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Bumrah, Chahal restrict South Africa to 227/9
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal grabbed four wickets, helping India restrict South Africa to a sub-par 227 for 9 in their opening encounter of the World Cup here Wednesday. South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis' decision to bat under overcast conditions backfired with Jasprit Bumrah (10-1-35-2) setting the tone with twin blows in his opening spell. Chahal (10-0-51-4) then tightened the noose on South African batsmen as they could never really force the pace during the middle overs. Incidentally, this was the best 10-over single spell (in terms of wickets taken) by any bowler in a World Cup game. South Africa's total got some semblance of respectability courtesy Chris Morris (42 off 34) and Kagiso Rabada (31 not out off 35), who shared a much needed 66-run stand for the eighth wicket. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (10-0-44-2) coming in place of Mohammed Shami was impressive in his second spell. Under a thick cloud cover and a pitch that offered bounce, Bumrah was unplayable in his initial five over ...
Australia's Finch backs concussion subs in international cricket
Australia captain Aaron Finch says he would welcome the introduction of concussion substitutes in international cricket. A report in Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper said the International Cricket Council could allow concussion subs from October 1 this year. At present, substitutes in international matches can only field and are not allowed to bat or bowl. But a two-year trial of concussion substitutes in various domestic cricket competitions around the world started in October 2017, allowing players to bat and bowl. The issue was thrown into sharp relief at the ongoing World Cup in England and Wales when South Africa batsman Hashim Amla was struck on the head by a bouncer from England fast bowler Jofra Archer and had to retire hurt even though he was wearing a protective helmet. He resumed his innings later on but was left out of the Proteas' second game, against Bangladesh, on medical grounds. Finch said on Wednesday that he had no qualms with allowing replacement batsmen or ...
Chahal registers best figures this WC, walks the talk
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal spun a web around the South Africa batsmen on Wednesday and returned with the best figures in this World Cup so far -- 4/51 from his 10 overs.
Sindhu, Verma record victories at Australian Open
P.V. Sindhu and Sameer Verma entered the second round of the $150,000 Australian Open World Tour Super 300 tournament on Wednesday.
National Stadium gets blue turf with 2020 Olympics in mind
With just over a year left for the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the Capital has been equipped with a new blue turf.
Kiwis win toss, opt to field against Bangladesh (Toss)
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bowl first against Bangladesh at the Kennington Oval on Wednesday.
India lose 3-1 to Curacao in King's Cup opener
India started their campaign in the King's Cup with a 3-1 loss to Curacao in Thailand. In what was Igor Stimac's first game as Indian coach, the Blue Tigers were completely outplayed by the higher ranked Curacao in the first half. Sunil Chhetri was the sole scorer for India through a penalty.
New Zealand opt to bowl in World Cup match against Bangladesh
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was set to play his 200th one-day international on Wednesday after New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl in their World Cup match at the Oval. Both teams won their opening matches -- Bangladesh beating South Africa and New Zealand routing Sri Lanka -- and named unchanged teams. Shakib is the third Bangladeshi player to feature in 200 or more matches, behind his skipper Mashrafe Mortaza and Mushfiqur Rahim. Teams: Bangladesh: Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman. New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
Amandeep shares lead with Gursimar and Gaurika in Hero WPG Tour
Amandeep Drall, who is still looking for her first win of the ongoing season, finished with a hat-trick of birdies to take a share of the lead after the opening round of the Rs.10 lakh seventh leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour. Amandeep, who has a special relationship with the layout at the Clover Greens, won both the events staged at the venue last year. Amandeep shared the lead with Gaurika Bishnoi and Gursimar Badwal, who have both won once each this season. The trio shot one-under 71 each and led by one-over Hero Order of Merit leader Neha Tripathi, and Ananya Datar who carded even par 72 each. In a field of 26 pros and three amateurs, the largest ever assembled at a domestic event on the Hero WPG Tour, four players including Ridhima Dilawari, the only multiple winner this year, Khushi Khanijau, Millie Saroha and Astha Madan shot one-over 73 each to be tied sixth. Tvesa Malik was sole 10th with a round of 74. This was Amandeep's sixth successive sub-par round at the Clover ...
CWC'19: Learnt a lot, say Chahar and Avesh on their stinct with team India
Reserve bowlers Deepak Chahar and Avesh Khan on Wednesday said that they got to learn a lot in their stint with the 'Men in Blue' ahead of India's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup opening match against South Africa in Southampton.Deepak, Avesh and Khaleel Ahmed are the three net bowlers who travelled with team India to provide practice to the batsmen. While Deepak and Avesh will be returning to India, Khaleel will remain with the team.In a BCCI video, Deepak and Chahar discussed their respective experience. The right-arm pacer Deepak, who played for Chennai Super Kings in the 2019 IPL, said he enjoyed practicing with Virat Kohli and his boys as the ball was swinging."It was a good experience, especially the last two-three days for practice. It feels good whenever you get a chance to travel with team India. You get to learn a lot. The conditions were different here," said Chahar."When I had come to the UK last year, it was very hot. But this time, the season is starting early so the weather
Chhetri scores in milestone match but India lose 1-3 to Curacao in Stimac's first match under charge
Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri struck in his milestone match but India lost 1-3 to higher-ranked Curacao in their opening tie of the King's Cup football tournament in Igor Stimac's first game under charge here Wednesday. Chhetri became the most capped India player by surpassing Bhaichung Bhutia's 107 international matches and he scored the lone goal for his side in the 31st minute from a spot kick for his 69th goal, though it did not make any difference to the result of the match. The 82nd ranked Caribbean island nation, which has two players plying trade in English Premier League and some others in European leagues, scored three in the space of 18 minutes -- through Roly Bonevacia (16th), Elson Hooi (18th) and Leandro Bacuna (33rd). A sloppy first half in which India -- ranked 101 -- defended and attacked poorly, saw the team trailing 1-3 at the breather. The new defensive set up -- with Rahul Bheke coming in as central defender -- was looking out of sorts with lack of anticipation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes Kohli & boys luck
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian cricket team as they began their World Cup campaign against South Africa in the United Kingdom on Wednesday.
Will investigate Mumbai T20 League case once MCA provides details: BCCI anti-corruption chief
The BCCI anti-corruption head Ajit Singh Wednesday said he will investigate the case of a Mumbai player allegedly approached to under-perform during a local T20 League last month and is expecting the MCA to hand over the details of the matter at the earliest. "It (the case) has not been forwarded as of now but I will ask my office to check up with them (MCA). Once it comes, on the basis of what the complaint is, we will inquire since it is already out there (in public domain)," Ajit Singh told PTI. According to a media report, the Mumbai player, who has played Ranji Trophy, was approached by a rival team's owner to under-perform in the Mumbai T20 League semifinals. The league, approved by the BCCI and conducted by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), was held from May 14 to May 26 and all the games were broadcast live on a leading sports network. The MCA too has an anti-corruption unit but it is not as well-equipped as the BCCI watchdog to investigate. A host of local T20 leagues ...
ICC posts illustration of Kohli on throne, fans unhappy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has raised eyebrows by posting an illustration of India skipper Virat Kohli sitting on a throne with a crown on his head and a bat in hand on Twitter. The picture has seen some cricket fans fuming as they feel that such a post of one captain when all ten teams are fighting it out for the coveted World Cup gives out a wrong impression.
PM wishes Indian cricket team for world cup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday sent his best wishes to the Indian cricket team for the world cup, saying "win the game and win hearts too". "As #TeamIndia begins it's #CWC19 journey today, best wishes to the entire team," he said as India takes on South Africa. He hoped that the tournament witnesses good cricket and celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship. "Win the game and win hearts too," Modi tweeted.
Google Search, Assistant get special World Cup features
Keeping in line with the the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 action, Google on Wednesday introduced special features to its Search, Assistant to help people get all the important match updates.
Sindhu, Sameer make impressive starts at Australian Open
India had a good day in office with top shuttlers P V Sindhu and Sameer Verma progressing to the second round of the USD 150,000 Australian Open World Tour Super 300 tournament here Wednesday. World No 5 Sindhu, a silver medallist at Rio Olympics and 2017 and 2018 World championship, defeated Indonesia's Choirunnisa 21-14 21-9 in a lop-sided contest in women's singles. The Indian will meet experienced Thai Nitchaon Jindapol next. Sixth seed Sameer exacted revenge against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia 21-15 16-21 21-12 in a thrilling opening round men's singles match. The Indian had lost to Lee at the Sudirman Cup last month. The 25-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, who had reached the semifinals at World Tour Finals, will square off against Chinese Taipei's Wang Tzu Wei in second round. Among others, former Singapore Open champion B Sai Praneeth, who had reached the finals at Swiss Open this year, beat Korea's Lee Dong Keun 21-16 21-14, to set up a clash with second seed Indonesian Anthony ...
Infantino waved in for second term as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino was re-elected Wednesday by acclamation for a second term as FIFA president at the Congress of world football's governing body in Paris. The 49 year-old, who took charge of FIFA in February 2016 after the departure of the disgraced Sepp Blatter, stood unopposed for a new four-year term which will run until 2023. Earlier, Infantino had insisted that FIFA had been transformed into an organisation "synonymous with credibility" as he addressed representatives of the 211 member federations, before the Women's World Cup begins in the French capital on Friday. "Today nobody talks about crises, nobody talks about rebuilding FIFA from scratch, nobody talks about scandals, nobody talks about corruption, we talk about football," insisted the Swiss-Italian lawyer, formerly secretary general of UEFA. "The very least we can say is that we have turned the situation around. "In three years and four months, this organisation went from being toxic, almost criminal, to being what it ...
South Africa opt to bat against India (Toss)
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bat against India in their World Cup fixture at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka's batting is a real concern, says Jayawardene
Former skipper Mahela Jayawardene is concerned about Sri Lanka's batting in this World Cup, saying the 1996 champions will need to put up a better show with the willow to give their bowlers more freedom. Sri Lanka crumbled to 136 against New Zealand in their first World Cup match. In the second game against Afghanistan on Tuesday, they were 144 for one in 21.1 overs before collapsing to 201 all out in 36.5 overs, losing nine wickets for 57 runs. Though Sri Lanka managed to pull off a 34-run win in the rain-hit match, Jayawardene said it was disappointing to see the wickets tumble like nine pins. "There is no question that Sri Lanka could have batted better. After such a good start, where Kusal Perera batted beautifully and they had two big partnerships, it was disappointing to see them lose their way in the middle," Jayawardene wrote in a column for the ICC. "In fairness to Mohammad Nabi, he bowled well, but the spinners were struggling to get much purchase and were just trying to ...