England's Stokes made 'selfless' decision to retire from ODIs: Key
England managing director of cricket Rob Key has praised Ben Stokes for his "selfless" decision to ignore the "financial implications" of retiring from one-day internationals.
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Penalty corner execution requires improvement, says Indian women's hockey team coach Schopman
World Cup debacle in the Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Games will be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8, and India will look to stage a turnaround there after finishing a lowly ninth in the World Cup, a year after their historic fourth place finish in the Tokyo Olympics. "Our performance in the World Cup was not good enough in terms of outcome. We created a lot of penalty corners which is good, but executing was not right," the Dutchwoman said a day after the team's arrival here.
"Sense Of Ambition": Sanjay Manjrekar On Why India Comeback Star Is A 'Changed Guy'
Indian cricket team's 2-1 series win over England presented the team with a lot of positives. Hardik Pandya's all-round show and Rishabh Pant's batting were the biggest of them all. On Sunday, Pandya partnered Rishabh Pant (125*, 113 balls) to rescue India from a tricky situation against England in the third ODI in Manchester. After India were reduced to 72/4, Pandya scored 71 off 55 balls and shared a 133-run stand with Pant for the fifth wicket. The partnership helped India chase down a 260-run target in 42.1 overs and clinch the series 2-1. He also returned with his best-ever ODI bowling figures of 4/24 earlier to restrict the hosts to 259.
Ki Gaddi Pe Baithne Wala...": Rishabh Pant's Post Goes Viral
Rishabh Pant has become the toast of Indian cricket lovers after a scintillating performance in the third ODI against England on Sunday. He was named 'Player of the Match' for his brilliant unbeaten century that helped India beat England by five wickets at Old Trafford in Manchester and seal the series 2-1. Coming in to bat with India in trouble at 21/2, Pant hit 125* to help India chase down the 260-run target with just under eight overs to spare.
Washington Sundar Recalls Choosing Lancashire On Playstation Ahead Of County Debut
Washington Sundar is looking forward to learn from the legendary James Anderson during his stint at Lancashire, a club he chose even while playing on his Playstation. With his upcoming stint at the English county side, the 22-year-old will be making his comeback in red-ball cricket since sustaining a finger injury in July last year. The injury sidelined him from India's tour of England last year and also the second leg of the 2021 Indian Premier League.
Ben Stokes made 'selfless' decision to retire from ODIs: Rob Key
Stokes will make his 105th and final ODI appearance at his Durham home ground against South Africa on Tuesday after taking his shock decision to quit the format 24 hours earlier. Key's first act after being appointed was to hire Stokes as England's Test captain, but he knows the relentless fixture demands on top international players make it hard to feature in all versions of the game. While the monetary terms of Stokes' central contract could come under review, Key feels England's Test and Twenty20 teams will stand to gain enormously from the all-rounder lightening his workload.
I remember choosing Lancashire on Playstation: Washington Sundar
James Anderson during his stint at Lancashire, a club he chose even while playing on his Playstation. With his upcoming stint at the English county side, the 22-year-old will be making his comeback in red-ball cricket since sustaining a finger injury in July last year. The injury sidelined him from India's tour of England last year and also the second leg of the 2021 Indian Premier League. "I remember playing with my Playstation and choosing Lancashire against most of the domestic teams here. It is great to be here and playing for Lancashire," Washington said in an interview with the club's official YouTube channel.
Former SC judge Vineet Saran appointed BCCI ethics officer
BCCI's ethics officer and ombudsman, filling the dual posts lying vacant for a year. Saran has succeeded Justice (Retd) DK Jain, whose term ended in June last year. "Honourable Justice Saran's appointment was made last month," a BCCI official told PTI.