The key decision-makers in Indian cricket may have run out of patience with wicketkeeper Bharat, who hasn’t done anything significant in the seven Tests that he has played so far in. Bharat, by all accounts, has lost a golden opportunity to make a Test comeback. In two Tests in this series, the Andhra man has made 92 runs in two Tests@23.00. Overall, he has scored just 221 runs in seven Tests@20.09, while not even scoring a fifty.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/TK8fMUD
Despite England taking a 1-0 lead with a victory over India in the first Test at Hyderabad, Bumrah's precision yorkers and his ability to apply pressure on batters disrupted England's aggressive and result-oriented 'Bazball' approach in the Visakhapatnam Test, which India won by 106 runs to level the series. The third match of the five-Test series begins in Rajkot on February 15. However, Virat Kohli continues to remain unavailable, having withdrawn from the entire series.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed back-to-back title success in the SA20 with a thumping 89-run victory over Durban Super Giants in this year's final played at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.
Tottenham Hotspur moved back into the Premier League's top four as substitute Brennan Johnson struck deep in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
Suryakumar Yadav, Indian cricketer, had a brief encounter with former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during the latter's visit to India. The encounter, which took place in Bengaluru, showcased the camaraderie between a cricketer and footballer. Yadav, who was sidelined due to an ankle injury, seized the opportunity to engage with Solskjaer, showcasing the unique blend of the two sports.
Sri Lanka secured a 42-run victory against Afghanistan in their first match of their three-game one-day international series, thanks to an exceptional double century from Pathum Nissanka. Despite Afghanistan's resilience, Nissanka's unbeaten 210 was the highlight, breaking Sanath Jayasuriya's record and making him the joint fifth-highest individual scorer in ODIs.
India and Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar emphasized the significance of strength training in enhancing fast bowler performance. He emphasized the need to focus on strength-building exercises during the off-season, as it directly correlates with increasing bowling pace. Chahar stressed that rehab or just playing doesn't equate to gaining strength.
Australian cricket team has recalled all-rounder Michael Neser for upcoming Tests against New Zealand. Neser, 33, joins Scott Boland as Australia's reserve pace-bowling options, filling in for Lance Morris and Jhye Richardson who were sidelined due to side strains. The first Test is scheduled for Wellington at the end of the month, while the second is scheduled for Christchurch from March 8 to 12.
New Zealand Cricket has announced that Black Caps batter Daryl Mitchell will miss the second Test against South Africa due to a persistent foot problem. Mitchell, who scored five centuries in 31 Tests, will also be unavailable for the three scheduled Twenty20 matches against Australia. Mitchell's absence will prioritize his fitness for the upcoming home series against world champions Australia.
Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia in their upcoming Twenty20 international match against the West Indies despite testing positive for COVID-19. Cricket Australia announced that Marsh will assume captaincy duties remotely, with strict protocols in place to ensure safety. He will be allowed to participate at Hobart's Bellerive Oval, but will be allocated a separate dressing room and maintain a safe distance from fellow players.
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India's U19 cricket team secured a spot in the U19 World Cup final after a tense two-wicket victory over South Africa. Indian captain Uday Saharan's composed 81 guided the team to the brink of victory, before Raj Limbani's boundary sealed the win. Saharan and Sachin Dhas played a crucial role in rescuing India from a precarious 32 for four, with a 171-run partnership for the fifth wicket.