Two brothers plead not guilty to kidnapping former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill
Two brothers have pleaded not guilty to kidnapping retired Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill in a dispute over what police have alleged was a botched cocaine deal.
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IPL 2022: Franchises object to Mumbai Indians playing at Wankhede stadium
BCCI) gets down to finalizing the schedule and fixtures for the upcoming IPL season, it has emerged that a few franchises have voiced their reservations against Mumbai Indians enjoying undue home advantage. The IPL is all but set to be played in Maharashtra from the last week of March. TOI understands that some of the franchises are not comfortable with the idea of Mumbai Indians playing at their 'home ground' of Wankhede stadium.
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: India look to try out T20 World Cup probables
For Team India, it's all about fitting the pieces together in a World Cup year as T20I series against Lanka begins todaySince the time Rohit Sharma has taken over the reins of the Indian limited-overs teams, he has enjoyed a 100% record. Three series sweeps (2 in T20Is, 1 in ODIs), constituting a nine-match winning streak, has ensured the 'Rohit era' has truly begun with a bang. India meted out identical a 3-0 series thrashing to both New Zealand and West Indies in the T20s, besides beating the Caribbean boys 3-0 in the ODIs too.
IPL Founder Lalit Modi Fights Legal Challenge In UK Court
A former Indian model-turned-investor, Gurpreet Gill Maag, has filed a legal challenge in the High Court in London seeking damages amounting to millions of dollars from Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi over alleged deceit and breach of contract. Judge Murray Rosen QC is presiding over the trial, which opened in the Chancery Division this week, to determine whether Modi made false representations to secure investment for a worldwide cancer treatment project dating back to April 2018.
Rahul Dravid Didn't Say Anything Wrong To Wriddhiman Saha, Says Former India Selector
Former North Zone selector and cricketer Sarandeep Singh has backed India men's head coach Rahul Dravid's comments on Wriddhiman Saha. Dravid had earlier suggested retirement to Saha as he would not be considered for selection in the longest format.
India vs Sri Lanka: Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah a future Team India skipper?
Rohit Sharma believes in pacer's leadership skillsLast year when Australia appointed Pat Cummins as Test skipper, doubts were raised on whether a fast bowler should be given the role of captaincy. Cummins silenced naysayers with his leadership in the Ashes, which the Aussies won 4-0. Although the conventional practice by cricket-playing nations is to appoint batters as captains, there have been many instances in the past of countries going for 'bowler captain' and consequently reaping rewards.
James Anderson 'praying' for England recall after West Indies axe
London — England great James Anderson hopes his record-breaking international career has not been ended following his dramatic omission from the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
After a convincing T20I series win against West Indies at home, a young Indian side led by Rohit Sharma will again be eager to showcase their T20 dominance against the visiting Sri Lankan side. Ranked number one in the world in the format, India will however miss the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar due to injuries. For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga is still in isolation and will miss the T20I series against India. The leg-spinner was picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the recent Indian Premier League Mega Auction at Rs 10.75 crore.