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- Cricketnext
- September 02, 2019, 13:56 IST
India vs West Indies: Pant Becomes Fastest Indian Keeper to Complete 50 Test Dismissals
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has gone past former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become the fastest Indian stumper to claim 50 wicket-keeping dismissals in Test cricket.
- Cricketnext
- September 02, 2019, 10:34 IST
India vs West Indies: A Bit Unlucky but Happy with What Happened - Roach on Missed Hattrick
In a largely forgettable two-Test Series so far for the West Indies, paceman Kemar Roach has been the shining light for the hosts. After a five-wicket haul in the first Test in Antigua, the Windies speedster picked up 3/28 in the second innings of the second Tests against India at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
- Cricketnext
- September 02, 2019, 09:08 IST
India vs West Indies: If We Win, I am Fine if I Don’t Get Wickets - Jasprit Bumrah
In just his 12th Test match, Jasprit Bumrah is 61 wickets and counting and the testament to his brilliance is the fact that the career average in the longest format is dipped below 20 — 19.31 to be exact. On Saturday, there was more carnage in store as Bumrah picked up a first-ever hat-trick en route to scalping 6/27 as the West Indies were bundled out for just 117 in the first innings of the second Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
- Cricketnext
- August 30, 2019, 20:45 IST
Shoaib Akhtar Meets Fans in Melbourne after Knee Surgery
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar met his fans in Melbourne, where he underwent a knee surgery on Wednesday (August 28).
- Cricketnext
- August 30, 2019, 20:38 IST
India vs West Indies: Richards Falls Ill in Jamaica, Returns to Commentary Box after Lunch
Former West Indies captain Vivian Richards fell ill while he was on air doing a pre-game analysis on the eve of the second ICC World Championship Test between India and West Indies on Friday (August 30).
- Cricketnext
- August 30, 2019, 18:54 IST
Ashes 2019: James Anderson Ruled Out of Entire Series, Overton Comes as Replacement
England paceman James Anderson has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with a calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Friday (August 30). Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, has not featured in the series since breaking down with the injury after bowling just four overs in Australia's 251-run win in the first Test at Edgbaston.
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- August 30, 2019, 18:29 IST
In-Form Karun Nair Battles for India Red after India Green Post 440
Karun Nair continued his impressive form, hitting an unbeaten 77 as India Red reached 140 for 2 in their first innings in reply to India Green's 440 all out at stumps on day two of the Duleep Trophy match here on Friday (August 30).
- Cricketnext
- August 30, 2019, 18:08 IST
Paceman Taskin Ahmed Recalled for One-off Test Against Afghanistan
Pacer Taskin Ahmed’s recent rich vein of form has seen him included in Bangladesh’s 15-man squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Taskin, 24, last played a Test match in September 2017 before being hit by a number of injuries as well as a loss of form. He comes into the squad in place of Mustafizur Rahman.
- Cricketnext
- August 30, 2019, 16:36 IST
From Almost Quitting Cricket to Winning Arjuna Award – Poonam Yadav’s Tale of Glory
On August 29 2019, a day celebrated as National Sports Day in India, Poonam Yadav became the 11th woman cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award from India’s President Ram Nath Kovind. Yadav became the fifth active Indian woman cricketer to be conferred with the award after Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami.
- Cricketnext
- August 30, 2019, 16:11 IST
Ashes 2019: 'Best Player in World' Smith is Returning to Our Line-up - Tim Paine
Australia captain Tim Paine believes Steve Smith's return could be decisive in their quest to retain the Ashes. Paine's men were on the brink of going 2-0 up with two to play only for England all-rounder Ben Stokes's stunning 135 not out to condemn them to a dramatic one-wicket loss in the third Test at Headingley last week.
- Cricketnext
- August 30, 2019, 08:28 IST
Jamaica Pitch Report: India to Get Green-Top Welcome at Sabina Park in Second Test
Stung by a massive 318-run loss to India in the first Test in Antigua, hosts West Indies might well offer a green top for the second Test which starts in Sabina Park at Kingston, Jamaica on Friday (August 30). Head curator of Sabina Park, Michael Hylton, and his team have been working really hard over the last four weeks to produce a track which has plenty of assistance for the pace bowlers.
- Cricketnext
- August 29, 2019, 22:18 IST
Waqar Younis Set to be Appointed Pakistan Bowling Coach
Former captain and fast bowler Waqar Younis appears set to be appointed as the new bowling coach of the national team after the five-member panel of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) began interviews of the candidates on Thursday (August 29).
- Cricketnext
- August 29, 2019, 20:13 IST
Duleep Trophy: Reddy Century Lifts India Green on Opening Day Against India Red
Hyderabad right-hander P Akshath Reddy hit a superb 146 as India Green dominated proceedings on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy match against India Red, reaching 308 for 4 at stumps, here on Thursday (August 29).
- Cricketnext
- August 29, 2019, 20:03 IST
Ashes 2019: Steve Smith Returns to Action Against Derbyshire, Starc Stakes Claim
Steve Smith was back playing in his first match since being concussed by England fast bowler Jofra Archer as Australia faced Derbyshire on Thursday (August 29).
- Cricketnext
- August 29, 2019, 16:40 IST
Ashes 2019: Australia to Come Up with Better System to Use DRS, says Skipper Tim Paine
Australia are reviewing the way they use cricket's Decision Review System after blowing their last referral late in the Headingley cliffhanger against England, captain Tim Paine has said. Paine wasted Australia's last review on a leg-side lbw appeal against tailender Jack Leach, denying spinner Nathan Lyon a referral for a much stronger leg before shout soon after against Ben Stokes.

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