incidentally, the news of moving the ACC office shifting from Colombo has not been made public via media release. (Photo:AFP)

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) head quarter is now based in Dubai

According to the sources, the ACC is located in Dubai now.

15 May 2019 11:01 AM

He smashed 128 from 93 balls after sharing a 159-run first wicket stand with Jason Roy, launching the hosts to their second-highest successful ODI run chase. (Photo: AP)

England crushes Pakistan as Bairstow, Jason Roy leads charge to chase 359

England once again showed the formidable firepower which will make them the team to beat in the looming tournament.

15 May 2019 10:10 AM

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