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Ravi Shastri receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Ahmedabad

The Indian cricket team's head coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a city hospital here. Shastri, who is 58, thanked the staff at the Apollo Hospital for their co-operation and support. "Got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you to the amazing medical professionals & scientists for empowering India Flag of India against the pandemic, the former India cricketer tweeted. India's inoculation drive entered its second phase on Monday in which the coverage was expanded to include everyone above 60 and those over 45 with co-morbidities. "Extremely impressed with the professionalism shown by Kantaben & her team at Apollo, Ahmedabad in dealing with COVID-19 vaccination." However, it is not immediately known whether any other member of the Indian team's support staff was inoculated. The Indian cricket team is locked in a Test battle against England here. The fourth and final Test of the rubber will start in Ahmedabad on Thursday. ...

Virat Kohli is like modern day hero, says Steve Waugh

Australian great Steve Waugh feels that Virat Kohli is like a "modern-day hero" who represents the "new attitude of India" of taking everything head on with a mind set of nothing is impossible

Batsmen, bowlers should earn on any type of pitch: Dhiraj Parsana

Parsana says that an ideal pitch is one where you don't give anything to anyone for free and ensure that both batsmen and bowlers earn their runs and wickets, respectively

Pitch or team? English media divided over reasons for Motera debacle

The British media lambasted its cricket team's abject surrender to India in the pink-ball Test

World's largest cricket stadium shows India's capability: President Kovind

Kovind said the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad showcases the aspirations and capabilities of "new India"

Tendulkar lauds Ishant Sharma ahead of fast bowler's 100th Test

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday lauded Ishant Sharma ahead of his 100th Test, and said playing that many matches of the game's most challenging format is a great landmark for any cricketer, most of all for a fast bowler. Ishant, 32, is only the second Indian fast bowler after the great Kapil Dev to feature in 100 Test matches. "Playing 100 Tests is a great landmark for any cricketer, especially a fast bowler. Have seen you play from your U-19 days & played alongside you in your 1st Test. Proud of you & your service to #TeamIndia," Tendulkar tweeted. "Continue to serve in the best possible manner. Congrats," the master batsman added. During the first Test against England earlier this month in Chennai, Ishant became the sixth Indian and third pacer from the country to take 300 wickets in Test cricket, joining legendary former captains Kapil nd Anil Kumble. Speaking on Star Sports show Cricket Connected about Ishant, former India pacer Ashish Nehra called it a "big ...

Narendra Modi/Motera stadium: The cricketing action at the world's largest

The cricketing action in India is all set to move to the world’s largest cricket stadium as Team India is set to play two Tests and five T20 Internationals against England at Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel Stadium...popularly known as Motera Stadium, which has been renamed to Narendra Modi Stadium. In this video, we will give you all the details that you should know about the stadium.

Ex-India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan launches cricket academy in Hyderabad

Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan on Tuesday inaugurated the 26th centre of Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) here, with an aim to provide world-class coaching to budding cricketers of the city

BCCI asks white ball specialists to report in Ahmedabad on March 1

India's white ball specialists such as opener Shikhar Dhawan, who are competing in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, have been asked to report in Ahmedabad on March 1

Best of BS Opinion: India's economic policy, Wasim Jaffer row, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Sounds of silence

Wasim Jaffer quit as coach of the Uttarakhand cricket team on Feb 9 after he was accused of being communal. Big guns of Indian cricket, with few exceptions, remained silent

IPL 2021 auction: Chris Morris most expensive player at Rs 16.25 crore

Australian cricketer Jhye Richardson and K Gowtham of India were picked up by Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14 crore and Rs 9.25 crore each.

Ind vs Eng: Virat Kohli led Indian team to depart for Ahmedabad today

England had won first of the four Tests before India came back into the series by winning the second Test by a record margin of 317 runs

Speedster Yadav replaces Thakur for last two tests against England

Umesh Yadav last played a Test on India's the recent Australian tour

Ex-India wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha retires from all forms of cricket

Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing down curtains on a two-decade long illustrious domestic career.

Playing Test cricket for India is the biggest motivation for me: Bumrah

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who made his home debut in the longest format of the game on Friday, said he doesn't require any extra push as playing Test cricket for India is the biggest motivation for him

Indian bowler Ashok Dinda announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Veteran India and Bengal pacer Ashoke Dinda on Tuesday announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career spanning one and a half decade. The 36-year-old, who had featured in 13 ODIs and nine T20Is for India, had moved to Goa at the start of this season after facing disciplinary action after playing only one Ranji Trophy match in 2019-20. For Goa, he played three three Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches before realising that his body was not supporting him anymore. "Today, I am retiring from all formats of cricket. I have sent the mails to BCCI and GCA to this effect," Dinda said during a media interaction at Eden Gardens. Dinda thanked BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly for going out of his way and giving him a debut against Maharashtra at Pune in the 2005-06 season. Dinda also represented Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Pune Warriors, Rising Pune Supergiants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier

We could be in for seamer-friendly tracks: England opener Rory Burns

India's quality pace attack, comprising a world-class operator in Jasprit Bumrah, could prompt the hosts to prepare seamer-friendly pitches instead of the traditional sub-continental spinning track

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly undergoes angioplasty: Hospital

Doctors on Thursday performed an angioplasty on Ganguly, said an official of a private hospital where he is admitted

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly hospitalised again for chest discomfort

This comes less than a month after he underwent angioplasty