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New Zealand beat India to clinch women's T20I series 3-0
An all-round show by Sophie Devine helped New Zealand defeat India by two runs to sweep the three match women's Twenty20 International series here on Sunday.
3rd T20I: Top-order guides New Zealand to mammoth 212/4 vs India
A brilliant top-order batting display helped New Zealand post a mammoth 212/4 against India in the third and final Twenty20 International match here on Sunday.
3rd T20I: New Zealand post mammoth total vs India
Colin Munro's 72 off 40 balls and Tim Seifert's 43-run knock guided New Zealand to a mammoth score of 212/4 against India in the third and final Twenty20 International match here on Sunday.
New Zealand punish Indian attack to score 212/4 in 3rd T20
Exploiting batting friendly conditions at a small ground, New Zealand cut the Indian attack to shreds to post an imposing 212 for four in the series-deciding third Twenty20 International, here Sunday. Opener Colin Munro produced a 40-ball 72 and shared a 80-run stand with fellow opener Tim Seifirt (43) to lay foundation for a big score after India captain Rohit Sharma elected to bowl. Runs came thick and fast as skipper Kane Williamson contributed 27 and Colin de Grandhomme produced a crucial 30-run cameo off 16-balls. Krunal Pandya proved to be the most expensive bowler of the lot as he bled 54 runs in his four-over quota. The left-arm spinner was guilty of bowling full length deliveries, which were easier to attack. If it was not for left-arm Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav (2/26)'s tight bowling in the middle-overs and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/37 in 4 overs), India would have got a bigger target to chase. Bhuvneshwar was hit for a six by Munro in his first over but the lean pacer responded with
Ponting tips India, England favourites to win World Cup on current form
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has tipped India and England as favourites to win the upcoming World Cup on current form but feels that his country also has a chance to defend the title it clinched in 2015. Ponting said with the impending return of suspended batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner, Australia can win the ODI showpiece, which begins on May 30 in England. "Absolutely," Ponting replied when asked if he thought Australia could win the World Cup. "India and England are probably the two standout teams right now, but if you add Warner and Smith back into that line-up then I think that team looks as strong as any," the batting legend was quoted as saying by Cricket Australia official website cricket.com.au. Australia have won just four of their most recent 26 ODI contests but Ponting, who was on Friday named as new assistant coach, said the team will be a contender for the title yet again. "I am not just saying that because I am one of the coaches, I actually said it when .
Windies vs Eng: Antigua pitch rated 'below average'
The Antigua pitch, where West Indies and England played the second Test of the three-match series has been rated as "below average".Consequently, the venue has received one demerit point according to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, who gave the rating, cited the uneven bounce at the southern main pavilion end as the reason for the rating in his report.In the revised ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, which was introduced on 4 January 2018, if a pitch or outfield is rated as being substandard, that venue will be allocated a number of demerit points.One demerit point will be awarded to venues whose pitches are rated by the match referees as below average, while three and five demerit points will be awarded to venues whose pitches are marked as poor and unfit, respectively.No demerit point will be awarded when the outfield is rated as below average, but two and five demerit
Katey Martin returns for Australia ODIs
Wicketkeeper Katey Martin made a comeback as New Zealand women's team announced a 14-member squad for its upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, beginning February 22.The 34-year-old, who missed the home series against India due to work commitments, was the highest scorer for her side when New Zealand toured Australia for T20 series, last year.Speaking about Martin's comeback, White ferns head coach Haidee Tiffen said the right-hand batter will bring plenty of experience to the middle order which will prove useful for the side."Katey brings plenty of experience to the middle order and is a proven performer at the international level. She also provides plenty of energy behind the stumps, which not only helps the bowlers but gets the team up," ICC quoted Tiffen, as saying.Rosemary Mair, who made her T20I debut against India, is also likely to be handed over her maiden ODI cap during the Australia series. "We want to give Rosemary an opportunity. She bowls that hard, heavy ...
How Real Kashmir FC gave wings to Kashmiri youths' love for football (IANS Special Series)
In Kashmir's over three decade long trauma of pain and suffering, there have been very few occasions that could cheer up the common man. The founding of the Real Kashmir Football Club (FC) is one such event that the common Kashmiri is feeling happy and proud about.
Rathour added to India A, U19 support staff; questions raised
The BCCI is set to appoint former Test opener Vikram Rathour as batting coach of India A and Under 19 teams but since he is a relative of U19 national selector Ashish Kapoor, the recruitment may lead to a 'conflict of interest' controversy. It has been learnt that GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim got a green light for temporary appointment of Rathour and wicket-keeping coach Vijay Yadav from the Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai as "additional staff for A and U19 teams". However Kapoor is Rathour's brother in law and as per new BCCI constitution, it could lead to a direct case of conflict of interest. "India A and U19 coach Rahul Dravid had specifically recommended two names -- Rathour as batting coach and Vijay Yadav as fielding coach as additional staff for A team," a senior BCCI official privy to the development told PTI on condition of anonymity. "The appointment is on a temporary basis and they will also work with U19 set up during Quadrangular series and also ..
Mandhana efforts in vain as India lose final T20I
Opener Smriti Mandhana's fabulous innings of 86 runs went in vain as Indian women's team lost their final T20 international against New Zealand by two runs in a thrilling contest that continued till the last bowl here at Seddon Park stadium on Sunday.With this victory, New Zealand clean swept India and clinch the three-match series 3-0.Chasing a target of 162 runs, India lost one of their openers Priya Punia (1) at the initial stage of the match. Mandhana, however, held the crease from the other side and kept the score board ticking at the required run rate.Jemimah Rodrigues was complementing Mandhana well on the crease but the partnership did not last long as the middle-order batter got out after scoring 21 runs.Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who walked to the pitch after the dismissal of Rodrigues, lost her wicket cheaply as she returned to the pavilion at the score of 2. At 102, India had lost three wickets but Mandhana's presence was enough not to put the Indian fans in panic.The ...
Hamilton T20I: India to bowl first in T20 Series decider
India won the toss and elected to bowl first in the final T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand at Seddon Park stadium here on Sunday.After the toss, India skipper Rohit Sharma said, "Good game in Auckland, want to repeat the performance. At the start, for a decider, you want to put runs, but the combinations we play with allow us to chase. That's something the team likes to do as well."Talking about the team combinations, Sharma said that spinner Kuldeep Yadav is in at the place of Yuzvendra Chahal.New Zealand, on the other hand, have handed over debut cap to pacer Blair Tickner. Lockie Ferguson has been rested for the game.The T20I series is levelled at 1-1 and both the teams will be looking to claim series victory with a win in the final match.Following are the playing eleven of India and New Zealand:India: Rohit Sharma (capt.), Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni (wk), Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, ...
Well done Vidarbha! Deserving champions of the Ranji Trophy (Column: Close-in)
Vidarbha, repeated their performance of the previous year and once again went on to become the proud winners of India's premier domestic cricket tournament, the Ranji Trophy. This was the 85th year of the major tournament in memory of one of the greatest Indian born cricketers, Ranjit Singhji. The dream of playing in this prestigious tournament was every Indian cricketer's aspiration and a good performance in it was what elevated one to play for India.
Superliga Argentina: Independiente keep alive top four hopes
Ecuador international midfielder Fernando Gaibor converted a late penalty to hand Independiente a 2-1 home victory over Union de Santa Fe in the Superliga Argentina.
India to field vs New Zealand in 3rd T20I
India won the toss and elected to field against New Zealand in the third and final Twenty20 International match here on Sunday.
Indian women's team loses 3rd T20I despite Mandhana's 86, suffers 0-3 series whitewash
The Indian women's team almost pulled off a dramatic win but failed to score a boundary in the final delivery to lose the third and final T20 International against New Zealand by a mere two runs here on Sunday. Chasing 162 for a win, star opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana took the Indian team on course for a consolation win with a career-best knock of 86 from 52 balls but the visiting side failed to build on her scintillating knock to end their innings at 159 for 4. With the three-match series already lost after defeats in the first and second T20Is, India surprising named senior player Mithali Raj in the playing eleven and she contributed 24 not out from 20 balls after coming to bat at the fall of captain Harmanpreet Kaur (2). But she failed to hit a four from the final delivery bowled by Leigh Kasperek as India lost the match by two runs. India needed 16 runs from the final over and Raj and Deepti Sharma (21 not out) raised hopes of a remarkable win by hitting boundaries in the ...
Indian women's team suffers 2-run defeat against NZ, loses T20I series 0-3
The Indian women's team suffered a two-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the third and final T20 International to lose the series 0-3 here Sunday. Brief Scores: New Zealand Women: 161 for 7 from 20 overs (Sophie Devine 72, Amy Satterthwaite 31; Deepti Sharma 2/28). India Women: 159 for 4 from 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 86; Sophie Devine 2/21).
Hoffenheim rally for 3-3 draw against Dortmund in Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund's struggles continued in Bundesliga action with the first-placed club settling for a 3-3 draw after squandering a three-goal lead.
Liverpool thrash Bournemouth 3-0, regain EPL lead
Liverpool FC regained the English Premier League (EPL) top spot by routing visiting Bournemouth 3-0 in a Matchday 26 contest here.
Real Madrid leapfrog Atletico in La Liga with 3-1 derby win
Real Madrid climbed into second place in La Liga and gave themselves renewed hope of a title run with a 3-1 away victory over crosstown rival Atletico Madrid in Matchday 23 action.
Napoli stumble at Fiorentina, Martinez gets Inter back winning
Napoli could finish the weekend trailing Serie A leaders Juventus by 11 points after Carlo Ancelotti's wasteful side stuttered to a 0-0 draw at Fiorentina, as Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal to get Inter Milan back winning against promoted Parma. Both sides start their Europa League campaigns this week after crashing out of the Champions League with Napoli travelling to FC Zurich and Inter Milan away to Rapid Vienna in their round of the 32, first leg ties. Fiorentina goalkeeper Alban Lafont produced a string of saves to deny Piotr Zielinski and Dries Mertens as Napoli failed to score away from home for the third game running. "We dropped two points that we would've deserved for attacking from start to finish," said Ancelotti. "In some ways, it was an impeccable performance, but we weren't clinical enough in front of goal and were forced to make do with a point." Ancelotti's side have now been held twice in the past three games while hosts Fiorentina drew for the 11th time in 23