Sports, Cricket, 16th Nov 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 16 Nov 2019

Sports, Cricket, 16 Nov 2019

Many players who have played the Duleep Trophy, including Cheteshwar Pujara, has said that sighting the pink ball at twilight is a challenge as the crimson colour of the sky and the pink colour of the ball makes it look more like orange. (Photo: AP)

Indian team will stay in Indore and practice under lights in preparation for the day-night Test

It has been learnt that for the next two days, the Indian team's focus will be on what is being called as 'twilight zone'.

16 Nov 2019 8:33 PM

Several members of DDCA quit after Rajat Sharma resigns

Earlier in the day, Sharma resigned from the post and stated that the cricket administration is full of 'pull and pressures' all the time.

16 Nov 2019 6:35 PM

India batsman Suresh Raina said that seeing his daughter having breathing problems was a 'terrible sight'. (Photo: Twitter/ Suresh Raina)

Seeing my child having breathing problems was a terrible sight: Suresh Raina bats to counter air pollution

India spinner Harbhajan Singh, on November 4, also raised concerns about the issue.

16 Nov 2019 6:17 PM

Rajat Sharma also went on to say that the administration was full of pull and pressures and that vested interests are working against the interest of cricket. (Photo: Twitter)

Rajat Sharma says that it wasn't possible for him to work in DDCA without compromising on his principles

In his resignation letter, he had said that he had made every effort to discharge his obligations in the best interest of the association.

16 Nov 2019 5:51 PM

Asked about India's current fast bowling resources, Virat Kohli reminded that the team is without Jasprit Bumrah, who is undergoing treatment for an injury. (Photo: AFP)

'We now have dream combination of fast bowlers': Indian captain Virat Kohli

India's performance at home is now comparable with the Australians of the early 2000s but Kohli said the team was not playing for records.

16 Nov 2019 5:16 PM

India’s first day-night Test match is one of the most highly anticipated things this season. (Photo: Twitter)

'Tickets of first 3 days of India'a day-night Test match sold out' says BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

There are many celebrities that will be coming for the match and several ceremonies and events have also been planned.

16 Nov 2019 4:48 PM

India defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs to win the first match of the two-match Test series. (Photo: Twitter/ BCCI)

India defeat Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs to win first Test

The hapless Bangladeshi batsmen couldn’t stand the might of the Indian bowling attack as they succumbed to them.

16 Nov 2019 4:09 PM

After that, there was no turning back for Mayank Agarwal as he blew past the bowling attack of Bangladesh. (Photo: PTI)

‘If I get a chance, I’ve got to make them pay': Mayank Agarwal on getting dropped at 32

On the first day Mayank Agarwal edged one to Imrul Kayes, stationed at first slip, who dropped the Indian opener on 32.

16 Nov 2019 3:19 PM

Lad happy to play for Kolkata Knight Riders

The talented Mumbai batsman's father cum coach Dinesh is hopeful his son will get more games in Shahrukh Khan co-owned team.

16 Nov 2019 2:54 PM

Mushfiqur Rahim was unbeaten on 53 and Mehidy Hasan was batting on 38 at the break. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs BAN 1st Test: Miserable Bangladesh trail India by 152 runs at tea

Bangladesh were 191 for 6 in their second innings at tea on the third day.

16 Nov 2019 2:30 PM

After playing a key role in England’s historic first 50-over World Cup victory earlier this year, Ben Stokes also shone in the Ashes series against Australia. (Photo: AFP)

'Not interested in England captaincy' says Ben Stokes

Stokes has emerged as one of the most charismatic and exciting England stars for decades, but the all-rounder isn’t keen for captaincy.

16 Nov 2019 1:57 PM

The army paratroopers will fly into the Eden Gardens and hand the pink ball to Virat Kohli and Mominul Haque. (Photo: PTI)

Captains Virat Kohli, Mominul Haque to be handed the pink ball by army paratroopers

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will ring the Eden bell.

16 Nov 2019 1:42 PM

In his last Test, Sachin Tendulkar scored 74 runs. He was sent back to the pavilion by spinner Narsingh Deonarine who had him caught by Darren Sammy. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle File)

On this day, Sachin Tendulkar played his last international cricket match; watch his emotional speech

After the match, Tendulkar gave a speech at the Wankhede which made cricketing fans all over the globe a little teary-eyed.

16 Nov 2019 1:04 PM

Mushfiqur Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad were batting at 9 and 6 respectively at the break. (Photo: AP)

IND vs BAN 1st Test: Indian bowlers reduce Bangaldesh to 60/4 in 2nd innings at lunch on 3rd day

Bangladesh still trail by 283 runs with six second-inning wickets in hand.

16 Nov 2019 11:52 AM

Rajat Sharma had joined cricket administration after receiving active backing from former finance minister late Arun Jaitley. (Photo: File)

Rajat Sharma resigns from the post of DDCA president

Sharma's nearly 20-month tenure was a tumultuous one with his public differences with general secretary Vinod Tihara.

16 Nov 2019 11:23 AM

Shane McDermott's name was recommended by CA (Cricket Australia) and not by the new Head Coach Mickey Arthur, a few may believe so. (Photo: AP)

Mickey Arthur set to become Sri Lanka's new head coach after Pakistan tour

Sri Lanka has also finalised a deal with Shane McDermott as their fielding coach.

16 Nov 2019 10:35 AM

Mayank Agarwal played a knock of 243 runs with the help of 28 fours and eight sixes. (Photo: PTI)

IND vs BAN 1st Test: India declare their innings with a lead of 343 runs

India registered a total of 493/6 in the first innings with the help of Mayank Agarwal, who registered his second double-ton of his career.

16 Nov 2019 10:19 AM

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