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21 Dec

India’s tour of South Africa in-stadium spectators will not be allowed

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Cricket South Africa, on Monday has announced that the Test and ODI series against India will be played behind closed doors and in-stadium spectators will not be allowed. India's tour of South Africa is to begin from 26 December. During this, Team India has to play a series of three Tests and as many ODIs. Cricket South Africa's press release stated, "CSA wishes to inform the fans of cricket as well as all sports lovers that owing to the increasing COVID cases around the world, and the fourth wave locally, the two cricketing bodies have taken a joint decision to…

17 Dec

Sourav Ganguly’s reply on Virat Kohli’s comment

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India Test captain Virat Kohli triggered a storm by publicly contradicting him, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly refused to comment on the matter, saying the BCCI will deal with it. Virat Kohli, during his pre-departure press conference before the tour to South Africa, said that he was never asked to stay as T20 skipper when he made his intent clear on skipping the post. This was in complete contrast to Sourav Ganguly’s assertion a few days back that Virat had been requested to not quit the position. "No statements, no press conference. We will deal with it, leave it to the BCCI,"…

15 Dec

Pakistan beats West Indies by 63 runs in first T20

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Mohammad Rizwan hits 78 runs and fast bowler Mohammad Wasim took 4-40 as Pakistan thumped a depleted West Indies by 63 runs in the first T20 in Karachi on Monday. Mohammad Rizwan increased his tally to 1,201 runs in 27 T20s with another masterful knock that stood out in Pakistan's imposing 200-6 after being sent in to bat. Haider Ali opened up in the latter half of the innings with a career-best 68 off 39 balls that featured four sixes and six boundaries. The West Indies folded for 137 in 19 overs as Wasim bowled impressive yorkers to claim his career-best…

09 Dec

Virat refuses to step down, BCCI chooses Rohit as the captain

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It was waiting to happen after India's unceremonious World Cup exit and on Wednesday the BCCI ended Virat Kohli's run as India's captain with a rather matter-of-fact statement, handing the reins to Rohit Sharma "going forward". The BCCI, waited for the last 48 hours for Kohli, who has already gave up T20 captaincy, to voluntarily step down from ODI leadership as well but he did not. By the 49th hour, losing the position to Rohit Sharma was simply 'fait accomplish'. The BCCI and its national selection committee sacked the decorated Kohli, who perhaps nurtured the ambition of leading India at home in the…

08 Dec

Harbhajan Singh to announce his retirement from cricket soon, could join IPL franchisee as support staff

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Harbhajan Singh will be seen in a different avatar during next year's Indian Premier League as a key member of the support staff in one of the high-profile franchises. The 41-year-old Harbhajan, who featured in a few matches during the first phase of last IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders, didn't play a game in the UAE leg of the league. It is expected that sometime next week he will officially announce his retirement from competitive cricket and after that he is expected to decide on one of the offers he has got to be a part of the support staff of at…

02 Dec

Kohli on tour of Omicron-hit South Africa

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On Thursday India captain Virat Kohli said he expects to get a clearer picture on the upcoming tour of South Africa in the next couple of days after it was thrown into uncertainty following the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant. He was addressing the media on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand from Friday. "We have been talking to the BCCI. We need to have more clarity, and hopefully, in next couple of days we will know more. Rahul bhai (coach) has spoken to all senior players. It is important that we are not left…

18 Nov

Matthew Wade plans to retire

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Australia wicketkeeper batter Matthew Wade said on Thursday that he may "walk into the sunset" after the T20 World Cup Down Under next year. He had blazed his way to an unbeaten 17-ball 41 effort to play an important role in Australia's dramatic five-wicket victory against Pakistan in the semifinal of the recently concluded T20 World Cup. However, he missed out on a Test spot to Alex Carey for the Ashes and now his goal is defending the T20 World Cup title at home. "That'll be my next motivation - hopefully get to that World Cup, defend the title and then I can sail…

13 Nov

WCIA launches ‘Drive with Ability’ campaign

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The Wheelchair Cricket India Association, a non-profit organisation, has launched #DrivewithAbility campaign. The WCIA was established in the year 2016 with an objective of providing rehabilitation to persons using wheelchairs through sports. This organization aims to provide a platform for wheelchair-bound people to "live equal & independent through cricket". They have launched a trailer on its social media platforms to mark the 2-month long campaign which will touch the various aspects of issues faced by the disability community while driving. The video talks about the prejudices around disability driving and how the disabled community can be empowered to come out…

12 Nov

India vs New Zealand Tests announced,Rahane to lead; Rohit, Pant, Bumrah rested

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Ajikya Rahane will lead India in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, starting November 25, before skipper Virat Kohli returns to take charge from the second Test in Mumbai. Newly appointed T20 captain and opener Rohit Sharma, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, and pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami have all been rested as part of BCCI's workload management policy. "Virat Kohli will join the squad for the second Test and will lead the team," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement. Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer made a comeback in the Test squad along with off-spinner Jayant Yadav. The Test series will be preceded by a three-match…

08 Nov

India out of T20 World Cup semifinal contention

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India went out of the semi-final race of the T20 World Cup after New Zealand got over Afghanistan by eight wickets to grab the last remaining qualifying spot from Group 2 of the Super 12 stage in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. In Sunday's game, New Zealand pacer restricted Afghanistan at 124/8 runs with Trent Boult (3/17) and Tim Southee (2/24) doing the bulk of damages. Chasing the paltry total, skipper Kane Williamson (40* off 42) and Devon Conway (36* off 32) got the Kiwis home after Martin Guptill (28 off 23) and Daryl Mitchell (17 off 12) provided a quick start. New Zealand took just 18.1 overs to chase…