Former Australia wicketkeeper Rod Marsh in hospital following heart attack
Former Australia wicketkeeper Rod Marsh is in a critical condition after suffering a heart attack.
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Lanning out to avoid nine-a-side World Cup
Meg Lanning has labelled the ICC's emergency World Cup rules as "interesting" but stopped short of criticising the governing body as the tournament nears.
India vs Sri Lanka: I want Ravindra Jadeja to bat up the order more, says Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma explained the reason why all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was sent up the order in the first T20I against Sri Lanka here at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. Jadeja, who made his Team India return on Thursday, was sent into bat at number four. The left-handed batter scored three runs from four balls.
Ranji Trophy: Baba twins book a spot in history
Aparajith, Indrajith become first set of twins to score tons in same Ranji tieThe Baba twins of Tamil Nadu -- Aparajith and Indrajith -- achieved an unprecedented feat in Indian cricket on Thursday. They became the first set of Indian twins to score centuries in the same First-Class match for the same team. However, the two had scored hundreds in a First-Class match before --during the 2018 Duleep Trophy in Dindigul --though for different teams. Aparajith was representing India Red while Indrajith played for India Green. On Thursday, Indrajith (127, 21x4) and Aparajith (101 batting, 8x4, 2x6) notched up a 206-run third-wicket stand that was the highlight on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy clash against Chhattisgarh at the Nehru Stadium in Guwahati. The duo was instrumental in Tamil Nadu ending the day on 308 for 4.
Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Celebrates Wicket With Allu Arjun Move, Earns "Ravindra Pushpa" Tag
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja imitated actor Allu Arjun's popular dance move from the recent hit movie ‘Pushpa' after taking a wicket against Sri Lanka in the opening T20I of a three-match series, in Lucknow on Thursday. Jadeja, who was making his international return after sitting out in recent months due to injury, dismissed Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal in the 10th over of the visitors' innings. Jadeja proceeded to celebrate the wicket with a dance move popularised by Allu Arjun from the ‘Srivalli' song in the movie Pushpa. Videos of Jadeja's move went viral on social media and former India cricketer Murali Kartik, who was in the commentary box at that time even termed him as "Ravindra Pushpa."
How Ishan Kishan Knows Captain Rohit Sharma And Coach Rahul Dravid "Believe" In Him
India batter Ishan Kishan said that he cannot take his position as the opener for granted and has to be ready for every opportunity he gets. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer hit fifties before a combined bowling performance helped India thrash Sri Lanka by 62 runs in the first T20I here at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.
BCCI May Ask Wriddhiman Saha To Explain Breach Of Central Contract Clause With Comments On Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid
The BCCI in all likelihood will ask veteran keeper Wriddhiman Saha about his recent outburst after being dropped from the Indian team as it is in violation of protocols to be followed by a centrally contracted cricketer. The annual central contracts that players sign (Saha is in Group B with annual retainership of Rs 3 crore) has a clause 6.3, which apparently he has violated.
BCCI may ask Wriddhiman Saha to explain breach of Central Contract clause with comments on Ganguly, Dravid, Chetan
BCCI, in all likelihood, will ask veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha about his recent outburst after being dropped from the Indian team as it is in violation of protocols to be followed by a centrally contracted cricketer. The annual central contracts that players sign (Saha is in Group B with annual retainership of Rs 3 crore) has a clause 6.3, which apparently he has violated. The clause 6.3 of players' central contract states: "Player shall not make any comments about the game, officials, incidents that happened in the game, use of technology, selection matters or any other matter related to the game which in opinion of the BCCI is adverse to and / or not in the interest of the game, team or BCCI in any media...."