Sports, Cricket, 26th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Captain Virat Kohli insists that all decisions are taken keeping in mind the "best interests of the team". (Photo: AP/PTI)

'There will be opinions but we do keep best interests of team in mind', says Virat Kohli

Kohli's preference for the young Hanuma Vihari over limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma also worked wonderfully.

26 Aug 2019 12:34 PM

Ajinkya Rahane scored 81 and 102 -- his first Test hundred in two years during India's 318-run victory, which also earned him the 'Man of the Match' award. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Ajinkya Rahane dedicates his ton to people who supported him during rough times

Rahane hit his 10th Test hundred --- 102 off 242 balls -- in the second innings of India's World Test Championship campaign opener.

26 Aug 2019 12:30 PM

JAsprit Bumrah recently became the fastest Indian pacer to 50 Test wickets, during his six-wicket match haul against the West Indies in the first Test here, which India won by 318 runs on Sunday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Jasprit Bumrah says he can 'bowl outswingers more confidently now'

The 25-year-old has played just 11 Tests in his fast-rising career and has 55 wickets, averaging 20.63 at a brilliant economy rate of 2.64.

26 Aug 2019 12:16 PM

Ashwin has played 28 matches for the franchise and has taken 25 wickets in two seasons. (Photo: File)

KXIP to release R Ashwin from squad, in search for new captain: Reports

According to a report by Mirror, KXIP are considering trading Ashwin with Delhi Capitals or Rajasthan Royals.

26 Aug 2019 12:11 PM

Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets for seven runs while fellow fast bowler Ishant Sharma claimed three as India recorded their biggest ever away win by runs, thrashing the hosts by 318 runs in Antigua. (Photo:AP)

Virat Kohli needs to control bowlers' workload

Bumrah’s fourth five-wicket haul made him the only Asian to achieve the feat in South Africa, England, Australia and West Indies.

26 Aug 2019 12:08 PM

The ongoing Ashes is currently tied at 1-1 with still two Test matches left to play. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'Jack Leach to get free spectacles for life': Official sponsor of Ashes

Earlier this year, Leach had scored 92 runs against Ireland in a one-off Test after coming in as a nightwatchman.

26 Aug 2019 11:40 AM

Waqar, 47, who has twice worked as head coach of the Pakistan team in 2010 and in 2014-2016, applied for the bowling coach position with the PCB’s application deadline ending on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis applies for Pakistan bowling coach job

Pakistan’s first international assignment after the World Cup will be a limited over series at home against Sri Lanka from September 27.

26 Aug 2019 11:09 AM

Holder admitted that the team fell short by few runs as they scored just 222 in the first innings while India scored 297 runs in their first innings. (Photo: AP)

'Bumrah bowled some magic balls': Jason Holder

West Indies will now face India in the second Test of the series at Sabina Park in Kingston from August 30.

26 Aug 2019 10:50 AM

Kohli went past former captain Sourav Ganguly to achieve the feat. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli becomes most successful Indian captain in overseas Tests

India will take on the Caribbean side in the second Test, beginning August 30 at Jamaica.

26 Aug 2019 10:13 AM

The ongoing Ashes is currently tied at 1-1 with still two Test matches left to play. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: 'Lyon will feel like he has let his team down', says Ricky Ponting

Ponting's remarks came after England's thrilling one-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley of the ongoing Ashes.

26 Aug 2019 9:13 AM

England and Australia will next lock horns in the fourth Test beginning from September 4 at Old Trafford. (Photo: AFP)

'Love Test match cricket': Ben Stokes reacts after playing memorable Ashes knock

The ongoing Ashes is currently tied at 1-1 with still two Test matches left to play.

26 Aug 2019 8:21 AM

India bundled out Windies for 100 runs after posting a target of 419 runs for Windies to win the game. (Photo: AFP)

India win first Test against West Indies by 318 runs

Rahane was awarded player of the match as he scored a total of 183 runs in the match.

26 Aug 2019 7:56 AM

Of braveheart batsmen who just aced pace

The channel covering the India-West Indies series gave us fans a masterclass at an apt time.

26 Aug 2019 2:34 AM

Ajinkya Rahane hits a boundary during Day Four of the first Test against West at Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Vihari and Rahane grind it out

Rahane, who scored 81 in the first innings, has not scored a Test hundred since his 132 against Sri Lanka in August 2017.

26 Aug 2019 2:34 AM

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