India - players.bio

"Was Never Going To Be...": Afghanistan Coach's Honest Verdict Amid Greater Noida Venue's Criticism

Disappointed and frustrated after rain forced their one-off Test to be abandoned without any play, head coaches of Afghanistan and New Zealand on Friday said only inclement weather was to be blamed for the fiasco as scheduling a match during monsoon season is "always tricky". A wet outfield and persistent rain played spoilsport and authorities at the ill-equipped Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex were at their wits' end to make the field suitable for play. It was only the eight instance of a Test being abandoned without any action.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Greater Noida Test Match Abandoned Without A Ball Being Bowled

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off on Friday without a ball being bowled owing to incessant rain here, making it only the eighth instance of a match being abandoned in such a manner in the history of five-day games. It was the first time that a Test was abandoned without any play at an Indian venue. The first two days of the game were cancelled because of a wet outfield, raising significant concerns about the preparedness of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. The remaining three days were then washed out due to persistent rain.

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test

India skipper Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli arrived here for the first Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on September 19. Wearing a yellow jersey, Rohit was seen emerging from the airport escorted by security personnel, in a PTI Video on Thursday night, while Kohli came directly to Chennai from London in an early-morning flight. The likes of India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant had earlier reached the city on Thursday.

"Delhi Ki Hawa Pani Mein...": Navdeep Singh On Celebration Outburst At Paris Paralympics 2024

Paralympian Navdeep Singh reflected on his emotional outburst that came during the men's javelin F41 final at the 2024 Paralympic Games, where he ultimately secured the gold medal. Navdeep Singh was captured on camera displaying raw frustration and using strong language after a throw, which initially secured him a silver medal but was converted to gold after Sadegh Beit Sayah of Iran got disqualified over the display of a controversial flag. The 'improper conduct' from the Iranian athlete saw India's Navdeep Singh's silver medal being upgraded to gold, giving the country its 7th yellow metal at the Paris Para Games.

India Superstar Practices With Red Ball, Hints At Long-Awaited Test Comeback In Australia

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Thursday posted a video of himself bowling with the red-ball during a training session in England, triggering speculation over his return to Test cricket. Pandya bowling with the red cherry evoked a lot of interest on social media after the 30-year-old posted a series of stories on Instagram. The injury-prone all-rounder hasn't played Test cricket since September 2018 and underwent a lower back surgery in 2019.

India A vs India D Day 2 Live Scorecard, Duleep Trophy 2024: Shams Mulani Eyes Remarkable Century For India A vs India D

Duleep Trophy 2024 LIVE: A fabulous knock by Shams Mulani helped India A fight back from 93/5 to 288/8 at Stumps on Day 1 against India D. The all-rounder remained unbeaten on 88, and alongside contributions from Kumar Kushagra (28) and Tanush Kotian (53) to help stage the comeback. The pace trio of Harshit Rana, Vidwath Kaverappa and Arshdeep Singh took two wickets each for India D, but they would hope to strike early to prevent India A from settling in further. (Live Scorecard)

India B vs India C Day 2 Live Scorecard, Duleep Trophy 2024: CSK Star Eyes Big Score, India C Hope To Cross 400

Duleep Trophy 2024 LIVE: Beginning Day 2 on 357/5, India C will be hoping to stretch their first innings total as much as possible. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had to retire injured earlier, came back to near a half-century, and will look to take his team's total forward alongside Manav Suthar. India B will hope that the likes of Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini will be able to give them the early breakthroughs on Day 2, so that the total does not get out of reach. (Live Scorecard)

1st Time In 91 Years: Afghanistan vs New Zealand Gets Cancelled, Puts Blemish On Indian Cricket

Friday is the last day for the Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test in Greater Noida, but wait continues for the first ball of the game to be bowled. Poor facilities and inclement weather has meant that the match is likely to be called off without a ball being bowled. If indeed it happens, it will be the first time on Indian soild that a Test match would be abandoned without a ball being bowled. The first time India hosted a Test match was in 1933.

Contacts

India Sport News

"Was Never Going To Be...": Afghanistan Coach's Honest Verdict Amid Greater Noida Venue's Criticism

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Greater Noida Test Match Abandoned Without A Ball Being Bowled

Watch: Surrounded By Police, Security, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Reach Chennai For 1st Test

"Delhi Ki Hawa Pani Mein...": Navdeep Singh On Celebration Outburst At Paris Paralympics 2024

India Superstar Practices With Red Ball, Hints At Long-Awaited Test Comeback In Australia

India A vs India D Day 2 Live Scorecard, Duleep Trophy 2024: Shams Mulani Eyes Remarkable Century For India A vs India D

India B vs India C Day 2 Live Scorecard, Duleep Trophy 2024: CSK Star Eyes Big Score, India C Hope To Cross 400

1st Time In 91 Years: Afghanistan vs New Zealand Gets Cancelled, Puts Blemish On Indian Cricket