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Warner has to open with Finch in WC: Mark Waugh
Former batsman and national selector Mark Waugh feels David Warner should open for Australia at the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales.
Rashid, Nabi have now understood why we sacked Asghar ahead of WC: Afghan chief selector
Afghanistan chief selector Dawlat Khan Ahmadzai Tuesday justified the unexpected sacking of ODI skipper Asghar Afghan ahead of the World Cup, saying the decision was taken looking at the long-term future of the team. The three-member selection panel led by Ahmadzai announced three captains for three formats last month, in a move that led to unrest in the team with star players Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi openly voicing their concerns over the timing of the decision. "We realised that we can't win the World Cup at this moment under Asghar's captaincy or anyone else who would have been in charge. We made the decision not just thinking about this World Cup, we are thinking about the 2023 edition. "We will be getting 10 matches with full members and we feel it will provide perfect training for the new captain (Gulbadin Naib)," said Ahmadzai, who is a former Afghanistan fast bowler, in response to a PTI query. Asked about the need for announcing split captaincy less than two months from .
Will use Ashwin's tips in the World Cup: Mujeeb
Injury and poor form made it a forgettable IPL for Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman but the time away from the field was well spent as he picked on Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin's brains ahead of the World Cup in England. A shoulder injury meant that the 18-year-old wasn't at his best during the cash-rich league, getting only three wickets in five games with an expensive economy rate of 10.05 runs per over. "I have learnt a lot having spend quality time with Ravichandran Ashwin in the KXIP set-up. He has given me a lot of useful tips and I am sure that I will execute those plans in the World Cup. During this edition of IPL, my shoulder injury was an issue. But now I am fully fit for the World Cup," Mujeeb told reporters at a promotional event to announce Amul's association with Afghanistan national team. While he hasn't played many matches this year, the best part about IPL according to Mujeeb is the opportunity to bowl at some of the prospective World Cup ...
Andy Murray given Queen's wildcard
Andy Murray has been given a wildcard to play at London's Queen's Club next month even though he has yet to set a date for a potential return to the court after hip surgery. The tournament in London, from June 17 to 23, could offer the five-time former winner a chance of some grass-court action ahead of Wimbledon, should he feel fit enough. The British former world number one, currently ranked 217 in the world, had the hip resurfacing operation in London in January and says he is now pain-free, although he has only been hitting balls from a stationary position so far. The Scot has an official deadline of June 18 to apply for a wildcard for this year's Wimbledon, though tournament chiefs last week suggested there might be some wiggle room for the three-time Grand Slam champion. The 31-year-old could also use his protected ranking to enter Wimbledon "A wildcard is being held in reserve for Murray, who will let tournament director Stephen Farrow know nearer the time of the event if he ..
Former India all-rounders want Mithali-Jhulan factor in T20 World Cup 2020
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): With just ten months to go for the ICC T20 World Cup 2020, former India all-rounders Shantha Rangaswamy and Shubhangi Kulkarni have vouched for Mithali Raj, saying that she can fit into any format.The cricketing legends have also suggested that BCCI make Jhulan Goswami part of the team ahead of the tournament in Australia.Mithali, the torch-bearer of women's cricket in India for more than a decade, was left out of the ICC Women's World T20 2018 semi-final against England in the Caribbean, which began the war of words between the 36-year-old and former coach Ramesh Powar.In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Rangaswamy, who was a member of the panel that picked the new coach WV Raman, said, "If she is fit, yes. If I've had any say, I'll definitely include Mithali sheerly for her batting. Whenever she got a chance in the West Indies (during ICC Women's World T20 2018), she got a couple of half-centuries (against Pakistan and Ireland) which others couldn't
'Local players must perform if team wants to win IPL'
Just as Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad get ready for the playoffs in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League, Hyderabad will miss the services of two of their star performers in the group stage -- David Warner and Jonny Bairstow.
RCB win fans' hearts on social media despite poor show
Despite having a poor season and finishing at the bottom of the table in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) love affair with the fans continued as they received the maximum number of mentions on social media among the eight franchises.
Coffee cup in GoT was a 'mistake'
The coffee cup that appeared in the fourth episode of the final season of the fantasy series "Game of Thrones" was a mistake, HBO network has explained.
'Local players must perform if team wish to win IPL'
Just as Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad get ready for the playoffs in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League, Hyderabad will miss the services of two of their star performers in the group stage -- David Warner and Jonny Bairstow.
IPL management will look into umpire Llong's act: CoA
The Committee of Administrators (CoA) has acknowledged that the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has sent them a mail regarding ICC Elite Panel umpire Nigel Llong breaking a door in the umpires' room following an argument with Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli during the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
Registration for the Silk Road Esports Tournament opens, Honor of Kings set as the main competition title
/ -- FEG has announced the official launch of Silk Road Esports Tournament, an Honor of Kings themed international event, which is supported by the China Culture & Entertainment Industry Association and jointly hosted by Tencent and FEG. Silk Road Esports Tournament, held from June 1 to 16, officially focuses on Honor of Kings and offers a total prize pool of 50,000 CNY. The event covers 14 countries, and players from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, Brunei, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are encouraged to register. The Silk Road Esports Tournament is divided into sections such as qualifiers, elimination stage and the final stage. The qualifiers round of 16 teams will be hosted online. Afterwards, 8 teams will advance to elimination stage and 2 teams will proceed to the final stage, which will be hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The champion of the Silk Road Esports Tournament will compete with ...
Favourite Son: Spurs star's brother details tough path to the top
The South Korean star leading Tottenham Hotspur's charge for a place in the Champions League final had a unique football upbringing. But that was only one component of his success, his brother told AFP. Striker Son Heung-min, 26, has been instrumental in Spurs' run to the semi-finals of Europe's top club competition, scoring three times over two legs against Manchester City to reach the last four. But he was suspended for the first leg of the semi, a 1-0 home defeat to Ajax, and will be crucial to their efforts in the Netherlands on Wednesday, despite picking up a petulant Premier League red card at the weekend. Around 8,500 kilometres (5,300 miles) away, his elder brother and fellow striker Son Heung-yun -- three years his senior -- will be watching closely. For years, the two boys were trained by their father, Son Woong-jung, a former professional footballer who aimed to take his sons to the top with a strict and disciplined regimen. "Everything we did revolved around football," ...
Taboola shares first 'Reader Engagement' findings on cricket players
Taboola, a leading discovery platform, shared its first 'Cricket Players Reader Engagement' findings, capturing the readers' preference for players, their engagement time reading about players and monthly reading patterns during the past year (March 2018-February 2019) on the open web.The key highlights of the findings are marked by Indian captain Virat Kohli becoming the most read cricket player, whereas rising Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant emerged as the winner of most time spent by readers. Taboola's 'Reader Engagement Findings' are based on their analysis of the open web, which included 450 million-plus readers, 190 thousand plus articles, 4 billion-plus page views and 3.3 billion-plus minutes of reading.When it comes to the number of readers, more than 100 million readers chose to read about Indian captain Virat Kohli, followed by rising star Rishabh Pant with 12 million, whereas Chris Gayle with 5.5 million, Rashid Khan with 5.4 million and New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson
Boxing chiefs hit out at IOC over Tokyo threat
Amateur boxing's crisis-hit governing body Tuesday said it had done everything asked to clean up its act and warned of legal action if stripped of the right to organise the event at the Tokyo Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has frozen the sport's preparations for next year's showpiece competition as it seeks proof that the International Boxing Federation (AIBA) has done enough to address allegations of bout-fixing at the Rio Olympics in 2016. A decision on whether it will run the boxing programme in Tokyo is set to be made on May 22. If barred, the IOC has said it will step in to ensure the sport still appears in the Japanese capital. AIBA said in a statement to AFP that it will "defend its legitimate right" to organise boxing in Tokyo and "will review all of its options, including legal, given that the IOC has breached the Olympic Charter". The AIBA executive committee will meet on May 18 in Lausanne to fine tune its position. The governing body's chief executive Tom
Liverpool seek new 'heroes' with Salah absent against Barcelona
Liverpool must turn to unlikely heroes to overturn a 3-0 Champions League semi-final, first leg deficit against Barcelona on Tuesday, according to defender Trent Alexander-Arnold after Mohamed Salah was ruled out with concussion. Roberto Firmino will also be absent against the Spanish champions at Anfield, leaving Jurgen Klopp without two of his most potent attacking weapons for what is already a massive challenge. "Obviously we've got two of our main goalscorers out, but it also presents an opportunity for some of the other lads to come in, make a name for themselves and make themselves heroes," said Alexander-Arnold. "If we do overturn the deficit tomorrow then whoever scores, their name will always be remembered because I am sure it will be one of those really special nights." Salah was stretchered off during Liverpool's tense 3-2 win at Newcastle on Saturday that kept alive their chances of a first Premier League title in 29 years after colliding with Magpies' goalkeeper Martin ...
Former Windies batsman Seymour Nurse dead
Former West Indies cricketer Seymour Nurse has died after prolonged illness. He was 85 and is survived by his twin daughters.
West Indies cricketer Seymour Nurse passes away
Former West Indies batsman Seymour Nurse passed away on Monday (local time) after suffering from a prolonged illness.Nurse has played 29 Test matches for the team between 1960 and 1969."A few days ago I was celebrating our two young openers record-breaking performance. I was so happy for the guys. And tonight I Just got a call from Seymour nurse daughter to say he just passed away," former West Indies cricketer Desmond Haynes wrote on his Facebook account."My coach my mentor, we all from the Holder's hill area love this man, we used to walk like Seymour, bat like him and try to talk like him. Thanks for everything you have done for me. May he rest In peace and rise in glory," he added.Nurse was a middle-order batsman who made his Test debut against England in 1960. The player was able to score 70 and 11 runs in his debut match.He established himself in 1966 during West Indies' tour of England at that period. In the series, he was able to score 501 runs in five Test matches, including .
More to DC's success this year than just a name change
With a new name and a young captain, Delhi Capitals would have hoped to improve their performance and leave a noteworthy impression in the 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). And guess what, the Delhi-based franchise has been able to accomplish the goal. A place in the playoffs after six years is no mean feat and the title would now be the cherry on the cake.
Would love to have big crowds cheering for us, says Devine
New Zealander all-rounder Sophie Devine expressed disappointment at the scarce turn out for the opening game of the Women's T20 Challenge here but was hopeful of a full house in the future. The second edition of the women's tournament kick started in stunning fashion with some fierce hitting by two teams captains Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. In the end, Mandhana-led Trailblazers pulled-off a thrilling two-run win against Supernovas. However, like the last time, the stadium was far from full despite free entry. "It is really unfortunate that in women's games we don't have big crowds but hopefully after tonight's match the people would come to the stadium and would watch us play," Sophie said at the post match conference. "We would love to have big crowds but we know we need to put good performances. The match tonight was fantastic and next two games and the finals would get good crowd," Sophie, who scored 32 off 22 balls for the Supernovas, said. The tournament which has three
Nigel Llong pays for repairs after damaging glass door in Bengaluru stadium
Cricket umpire Nigel Llong has paid for the repairs after damaging the glass door in the umpire's room at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers' (RCB) final home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 4.Llong reportedly kicked the door after a controversial end to Sunrisers Hyderabad's innings. The umpire had signalled a no-ball off Umesh Yadav's bowling but the replays suggested that the delivery was legal."It was an unfortunate incident. He gave a wrong no-ball decision in the match, and Virat went and spoke to him, and Umesh also spoke to him. So he might have been upset, and frustrated. He came back and kicked the door to the umpires' room after the first innings. So there was a crack and a dent in the door. The glass didn't break, fortunately," ESPN Cricinfo quoted Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary R Sudhakar Rao as saying on Tuesday."After the game, I found out, and I met the match referee. I spoke to him, and we had a discussion, and I ..