Seamer Akash makes test debut for India v England in Ranchi
RANCHI, India : Seamer Akash Deep became the fourth India player to make his test debut in the ongoing series against England after being picked for the fourth test in Ranchi on Friday.
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With 12 Needed Off 3, Mumbai Indians Star Unleashes Mayhem vs New Zealand
Tim David and Mitchell Marsh starred in Australia's nail-biting six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20I in Wellington on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 216, Australia needed 12 runs off the final three balls. David smashed New Zealand pacer Tim Southee for a six to fine leg. On the next delivery, the right-handed batter managed to steal a couple. Australia needed 4 runs to win off the final ball and David took them home by whipping the ball between the deep mid-wicket and long-on fielders for a boundary.
"Different Rules?" Ex India Star Blasts Those Missing First-Class Cricket In The Name "Of Looking After Body"
One of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket these days is players missing domestic cricket. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recenty made it clear that all centrally contracted cricketers, who are not with the national team, will have to mandatorily play red-ball cricket in the domestic circuit and the management will not tolerate any kind of excuses in the matter. The statement came amidst the controversy surrounding Ishan Kishan and reports that suggest that BCCI has asked him to play for Jharkhand in Ranji Trophy.
Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals: Big Boys Mumbai, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Saurashtra Eye Semis Berth
After a month and half of topsy-turvy ride, eight teams have managed to steer themselves clear of other 24 contenders to enter the quarterfinals. Now, they are standing at a point of no return, as even the slightest slip can throw them out at the quarterfinals stage, beginning across India from Friday. There are familiar faces -- 41-time champions Mumbai, strong contenders Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, giant-killers Vidarbha and Baroda, the stonewalling Saurashtra besides Madhya Pradesh and Andhra, who are capable of springing a surprise or two. So, here's a closer look at the four last eight clashes.
Ben Stokes Joins Virat Kohli In Pushing For DRS Rule Change. England Great Counters
England captain Ben Stokes once again voiced his frustration at the 'umpire's call' rule in the Decision Review System that continues to haunt his team on the tour of India. Stokes, reflecting on England opener Zak Crawley's dismissal in the second innings of the Rajkot Test, suggested how the 'umpire's call' cost the visitors a wicket despite the fact that the ball 'was clearly missing the stumps'. While former England captain Nasser Hussain agrees with Stokes' disagreement on the Crawley dismissal, he is not in sync with the idea of the removal of 'umpire's call'.
Vikram Rathour Praises Indian Young Guns, Attributes Success To Strong Domestic Foundation
The astonishing, inspiring and quick success of youngsters like Yashaswi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan at the highest level is a good advertisement for the country's robust domestic circuit which has made them "cricket smart" who can handle Test match pressure, reckons India's batting coach Vikram Rathour. Jaiswal is just six-Test old but the 22-year-old Mumbaikar already has two double hundreds under his belt. His expressive and fearless batting against a strong England side has earned him praise from the pundits of the game and fans alike.
Abdullah Al Qahtani will 'show the world how good Saudi fighters are' in kingdom's MMA bow
Used to competing outside his homeland, Abdullah Al Qahtani plans on relishing home advantage when he fights this weekend on Saudi Arabia’s momentous MMA debut.
Ireland go down to Australia in FIH Pro League
Ireland were beaten 4-1 by Australia in their FIH Pro League clash on Thursday.