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The Kapil Dev-led ad-hoc committee has emerged as the front-runner to pick the next national coach but a final decision on panel formation would be taken only after the next Supreme Court hearing. (Photo:PTI)

Kapil Dev says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Fielding coach R Sridhar is in a direct competition with one of the game's finest fielders, South Africa's Jonty Rhodes.

17 Aug 2019 9:29 AM IST

In 21 Tests since July 2017, under Ravi Shastri, India won 13 of them with a victory percentage of 52.38. Its even better in T20Is with 25 wins from 36 games with a win percentage of 69.44. The ODI record takes the cake with 43 wins in 60 games and a success rate of 71.67. (Photo:AFP)

Ravi Shastri reappointed head coach of Indian team till 2021

While Robin, Rajput and Hesson gave in-person presentations, Moody spoke to the panel over Skype from Australia.

17 Aug 2019 2:31 AM IST

India registered first win of the three-match ODI series after Virat Kohli hit 120 which was 42nd ton of his career to take 1-0 lead in the series after the first match got washed out due to rain. (Photo:AFP)

Litmus test for Kohli lies in building his team

Team India skipper Virat Kohli stands head and shoulders above the crowd as the world's premier batsman against the...

17 Aug 2019 1:03 AM IST

A fighting half-century by wicket keeper-batsman BJ Watling helped New Zealand to take a lead of 177 at stumps on day three in the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

SL vs NZ: BJ Watling puts New Zealand in strong position in Galle

New Zealand, who trailed Sri Lanka by 18 runs in the first innings, finished on 195 for seven.

16 Aug 2019 9:05 PM IST

England fast bowler Jofra marked his Test debut with a wicket as Australia suffered a top-order collapse at Lords on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Ashes 2019: Jofra Archer strikes as Australia slump to 80-4 in second...

Australia lost three wickets for 11 runs on the way to reaching 80-4 when rain forced an early lunch on the third day of...

16 Aug 2019 8:17 PM IST

BCCI electoral officer N Gopalaswami on Friday made it clear that all the affiliated state units will have to conduct their polls by September 14 to be eligible for participating in parent bodys elections. (Photo: AFP)

Complete election process by Sept 14 to vote in BCCI polls: Electoral...

The procedural rules for the election of Board's Apex Council have been posted on the cricket body's website.

16 Aug 2019 8:15 PM IST

Ravi Shastri was reappointed for a two-year period by the CAC, a decision that was expected. (Photo:AFP)

Kohli's preference for Shastri did not influence coach selection, says...

His term will again be up for review after the 2021 T20 World Cup in India.

16 Aug 2019 8:06 PM IST

Brian Lara, one of the greatest batsmen of all-time, and Ramnaresh Sarwan, who was one the leading players of his generation from the Caribbean, will be part of the pre-series camp, to be held in Antigua ahead of the first Test match against India. (Photo:AFP)

Brian Lara, Ramnaresh Sarwan to work with WI batsmen before Test...

The two will share their immense knowledge, experience and expertise with the 13-member squad.

16 Aug 2019 7:38 PM IST

In 21 Tests since July 2017, under Ravi Shastri, India won 13 of them with a victory percentage of 52.38. Its even better in T20Is with 25 wins from 36 games with a win percentage of 69.44. The ODI record takes the cake with 43 wins in 60 games and a success rate of 71.67. (Photo:AFP)

Ravi Shastri gets second term as head coach of India men's cricket...

Shastri has been reappointed for a two-year period, ending with the 2021 T20 World Cup in India.

16 Aug 2019 7:33 PM IST

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Alexis Sanchez is not in the clubs reserves while adding the Chilean footballer might play a lot of games. (Photo: AFP)

Alexis Sanchez might end up playing a lot of games: Solskjaer

Sanchez is yet to make a return to action for the club after he picked up a knock during Copa America.

16 Aug 2019 7:15 PM IST

Former West Indies opener Phil Simmons on Friday pulled out of the race for the Indian cricket team chief coachs job. (Photo:AFP)

India head coach interview: Phil Simmons pulls out of race

Mike Hesson is expected to be interviewed in the second half while Shastri will be the last to appear, at 5:30 pm IST.

16 Aug 2019 6:47 PM IST

Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya, the man tipped to fill the boots of Sri Lankan legend Rangana Herath, struck a couple of massive blows in the second essay after failing to claim a wicket in the first innings. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka restrict New Zealand lead to 106 in first Test

The Kiwis lost five wickets in the afternoon session, including the big wickets of captain Kane Williamson and Ross...

16 Aug 2019 5:22 PM IST