cricket - players.bio

Watch: Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction As Ravindra Jadeja Asks For Helmet Against Spinner

India completely outplayed West Indies in the first Test match in Dominica but not before the pitch produced a few surprises for the visitors. There were clear cracks on the playing surface by Day 2 and a few deliveries produced movements that took the batters by surprise. On Day 3, a delivery from Kraigg Brathwaite landed on one of the cracks and it spun and bounced steeply much to the amazement of Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja quickly called for a helmet considering the unpredictable movement of the deliveries and even Virat Kohli could not hide his emotions, producing a cheeky smile.

T20 Blast Finals Day: Somerset crowned champions after edging Essex in thrilling final at Edgbaston

Somerset were crowned T20 Blast champions for the second time on Finals Day after beating Essex by 14 runs in a thrilling final at Edgbaston. Their first title in 18 years was clinched in style with a superb one-handed catch from Tom Kohler-Cadmore, leaving Essex 131 all out and falling short in their chase of 145.

"Dream Will Be To Win A Gold": Ruturaj Gaikwad On Leading Team India In Asian Games

Ruturaj Gaikwad is stoked about captaining India at the Asian Games and said the aim would be to win the gold medal and ensure India's national anthem is played at the podium. With Asian Games coinciding with the ODI World Cup, the BCCI has named a second-string Indian team for the continental event in Hangzhou. The men's cricket event will be held from September 28-October 8. The format will be T20. "The dream will be to win a gold medal, stand on the podium and listen to the National anthem for the country," Gaikwad, who was named captain of the side on Friday night, said in a video posted by the BCCI.

"For Now, Won't Be Available For World Cup...": On Ruturaj Gaikwad-Led Team India At Asian Games, Anil Kumble Says This

The Indian men's and women's cricket squads for the Asian Games were announced by the BCCI on Friday. Ruturaj Gaikwad was captain of the men's squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games with IPL star Rinku Singh also getting his due. Rinku, whose exclusion from the T20I series in the Caribbean was questioned, has made the cut for the Asian Games scheduled from September 23 to October 8.

Watch: Ishan Kishan Trolls Ajinkya Rahane, Compares Him To West Indies Tail-Ender In Witty Banter

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Ajinkya Rahane did not miss a chance to troll teammate Ajinkya Rahane on Day 3 of the first Test match against West Indies in Dominica on Sunday. India were on the verge of victory in the final session but the No. 11 batter Jomel Warrican scored 18 runs in 18 balls to provide slight entertainment to the home crowd. Ishan took aim at Rahane, who scored 3 off 11 balls, in a hilarious banter and said that Warrican can now played more balls than the veteran batter. "Aap se zyada ball khel gaya yeh, Ajju bhai(He has now played more balls than you, Ajju bhai)," he quipped.

Rohit Sharma Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar In Captaincy Elite List After Win Over West Indies

India registered a comprehensive victory over West Indies in the first Test match in Dominica and as a result, Rohit Sharma leapfrogged legend Sachin Tendulkar in the list of India's most successful Test skippers. This was Rohit's fifth win in 8 matches as skipper while Sachin had just four in 25 encounters. The current Indian team skipper also surpassed Ajinkya Rahane and Ajit Wadekar who have both led India to victory on four occasions. Kohli tops the list with 40 victories from 68 matches while MS Dhoni (27 wins) and Sourav Ganguly (21 wins) are currently second and third respectively.

From millionaire World Cup winner to £4-a-day prisoner - how Benjamin Mendy's life crumbled

Nearly five years ago, Benjamin Mendy's wildest dreams had come true. Just a few days before his 24th birthday, he had reached the pinnacle of world football, achieving what every player aspires to accomplish.

The Ashes Old Trafford test match weather forecast: Will any time be lost to rain?

The Ashes returns to Manchester this week as England take on Australia in the fourth test match of this year's enthralling series.

Contacts

Cricket Sport News

Watch: Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction As Ravindra Jadeja Asks For Helmet Against Spinner

T20 Blast Finals Day: Somerset crowned champions after edging Essex in thrilling final at Edgbaston

"Dream Will Be To Win A Gold": Ruturaj Gaikwad On Leading Team India In Asian Games

"For Now, Won't Be Available For World Cup...": On Ruturaj Gaikwad-Led Team India At Asian Games, Anil Kumble Says This

Watch: Ishan Kishan Trolls Ajinkya Rahane, Compares Him To West Indies Tail-Ender In Witty Banter

Rohit Sharma Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar In Captaincy Elite List After Win Over West Indies

From millionaire World Cup winner to £4-a-day prisoner - how Benjamin Mendy's life crumbled

The Ashes Old Trafford test match weather forecast: Will any time be lost to rain?