Sports, Cricket, 25th Sep 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 25 Sep 2019

Sports, Cricket, 25 Sep 2019

Bachchan is a recipient of four National Film Awards for his roles in 'Agneepath', 'Black', 'Paa' and 'Piku'. (Photo: File)

Sachin quotes 'Agneepath' dialogue, congratulates Amitabh for Dadasaheb Phalke Award

On Tuesday, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar took to Twitter and announced the news of Amitabh being selected for the coveted award.

25 Sep 2019 6:10 PM

If Virat Kohli manages to breach the code of conduct once again before February 2020, then he will be handed a suspension point, which will be on his record. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli could face suspension

In his latest instance, he was slapped with a demerit point after breaching the level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct against South Africa.

25 Sep 2019 5:56 PM

The 46-year-old Rahul Dravid was the head coach of the India A and Under-19 teams before being handed the NCA role. (Photo: File)

Rahul Dravid will testify to BCCI ethics officer on Thursday on allegations laid against him

Dravid is currently the Director of National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

25 Sep 2019 5:08 PM

Shafali Verma’s debut in itself wasn’t fruitful as she couldn’t manage to open her account after departing for a duck. (Photo: Twitter)

India’s youngest T20I debutant, Shafali Verma

She is now the second-youngest cricketer to have represented India in international cricket.

25 Sep 2019 4:58 PM

As per a report by DNA, the 2011-World Cup winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is sitting out in order to give BCCI the time to prepare Rishabh Pant as well as his replacements for next year’s ICC T20 World Cup. (Photo:AFP)

MS Dhoni sat out of T20Is to give BCCI time to groom Rishabh Pant; report

Earlier this month, several reports came out stating that MS Dhoni made himself unavailable till November.

25 Sep 2019 3:45 PM

The series in India also saw South Africa's Quinton de Kock move up from 49th to 30th, his highest position in two years, after scores of 52 and 79 not out. (Photo: AP)

Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan move up in ICC T20I rankings

Kohli's unbeaten 72 in the second T20I of the three-match series against South Africa that ended in a 1-1 draw, saw him gaining one spot.

25 Sep 2019 3:37 PM

Rohit also successfully led the Men in Blue to clinch the Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka last year. (Photo: File)

Kohli, Shastri ask Rohit Sharma to guide youngsters in Dhoni's absence: Report

Rohit has led Mumbai Indians to record four Indian Premier League titles and two Champions League Twenty20 titles.

25 Sep 2019 3:34 PM

Karachi hasn't hosted an ODI since January 2009. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan skipper Sarafaz Ahmed urges fans to be 'part of history' in Karachi ODI

The first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on September 27 in Karachi.

25 Sep 2019 2:47 PM

After witnessing a successful 2019 World Cup stint with Australia, the limited-overs Aussie captain, Aaron Finch has once again expressed his desire to represent his nation in the longest format of the game. After witnessing a successful 2019 World Cup stint with Australia, the limited-overs Aussie captain, Aaron Finch has once again expressed his desire to represent his nation in the longest format of the game. Finch was last seen playing Tests in 2018. (Photo:AFP)

Australia’s ODI and T20 skipper Aaron Finch wants to give one more chance at Test cricket

During the five-Test matches, the 32-year-old Australian cricketer managed to score just 278 runs at an average of 27.80.

25 Sep 2019 2:17 PM

After the 2019 ICC World Cup, Dhoni had decided to take a sabbatical from cricket to pursue his wish of serving for the Indian Army for two months. (Photo: AFP/Instagram screengrab)

Watch: MS Dhoni posts gully cricket video and relives old memories

in the caption, he is reminiscing about his past and how he and his friends used to play cricket during the school days.

25 Sep 2019 2:06 PM

Despite being given ample opportunities, Pant has been unsuccessful to cement his spot in the Indian side. (Photo: Twitter/BCCI)

Yuvraj SIngh states his opinion on Rishabh Pant as India's next MS Dhoni

With Dhoni extending his break from cricket to the month of November, Pant has an opportunity to fill the former skipper's shoes.

25 Sep 2019 1:57 PM

Bumrah is a vital member of the Men in Blue in all three formats. (Photo: File)

Jasprit Bumrah reacts after being ruled out of Tests against South Africa; see tweet

The world number three Test bowler was given rest for the T20I series against Proteas.

25 Sep 2019 12:31 PM

Rohit Sharma will begin a last ditch effort to save his stop-start Test career with a trial run in the unfamiliar opener's slot when he leads the Board President's XI in a three-day warm-up game against South Africa, starting here on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

SA warm-up: Rohit Sharma's opening tactics before main Test

With the national selection committee and the team management deciding to promote Rohit as an opener, the next 5 Tests could be a decider.

25 Sep 2019 12:04 PM

Bangladesh got a hand on the trophy of a Twenty20 tournament involving more than two teams for the first time in their history. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh, Afghanistan become joint-winners after rain washes out play

Match officials declared the game abandoned at 9 pm local time (1500 GMT) as the rain showed no sign of stopping.

25 Sep 2019 11:50 AM

Sri Lanka cricket team on Tuesday arrived in Pakistan for their upcoming ODI and T20I series. (Photo: Sri Lanka cricket/Twitter)

Sri Lanka cricket team lands in Pakistan for ODI and T20I series

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took to Twitter and posted a video of Sri Lankan players reaching Karachi.

25 Sep 2019 10:28 AM

South Africa bowler Tabraiz Shamsi on Tuesday shared a picture with India batsman Shikhar Dhawan while captioning it 'only love, enjoyment and entertainment'. (Photo:AFP)

Tabraiz Shamsi shares pic with Shikhar Dhawan, give a heart-felt caption

In the third T20I between India and South Africa, Dhawan had smashed two back-to-back sixes off the first two balls bowled by Shamsi.

25 Sep 2019 10:03 AM

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday said that their fitness trainer Greg King will end his tenure with the team after the conclusion of the Test series against India. (Photo:AFP)

South Africa’s fitness trainer Greg King to end his tenure after Test series against India

CSA said that King will be emigrating due to family responsibility reasons.

25 Sep 2019 9:14 AM

Setback for Team India

Bumrah to miss Test series against Proteas due to stress fracture, Umesh to replace him.

25 Sep 2019 2:04 AM

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