Home » Sports » Cricket

Cricket - Page 80

Every time a bowler oversteps, the on-field umpire will refer to the third umpire to check whether the bowler has overstepped the line or not. (Photo: ICC/TWitter)

Third umpire, not on-field officials, to call front foot no balls in...

The technology to call front foot no balls will be put to trial when India take on West Indies in Hyderabad tomorrow.

5 Dec 2019 4:35 PM IST

21-year-old Rishabh Pant, who is expected to Mahendra Singh Dhonis successor was widely criticised for his shot selection in the first two games but came up trumps in third T20 International with a cracking 65 not out off 42 balls in company of his skipper Virat Kohli. (Photo:AFP)

'Rishabh Pant can't be isolated, here to support him': Virat Kohli

Pant has been under the scanner for a while due to his inability to convert starts and for erratic work behind the...

5 Dec 2019 3:47 PM IST

India skipper Virat Kohli is all set for the historic day-night Test match against Bangladesh. (Photo:Twitter)

'Need to focus on batting first and defending low totals': Virat Kohli

In recent times, India has won the maximum number of matches while chasing in the shortest format.

5 Dec 2019 3:30 PM IST

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said there is only one spot left to be filled in the teams pace attack for next years T20 World Cup in Australia, indicating that Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami are almost certain to make the cut. (Photo:AFP)

Only one pacer's spot up for grabs for T20I WC, rest sealed: Virat...

Kohli was addressing the media ahead of the first T20 International against the West Indies here on Friday.

5 Dec 2019 3:30 PM IST

After facing a 3-0 clean sweep at the hands of India in T20I series, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard said that his knock in the last game was not enough to get his team over the line. (Photo: AP)

Need to protect youngsters from 'vultures': Kieron Pollard

India and West Indies are slated to play three T20Is and as many ODIs. The first T20I will be played on December 6 at...

5 Dec 2019 2:05 PM IST

The likes of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be aiming to cement their places in the squad as India continue auditions for next years T20 World Cup when they take on the West Indies in a three-match T20 series, starting here on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Focus on KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant as India hold auditions for next...

Many players, whose places are unsecured, will try to impress the team management and selectors with their performances...

5 Dec 2019 1:27 PM IST

Smartphone makers OPPO on Thursday announced the extension of its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for another four years till September 2023. (Photo: Website/ ICC & OPPO)

OPPO announces extension of its partnership with ICC till Sept 2023

OPPO continues to remain the official partner of ICC and all associated ICC events including the ICC U-19 World Cup...

5 Dec 2019 1:02 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday condoled the death of former England captain Bob Willis, calling him one of the biggest heroes of the sport. (photo:AFP)

ICC mourns Bob Willis' death, calls him one of cricket's biggest...

Willis died aged 70 after battling prolonged illness in England. In a statement, ICC CEO Manu Sawhney offered the world...

5 Dec 2019 11:39 AM IST

Virat Kohli is a consistent batsman but he doesnt have the same class as the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, believes former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli isn't in same class like Sachin Tendulkar: Abdul Razzaq

Razzaq feels overall the standard of cricket worldwide has declined.

5 Dec 2019 11:31 AM IST

English duo of Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will officiate the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup between India and New Zealand at Manchester on Tuesday. (Photo:AFP)

ICC appoints match officials for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series

The match will also include Richard Kettleborough and Michael Gough as the on-field umpires, Richard Illingworth as 3rd...

5 Dec 2019 11:22 AM IST

With his ban for spot-fixing over now, disgraced opener Sharjeel Khan will lecture his former Pakistan teammates on the perils of violating the Anti-Corruption Code ahead of their home series against Sri Lanka as part of his rehabilitation program. (Photo:AFP)

Sharjeel Khan to lecture Pakistan players on anti-corruption code as...

Sharjeel has returned to nets after completing a five-year (half of it suspended) ban for spot-fixing.

5 Dec 2019 11:10 AM IST

Former England captain Bob Willis, who bowled his country to a famous Ashes test victory in 1981, has died aged 70 after a short illness, his family said on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Ex-England player and Ashes winner Bob Willis passes away at 70

Willis, known for his long, curving run-up and inspired spells of fast bowling, played in 90 tests and 64 ODIs from 1971...

5 Dec 2019 9:19 AM IST