J9: Remembering a Springbok legend
Today marks the death five years ago of legendary Springbok and Bulls scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen.
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Three Indians In ICC's "Most Valuable Team" of U19 World Cup
India's Yash Dhull has been chosen as the captain of ICC's 'Most Valuable Team' of the U-19 World Cup. Overall, eight nations are represented in the 12-strong line up with champions India leading the way with three players included. Pace is provided by the likes of Josh Boyden, Awais Ali and Ripon Mondol with all-rounders Tom Prest and Dunith Wellalage being the spin options alongside Vicky Ostwal.
Watch: Deepak Hooda Makes ODI Debut In Clash vs West Indies, Receives India Cap From Virat Kohli
India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss on Sunday and elected to bowl against the West Indies in the opening game of the three-match ODI series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This will be 1000th ODI India will be playing, the first team to do in cricket history. In the landmark match for India, Deepak Hooda became the 243rd ODI player for India, receiving his India cap from former skipper and star batter Virat Kohli. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of Hooda getting his cap as teammates around him congratulated India's new debutant.
Yash Dhull named skipper of ICC's 'Most Valuable Team' of U-19 World Cup
Yash Dhull has been chosen as the captain of ICC's 'Most Valuable Team' of the U-19 World Cup. Overall, eight nations are represented in the 12-strong line-up with champions India leading the way with three players included. Pace is provided by the likes of Josh Boyden, Awais Ali and Ripon Mondol with all-rounders Tom Prest and Dunith Wellalage being the spin options alongside Vicky Ostwal. South Africa's Dewald Brevis was announced as the Player of the Tournament in West Indies for his record-breaking run haul. The side was pulled together by a selection panel including commentators Samuel Badree, Natalie Germanos, ICC Match Referee Graeme Labrooy and journalist Sandipan Banerjee.
India opt to bowl against West Indies in landmark 1,000th ODI
India's new white-ball skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl against West Indies in their 1,000th one-day international on Sunday.
Ravindra Jadeja's Tongue-In-Cheek Remark On Completing 10 Years With Chennai Super Kings
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently completed a decade with Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Celebrating the milestone, CSK posted a tweet on Friday with a two-picture compilation containing a photo of Jadeja presumably from 10 years back and another from recent times. "10 Years of Super Jaddu," tweeted CSK. Jadeja responded to CSK's tweet with a tongue-in-cheek remark of his own. "10 more to go," replied Jadeja. The CSK star added a laughter emoji to his tweet, conveying the playful tone of his message.
Windies bat first as SA women make three changes
Johannesburg - The West Indies won the toss in the deciding match of the One-Day series against South Africa here on Sunday and chose to bat first on a bright and breezy day.
England coach Eddie Jones avoids criticising troops but credits Scotland for Calcutta Cup win
Edinburgh - England coach Eddie Jones avoided any comment on his side giving away a late penalty try that proved decisive in Saturday's loss to Scotland but said the 20-17 scoreline reflected the tight margins in test rugby.