The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced that they have decided to upgrade Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood's category in the central contract list from D to B. "The decision has been made in line with board's policy that if a centrally contracted player below A or B categories is appointed captain, their contract shall be upgraded to category B for the tenure of their captaincy," a statement from PCB read.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/fOXe2lc
In the third game, as Australia skillfully chased down a challenging target of 223 runs, India's emerging bowling lineup faced difficulties, ultimately unable to defend over 40 runs in the last two overs. India look to take advantage of the absence of the influential Maxwell, who played a pivotal role in Australia's recent triumph. With Maxwell, Steve Smith and Adam Zampa having departed home, India perceive an opportunity to capitalize on the situation and win series.
Deepak Chahar, the medium pacer brought into the Indian team for the T20I series against Australia, aims to dispel the myth of being a white-ball specialist and wants to play Test cricket. He believes that adequate workload management and advance notice will help him prepare for red-ball cricket. Chahar, known for his swing bowling, has been working on new variations including the slower ball, leg-cutter, and slower bouncer.
Rising New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra credits his father's love for cricket for his instinctive attraction to the game. He had a childhood surrounded by cricket, with his dad playing club cricket and the sport always present at home. Ravindra idolized spin-bowling all-rounder Daniel Vettori and had the opportunity to meet his family in India during the World Cup. He praised captain Kane Williamson's leadership and the cricketing intelligence of Mitchell Santner. Ravindra remains humble and focused on the present, prioritizing the Bangladesh Test series over the possibility of an IPL contract.
The Indian cricket community expressed its joy on social media as all 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand were successfully rescued.
The Indian team will tour the islands in 2024 for a six-match white-ball series, pleasing Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the host broadcaster. The ICC has moved the U-19 World Cup to South Africa and blacklisted SLC for government meddling. Despite this, India will complete their bilateral obligations and play three ODI and T20I matches in July and August. India has a busy cricket season ahead with 52 international matches in 2024, including tough away tours in England and South Africa.
Rising India star Rinku Singh, who has great temperament and never buckles under pressure, guided India to a thrilling last-ball victory in the first T20I before smashing an unbeaten 31 off just nine balls, consisting of four fours and two sixes, in the second T20I. Former Aussie player Simon Katich shared his perspective on whether Rinku could serve as the finisher that India has been searching for. India lead the five-match series 2-0 after beating Australia convincingly in the first two games.
Paris' regional transport authority has announced a price increase for metro tickets during the 2024 Olympics. The move aims to offset the costs of providing transportation services for the millions of visitors expected. Single metro tickets will double from 2.10 euros to 4 euros, while 10-ticket blocks will be sold for 32 euros. The adjustments will be effective from July 20 to September 8, covering the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Australia's skipper Pat Cummins acknowledges the struggles of the Australian cricket team in the Twenty20 series in India after their 50-over World Cup victory. The team faced a subpar Indian team and reinforcements were sent to relieve the struggling World Cup heroes. Cummins recognizes the strain on the players who have been playing in India since September, with a hectic domestic cricket summer ahead of them. Despite the challenges, Cummins stands by his team and believes these tours provide opportunities for younger players.
Australia's T20I squad in India is set for a major overhaul with six World Cup winners returning home before the series concludes. Changes include the return of wicketkeeper-batter Josh Phillippe and big-hitter Ben McDermott for the third T20I in Guwahati, and the addition of NSW duo Ben Dwarshuis and spinner Chris Green. Green, recently appointed as the full-time captain of the Sydney Thunder, is set to make his international debut in either Raipur or the series-ending match in Bengaluru.
The Indian cricket community celebrated Suresh Raina's 37th birthday on social media, with the BCCI leading the way in extending their heartfelt greetings. Raina, known for his explosive batting style and agility, has been a stalwart in Indian cricket, contributing to the team during his international career and domestic tournaments. Fans and fellow cricketers joined in the celebrations, sharing fond memories and admiration for Raina's cricketing journey. The left-handed batter remains a beloved figure among cricket enthusiasts.
India's top order fired on all cylinders to fashion a 44-run win over Australia to put the home side 2-0 ahead in the five-match T20 series in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Put in to bat, India's top three batters smashed rapid fifties to power the hosts to a commanding 235/4. In reply, Australia failed to fully recover from a top-order collapse and managed only 191/9. After the match, the BCCI shared a hilarious video featuring Ruturaj Gaikwad and Axar Patel.
Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi took 3/32 to bowl India to a 44-run victory over Australia in their second Twenty20 international in Thiruvananthapuram. India's top-three batsmen, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan, scored half-centuries to propel the hosts to their highest T20I total against Australia, 235/4. Bishnoi took the first two Aussie wickets, clean bowling Matthew Short and dismissing Josh Inglis with a superb catch by Tilak Varma.
India's T20I series against Australia has showcased power-packed cricket and the leadership skills of Suryakumar Yadav. Prasidh Krishna, the team's leading pacer, compared Suryakumar's captaincy style to the uncomplicated approach of the batsman. He trusts his players, supports them, and is always there to support them. Suryakumar's leadership style is reminiscent of Rohit Sharma's free-spirited approach, allowing players to execute their plans.
Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down fighting to Chinese duo Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the men's doubles final of the China Masters on Sunday. The champion Indian duo lost the first game 19-21, staged a remarkable rally to win the second game 21-18, and made another valiant attempt at a comeback after being down 1-8 before losing the title decider 19-21 in a one-hour, 11-minute battle.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to finalise the hosting rights agreements for the Champions Trophy 2025. Emphasising that the PCB should receive compensation in the event that India declines to visit Pakistan due to political and security concerns, the board is urging the ICC to address this potential scenario.
Wasim Akram, a former Pakistan skipper, believes India should have followed their successful opening bowling pattern in the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup final against Australia. India's captain Rohit Sharma chose Mohammed Shami instead of Mohammed Siraj in the final, but Australia's Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's unbeaten 58 led to their victory. Akram believes India should have followed their successful opening bowling template.
The young Indian bowling unit looks to bounce back after a lackluster performance in the series opener against a strong Australian batting line-up. The second T20 match will be crucial for India to contain the run-flow and showcase their bowling prowess.
Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the men's doubles semifinal with a straight-game win over Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament in Shenzhen on Friday.
A tense finish in a high-scoring thriller but middle-order batter Rinku Singh stood in the middle as calm as a cucumber and wrapped up India's highest-ever T20I chase against Australia with a six down the ground off the last ball of the match in Visakhapatnam Thursday night.
India secured a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series by defeating Australia by two wickets in Visakhapatnam. India's skipper Suryakumar Yadav scored a quick-fire 80, including nine fours and four sixes, while 'finisher' Rinku Singh made an unbeaten knock of 22 off 14 balls. The hosts needed seven off the last over, but lost three successive wickets, including two run outs on ball four and five. Rinku's unbeaten knock helped India win with one ball to spare.
Suryakumar Yadav, captaining India for the first time, hit an assured knock of 80 as the hosts chased down 208 for a thrilling two-wicket victory against Australia in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Ishan Kishan (58) and Suryakumar shared a 112-run partnership, but India lost momentum after both players departed and the chase went down to the final ball of the match when Rinku Singh guided his team over the line. The second match in the five-game series is in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
Indian cricketers Washington Sundar and Tilak Verma visited the Simhachalam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Visakhapatnam before their T20I series opener against Australia. They sought blessings and participated in a special ritual, adding serenity to their preparations. The Men in Blue, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are set to face Australia in the T20 format after a closely contested ODI World Cup final. The visit reflects a blend of spirituality and sportsmanship.
Former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq has made negative comments about Indian cricket, including their defeat to Australia in the ODI World Cup final. He criticized the pitch and claimed that India took advantage of the conditions. Another former Pakistan cricketer, Hasan Raza, had questioned the ICC and BCCI on providing special cricket balls to assist Indian pacers. Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq even claimed that Harbhajan Singh considered converting to Islam, which Harbhajan strongly denied.
Former West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels has been sentenced to a six-year ban from all forms of cricket after breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code during his participation in a T10 league in the UAE. The ban, imposed by the sport's world body, comes as a significant blow to Samuels, who retired from international cricket in 2020. The International Cricket Council (ICC) stated that Samuels failed to disclose any benefits that could bring him or the sport into disrepute.
Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gambhir had previously led the team from 2011 to 2017, winning two titles. After leaving KKR, he served as the mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants. Gambhir's return to KKR has been welcomed by the team's principal, Shah Rukh Khan. As a mentor, Gambhir will work with head coach Chandrakant Pandit to instill the team's spirit and sportsmanship.
Suryakumar Yadav will have to suppress the massive disappointment of a World Cup final defeat somewhere in the deeper confines of his heart while leading a sprightly bunch of 'Gen-Next' stars against a strong Australian side in a five-match T20 International series, starting here on Thursday. With just around 96 hours of turnaround time from World Cup to the next series, it hardly leaves 'SKY' with any chance of introspection as he gets ready to play his favourite format.
Stimac wanted at least four weeks of national camp ahead of the continent's premier competition which begins on January 12 but with the first phase of the Indian Super League continuing till December 29, the clubs are unlikely to release their players for a long training camp. India face formidable Australia on January 13 and Stimac is unlikely to get more than 10 days of training with all his national team players together.
Besides the heartbreak of India losing in the ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad, what disappointed Shami, who ended up as the tournament's most successbowler with 24 wickets, was some of the comments made by former Pakistan players, but he chiefly referred to ex-batter Hasan Raza's theory of 'Indian bowlers being provided a different ball'.
Australian cricketer David Warner, known for his performances in the Indian Premier League and his love for Indian cinema, is adored by Indian fans. After Australia's World Cup win, Warner responded to a user's comment about him breaking a billion hearts, apologizing and praising India's hosting of the tournament. Warner finished the World Cup with 535 runs, securing the sixth spot in the run-scorers' list. He also ranked second in the ICC Fielding Impact Ratings, with eight catches and 23 runs saved.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) outlined that the initial responsibilities for both these former players will encompass the Test series against Australia scheduled from December 14 to January 7, followed by the T20I series against New Zealand from January 12 to 21 next year.
Only three players from the Indian team that lost the World Cup final will be playing in the five-match T20 series against Australia. Suryakumar will be leading the Indian team in T20 cricket for the first time, with Shreyas Iyer as the vice-captain for the final two matches. The T20 series begins on Thursday in Visakhapatnam and will be followed by matches in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the series.
A total of 1,250,307 fans watched the Oct 5-Nov 19 showpiece event from the stands, surpassing the previous mark of 1.016 million set at the 2015 edition in Australia and New Zealand. While the early matches not involving runners-up India had plenty of empty seats in venues, overall spectator figures had already surpassed the one million mark with six games to go.
Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Australia on their sixth ODI World Cup victory and expressed his gratitude to the Indian squad. India came close but fell short of capturing the World Cup trophy. Australia played their best cricket at Narendra Modi Stadium, leaving Indian fans devastated. Tendulkar praised the Baggy Greens for their dedication throughout the competition.
Team India is set to face Australia in the 2023 ICC World Cup final, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his best wishes to the team. India, the two-time champions, have an unbeaten record after winning all 10 matches, while Australia has made an impressive comeback with an eight-match winning streak. The match is going to be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium.
Australia are adamant they will be "ready for anything" India throw at them in the World Cup final after controversy hit the tournament in a 'pitch switch' row before the first semifinal. India have been the form team of the World Cup, winning all 10 games on their way to Sunday's showpiece match in Ahmedabad. Australia, with a record five ODI World Cup titles, are led by the 30-year-old fast bowler Cummins, a member of the triumphant 2015 side.
The BCCI is gearing up to create an enchanting evening for fans attending the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Sunday. The Indian cricket board unveiled the schedule of events for breaks during the summit clash on Nov 19. As India aim for their third title, Australia seek to add another trophy to their record-breaking five tournament victories in the 50-over showpiece ICC event.
With India and Australia set to face in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday and then lock horns in a five-match T20I series just 4 days after the mega tournament, former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Friday slammed the scheduling of the T20I series.
In this World Cup, it wouldn't be inappropriate to dub KL Rahul as the DRS maestro and christen it the 'Decision Rahul System'. Throughout the tournament, the Indian wicket-keeper thwarted enthusiastic bowlers or captains from signaling a 'T' to the umpire on at least five occasions. With 16 dismissals in 10 games, Rahul ranks second only to Quinton de Kock, a specialist 'keeper. Remarkably, considering he wasn't a regular 'keeper until a few years ago, his performance has been phenomenal.
His ascendancy wasn't solely a result of his stellar performance against New Zealand on Wednesday night. Shami had transformed into a singular force, surpassing even Jasprit Bumrah in impact. The statistics undeniably support this assertion. With 23 wickets from six matches, including three five-wicket hauls, Shami boasts a staggering strike-rate of 10.9 – the best in the tournament by a significant margin. Yet, the numbers alone don't narrate the complete tale.
Anushka Sharma, an actress and producer, expressed her admiration for her husband, Virat Kohli, who scored his 50th ODI century during the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. Sharma also shared a heartwarming note on Instagram, praising Kohli's growth and dedication to cricket. She praised Kohli for being honest to herself and the sport, and for being blessed with the love of her husband. India's 70-run victory in the match added to her celebration.
Virat Kohli has achieved his 50th ODI century, surpassing legendary Sachin Tendulkar, and played a crucial role in India's 70-run victory over New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal. Batting coach Vikram Rathour praised Kohli's understanding of his role in the team and emphasized that the star batter requires minimal attention from the coaching staff. Rathour acknowledged Kohli's cricketing acumen and the team's delight at his milestone century and India's qualification for the World Cup final, the first in 12 years.
Virat Kohli's 50th ODI century during India's World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium was a moment of national pride. Anushka Sharma, Kohli's wife, received congratulations from Sachin Tendulkar for her husband's historic performance.
South Africa's story has been one of repeated semi-final heartbreaks, reaching the semis four times in nine editions but always falling short. Whether it's the rain-rule miscalculation in the 1992 semifinal against England or the tied result in 1999 that propelled Australia to the final on a better run-rate, the Proteas have never been able to progress beyond the semi-final stage. However, the intensity displayed by them this time suggests they are poised to overcome it.
India captain Rohit Sharma emphasized the importance of 'turning up on the day' and 'controlling the controllables' as India opted to bat first against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final. After winning the toss, Rohit decided to bat first on a good pitch and on a slower side. He compared the situation to the 2019 semi-final against New Zealand, emphasizing the importance of turning up on the day and controlling the controllables.
India, who finished the top of the standings in the round-robin stage and won all their nine matches, will face the Kiwis who ended up fourth on the points table and had lost the league match to India in Dharamsala by four wickets.
Riding high on the momentum of his extraordinary match-winning double-century against Afghanistan last week, the versatile all-rounder expressed confidence in Australia's position. He believes the team draws significant motivation from their recent victory over Afghanistan and is well-positioned to pursue and secure a record-extending sixth ODI World Cup title.