Cricket-Rohit named India's test captain, Rahane and Pujara dropped
By Amlan Chakraborty
Bowling Sport News
Rohit named India's test captain, Rahane and Pujara dropped
NEW DELHI :Opener Rohit Sharma was named India's test captain on Saturday, succeeding Virat Kohli as the team's leader in all three formats ahead of the home series against Sri Lanka.
No excuses for Test humbling: Proteas
South Africa arrived in New Zealand on a high note after a hard-fought home series win over India, but a punishing defeat in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch has served as a sobering reality check.
IPL contract feels unreal like a computer game, says Mark Wood
IPL auction, England pacer Mark Wood said receiving a contract was similar to playing a computer game like 'Football Manager' – "almost not real". Wood was bought by new franchise Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 7.50 crore on the first day of the IPL auction last week. "As soon as the final amount was confirmed Sarah asked what it was in pounds – I might have to freeze all our accounts so it doesn't disappear," Wood told 'The Guardian.' "But we're delighted. It's a weird experience. It feels like a computer game – almost not real, like transfers on Football Manager – but it's also very real when you get signed," he added. The 32-year-old, who had withdrawn from last year's auction to spend more time with his family, recalled the scene in his house during the auction.
Daryl Morey plantea una revolución
Hay mucho debate en los últimos tiempos sobre el formato y la duración de la temporada NBA. Muchas voces piden cambios para potenciar la competitividad, la trascendencia de todos los partidos en una Liga muy larga en la que cada franquicia juega 82 veces en la fase regular. Algo clave, por otro lado, para asegurar el volumen de retransmisiones que permite que sean tan altos los contratos televisivos que sustentan el excelente momento en el que ha vivido la competición en su última etapa… con el bache obvio e imposible de sortear de la pandemia y sus devastadores efectos a nivel global.
Rohit Sharma, India's 'Hitman' new Test skipper
Virat Kohli struts and shouts, Rohit Sharma strolls and smiles, preferring a more genial approach to the art of cricket captaincy than his predecessor as India's Test skipper. "A captain needs to stand at (the) forefront while performing, and for everything else needs to stand at the back," Rohit told an event before his appointment to one of most high-pressure jobs in world sport. The skipper "can make a difference by standing at the back because then he can make sure he puts his hand around everyone", he said. The captain has to be "the least important member of the team".
India vs West Indies: We are improving with every series, says Rovman Powell
Rovman Powell says his side is improving with every series in run up to the World Cup and the ongoing T20 contest against India is a proof of that. West Indies threatened to chase down a stiff 187 set by India in the second T20 on Friday before falling short by eight runs to concede the series.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Tom Latham admits Matt Henry dilemma, praises squad's depth
Tom Latham conceded fast bowler Matt Henry's stellar performance in the opening Test against South Africa has created a selection dilemma ahead of the second match next week. Playing his first Test in eight months only because Trent Boult is away on paternity leave, Henry claimed 7-23 in the first innings to set up New Zealand's victory by an innings and 276 runs at the Hagley Oval.