Sports, Cricket, 23rd Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 23 Jul 2019

Sports, Cricket, 23 Jul 2019

Jayawardene presently is the coach of the most successful Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Mumbai Indians. (Photo: BCCI)

Mahela Jayawardene likely to apply for Team India’s head coach position

The BCCI has invited fresh applications for the Indian cricket team's support staff, including the head coach.

23 Jul 2019 7:44 PM

Wriddhiman, who is only three months shy of his 35th birthday, is returning after a career-threatening injury that many believe has been completely mismanaged at the National Cricket Academy. (Photo: File)

Wriddhiman 3.0 ready to 'shoulder' responsibility as India A take on West Indies A

Wriddhiman and Vihari the two Test specialists who have been included in the A squad to prepare for two-Test series starting late August.

23 Jul 2019 7:42 PM

Mani, a Chartered Accountant, will return to his profession nearly after 17 years. He was also the ICC's first-ever Financial and Commercial Affairs Committee Chairman in 1996 and served until 2002. (Photo: File)

PCB chief Ehsan Mani appointed ICC's Financial Committee Chair

ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar appointed Mani during the ICC Annual Conference that took place last week.

23 Jul 2019 7:41 PM

The 53-year-old was part of the commentary team at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 in the United Kingdom. (Photo: AFP)

Wasim Akram embarrassed, 'humiliated' at Manchester airport

Akram, the former left-arm fast bowler, represented Pakistan in 104 Tests and took 414 wickets.

23 Jul 2019 7:40 PM

New Zealand-born Stokes played a crucial role in England's World Cup victory as he starred for the hosts in the final match against New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

'Williamson will be worthy recipient of New Zealander of the Year award': Ben Stokes

The England all-rounder added that Williamson is an inspirational leader who shows humility and empathy to every situation.

23 Jul 2019 7:38 PM

England will also lock horns with rivals Australia in the Ashes, slated to take place from August 1 to September 16. (Photo: Eoin Morgan/Twitter)

Eoin Morgan plays with Afghan family, Rashid Khan calls him legend; see tweet

After World Cup triumph, England are scheduled to face Ireland in one-off Test at Lord's.

23 Jul 2019 5:26 PM

Virat Kohli, who last featured in India's 2-1 Test series win over Australia, is sitting on 922 points. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli stays at top in ICC Test Rankings

In the team rankings, India remain in the first place followed by New Zealand (2) and South Africa (3) with England (4) and Australia (5).

23 Jul 2019 5:11 PM

Jos Buttler also added that he had resisted against his anxiety during the must-win game against India, and also before the World Cup final. (Photo:AFP)

Jos Buttler reveals he was depressed before the India game and before the WC final

England team’s psychologist David Young helped the vice captain to fight against his anxiety and calm his nerves in the World Cup.

23 Jul 2019 4:49 PM

The opening bowler has failed to recover from the injury sustained when playing for his county Lancashire against Durham on July 2. (Photo: File)

England's James Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test with calf injury

Anderson, 36, no longer plays one-day international cricket so did not play in the World Cup.

23 Jul 2019 4:31 PM

Dhoni's retirement rumours were put to a rest temporarily after the 38-year-old decided to take a two-month break. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni is still fit enough to play international cricket', feels his childhood coach

Dhoni has now informed the BCCI that he will be joining the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army.

23 Jul 2019 4:27 PM

MS Dhoni’s childhood Arun Pandey put Dhoni’s retirement talks to bed, and stated that Dhoni has immediate plans to retire from international cricket. (Photo:Twitter)

Twitter Lauds MS Dhoni as he’s ready to serve his Territorial Army; see tweets

Dhoni’s act has won the hearts of the fans as they took to twitter to laud him for his wonderful action.

23 Jul 2019 4:25 PM

Wriddhiman Saha has also returned to the Test squad, but Saha might find it difficult to make it to the playing XI despite being named in the 16-member squad. Rishabh Pant, who impressed the selectors with his impressive 159 against Australia in the Test, making him the prime favourites among the selectors. (Photo:AFP)

Harsha Bhogle questions the value of including Wriddhiman Saha into the Test side

Rishabh Pant was made the prime wicket-keeper in all three formats, especially after MS Dhoni made himself unavailable for two months.

23 Jul 2019 3:38 PM

The BCCI's social media handles posted a video of Chahal TV containing all the fun moments from behind the scenes. (Photo: PTI)

Happy Birthday Yuzvendra Chahal: Wishes pour in as leg-spinner turns 29

Chahal scalped 12 wickets from 8 ODIs at an average of 36.83 in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2019.

23 Jul 2019 3:10 PM

ICC in a tweet called Boult as one of New Zealand's finest bowlers. The global governing body of cricket added that the Kiwi fast bowler has taken 447 international wickets in all formats. (Photo: AP)

Cricket Fraternity wishes Trent Boult on his birthday

From the International Cricket Council (ICC) to the Home of Cricket, the Lord's all conveyed birthday wishes to Boult on his special day.

23 Jul 2019 1:48 PM

The right-arm-off-spinner made his last appearance for Team India during the India vs Australia Test series in December 2018. (Photo: Screengrab/TNPL Twitter)

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin stuns fans with unique bowling action in TNPL

Ashwin, while bowling 20th over of the innings was seen hiding the ball behind his back during his run-up.

23 Jul 2019 1:40 PM

Previously, the British media reported that Ben Stokes requested Dharmasena to not award England the extra four runs. Nevertheless, Kumar Dharmasena cleared the air on the overthrow incident. (Photo: AP/ICC Twitter)

Ben Stokes didn’t request to withdraw the overthrow runs says Kumar Dharmasena

Dharmasena’s decision proved costly as England leveled with the first innings score of New Zealand who also scored 241.

23 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

ODI and T20I jerseys have had personalisation on their backs since a long time, but Test matches had to wait for this change. (Photo: England Cricket/Twitter)

Ashes jerseys to have players' names, numbers for first time in Test cricket

England scripted history as they managed to win their maiden World Cup and the side will look to continue their winning momentum going.

23 Jul 2019 1:15 PM

While many experts believe Dhoni is a spent force, Azharuddin felt he can still continue if he has the drive and a body that is 100 percent fit. (Photo: AP)

'I disagree with MSK Prasad's explanation on Ambati Rayudu': Mohd Azharuddin

Azharuddin reiterated that he would contest for the post of president of Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) when elections are held.

23 Jul 2019 12:55 PM

Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard's team recently finished at the ninth position in the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup as they were able to win just two matches from nine. (Photo:AFP)

Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine to play first two T20Is vs India

Andre Russell has also been included in the squad, but he will undergo a fitness test before taking part in the T20Is.

23 Jul 2019 12:47 PM

In the 2019 World Cup, England were on the brink as they lost back-to-back matches against Sri Lanka and Australia, but they were able to defeat India and New Zealand to make it to the semi-finals. (Photo: AP)

'Had a feeling we could win World Cup', says pacer Liam Plunkett

England changed their fortunes around from the 2015 World Cup campaign when they were knocked out in the group stages itself.

23 Jul 2019 12:39 PM

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