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IND v NZ: Kyle Jamieson looked in really good rhythm, says Shubman Gill
Jamieson was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand, taking 3/47 in 15.2 overs as India reached 258/4 in 84 overs at stumps on day one of the first Test. "I think Jamieson bowled pretty well today, especially in the first spell he bowled with the new ball. He bowled in pretty good areas to me and Mayank (Agarwal). When I came to bat after lunch, that over was top-notch, especially the whole spell he bowled.
ISL 2021-22: FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC look to register their first win
Speaking to the media ahead of the game in the pre-match press conference, Juan Ferrando shared his thoughts on the performance in the last game and the team's plans for the future in regards to the youngsters. The season-opener saw Juan Ferrando name a fairly inexperienced line-up at the back. Leander D'Cunha and Sanson Pereira made their second ISL starts while Papuia made his ISL debut.
IND v NZ, 1st Test: Iyer, Jadeja half-centuries help India reach 258/4 at stumps on Day 1
On a truncated day when six overs were lost to bad light, Iyer and Jadeja joined forces for an unbeaten 113-run stand after Kyle Jamieson and Tim Southee had reduced India to 145/4 in 49.2 overs in the second session after Shubman Gill had given the hosts a good start while scoring his third half-century.
IND v NZ: Gill half-century steers India to 82/1 at lunch
After India elected to bat first, Gill survived a chance in the third over as Tim Southee had him lbw but the right-hander got to reverse the decision as replays showed a big inside edge. Kyle Jamieson, who constantly probed the off-stump channel, got his first wicket on Indian soil as Mayank Agarwal (13) nicked behind to keeper Tom Blundell in the eighth over.
IND v NZ: Rahane confirms Shreyas Iyer to make Test debut at Kanpur (Ld)
In first-class cricket, Shreyas Iyer has scored 4,592 runs in 54 matches at an average of 52.18, including 12 centuries and 23 half-centuries. "Shreyas is going to make his debut. Unfortunately, KL is injured and will not be a part of the Test matches. So, Shreyas will make his debut tomorrow," said Rahane in the pre-match press conference.
T10: David Wiese, Tom Moores guide Gladiators to easy win
Chasing a modest total of 71, Deccan Gladiators lost both their openers cheaply, resulting in Andre Russell coming to the crease in the second over. However, Russe'l's stay at the crease was brief as Imran Tahir snared him in his first over to reduce Deccan Gladiators to 20/3. Samit Patel conceded eleven runs of his first three deliveries in the fourth over but came back strongly to remove Anwar Ali with his fifth delivery.
Jahid Ahmed becomes the third former Essex player to make allegations of racism
Jahid, who represented Essex in seven first-class matches between 2005 and 2009, described the club as "a white man's world where brown people were outsiders" after allegedly being asked by a teammate if he was "going to bomb" the club. In an interview with The Cricketer, the bowler alleged that he was bullied by a senior coach and his voice was mocked by some players and some members of the coaching staff.
Barca facing Champions League exit after draw at home to Benfica
The result means that anything less than a win for Barca away to Bayern Munich in the last group game would see them eliminated from the competition if Benfica win at home to Dynamo Kiev, who are assured of finishing last in the group. With several players out through injury or not being included in the squad for the Champions League on Tuesday night, Xavi played a side with three central defenders and two wing-backs to try and use the full width of the pitch.
IPL 2022 likely to begin on April 2 in Chennai: Report
According to a Cricbuzz report, fixtures have not been finalised but the BCCI has internally conveyed to the key stakeholders that the board is planning to start IPL 2022 on April 2 in Chennai. Since the 15th edition of the cash-rich league will have 10 teams and 74 games in all, the BCCI has discussed internally that the length of the season will be for over 60 days. As a result, the final could be played in the first weekend of June.
BCCI treasurer Dhumal dismisses reports about Team India's new diet plan
The reports earlier had claimed the national cricket board (BCCI) has banned beef and pork in any form in Team India's new diet regime. It was also reported that the players are only allowed to consume meat in only 'halal' form. However, the BCCI treasurer has denied all the reports, saying that the so-called diet plan has never been discussed and will not be enforced.
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