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BCCI congratulates Shikhar Dhawan on one-session century
The BCCI today congratulated Shikhar Dhawan for becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a century before lunch on the opening day of a Test. Dhawan blazed his way to an entertaining 104 off 91 balls with 19 fours and three sixes in the historic Test against Afghanistan. The previous record for the highest score by an Indian batsman was held by Virender Sehwag, who scored 99 not out against West Indies in Gros Islet. Dhawan is only the sixth batsman overall to get to triple figures in the first session. Scoring a century in the first session is an incredible feat. I congratulate Shikhar Dhawan for his fabulous innings. It was a special knock, befitting the special occasion, said BCCI acting president C K Khanna. Acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary added: "With his stunning batting display, Shikhar Dhawan ensured it was an outstanding morning in Bengaluru. We had dignitaries from both the countries witnessing the game and many more following it across the globe.
Historic Test: Afghan bowlers fight back after Vijay, Dhawan tons
Indian openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan struck blistering centuries as India reached 347-6 at stumps on the rain-curtailed opening day of the one-off historic Test match against Afghanistan here at the M. Chinnawamy Stadium here on Thursday.Electing to bat first, the hosts made a perfect start to their innings as openers Vijay and Dhawan shared a huge 168-run stand for the first wicket.While Vijay smashed 105 runs off 153 balls including 15 boundaries and one six, Dhawan hit 107-run knock off 96 balls--comprising of 19 boundaries and three sixes.Following Vijay's dismissal, Dhawan then shared a 112-run partnership with first drop KL Rahul (54) to 280-2.Cheteshwar Pujara also contributed with 35 runs before Afghanistan bowlers fight back to reduce India to 347-6 at the end of the day's play.In the final session, India lost five wickets for 99 runs in 32 overs.Yamin Ahmadzai bagged two wickets while Wafadar and spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman also chipped in with a ..
Smriti Mandhana set to become first Indian to play in Kia Super League
Indian women's cricket team opener, Smriti Mandhana, will become the first player from her country to appear in England's Kia Super T20 League beginning July 22. Smriti was signed by Western Storm ahead of the upcoming edition that features six teams. The 21-year-old has scored over 826 runs with a highest score of 76 in the 40 T20 Internationals she has played so far. Mandhana has also played for Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League in Australia. Last month, she captained the IPL Trailblazers in the one-off exhibition game organised by the BCCI. "We are really excited that Smriti will be joining us. She is one of the brightest young talents in the game at the moment. Although she is still young, she has a great deal of experience of the game at the highest level and we believe that she will prove to be an excellent signing, said Western Storm coach Trevor Griffin. Looking forward to the new challenge, Mandhana said, To be the first Indian player to appear in the tournament is
BCCI congratulates Dhawan on scoring century before lunch on Day 1
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday congratulated Shikhar Dhawan for becoming the first Indian cricketer to score a century before lunch on Day 1 of a Test.
It was little stressful in beginning: Yamin Ahmadzai
They realised the dream of playing at the highest level but the beginning of the journey was "little stressful" said Afghanistan fast bowler Yamin Ahmadzai as the strife-torn nation made its Test debut against India today. The gritty Afghans got a reality check when they were hammered around the park in the first session but saved the day by claiming five Indian wickets in the last session. "Well, this was a dream which has come true for our nation. It was enjoyable, but a little stressful. Nevertheless, playing against India, the number one team, was a good experience. Still there are four days to go and we will try to do our best," Ahmadzai said at the press conference. "Getting a Test cap is the most important thing in cricketers' lives. It is same for me as well. I cannot express it in words. There was excitement when we walked onto the field, but also were nervous," he said. The pacer, who took two of the six Indian wickets, said their spinners struggled in first session since ...
Railways plans to make old ICF coaches attractive under 'Project Utkristh'
After the success of the 'Operation Swarn', the Indian Railways has planned to upgrade the coaches of the superfast and mail expresses under 'Project Utkristh', ministry officials said on Thursday.
Special Olympics coaches' training in Noida
A Special Olympics coaches' training will be held on Friday and Saturday at Amity university here.
Facing Rashid at Sunrisers nets for two years was an advantage: Dhawan
The IPL clearly has its advantages and Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan admits that he has been a direct beneficiary of facing Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan at the Sunrisers Hyderabad nets for the past two years. Dhawan smashed his way to a 96-ball-107 and was especially severe on Rashid during his first session century as India finished the day at 347 for 6 on the first day of the historic one-off Test. One thing (advantage) is that I have faced him (Rashid) in the nets for the past two years as we play for the same IPL team. I am used to his bowling and that was an advantage for sure. It helped me, Dhawan said at the post-match press conference. Dhawan was happy that he won the battle against his Sunrisers teammate but at the same time expected Rashid to become a better Test match bowler with all the lessons that he would learn from this game. They came back very well in the final session and I am sure they are going to learn a lot of things and go a long way ahead. Of course, I .
Prajnesh misses clash with Federer after losing 2nd round in Stuttgart
Prajnesh Gunneswaran missed out on a clash with the legendary Roger Federer after losing his second round at the ATP Mercedes Cup to Argentina's Guido Pella in Stuttgart today. Prajnesh, who qualified into the tournament and stunned world number 23 Denis Shapovalov in the opening round, lost 6-7(4) 4-6 to the world number 75. The Indian left-hander, playing his maiden ATP World Tour event, saved four of the five break points but could convert none of the two chances he got in the one-hour 29 minute contest. "I played ok but not as good as I needed to. He was very solid and got me to make more errors than I should have. I needed to be a bit more clinical in putting away the shorter balls. I did not do that well enough and it made it difficult for me to win," the 169th-ranked Prajnesh told PTI from Stuttgart. When asked about the missed chance to play against the 20-time Grand Slam champion, he was not very disappointed. "It does not matter. If it comes later, it does, if it does not, ..
James Rodriguez suffers from muscle fatigue, but will play in Colombia debut
Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez did not train with the rest of the national team on Thursday due to muscle fatigue, but is set to play in Colombia's forthcoming World Cup debut against Japan.
Under Hierro, Spain face big opening test against Ronaldo-led Portugal (Preview)
When the draw for the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was made, the match between Spain and Portugal on the borders of the Black Sea looked as if it would decide which of the two sides would finish top of Group G.
Malls and merchandise stores buckle up as FIFA fever kicks in
As the FIFA fever grips India, malls and merchandise stores across the city have kicked off the football season with live screenings of matches, colorful team jerseys and a lot more. As the excitement brews in the air with the sporting extravaganza beginning in Moscow today, football fans can be seen gathering at sports gear outlets in various parts of the city. Sharad Chandra, an advisor at a sports store in Rohini here said his shop, decorated with FIFA-themed merchandise, has been flooded with supporters of their favourite teams -- Argentina, Brazil and England. "Jerseys of Argentina are selling the most and our football sales have risen due to the World Cup fever," he said. The 2018 World Cup, being hosted in Russia, will see 32 countries vying for the crown. As one takes a walk in the malls in the city, the soccer excitement can be felt with fans, young and old, sporting jerseys of football legends. Ajit Singh, a Delhi-based student was recently in the Rohini outlet of Decathlon,
Kiwi teen Amelia Kerr sets world record in ODI
New Zealand's teenage player Amelia Kerr snapped a world record in the women's ODI cricket by hammering a scintillating unbeaten knock of 232 runs during a match against Ireland in Dublin.The 17-year-old amassed the record total, including 31 boundaries and two sixes, in 145 balls as she became the highest individual scorer in women's ODI.With the feat, Kerr broke the 21-year-old record held by Australian Belinda Clarke, who scored unbeaten knock of 229 against Denmark in 1997.The teenager has become the third-highest individual run scorer in the history of men's and women's cricket besides also becoming the second woman in the cricketing history to achieve the feat of scoring a double hundred.At the age of 17 years and 243 days, Kerr is also the youngest cricketer to have scored a double century, stuff.co.nz reported.Kerr's record comes just few days after New Zealand's 490 for four against Ireland set a new record for highest-ever total in ODI cricket.This record-breaking knock ...
World Cup: Uruguay eye good start against hopeful Egypt (Preview)
Uruguay will aim to get their campaign off to a good start while Egypt will be eager for a positive result in their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years when the two teams meet in a Group A clash at the Ekaterinburg Arena here on Friday.
Russian deputy PM welcomes decision to hold 2026 FIFA WC in US, Canada, Mexico
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko praised the FIFA Congress decision to award the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the US, Canada and Mexico, as it will be very difficult for one country to organise a tournament involving 48 teams.
Afghanistan pull India back with 5 wickets in final session (Roundup)
Debutants Afghanistan clawed back with five wickets in the final session to spoil India's run feast, built on rollicking centuries from openers Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay as the hosts reached 347/6 at stumps on the opening day of the one-off Test here on Thursday.
England's football team pays tribute to Grenfell Tower fire victims
England's football team on Thursday started its second training session in Russia with a minute of silence in memory of the victims of London's deadly Grenfell Tower fire.
SCOREBOARD INDvsAFG
Scoreboard at stumps on day one of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan, here today. India Innings: M Vijay lbw b Wafadar 105 S Dhawan c M Nabi b Ahmadzai 107 KL Rahul b Ahmadzai 54 C Pujara c M Nabi b Mujeeb Ur Rahman 35 A Rahane lbw b R Khan 10 D Karthik run out 4 H Pandya batting 10 R Ashwin batting 7 Extras: (B-1, LB-11, NB-1, WD-2) 15 Total (For six wickets in 78 overs) 347 Fall of wickets: 1-168, 2-280, 3-284, 4-318, 5-328, 6-334. Bowling: Yamin Ahmadzai 13-6-32-2, Wafadar 15-4-53-1, Mohammad Nabi 8-0-45-0, Rashid Khan 26-2-120-1, Mujeeb Ur Rahman 14-1-69-1, Asghar Stanikzai 2-0-16-0.
Afghan bowlers make comeback after Vijay, Dhawan tons take India to 347/6
Hundreds from Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay gave Afghanistan the expectedly tough initiation into Test cricket but the debutants managed to find their bearings to leave India a tad uncomfortable at 347 for 6 on a rain-curtailed first day of the historic one-off Test here. Dhawan (107 off 96 balls) bludgeoned the rookie Afghan bowlers into submission with a single session century while Vijay grinded them with a compact 105 off 153 balls as the duo smashed 168 in only 28.4 overs. However, the world no.1 hosts did take their foot off the pedal in the final session losing five wickets for 99 runs in 32 overs. The result was that the day end scorecard didn't paint a sorry picture for Afghanistan something that was threatening to happen after the first two sessions. The final session definitely belonged to Afghanistan as their bowlers put up an inspired performance backed by the fielders. Vijay and a well-set KL Rahul (54 off 64 balls) were removed in quick succession by the impressive ...
Hertha Berlin youngster Pronichev signs professional contract
Hertha Berlin have given young striker Maximilian Pronichev a professional contract, the German Bundesliga club confirmed in an official statement on Thursday.