Sports, Cricket, 30th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 30 Aug 2019

Sports, Cricket, 30 Aug 2019

Pacer Taskin Ahmed has been included in the squad whereas Mustafizur Rahman has not named in the team, International Cricket Council (ICC) reported. (Photo:AFP)

Bangladesh announces 15-member squad for one-off Test against Afghanistan

Taskin last played a Test for Bangladesh in October 2017.

30 Aug 2019 10:02 PM

Pacer James Anderson has been ruled out from the remaining Ashes as England Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced a 13-member squad for the fourth Test match. (Photo:AFP)

Craig Overton replaces injured James Anderson for remainder of Ashes

Somerset seamer Craig Overton has been added to the team. Overton has returned to the Test squad for the first time since March 2018.

30 Aug 2019 9:31 PM

West captain Jason Holder and Indian captain Virat Kohli stand together for the toss. (Photo: BCCI/Twitter)

WI vs IND 2nd Test: India lose toss, WI send India to bat first

India did not make any change to their team from the first Test whereas West indies made two changes to their side.

30 Aug 2019 9:16 PM

Ben Stokes played one of the finest knocks in Test cricket as he guided England to an improbable one-wicket win against Australia on the fourth day of the third Test.(Photo:AP)

Tottenham Hotspur awards Ben Stokes customised jersey

The all-rounder is riding on a high after the match-winning performance against Australia in the third Test of the ongoing Ashes.

30 Aug 2019 9:05 PM

Azhar Ali, 34, had announced his retirement after representing his country in 53 ODIS before the World Cup.. (Photo:AFP)

Azhar Ali to come out of retirement

He featured in Pakistan's historic Champions Trophy win in 2017 in England.

30 Aug 2019 6:32 PM

Ajinkya Rahane played match-winning knocks of 81 and 102 in the first Test against the West Indies which India won by a huge margin of 381 runs in Antigua. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Test ton after 2 years made Ajinkya Rahane 'a bit emotional'

Rahane's form was a subject of widespread debate but the India Test vice-captain silenced his critics in style.

30 Aug 2019 5:32 PM

Virat Kohli is a record maker and a record breaker too. For Kohli, breaking records is like a matter of joke – be it in terms of runs scored or captaining the side. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli eyes massive record when India faces West Indies in 2nd Test

As of now, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith tops the chart with 25 tons.

30 Aug 2019 5:31 PM

Former captain and fast bowler Waqar Younis appears set to be appointed as the new bowling coach of the national team after the five-member panel of the Pakistan Cricket Board began interviews of the candidates on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Waqar Younis likely to get Pakistan bowling coach role

Waqar’s chances of being named bowling coach appeared strong after another former Test bowler Muhammad Akram withdrew his application.

30 Aug 2019 4:29 PM

While Poonam received the honour from President Ram Nath Kovind during Thursday's award ceremony at the Rashtrapatic Bhawan, Jadeja was a notable absentee due to national duty in the ongoing away Test series against the West Indies. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI congratulates Ravindra Jadeja, Poonam Yadav on Arjuna honour

The BCCI had sent their nominations to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports earlier this year in April.

30 Aug 2019 4:05 PM

Shastri posted a video and a picture on his Twitter handle and was pictured alongside Bharat Arun, India's bowling coach, and fielding coach R Sridhar. (Photo: BCCI)

Watch: Team India head coach Ravi Shastri's 'date with legend Bob Marley'

India have won 13 out of 21 Tests, 43 out of 60 ODIs and 25 T20 Internationals out of 36 under Shastri's guidance.

30 Aug 2019 3:38 PM

Fourteen sportspersons were honoured with the Arjuna Award, during the ceremony. (Photo: File)

Gambhir congratulates his coach Sanjay Bharadwaj for receiving Dronacharya Award

Para-athlete Deepa Malik was presented with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the highest sports honour in the country.

30 Aug 2019 2:04 PM

Jadeja missed the National Awards ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday on the occasion of National Sports Day as he is currently at the Caribbean with the national team. (Photo: AP)

'Arjuna award will always motivate me to give my best for India': Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja is among the 19 sportspersons who were presented with the Arjuna award this year.

30 Aug 2019 12:37 PM

All-rounder Vijay Shankar was included in the World Cup 2019 squad in place of Rayudu. (Photo: File)

Rayudu makes U-turn, says retirement decision was 'emotional'

The 33-year-old has written to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), saying his decision to retire was an emotional one.

30 Aug 2019 12:09 PM

Pant, who scored 42 ball 65 in the last T20 against Windies has been given another opportunity to emerge as Team India's first-choice wicket-keeper. (Photo: AP)

'MS Dhoni made himself unavailable for selection against SA', confirms MSK Prasad

Other notable omissions from the T20 squad are spin twins - Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal.

30 Aug 2019 11:26 AM

The 38-year-old had taken a two-month sabbatical from the sport to serve the Territorial Army. (Photo: Kedar Jadhav/Instagram)

MS Dhoni spotted playing golf in US with Kedar Jadhav; see post

Dhoni did not figure in Team India's 15-squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against South Africa.

30 Aug 2019 10:16 AM

Earlier, India white-washed the Windies in the ODI and T20I series. (Photo: AP)

'Pace is our backbone', says Windies skipper Jason Holder

West Indies will face India in the second Test at Sabina Park later today.

30 Aug 2019 9:47 AM

India will face West Indies in the second Test at Sabina Park here in Kingston later today. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Ind vs WI: 'Hundred in first Test special for me', says Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane played a knock of 81 and 102 against Windies in the first Test and was awarded man of the match.

30 Aug 2019 9:39 AM

As chief coach Ravi Shastri had recently pointed out that only three to four players from the ODI squad are certainties in the shortest format. Captain Virat Kohli, his deputy Rohit Sharma, all-rounder Hardik Pandya and pacer Jaspit Bumrah probably comprise that quartet. (Photo: AP/PTI)

India announces T20I team vs South Africa, fit Hardik Pandya returns, Dhoni goes out

Dhoni is currently vacationing in the United States.

30 Aug 2019 7:02 AM

Akshath Reddy’s knock of 146 put India Green on the commanding position against India Red in Duleep Trophy match played at KSCA Grounds 2 at Alur on Thursday. (Photo: Representational Image)

Akshath Reddy hits ton in Duleep game

The partnership of 137 runs between Siddhesh Lad and Akshath Reddy for the third wicket was the highlight of the day for India Green.

30 Aug 2019 4:27 AM

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